Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph’s forward James Demery has suffered a stress fracture in the fourth metatarsal of his left foot and will be sidelined for a few weeks, it was announced by head coach Phil Martelli. The injury occurred in the win over Toledo on November 11 and was confirmed with x-rays earlier today. Demery’s status will be further … [Read more...] about SJU’s James Demery to be sidelined with stress fracture
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For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Valenti never pictured himself on a stage like Rupp Arena. Now he can't get it out of his mind. Valenti will lead Canisius into its 113th season when the Golden Griffins take the court Sunday night against the No. 2/4 Kentucky Wildcats. It's a chance for the Victor, New York native to seize an opportunity. "I never envisioned it," Valenti said … [Read more...] about For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
Three 20-point scorers power Bona by St. Francis
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure opened the season with a flourish on Saturday at the Reilly Center, topping Saint Francis (Pa.) 92-82 behind three 20-point scorers. Jaylen Adams and Denzel Gregg both scored 23 points and Matt Mobley added 21 in his St. Bonaventure debut. The Bonnies led by as many as 18 points midway through the second half but the Red Flash … [Read more...] about Three 20-point scorers power Bona by St. Francis
Newkirk, Kimble lead Saint Joseph’s over Toledo, 77-76
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Guards Shavar Newkirk and Lamarr Kimble combined for 44 points by each hitting career-highs to lead Saint Joseph’s to a 77-76 win over Toledo in the season opener for both teams at Hagan Arena. Newkirk, a junior, tallied career-highs of 28 points and seven rebounds, while sophomore Kimble scored 16 points. Junior James Demery had 11 … [Read more...] about Newkirk, Kimble lead Saint Joseph’s over Toledo, 77-76
E.C. Matthews, Charles Cooke and the A-10 Bounce
Opening night results in Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Matthews paces No. 23/24 URI in return E.C. Matthews led all scorers with 21 points as #23/24 Rhode Island earned an 84-61 win over Dartmouth on Friday night. It was Matthews' first game action in almost a full calendar year, after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the 2015-16 lid lifter vs. American on Nov. … [Read more...] about E.C. Matthews, Charles Cooke and the A-10 Bounce