By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Bob McKillop understood the irony. Little more than a year after Marcus Posley burned his Davidson Wildcats with a shot at the buzzer, the St. Bonaventure guard had another chance. Davidson, though, reversed the result this time. Peyton Aldridge sunk three free throws in the final seconds of regulation, and Davidson outlasted Bona in overtime … [Read more...] about Davidson empties tank, outlasts Bona
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Kimble thriving in role for Saint Joseph’s
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Lamarr Kimble resisted temptation. Less than seven minutes remained in a single-digit game. Kimble broke into the open court with a steal, and it looked the Saint Joseph's freshman would cap a 14-point comeback and knot the score, but the Philadelphia native chose to stop and look for a better option. Seconds later, James Demery connected on … [Read more...] about Kimble thriving in role for Saint Joseph’s
Saint Joseph’s rallies to defeat GW, 86-80; Martelli wins 400th
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com BROOKLYN, N.Y. - DeAndre' Bembry scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures as fourth-seeded Saint Joseph’s came back from 16 points down to defeat fifth-seeded George Washington, 86-80, in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Atlantic 10 Championship at the Barclays Center. It was the 400th win of Phil Martelli’s 21-year career at Saint … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s rallies to defeat GW, 86-80; Martelli wins 400th
Defense keys Dayton’s quarter-final win
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Less than 10 minutes remained in Friday's Atlantic 10 quarter-final matchup. Richmond's ShawnDre Jones dribbled into the open court from the right side. Without a defender between Jones and basket, it looked like a routine layup opportunity. Then the junior guard glanced to his left and saw Dayton's Dyshawn Pierre in pursuit. Jones hesitated. His … [Read more...] about Defense keys Dayton’s quarter-final win
Fordham to host CIT post-season game on Wednesday
Courtesy of FordhamSports.com Bronx, N.Y. – The Fordham University men’s basketball season is not over yet as the Rams will host Boston University in a first round game of the 2016 CollegeInsider.com (CIT) Post Season Tournament on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rose Hill Gym. The game will be Fordham’s first postseason appearance since the Rams won the Patriot … [Read more...] about Fordham to host CIT post-season game on Wednesday