Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - The ASUN Conference's top-two scoring teams faced each other in a 1st-place battle Thursday night at Alico Arena, but it was visiting Lipscomb (16-11, 8-2 ASUN) getting the better of FGCU (19-7, 8-2) and leaving with a low-scoring 65-60 win over the Eagles. Despite the loss, FGCU remains in first place, but is now joined … [Read more...] about Uncharacteristic offensive struggle hurts FGCU in loss to Lipscomb
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B.J. Johnson, JeQuan Lewis, and the mid-week A10 roundup
Saint Louis (8-16/3-8) 55 St. Bonaventure (15-8/7-4) 70 The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, a 16 ½-point favorite at tip against the Atlantic 10’s lowest-rated team, per Kenpom, “stunk” offensively, according to coach Mark Schmidt. It allowed Saint Louis to connect on six first-half 3-pointers and bring a surprising 32-26 lead into the break. READ MORE. Video … [Read more...] about B.J. Johnson, JeQuan Lewis, and the mid-week A10 roundup
Jacob Wiley named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Eastern Washington's Jacob Wiley as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Feb. 5. As the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week, Wiley was nominated for the weekly award, which was chosen by a representative of the USBWA board of directors from a list of … [Read more...] about Jacob Wiley named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
Rhode Island’s Dowtin proves timely
By PAUL GOTHAM When Jarvis Garrett was sidelined with an illness for Rhode Island's January 15th contest, the timing couldn't have been worse. Having dropped two straight in Atlantic 10 play, the Rams came face-to-face with a three-game skid when they took the court against long-time rival UMass. Six games later Garrett is still recovering, and with freshmen Jeff Dowtin … [Read more...] about Rhode Island’s Dowtin proves timely
Darrell Davis defies statistics
By PAUL GOTHAM To some the numbers may not add up, but Dayton Flyers coach Archie Miller understands that conventional statistics have limitations. Darrell Davis contributes less than 10 precent of UD's scoring output. His one assist per game doesn't amount to much. But when it comes to minutes played, the junior guard is on the court more than 50 percent of the … [Read more...] about Darrell Davis defies statistics