By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Nothing defines a struggle better than a team having to defeat a conference foe for the third time in one season. The Massachusetts Minutemen learned that first hand Thursday night. And their leader delivered right on time. Maxie Esho led three in double figures as the UMass Minutemen erased a double-digit deficit to defeat Rhode … [Read more...] about UMass outlasts Rhode Island
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Dukes caught in Spiders web
Richmond begins second half on 9-0 run, eliminates Duquesne from tournament By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Terry Allen scored 16 after the break as Richmond’s Spiders held on to defeat the Duquesne Dukes, 76-64, in first round action of the Atlantic 10 Tournament at the Barclays Center Thursday night. Richmond used the three-ball to take an early lead, and used … [Read more...] about Dukes caught in Spiders web
B-ball in BK: Atlantic 10 tournament preview
North East’s strongest basketball conference begins first round of post-season today By: Joe Manganiello The Atlantic 10 is projected to have as many as six teams in the Big Dance next week. With Fordham’s victory over George Mason Wednesday, the first round of games is set for the afternoon and evening. La Salle and St. Bonaventure open the Barclays … [Read more...] about B-ball in BK: Atlantic 10 tournament preview
Iona outlasts Canisius, advances to MAAC title game
By Paul Gotham SPRINGFIELD, MA – David Laury converted a late putback slam, and Sean Armand hit one of two free throws with 28 seconds remaining as Iona’s Gaels defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 75-72 Sunday afternoon at the MassMutual Center to advance to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship. Bowman’s free throw proved to be the winner as Iona … [Read more...] about Iona outlasts Canisius, advances to MAAC title game
Horrid Start Leads Bona To Fourth-Straight Loss
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — It wasn't the most ideal of circumstances for St. Bonaventure University as they limped into the Verizon Wireless Center riding a three-game losing streak while staring at a Virginia Commonwealth University squad celebrating Senior Day and with it the added emotions it brings. Adding to the unfortunate situation for Bona was a Rams' three-game … [Read more...] about Horrid Start Leads Bona To Fourth-Straight Loss