Courtesy of NavySports.com ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Navy men's basketball team (1-0) earned a 71-62 win over visiting Pitt (0-1) in the fourth annual Veterans Classic in Alumni Hall on Fridayevening. Senior guards Bryce Dulin and Shawn Anderson combined for 33 points and 17 rebounds to lead Navy to its first win over an ACC opponent since 1971. Dulin scored a team-high 18 … [Read more...] about Navy defeats Pitt in Veterans Classic, 71-62
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Niagara opens season with win at St. Bonaventure
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles opened their campaign with 77-75 victory at Little 3 rival St. Bonaventure in front of a near full to capacity crowd on Friday night. Game Recap The Purple Eagles pulled out the win with key baskets and forcing stops in a sign of maturation of the program. Niagara set the tone with a strong first … [Read more...] about Niagara opens season with win at St. Bonaventure
Faulkner to miss first 16 games of 2017-18
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior forward Jibreel Faulkner will miss the Golden Griffins’ first 16 games of the 2017-18 season, the Canisius athletic department announced Friday. Faulkner’s suspension stems from an NCAA violation during his time at a previous institution. The Canisius athletic department was made aware of a potential eligibility issue with Faulkner … [Read more...] about Faulkner to miss first 16 games of 2017-18
Bucknell’s Foulland named to Lute Olson Award Watch List
Courtesy of BucknellBison.com LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Bucknell senior center Nana Foulland is one of 40 men's basketball student-athletes named to the watch list for the Lute Olson National Player of the Year Award. The Lute Olson Award is presented annually to the nation's top Division I player who has played at least two seasons. Lute Olson won 780 games in 34 seasons, 24 of … [Read more...] about Bucknell’s Foulland named to Lute Olson Award Watch List
11 A-10 teams in action opening night
With tip off a few hours away, some required reading from the beat writers of Atlantic 10 men's hoops: URI opens season as the hunted SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Rhode Island might as well get used to facing the sort of opponent it welcomes to the Ryan Center on Friday night. UNC-Asheville visits Kingston for a 7:30 p.m. tip in the NIT Season Tipoff, part of the Rams’ challenging … [Read more...] about 11 A-10 teams in action opening night