By Paul Gotham SYRACUSE, NY -- James Southerland and Michael Carter-Williams led four in double figures as the Syracuse Orange (9-0) ran away from the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-2), 85-61 before 18,120 in the Gotham Classic at the Carrier Dome, Saturday night. Southerland came off the bench and netted seven as the Orange outscored Canisius 18-6 in the opening moments of … [Read more...] about Syracuse runs away from Canisius, 85-61
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‘Cuse backcourt duo drives the engine
By Paul Gotham SYRACUSE, NY -- They come in waves. The Syracuse Orange are relentless. James Southerland, a 6-9 forward, can connect from behind the arc. Rakeem Christmas and DaJuan Coleman combine for a formidable frontcourt. Christmas adept inside with a jump hook that he can use from either side of the paint. Coleman is a 288 pound force whose drop step can be close to … [Read more...] about ‘Cuse backcourt duo drives the engine
Gaels hold off Georgia in overtime for first SEC win since 1985, 81-78
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. ATHENS, GA - The Iona College men's basketball team earned a hard-fought 81-78 overtime victory over the SEC's Georgia in non-conference action at Stegeman Colesium. The Gaels (4-4) snapped a 10-game program losing streak to SEC squads and earned its first win over the league in nearly 27 years. The Maroon & Gold overcame a significant … [Read more...] about Gaels hold off Georgia in overtime for first SEC win since 1985, 81-78
Bona Routs Cleveland State With Defensive Pressure
By Ryan Lazo ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Fresh off of a loss at Arkansas State, St. Bonaventure took to the floor at the Reilly Center to avenge two consecutive losses to Cleveland State and what followed stunned everyone. The Bonnies (6-3) dominated the game from the opening minute of action and overwhelmed a young, but talented Vikings (6-4) squad without their starting … [Read more...] about Bona Routs Cleveland State With Defensive Pressure
Dayton wins fourth straight, 81-56 over Florida Atlantic
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio - The University of Dayton Flyers won their fourth straight game in an 81-56 win over the Florida Atlantic University Owls on Saturday night at UD Arena. Devin Oliver recorded a double-double with 13 points and a career-high 14 rebounds as four Flyers scored in double figures. Dayton improves to 8-2, while FAU is now 5-5. Jalen … [Read more...] about Dayton wins fourth straight, 81-56 over Florida Atlantic