By PAUL GOTHAM His game has been compared to Steph Curry, and Wofford's Fletcher Magee might have just what it takes for the No. 7 seed Terriers to get their first NCAA Tournament win in program history when they meet No. 10 seed Seton Hall in first round Midwest Region action, Thursday. Magee paces a Wofford offense, second in the nation, hitting 41.6 percent from … [Read more...] about Fletcher Magee and Wofford go in quest of program first NCAA Tournament win
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Statement from Phil Martelli
The following is a statement from Phil Martelli. "For 34 years, I, with my family, was honored to play a significant role at St. Joseph's University. Every day, in every way, I strove to be a partner and representative for all that St. Joseph's stood for. It was my good fortune to have wonderful partners as we aspired to chase greatness on and off the court - the players … [Read more...] about Statement from Phil Martelli
Column: Under Schmidt, Bonnies will always matter
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Forgive St. Bonaventure Bonnies fans if they aren't rushing to fill out their brackets this year. After all, it's only been three days since the Bonnies were on the wrong end of a red, white and blue confetti shower after being a mere seven minutes away from cutting down the nets in Brooklyn. The No. 13 seed in the East Region, and a trip to San Jose to … [Read more...] about Column: Under Schmidt, Bonnies will always matter
Previous snub fuels Dillard, UB
By PAUL GOTHAM Gates-Chili's Cierra Dillard spent the 2016-17 women's basketball season on the University at Buffalo sidelines, but the memory of that team being left without a postseason invitation helped the senior motivate the current UB women's basketball team. "We thought we were going to have a postseason no matter what, either NCAAs or WNIT," Dillard said by phone … [Read more...] about Previous snub fuels Dillard, UB
Quintet of Section V alums to appear in NCAA Tournament
By PAUL GOTHAM The NCAA Tournament tips off Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio with a pair of First Four games. Quinton Rose (Bishop Kearney) will lead the Temple Owls against the Belmont Bruins for a chance to meet No. 6 Maryland, Friday in the East Region first round. Rose will represent the first of five former Section V student-athletes who will play in the 2019 Division I Men's … [Read more...] about Quintet of Section V alums to appear in NCAA Tournament