Courtesy of St. Peter's athletics. JERSEY CITY, NJ – An 8-0 run that included a big three-pointer by Brandon Hall gave the Saint Peter’s College Peacocks (2-4, 1-0 MAAC) a 51-44 win over the Siena College Saints in their MAAC opener tonight. The Peacocks allowed a 16-point lead to get away in the second half, but the 8-0 run gave Saint Peter’s the lead back and the victory. … [Read more...] about Hall’s 3-pointer caps run as St.Peter’s takes opener
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Fordham falls to Lehigh
Courtesy of Fordhamsports.com. Bronx, N.Y. - It's said that basketball is a 94-foot game but on Thursday night it was a 15-foot game for the Fordham men's squad. Fifteen feet, as in the distance from the free throw line to the basket, a distance from which Fordham could only convert on six of its charity shots, while Lehigh made 23 of its 25 free throws, as the Rams fell to … [Read more...] about Fordham falls to Lehigh
Manhattan Inks Three during NCAA Early Signing Period
Courtesy of GoJasperscom RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello announced the commitment of three recruits during the NCAA Early Signing Period for the 2012-13 season. Staten Island native Shane Richards (Staten Island, N.Y./York Prep) along with mid-west standouts Paul Bayt (Carmel, Indiana/Park Tudor) and CJ Jones (Chicago Illinois/Orr High … [Read more...] about Manhattan Inks Three during NCAA Early Signing Period
Defense helps La Salle top Northeastern, 68-51
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle men's basketball team used a 12-0 run and 63 percent shooting in the second half to defeat Northeastern, 68-51, on Wednesday evening at Tom Gola Arena. Senior Earl Pettis added a team-leading 15 points and seven rebounds while junior Ramon Galloway added 14 points. For Northeastern (3-2), Jonathan … [Read more...] about Defense helps La Salle top Northeastern, 68-51
Balanced scoring effort gives UMass 86-56 win over Towson
Courtesy of UMassathletics.com. AMHERST, Mass. - A balanced scoring effort paced by four players in double-figures kept the UMass basketball team undefeated at the Mullins Center as the Minutemen defeated Towson 86-56 on Wednesday night. The Minutemen improve to a 6-2 record on the season. Freddie Riley led UMass with 15 points, while Raphiael Putney, Cady Lalanne, and Chaz … [Read more...] about Balanced scoring effort gives UMass 86-56 win over Towson