By Paul Gotham Tyrone Garland has made a habit of saving seasons for La Salle’s Explorers. Last March his “Southwest Philly Floater” at the buzzer found bottom of the net, and La Salle advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. This past November the senior guard donned his cape and emerged from the phone booth once again. But this time it wasn’t what … [Read more...] about Bonnies to face La Salle and healthy Duren Wednesday night
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Miller looks for UD to fly downhill against VCU
By Paul Gotham Archie Miller knows well VCU’s numbers: Shaka Smart’s Rams lead the nation in turnovers forced per game (19.4) and turnover rate (27.0) Their defense limits opponents to .89 point per possession (11th). And if Miller’s Dayton Flyers (13-5/1-2) are to avoid a two-game losing streak, they will need to offset VCU’s strengths when the Rams (14-4/2-1) visit UD … [Read more...] about Miller looks for UD to fly downhill against VCU
Creek and GW outlast St. Bonaventure
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – St. Bonaventure managed to execute part of its game plan Saturday night. It was what they didn’t accomplish that made the difference. George Washington used an eight-point run midway through the second half to top St. Bonaventure, 79-71 in Atlantic 10 action on Bob Lanier Court. St. Bonaventure managed to keep GW’s Isaiah Armwood in … [Read more...] about Creek and GW outlast St. Bonaventure
Bonnies fail to close against Colonials, drop first home contest
By Taylor Nigrelli “The Reilly Center is one of the toughest places to play in the country.” This is a common refrain from nearly every opposing coach whose team braves the long, winding bus ride and the hostile student section to capture a win at St. Bonaventure. “This is a tough place to play,” George Washington Head Coach Mike Lonergan said. “Great fans, the … [Read more...] about Bonnies fail to close against Colonials, drop first home contest
GW-St. Bona and the A-10’s weekend matchups
By Paul Gotham Conference play nears the end of the first quarter with three teams La Salle, No. 24 (AP) St. Louis and No. 15 (USA Today) UMass leading the pack at 3-0. Not quite time for separation weekend, but teams are getting in position. Words of the week: Fordham's Tom Pecora on freshman Jon Severe: "He's still learning to play with a yellow light instead of green … [Read more...] about GW-St. Bona and the A-10’s weekend matchups