By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When Baylor Scheierman and Douglas Wilson talk about favorite memories of NCAA Tournaments past. Both South Dakota State Jackrabbits mention last-minute shots from distance. Scheierman recalls the Mario Chalmers 3-pointer at the end of regulation in the 2008 NCAA championship game that forced overtime when Kansas went on to win the national … [Read more...] about If South Dakota State is to advance, the Jackrabbits will need to find rhythm behind the arc
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Richmond gets long-awaited chance at “Dance” in NCAA matchup with Iowa
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Richmond was optimistic about its NCAA Tournament chances entering the 2020 Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Spiders were included in 80 of the 97 Bracket Matrix projections, a consensus No. 11 seed, after a 24-7 regular season and second place finish in the Atlantic 10 standings. They heard the news that COVID-19 was prematurely ending their season in … [Read more...] about Richmond gets long-awaited chance at “Dance” in NCAA matchup with Iowa
Bonnies outduel Colorado to advance in NIT
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team found redemptive power in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament as Tuesday night turned into Wednesday morning. Each of the Bonnies’ five starters reached double figures as they outscored Colorado by 11 points in the second half and defeated the Buffaloes 76-68 at Boulder’s CU Arena. Bona advanced to … [Read more...] about Bonnies outduel Colorado to advance in NIT
St. Bonaventure tasked with tall, talented Colorado team in NIT first round
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team will play 5,318 feet above sea level on Tuesday night. Boulder, Colo.’s CU Events Center has, due in part to its high altitude and in a great deal to the program’s success, been a haven for the Colorado Buffaloes. Colorado is 132-29 at home over the last 10 seasons, a winning percentage (.820) proportional to Dayton … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure tasked with tall, talented Colorado team in NIT first round
Bonnies to visit Colorado in NIT
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The calls for “one more year” for St. Bonaventure’s decorated senior class will temporarily give way to, at minimum, “one more game” together. St. Bonaventure will visit Colorado in Boulder in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on Tuesday, the program’s 17th appearance in the NCAA’s second-tier postseason event. The Bonnies are the … [Read more...] about Bonnies to visit Colorado in NIT