By Paul Gotham ALBANY, NY -- To call a timeout, or not to call a timeout. That was the question facing Mitch Buonaguro. The Siena Saints head men's basketball coach chose the latter, and in that he found favor. Rakeem Brookins beat the buzzer with a three-pointer that was one third unlikely, another part ironic and an added dose of Buonaguro's instinct. Brookins found … [Read more...] about Buonaguro goes with his gut for Siena win
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Canisius falls at the buzzer to Brookins and Siena, 57-54
By Paul Gotham ALBANY, NY -- Rakeem Brookins hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to complete a furious rally as an under-manned Siena Saints beat the Canisius Golden Griffins, 57-54 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Times-Union Center, Friday night. Brookins went end-to-end for the game-winner. Siena erased a 13-point deficit earlier to snap an-11-game … [Read more...] about Canisius falls at the buzzer to Brookins and Siena, 57-54
Frazier And Fordham Aim To Shed Perceptions
By Ryan Lazo BRONX, N.Y. — Perception is defined as a mental image. A person's perception of another is extremely difficult to change, just ask Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds as they are on the outside, looking in at the Hall of Fame. Fordham basketball has the perception of being one of, if not the weakest team in the competitive Atlantic 10 Conference. But slowly, … [Read more...] about Frazier And Fordham Aim To Shed Perceptions
Marist’s Lewis works well in mid-range places
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Not sure if Chavaughn Lewis spends any time climbing mountains, but Saturday night he looked more than comfortable going uphill. In a game they trailed throughout, the Marist Red Foxes looked to Lewis to keep them within striking distance. His first and last basket of the night both pulled the Red Foxes within five points. A fact that … [Read more...] about Marist’s Lewis works well in mid-range places
Top A-10 teams to visit Reilly Center during “January Trifecta”
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The month of January brings three of the Atlantic 10's top men's basketball teams to the Reilly Center for exciting matchups against the reigning conference champion St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The "January Trifecta" at the Reilly Center begins with a visit from nationally-ranked VCU at 4 p.m. Saturday, continues with a … [Read more...] about Top A-10 teams to visit Reilly Center during “January Trifecta”