Courtesy of NKUNorse.com HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team could not overcome Wright State on Saturday afternoon as it fell, 60-46, in the first-ever home Horizon League contest. With the loss, NKU dips to 4-10 overall and 0-3 in the Horizon League. Wright State improves to 8-8 overall and 2-1 in League action. Jalen Billups … [Read more...] about NKU Norse suffer 60-46 setback against Wright State
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Weary Griffs drop third straight
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jim Baron doesn't wear excuses well, so the Canisius Golden Griffins coach looked understandably uncomfortable Saturday afternoon discussing his team's recent slide. One week after an emotional victory at Marist, the Golden Griffins find themselves saddled with a three-game losing streak. Baron could not ignore the schedule. "It's … [Read more...] about Weary Griffs drop third straight
Rhode Island-Saint Joseph’s highlight busy weekend in the Atlantic 10
By PAUL GOTHAM First full week of Atlantic 10 action concludes with four nationally-televised games including a Sunday triple-header on NBC Sports. Dayton, Rhode Island, St. Bonaventure and VCU take 2-0 marks into battle. A-10 teams compiled 19 wins over 2015 NCAA Tournament team during in non-conference. Davidson, Dayton, George Washington and Saint Joseph's all rank in the … [Read more...] about Rhode Island-Saint Joseph’s highlight busy weekend in the Atlantic 10
Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 94 Canisius 86
First thoughts after Manhattan's victory over Canisius in MAAC play. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Shane Richards scored five of his career-high 32 points as two-time MAAC champion Manhattan pulled away late for its third straight win. The 6-5 senior guard drilled one of his six 3-pointers as the Jaspers turned a two-point game with 5:13 to go into double-digit lead … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 94 Canisius 86
Rhoomes seizing his opportunity
By PAUL GOTHAM For the first three years of his college career, Fordham's Ryan Rhoomes served in the primary role of a lane clog. The forward from Jamiaca, New York led the Rams in rebounds per game the past two seasons and in blocks a year ago. Offensive production from the 6-8 forward seemed like an afterthought as if a missed shot by one of his teammates served as … [Read more...] about Rhoomes seizing his opportunity