By PAUL GOTHAM One player doesn't make a team, but he can be the difference. That might be the case for the Saint Louis Billikens. Since opening the Atlantic 10 season with one win their first four games, Saint Louis has taken their last two in conference play. A couple of lineup changes have occurred - none more important than the insertion of Jermaine Bishop into the … [Read more...] about Bishop thrives in Billikens starting lineup
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Scott sets career-high as NU falls to Siena
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Matt Scott poured in a career-high 31 points to lead all scorers, but Niagara was unable to overcome a slow start as it fell to Siena, 82-70, on Tuesday night. The Purple Eagles (5-16; 3-7 MAAC) jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead 1:56 into the contest, but the Saints (14-7; 7-3 MAAC) responded with a 19-0 run over the next … [Read more...] about Scott sets career-high as NU falls to Siena
FGCU looks to bounce back, hosts Jacksonville Wednesday night
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - Coming off its first Atlantic Sun Conference loss of the season, the FGCU men's basketball team (13-8, 4-1 A-Sun) will look to bounce back at Alico Arena Wednesday night when the Eagles face Jacksonville (11-11, 3-2 A-Sun) at 7 p.m. OPENING TIP Wednesday will mark the first of four-straight games for FGCU against either … [Read more...] about FGCU looks to bounce back, hosts Jacksonville Wednesday night
Cooke heeds Dayton’s call at winning time
By PAUL GOTHAM Quality and quantity - Charles Cooke has a knack for both. The junior guard leads the University of Dayton Flyers in points scored. He also is at the top of the list when he it comes to closing games. Cooke averaged 23.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals in a pair of road victories last week to earn Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week. … [Read more...] about Cooke heeds Dayton’s call at winning time
Richmond drops 78-70 decision to Davidson
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com RICHMOND, Va. – For the fourth consecutive game, the University of Richmond men’s basketball team had four players in double-figures, but it wasn’t enough as the Spiders dropped a 78-70 decision to the Davidson Wildcats on Monday night at the Robins Center. Senior Terry Allen led the Spiders with 23 points, extending his double-digit … [Read more...] about Richmond drops 78-70 decision to Davidson