Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The FGCU men's basketball team (19-6, 8-1 ASUN) let a 12-point halftime lead slip away, but the resilient Eagles locked in defensively and Brandon Goodwin again took over down the stretch as FGCU claimed an impressive 67-57 road win over Jacksonville (15-11, 3-6 ASUN) Saturday night. Goodwin (Norcross, Ga./UCF/Norcross … [Read more...] about FGCU wins fifth straight, takes down Jacksonville on the road
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VCU at St. Bonaventure highlights the Atlantic 10 weekend slate
Four nationally televised contests make up the weekend schedule. One win divides six teams at the top of the Atlantic 10 standings with one month remaining before everyone heads to Pittsburgh for the conference championship. Here's the rundown: By PAUL GOTHAM Rhode Island (14-7/6-3) at Davidson (12-8/5-4) 7 pm Friday ESPN2 One of two A-10 teams with a three-game winning … [Read more...] about VCU at St. Bonaventure highlights the Atlantic 10 weekend slate
TSU falls to EIU, 77-67, in Overtime
Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee State men’s basketball team suffered a 77-67 overtime loss to Eastern Illinois on Thursday night in a nationally televised game on CBS Sports Network. Wayne Martin (Brooklyn, N.Y.) scored a team-high 16 points and had a key block on EIU’s final possession of regulation to force overtime. Tennessee State … [Read more...] about TSU falls to EIU, 77-67, in Overtime
Canisius Joins Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today that the Golden Griffins are joining the Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge. The contest directly benefits American Cancer Society through the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative. Friends, family and fans of the Griffs are encouraged to make a contribution for every 3-point field … [Read more...] about Canisius Joins Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge
Xavier’s Trevon Bluiett named To 2017 Julius Erving Award Watch List of ten finalists
Courtesy of GoXavier.com SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that Xavier University junior Trevon Bluiett is among the 10 watch list finalists for the 2017 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award. Named after Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA All-Star Julius Erving, the annual honor in its third year recognizes the top small … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Trevon Bluiett named To 2017 Julius Erving Award Watch List of ten finalists