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
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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
Late heroics leads Canisius to 72-70 road win
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com JERSEY CITY, N.Y. – Canisius freshman Malik Johnson raced the length of the floor and scored the game-winning basket with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to help lift the Golden Griffins to a thrilling 72-70 road win at Saint Peter’s Monday night in the Yanitelli Center. The win, Canisius’ second straight, moves the team to 15-10 overall and 8-6 in … [Read more...] about Late heroics leads Canisius to 72-70 road win
Livingston, Mobley named A10 Co-Players of the Week
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — George Mason’s Otis Livingston II, and St. Bonaventure’s Matt Mobley were named the Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week while Rhode Island freshman Jeff Dowtin earned Rookie of the Week honors. The awards, announced Monday and presented by Come Ready Nutrition, are for games played Jan. 30– Feb. … [Read more...] about Livingston, Mobley named A10 Co-Players of the Week
Trevon Bluiett named Big East Conference Player of the Week for the second straight week
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University junior guard Trevon Bluiett has been named BIG EAST Conference Player of the Week for the second straight week. Bluiett averaged 20.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in addition to scoring decisive baskets in Xavier victories over Seton Hall and at No. 22/22 Creighton. Bluiett scored 24 points, … [Read more...] about Trevon Bluiett named Big East Conference Player of the Week for the second straight week