Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. BALTIMORE – The Niagara men’s basketball team held off a late Loyola Greyhounds’ run to defeat the defending MAAC champions, 62-61, on Wednesday for its sixth straight win at Reitz Arena. “This was just a great win. It was a character win and it was hard fought,” said head coach Joe Mihalich who is one win away from 250 in his … [Read more...] about NU clips Loyola to extend win streak at Reitz Arena
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Three in double figures as Peacocks come from behind to defeat Iona
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- With the shot clock expiring and 4.5 seconds left on the game clock, Blaise Ffrench connected on a running jumper in the lane to propel the Peacocks to a 64-62 victory over the Iona College Gaels. With the win, the Peacocks open up MAAC play with a 1-0 record and improve to .500 overall (4-4), while the Gaels fall to … [Read more...] about Three in double figures as Peacocks come from behind to defeat Iona
St. Bonaventure shuts down Siena for Franciscan Cup win
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team (5-2) used an 11-2 run in the second half to break away from Franciscan Cup rival Siena (2-7) for a 58-43 victory on Tuesday night in front of a national TV audience at the Reilly Center. Demitrius Conger posted 12 points and eight rebounds, and Chris Johnson added … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure shuts down Siena for Franciscan Cup win
Garino’s late surge not enough as GW falls at Bradley, 72-68
Courtesy of GWsports.com. PEORIA, Ill. - Freshman Patricio Garino sparked a late rally with 18 of his career-high 24 points in the second half, but George Washington men's basketball couldn't overcome a 19-point deficit in a 72-68 loss to Bradley at Carver Arena on Tuesday. Included in Garino's 18 second-half points was a stretch of 11 consecutive points that turned a … [Read more...] about Garino’s late surge not enough as GW falls at Bradley, 72-68
Jesse Morgan’s late shooting streaks UMass past Northeastern 72-66
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. BOSTON - Jesse Morgan scored 12 of his 18 points in the final seven minutes of play as the UMass basketball team overcame a late second-half deficit to defeat Northeastern 72-66 on Tuesday evening at Matthews Arena. After Morgan's fourth three-pointer of the game tied the game 62-62 with just over three minutes to go, the Minutemen received … [Read more...] about Jesse Morgan’s late shooting streaks UMass past Northeastern 72-66