Courtesy of MAACSports.com EDISON, NJ – ESPN has announced the two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball wildcard matchups for January 29. On ESPNU, Iona College welcomes Manhattan to the Hynes Athletic Center at 7:00 p.m. in a rematch of the last three MAAC men’s basketball championship games, while Fairfield University hosts Canisius at Webster Bank Arena on … [Read more...] about ESPN Announces MAAC Wildcard Games for January 29
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Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 69 Rhode Island 64
First thoughts after the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies' 69-64 victory over the University of Rhode Island Rams. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Denzel Gregg netted five of his game-and-career high 22 points in the closing moments as the Bonnies scored the contest's final nine points. Gregg's pull-up 3-pointer as the shot clock expired gave Bona a 65-64 edge (SBU's … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 69 Rhode Island 64
Alie-Cox giving VCU increased production
By PAUL GOTHAM Virginia Commonwealth University's Rams have won six straight, and Mo Alie-Cox increased his scoring production during that stretch. First-year coach Will Wade doesn't need to be told there's a correlation between the two. "He’s a commanding presence down there," Wade said during the Atlantic 10's weekly tele-conference. "Right now he’s really tough to … [Read more...] about Alie-Cox giving VCU increased production
A.J. English and Justin Robinson Named To Lou Henson Mid-Season Watch List
Courtesy of MAACSports.com EDISON, NJ – Iona College senior guard A.J. English and Monmouth University junior guard Justin Robinson have been named to the 2015-16 Lou Henson Mid-Season Watch List. The Lou Henson award is presented annually to the best Mid-Major Player in Division I basketball. English was selected as the MAAC men’s basketball preseason player of the year. … [Read more...] about A.J. English and Justin Robinson Named To Lou Henson Mid-Season Watch List
Hield named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – For the second time in three weeks, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected the Oklahioma guard Buddy Hield as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 10. The USBWA's weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. As the Big 12 Conference Player of the Week, Hield was … [Read more...] about Hield named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week