By Paul Gotham First reactions from FGCU's 71-58 victory over the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. Knowing the scouting report South Dakota State entered play averaging 76.2 points a game. The Jackrabbits were hitting 45.9 percent from the floor and 31.3 percent behind the arc. At halftime, head coach Scott Nagy commented: "We want to play faster than them." … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: FGCU goes on road and defeats South Dakota State
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Bearden’s career day is sign of things to come
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- All he wanted to do was take what the defense gave him. He accomplished that and then some. UB's freshman guard Lamonte Bearden entered Saturday's game with a career high of eight points. He nearly tripled that in the Bulls 72-57 victory over Canisius. "I knew he was capable of having this type of scoring game," said UB head coach … [Read more...] about Bearden’s career day is sign of things to come
Rebounds & Putbacks: Bona defeats Niagara, 74-59
By Paul Gotham Instant feedback from Saint Bonaventure's 74-59 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles in game one of the 2014 Big 4 doubleheader at the First Niagara Center. Not so quiet A week ago, Bona's Youssou Ndoye turned in a "quiet" performance with 12 rebounds and eight points. It was an outing of discretion being the better part of valor. Instead of giving … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Bona defeats Niagara, 74-59
Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
By Paul Gotham ITHACA, N.Y. – A wintry mix blanketed the roads and walkways of central New York, Wednesday night. Inside the Newman Arena, Cornell’s Big Red endured their own rough patch late in the first half. Galal Cancer posted a game high as Cornell defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 67-60 in non-conference action. The senior guard scored five midway through … [Read more...] about Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
Marcus Posley Named Inaugural Big 4 Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com After outstanding performances in games against Siena and Canisius last week, St. Bonaventure junior guard Marcus Posley was named inaugural winner of the Big 4 men's basketball Player of the Week. Starting this week, the Big 4 schools – Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure – will name one student-athlete each week during the basketball … [Read more...] about Marcus Posley Named Inaugural Big 4 Player of the Week