Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – Canisius junior Jermaine Crumpton recorded his first career double-double with a career-high 32 points and 10 rebounds, and senior Phil Valenti added 20 points, six rebounds and three assists as the Golden Griffins went on the road and defeated Fairfield 86-72 in Webster Bank Arena. The win moved Canisius to 11-6 overall and 4-2 … [Read more...] about Crumpton’s career night leads Canisius over Fairfield
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Saint Joseph’s falls to George Mason, 75-67
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Marquise Moore had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and surpassed 1,000 points for his career, to lead George Mason (12-5; 2-2 A-10) to a 75-67 win over Saint Joseph’s (8-7; 2-2) in Atlantic 10 action at Hagan Arena. Moore becomes just the second Mason player to go over 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 300 assists in his career. Jaire Grayer scored 11 for … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s falls to George Mason, 75-67
La Salle’s Powell keeps it simple
By PAUL GOTHAM If B.J. Johnson and Jordan Price are the La Salle Explorers' version of John and Paul, then Pookie Powell plays the part of George Harrison. Averaging more than 30 minutes per game, Powell hands out fewer than one turnover per contest for Dr. John Giannini's Explorers who are of to a 2-1 start in Atlantic 10 conference play. His assist-to-turnover rate of … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Powell keeps it simple
Mikesell earning trust of teammates
By PAUL GOTHAM Ryan Mikesell's increased playing time might not have been the original plan, but the Dayton sophomore is making good on the opportunity. Getting more than three times the run he did a season ago, Mikesell has found a role in Archie Miller's game plan. "He makes basketball plays for us," Miller said during the weekly Atlantic 10 tele-conference. "Whether … [Read more...] about Mikesell earning trust of teammates
Late free throws down the stretch seal Saint Peter’s victory over Quinnipiac
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com JERSEY CITY, NJ – With 5.7 seconds remaining in the game and a two point lead, senior forward Quadir Welton (Philadelphia, PA/Math, Civics and Science Charter) nailed two free throws to secure the 58-54 win over Quinnipiac University on Monday night in Jersey City. The Peacocks improve to 3-2 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference … [Read more...] about Late free throws down the stretch seal Saint Peter’s victory over Quinnipiac