Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara Purple Eagles closed out their home schedule in dramatic fashion, falling to the second place Quinnipiac Bobcats on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, 90-88, on Saturday afternoon. “I’m very, very proud of our guys and the passion, energy and fight that they showed,” head coach Chris Casey said. “Unfortunately they … [Read more...] about Buzzer Beater Spoils Niagara’s Home Finale
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VCU-UMass highlight the A-10’s weekend tilts
By Paul Gotham Three weeks from today the Atlantic 10's quarter-finals will take place at the Barclays Center. Two days later is Selection Sunday. Last year five A-10 teams grabbed spots in the NCAA Tournament. Six #A10MBB teams rank top 50 in the current Ratings Percentage Index. St. Louis (11-0) has made it a battle for second, and there are many in the fray. Here are … [Read more...] about VCU-UMass highlight the A-10’s weekend tilts
Are the Flyers finding their defensive identity?
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH - Let's face it. La Salle is doing their darndest to make opposing defenses look good. In their last eight games, Dr. John Giannini's team has eclipsed the 40 percent plateau from the floor just twice. Twice. According to Basketball State the national field goal percentage average is 44.33. The Explorers landed 15 of 55 shots (27.3 percent) … [Read more...] about Are the Flyers finding their defensive identity?
Energetic Flyers outlast La Salle
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH – One month ago people could have questioned the energy level of the Dayton Flyers men’s basketball team. That is no longer the case. UD’s Flyers responded to an early deficit Wednesday night with a spirited performance and continued their unbeaten month of February. Matt Kavanaugh sparked a decisive first-half run, and Jordan Sibert made it … [Read more...] about Energetic Flyers outlast La Salle
Bonnies hold on to defeat Duquesne
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- The Bonnies (16-10, 6-6) ran their conference record back to .500 for the first time in over a month as they defeated Duquesne (11-14, 3-9) 71-67 at the Reilly Center Wednesday. The win marked the third in a row for the Bonnies, who had previously not won consecutive conference games. The Brown and White ran out to a 36-25 … [Read more...] about Bonnies hold on to defeat Duquesne