Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – The second quarterfinal matchup of the 2016 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship saw the number two seeded, Iona College Gaels defeat seventh seeded Canisius College, 73-55, at the Times Union Center. The Gaels were led by All-MAAC First Team selection A.J. English. English finished with 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. … [Read more...] about Iona advances to MAAC semifinal
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VCU at Dayton highlights A-10’s final weekend
By PAUL GOTHAM This much is for sure: George Washington is locked into fifth place. After that? There is still some jockeying that could occur during the Atlantic 10's final regular season games. For VCU, it's win and stay at the top. But Dayton, locked in a three-way tie for second with St. Bonaventure and Saint Joseph's, could climb the mountain. The Flyers could also fall … [Read more...] about VCU at Dayton highlights A-10’s final weekend
King Rice named 2016 MAAC Coach of the Year
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – Monmouth University head coach King Rice has been announced as the 2015-16 Men’s Basketball The Rock MAAC Coach of the Year, chosen in a vote of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s head coaches. In his fifth year at the helm of Monmouth University, King Rice guided his team to the MAAC regular season title with a 17- 3 MAAC … [Read more...] about King Rice named 2016 MAAC Coach of the Year
Monmouth and Siena garner all MAAC major awards
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – The Monmouth University Hawks and the Siena College Saints each claimed two of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) four major awards, voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. The Hawks major award winners were headlined by MAAC Player of the Year, Justin Robinson and MAAC Rookie of the Year Micah Seaborn, while Siena earned … [Read more...] about Monmouth and Siena garner all MAAC major awards
Canisius downs Niagara in triple overtime thriller
Phil Valenti scored a game-high 33 points. (Photo: Tom Wolf Imaging/ Courtesy: Canisius Athletics) Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – The second game of the 2016 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship saw the Canisius College Golden Griffs defeat the Niagara University Purple Eagles, 102-97 in a triple overtime championship edition of “The Battle of the Bridge.” It … [Read more...] about Canisius downs Niagara in triple overtime thriller