Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – Visiting Central Connecticut State raced to a 20-9 lead in the first four minutes and led nearly the entire way to defeat La Salle, 81-74, on Sunday afternoon at Tom Gola Arena. Sophomore Jerrell Wright led four Explorers with 18 points and six rebounds, while junior Sam Mills added 16, including four three-pointers. CCSU was … [Read more...] about Explorers fall to Central Connecticut State, 81-74
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Purple Eagles rally for 86-83 victory over New Mexico State
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara men’s basketball team pulled out a dramatic 86-83 comeback win over the New Mexico State Aggies on Sunday in the final game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. Niagara (2-2) used a 54-point second half en route to erasing a 22-point first half deficit to come away with … [Read more...] about Purple Eagles rally for 86-83 victory over New Mexico State
UMass falls to Tennessee, 83-69, in Puerto Rico Tip-Off third-place game
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. BAYAMON, P.R. - Tennessee scored 14 unanswered points to pull away from Massachusetts for a 83-69 win in the third-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez Sunday. UMass had just erased a five-point deficit and tied the game at 54 with 8:28 to play when the Vols went on their run. The Minutemen trimmed the … [Read more...] about UMass falls to Tennessee, 83-69, in Puerto Rico Tip-Off third-place game
Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In this age of advanced statistics, where analysts toil over complex formulas to unlock the mysteries of sporting outcomes, Jim Baron proved that experience still has value. The veteran coach relied on his gut for a last-minute decision Saturday evening, and he got what he wanted. With his team clinging to a three-point lead in the closing … [Read more...] about Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph
Spiders fall on the road to Minnesota
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The University of Richmond Spiders men's basketball team fell in a battle of unbeaten teams on Sunday night, dropping a 72-57 decision at Minnesota. With the loss, the Spiders suffered their first setback of the year to fall to 3-1, while the Gophers improve to 4-0. Junior Derrick Williams led the way … [Read more...] about Spiders fall on the road to Minnesota