Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio – The sixth-seeded University of Dayton men’s basketball team (20-11) advanced to the quarterfinal of the 2012 Atlantic 10 Championships, beating the No. 11 seed George Washington Colonials (10-21) 67-50 on Tuesday at UD Arena. Dayton was paced by sophomore Devin Oliver, who had a career-high 19 points and eight … [Read more...] about Dayton beats George Washington, 67-50
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#7 La Salle defeats #10 Richmond, 80-72, to advance to A-10 Quarterfinals
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle men's basketball team took down #10 Richmond, 80-72, on Tuesday evening at Tom Gola Arena in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. With the win, #7 La Salle advances to face #2 Saint Louis in the A-10 quarterfinals on Friday night at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. Tickets to Friday's game can be purchased … [Read more...] about #7 La Salle defeats #10 Richmond, 80-72, to advance to A-10 Quarterfinals
Saint Joseph’s defeats Charlotte, 80-64, in A-10 first round
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com. PHILADELPHIA - Carl Jones scored 23 points to lead five Hawks in double figures as fifth-seeded Saint Joseph's defeated 12th-seeded Charlotte, 80-64, in an Atlantic 10 Championship First Round game at Hagan Arena. The Hawks (20-12) advance to face fourth-seeded St. Bonaventure in the Atlantic 10 Quarterfinals on Friday afternoon (2:30 p.m.) at … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s defeats Charlotte, 80-64, in A-10 first round
UMass downs Duquesne, 92-83, advances to A-10 Quarterfinals
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. AMHERST, Mass. - Chaz Williams, Javorn Farrell and Raphiael Putney combined for 61 points in leading No. 8 seed Massachusetts past No. 9 seed Duquesne 92-83 in the First Round of the 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship at the Mullins Center Tuesday night. With the win, UMass advances to Friday's quarterfinals where it will face No. 1 … [Read more...] about UMass downs Duquesne, 92-83, advances to A-10 Quarterfinals
Schmidt Named Sporting News Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt was chosen by staff writers and editors at Sporting News as the Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year, the publication announced on its website Tuesday. Schmidt guided the Bonnies to a 17-11 overall record, going 10-6 in conference play in 2011-12. The 17 wins tied a career best … [Read more...] about Schmidt Named Sporting News Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year