By Taylor Nigrelli It doesn’t take long for junior guard Andell Cumberbatch to describe the opportunities he had to play Division I basketball coming out of high school. “I had none at all.” The New Jersey native didn’t generate much buzz coming out of East Orange High School in 2011. So, like many others have done, he chose to play for a junior college in an attempt to get … [Read more...] about Cumberbatch a welcome addition to the Bonnies
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For GW, Good Lord Willin’ Creek Will Keep Risin’
By Paul Gotham Some players shrink a defense. Others stretch it. George Washington’s Mike Lonergan understands the value of striking a balance between both. So when the third-year coach saw the scale tipping, he had reason for concern. After tallying double figures in 13 of the Colonials first 14 games, Maurice Creek accounted for just a dozen points in his team’s … [Read more...] about For GW, Good Lord Willin’ Creek Will Keep Risin’
VCU-La Salle highlight weekend A-10 games
By Paul Gotham Six Atlantic teams deadlocked at 3-1. Two of this weekend's games feature head-to-head matchups among those schools. Words of the week: La Salle Head Coach Dr. John Giannini on the St. Bonaventure student section: “They get on you from warm-ups. There are a lot of places where they get on you during the game. But when you walk out there an hour before the … [Read more...] about VCU-La Salle highlight weekend A-10 games
Bonnies use second-half surge to upset La Salle
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- After a litany of close calls against superior Atlantic 10 opponents over the past two years, the Bonnies (12-7, 2-3) were finally able to close out as they defeated the La Salle Explorers (11-7, 3-1) 66-51 Wednesday night. “That was the best that we’ve played all year,” Head Coach Mark Schmidt said. “We talked about finishing, … [Read more...] about Bonnies use second-half surge to upset La Salle
Billy Baron and Canisius take battle with Niagara
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – A gash to the head can't stop Billy Baron. His number 12 uniform? It is not a cape which he dons in a phone booth to give him super-human powers. This much was learned Wednesday night. Billy Baron led three in double figures, and Chris Manhertz notched a double-double as the Canisius Golden Griffins (13-7/7-2) downed their long-time rival … [Read more...] about Billy Baron and Canisius take battle with Niagara