BY RYAN LAZO BROOKLYN — Fordham's history in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament is not one the program is proud of. Five wins in 19 games does not coincide with a winning program. But don't tell freshman Chris Sengfelder that. The freshman forward carried Fordham past its downtrodden history, scoring a game-high 27 points in the Rams' opening round game against George … [Read more...] about Sengfelder carries Fordham past George Mason
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 79 Iona 69
By Paul Gotham First reactions to Manhattan's 79-69 victory over Iona in the 2015 MAAC Championship game. As the saying goes As far as sports sayings go - Offense wins games, defense wins championships - falls into the overused category. There is a reason for that: it makes sense. Manhattan proved it again last night as the Jaspers held Iona to their fourth-lowest … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 79 Iona 69
Iona torches Monmouth; reaches MAAC championship game
By Paul Gotham ALBANY, N.Y. -- That a college basketball team connected on fifty percent of its shots from the field and lost merits noting. For said team to fall by double digits might raise a few eyebrows until one considers its opponent: the Iona Gaels. That's the way it went late Sunday afternoon at the Times-Union Center. Isaiah Williams led a record-breaking … [Read more...] about Iona torches Monmouth; reaches MAAC championship game
Griffs look for firm footing going forward
By Paul Gotham ALBANY, N.Y. -- Phil Valenti dressed and available Saturday afternoon brought to mind that all too familiar yet frustrating question: What could have been? There was Valenti on the Canisius Golden Griffins bench ready to play for the first time since dislocating his ankle more than a month earlier. Valenti averaging 10.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and more than … [Read more...] about Griffs look for firm footing going forward
Tyler Kalinoski, Jordan Price and the A-10 Slate
Saturday's Atlantic 10 men's basketball results in 140 characters or less. Compiled by Anthony Sambrotto La Salle 55 Dayton 53 Explorers convert 40-27 edge on rebounds, and Jordan Price leads the way with 21 en route to upset win. Video courtesy of La Salle Athletics. VCU 71 George Mason 60 Despite shooting 57% from field, Patriots turn it over 24 times including 19 … [Read more...] about Tyler Kalinoski, Jordan Price and the A-10 Slate