By PAUL GOTHAM In order to get something, one has to be wiling to give up something else. Unless the quid pro quo involves the University of Dayton men's basketball team and their defense. Despite a lineup in a continual state of flux, Archie Miller's Flyers have found consistency on the defensive end and the numbers have the Flyers among lofty company. "We’re back to … [Read more...] about Dayton pushes chips to the defensive end
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Jameer Nelson named to Big 5 Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph's great Jameer Nelson is among the seven individuals who will be inducted into the Big 5 Hall of Fame this year. Joining Nelson in the Class of 2017 are: Carlene Hightower (La Salle) Ibrahim Jaaber (Penn), Lynn Greer (Temple), Randy Foye (Villanova) George Raveling (Villanova), and longtime Philadelphia Inquirer sportswriter Bill Lyon. … [Read more...] about Jameer Nelson named to Big 5 Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Stellar three-point shooting leads to Saint Peter’s, 81-65 victory over Marist
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Saint Peter’s men’s basketball shot a season-best, 65.0 percent from behind the arc and hit a season-high 13 three-pointers, in an 81-65 blowout win over Marist College on Thursday night on ESPN3. The Peacocks improve to 8-3 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play, and 12-9 overall. Antwon Portley … [Read more...] about Stellar three-point shooting leads to Saint Peter’s, 81-65 victory over Marist
Steph Curry, Matt Mobley and the mid-week Atlantic 10 roundup
George Washington (11-9/3-4) 87 George Mason (13-7/3-4) 68 In a meeting that pitted two of the conference's most prolific scoring threats in GW's Tyler Cavanaugh and George Mason's Marquise Moore, Cavanaugh's Colonials came out on top. Despite battling early foul trouble that limited the grad student to 20 minutes, Cavanaugh tied for game-high scoring honors with teammate … [Read more...] about Steph Curry, Matt Mobley and the mid-week Atlantic 10 roundup
Canisius announces game time changes for home doubleheader vs. Niagara
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius athletic department announced a pair of game time changes today for the Golden Griffins’ annual home basketball doubleheader with long-time rival Niagara, set for Friday, Feb. 10. The women’s basketball game will tipoff off at 5:30 p.m., with the men’s game starting at 8 p.m. Both games will be broadcast live on ESPN3. Tickets for … [Read more...] about Canisius announces game time changes for home doubleheader vs. Niagara