PEPPERDINE (4-5) 70No. 1 GONZAGA (13-0) 95 Gonzaga went on a 14-4 run during the middle of the second half to create separation from a pesky Pepperdine team. The Bulldogs went from a 56-48 advantage to a 70-52 lead, one which grew steadily for the remainder of the game. Pepperdine only trailed by four at halftime behind a balanced scoring attack. Robbie Heath led the attack … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Gonzaga’s four big scorers power team past Pepperdine
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Air of dissatisfaction motivates Bonnies entering Friday Night Showcase with Duquesne
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO They hold an early Atlantic 10 lead, haven't lost with a healthy starting five and are riding a three-game win streak. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies, however, are not satisfied with how they're playing entering Friday night's nationally televised contest with longtime rival Duquesne. "Believe me, we're not playing great," Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt said Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Air of dissatisfaction motivates Bonnies entering Friday Night Showcase with Duquesne
Bonnies work through Fordham test, move into tie for Atlantic 10 lead
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team found itself on the other end of a statistical anomaly in the first half of Wednesday's matinee against Fordham. Jeff Neubauer's Rams had scored more than four 3-pointers just once this season, swishing nine from beyond the arc in their surprising win over Dayton last week. They hadn't scored more than 33 … [Read more...] about Bonnies work through Fordham test, move into tie for Atlantic 10 lead
Top 25 Wrap: Huff leads Virginia shootout; Ohio State’s Washington, Jr. scores career-high
NOTRE DAME (3-8) 68No. 18 VIRGINIA (8-2) 80 Virginia converted 51.9 percent of its shots in the first half and held Notre Dame to 33.3 percent en route to a 12-point halftime lead and the victory. Despite the Fighting Irish's comeback attempt in which they trimmed their deficit to 10 twice, the Cavaliers increased their field goal percentage to 56.7 (17-of-30) in the second … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Huff leads Virginia shootout; Ohio State’s Washington, Jr. scores career-high
Syracuse drops back-and-forth battle at North Carolina
By PAUL CIFONELLI In a game where it seemed neither team could get into a sustainable rhythm, North Carolina flexed its muscle en route to an 81-75 home win over Syracuse. The Tar Heels outrebounded the Orange 48-31, which allowed them to win despite shooting just 39.7 percent (29-for-73) from the field. North Carolina grabbed 24 offensive and 24 defensive boards in the game. … [Read more...] about Syracuse drops back-and-forth battle at North Carolina