By PAUL GOTHAM Fourteen players have topped the single-game 40-point plateau this season. Only Jack Gibbs has repeated that feat. Davidson's junior guard garnered National Player of the Week honors and the Atlantic 10 Conference award for the second straight week when he averaged 37 points and seven assists in two contests. The Westerville, Ohio native scored 31 points … [Read more...] about Davidson’s Gibbs keeps good company
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 85 St. Bonaventure 79
Quick thoughts after the University of Dayton's 85-79 victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Charles Cooke and Dyshawn Pierre combined for 12 straight in a 19-0 first-half run, and the University of Dayton Flyers took a 45-18 lead into halftime before holding off a late Bona comeback. UD shot a scorching 17 for 26 from the floor … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 85 St. Bonaventure 79
Bishop gives Billikens hope
By PAUL GOTHAM For the first 15 games of this season Jermaine Bishop played a total of 60 minutes. He surpassed that amount in two games last week, and the Saint Louis Billikens freshman guard embraced the opportunity. Bishop earned Co-Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week scoring 36 points while handing out nine assists and grabbing six rebounds. "Jermaine has a … [Read more...] about Bishop gives Billikens hope
Gregg, McElvene seeing results from off-season work
By PAUL GOTHAM A "white out" is played inside the Reilly Center Tuesday night's when Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies (12-4/4-1) host Archie Miller's University of Dayton Flyers (14-3/4-1) for the first of a home-and-home series in Atlantic 10 action. The chilly weather outside figures to mirror in color the in-game promotion. The play inside will be anything but … [Read more...] about Gregg, McElvene seeing results from off-season work
Bembry named Big 5 Player of the Week
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph’s junior DeAndre' Bembry has been named the Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week for January 18. It marks the third time this season that he has earned the honor and the sixth time in his career. Bembry averaged 21.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in the Hawks’ 2-0 week, while shooting 58.1 percent from the field. He … [Read more...] about Bembry named Big 5 Player of the Week