Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - The duo of Jordan Price and B.J. Johnson combined to score 42 points as the La Salle University men's basketball team defeated Bucknell, 83-73, on Saturday afternoon at Tom Gola Arena. The victory is the third straight for the Explorers (4-2), who held the Bison (6-3) to 29 points and just 39.1 percent shooting in the second … [Read more...] about La Salle picks up third straight win; defeats Bucknell, 83-73
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Saint Joseph’s defeated by No. 2 Villanova, 88-57
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com VILLANOVA, Pa. - Lamarr Kimble scored 15 points and Shavar Newkirk added 11 more, but the Saint Joseph's men's basketball team fell at second-ranked Villanova, 88-57, in a Big 5 matchup in front of a sellout crowd at The Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks held a 27-24 lead with six minutes remaining in the first half, but the Wildcats (8-0; … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s defeated by No. 2 Villanova, 88-57
Canisius comes back to beat Manhattan
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Canisius junior Jermaine Crumpton scored a career-high 26 points and matched a career best with nine rebounds and fellow junior Kassius Robertson scored 20 points on the power of five 3-point field goals as the Golden Griffins overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to post a 77-76 win at Manhattan Friday night. The win, Canisius’ … [Read more...] about Canisius comes back to beat Manhattan
Purple Eagles clipped in final minute
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles were edged by the Marist Red Foxes, 72-66, in their MAAC opener on Friday night. Game Summary In a game that featured nine lead changes and four ties, it was the Red Foxes who came out with a narrow win in the final seconds. Niagara trailed 66-64 when Marist’s Ryan Funk made a 3-pointer with … [Read more...] about Purple Eagles clipped in final minute
Saint Peter’s falls to Iona
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com JERSEY CITY, NJ – Senior forward Quadir Welton (Philadelphia, PA/Math, Civics and Science Charter) recorded his second double-double of the season, and redshirt junior guard Nick Griffin (Rockville, MD/Col. Zadok Magruder (George Washington)) scored a team-high 17 points, in Saint Peter’s men’s basketball conference opening loss to Iona … [Read more...] about Saint Peter’s falls to Iona