The week that was in Atlantic 10 men's basketball. By PAUL GOTHAM Patricio Garino hit 7-of-8 from the floor and netted 18 as George Washington toppled then No. 6 Virginia. Garino matched his output as the Colonials improved to 3-0 on the weekend with triumphs over South Florida and Army. Jaire Grayer posted 16 a game over four contests for George Mason including a … [Read more...] about Patricio Garino, Jaire Grayer and A10 Splinters
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Bona outlasts Loyola
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com OLEAN, N.Y. -- Loyola University Maryland had its best shooting game of the season, and all five scorers tallied 11 or more, but Saint Bonaventure University shot slightly better from the field and took 16 more free throws in a 94-82 non-conference win Saturday night at the Reilly Center. Loyola (1-3) shot 52.5 percent (32 of 61) from the … [Read more...] about Bona outlasts Loyola
Griffs don’t put much thought into victory over Cornell
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- After 29 years on the bench, Jim Baron lugs a trunk load of sayings around with him. One of those rules of thumbs applies well to his current team. "Less thinking and more playing," the fourth-year Canisius coach said of his team's effort after an 87-62 victory over Cornell Saturday. "I call those the ‘Baronisms.’ I got a lot of … [Read more...] about Griffs don’t put much thought into victory over Cornell
Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 79 VCU 71
First reactions to Duke's 79-71 victory over Virginia Commonwealth University. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Grayson Allen turned in a career performance, and Matt Jones connected with a pair of pivotal 3-pointers as the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils erased a late deficit to knock off the VCU Rams. Trailing by six with less than 14 minutes remaining, the Blue Devils scored … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 79 VCU 71
McMillan fits right in with the Griffs
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jim Baron has been a head coach for 29 years. His teams have won more than 440 games. He's taken two different schools to the NCAA Tournament, and he's coached at the international level against some of the game's best. So when the Brooklyn native compares his current team to those of the past, it's worth a listen. "This team has more will … [Read more...] about McMillan fits right in with the Griffs