By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse needed a win to enter the conversation for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but shot itself out of the game early to fall at Clemson, 78-61. The Orange only scored 19 points on 12 percent (3-for-25) shooting in the first half to effectively put the game out of reach early on. Clemson, a squad that has scored at least 70 points in five of its 17 games, … [Read more...] about Clemson dominates Syracuse after lopsided first half
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Bonnies prepared for Billikens’ physicality in Saturday face-off
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lofton doesn't need a refresher on what transpired the last time St. Bonaventure visited Chaifetz Arena. "It wasn't even a game," Lofton remarked Thursday. "We talk about that stuff every day. We just look at it like, 'Alright, this is it. It's not gonna happen anymore.'" That meeting last March 7 served as a play-in for the Atlantic 10 Tournament's last … [Read more...] about Bonnies prepared for Billikens’ physicality in Saturday face-off
Bonnies have avoided league’s pitfalls
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The result made waves through the Atlantic 10, including, though not limited to, the team afforded two extra days of scouting. The Saint Louis Billikens, who were considered league favorites before and during their month-long COVID-19 pause, met an upset-minded La Salle team in Philadelphia on Wednesday and fell 82-75. Once thought to be NCAA Tournament … [Read more...] about Bonnies have avoided league’s pitfalls
Top 25 Wrap: Buckeyes come back to win Top 10 battle
No. 7 OHIO STATE (15-4) 89 No. 8 IOWA (13-5) 85 Ohio State went on a 23-9 run in the second half to turn its 11-point deficit into a lead it didn't surrender. The Buckeyes went into the halftime break down 45-42, but lost the first five and a half minutes 16-8 to get into that hole. Ohio State continued to expand the lead, with it getting as high as seven with 2:39 left in the … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Buckeyes come back to win Top 10 battle
St. Bonaventure hoops alum Stinson remembered as teammate, friend and family man
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Peter van Paassen never thought of Andy Stinson as a walk-on during their three years as St. Bonaventure men's basketball teammates. "One thing about Andy, he could jump. He would dunk on you if he had the chance," Van Paassen, one of the stars of the Bonnies' 2000 NCAA Tournament team, recalled with a laugh. "We took him serious." Stinson, who led … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure hoops alum Stinson remembered as teammate, friend and family man