By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — Every team has a weakness and the Hofstra Pride took advantage of the Spiders' weakness from the opening tip. Like Superman reacts to kryptonite, the Spiders react to seeing a 2-3 zone. They become hesitant. They become stagnant. They miss shots. Entering the game, Richmond ranked at the bottom of the Atlantic 10 Conference in 3-point shooting at … [Read more...] about Spiders Solve Hofstra’s Zone, Capture Overtime Win
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Fordham Discovers Strength In The Zone
How Fordham may have discovered its secret weapon this season By Joe Manganiello Lehigh point guard senior Mackey McKnight had his way in the first half of Saturday’s game against Fordham, scoring 22 points on 70 percent shooting, and going 8-of-9 from the charity stripe. “We had no answer for Mackey,” Fordham head coach Tom Pecora said. “I’m not happy with that. Our … [Read more...] about Fordham Discovers Strength In The Zone
Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Perhaps a reference to grains of sand slipping through the hour glass leans too much on the sentimental. But you get the point. Matthew Wright, St. Bonaventure’s senior guard, turned in a performance Saturday night against Big 4 rival Canisius which delicately balanced patience with force. And his motivation comes from the feeling … [Read more...] about Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation
Ndoye, Wright Spoil Baron’s Return
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- The last time the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team started a season 3-0, Bill Clinton sat in the Oval Office, the Backstreet Boys ruled the Billboard charts and the phrase “welding certificate” didn’t make residents of Olean recoil in horror. During that 2000-2001 season – which ended with an NIT berth – Jim Baron coached the … [Read more...] about Ndoye, Wright Spoil Baron’s Return
Bonnies control paint in victory over Canisius
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The plan was to get in the lane and score at the basket. And that is exactly what St. Bonaventure’s Bonnies accomplished. With a distinct advantage in rebounds and points in the paint the Bonnies outscored their long-time rival, Canisius Golden Griffins by 15 in the second half on their way to a convincing 86-64 victory Saturday … [Read more...] about Bonnies control paint in victory over Canisius