By JOHN LIKANJE Mark Nunge was known as a basketball player, a doctor and a father of five children. But, to people who were personally acquainted with him, including former University of Rochester head coach Mike Neer, he was also a "really good guy." Neer, who was at the helm of the program from 1973 to 2010, coached Nunge from 1985 to 1989. He still vividly recalled his … [Read more...] about Former UR coach Mike Neer recalls the late Mark Nunge
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Bonnies drop turnover-filled Atlantic 10 opener to URI, lose Holmes to injury
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lofton stayed down in the Ryan Center paint an extra moment or two, lamenting his second turnover in 75 seconds. Mark Schmidt stood on the sidelines crestfallen, watching his team's Atlantic 10 opener against Rhode Island slip away with a flurry of miscues and missed layups. The Bonnies faced adversity during their 11-day layoff from game action, with … [Read more...] about Bonnies drop turnover-filled Atlantic 10 opener to URI, lose Holmes to injury
Top 25 Wrap: Clark leads Virginia in ACC opener; Ohio State’s Ahrens dials it up from deep
ALCORN STATE (0-5) 76No. 2 BAYLOR (8-0) 105MaCio Teague led six players in double figures with 18 points as Baylor wrapped up non-conference play. Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year Jared Butler netted 6-of-8 field goals, including 3-of-4 from long range, for 17 points along with three assists and one steal. Matthew Mayer posted 14 points and five rebounds off the bench. Zach … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Clark leads Virginia in ACC opener; Ohio State’s Ahrens dials it up from deep
Top 25 Wrap: Brandon Rachal hands Houston its first loss; Montez Mathis paces Rutgers
DIXIE STATE (4-2) 67 NO. 1 GONZAGA (9-0) 112 Gonzaga continued its offensive tear as the Bulldogs scored their season-high behind 25 points from Corey Kispert. The senior shot 10-of-16 from the field and 4-of-6 from three. Joel Ayayi added on a 21 point performance to go along with 11 rebounds and six assists. Oumar Ballo scored his season-high 17 points off the bench. For … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Brandon Rachal hands Houston its first loss; Montez Mathis paces Rutgers
St. Bonaventure hopeful for seventh win in last eight A-10 openers
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team likes to score, a lot, to open Atlantic 10 play. No team has scored more points on average in their first league games than the Bonnies have since Davidson entered the league and gave the A-10 its current 14-team structure. Bona has recorded 477 points over the last six conference openers, almost 80 points a game. … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure hopeful for seventh win in last eight A-10 openers