Courtesy of GoDuquesne.com. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Duquesne guard T.J. McConnell said before Wednesday night's game against No. 17 Pittsburgh that if the Dukes couldn't rebound against the bigger Panthers, they couldn't win. He was more right than he even he imagined. Despite shooting 52 percent from the field and forcing 23 turnovers, the Dukes fell 80-69 to their … [Read more...] about Dukes fall to #17 Pitt in The City Game
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Dayton falls to Buffalo 84-55
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio - The University of Dayton men’s basketball team fell to the Buffalo Bulls 84-55 on Wednesday night. The Flyers fall to 5-2 on the season while the Bulls move to 4-1. The Bulls were led guard Zach Filzen who finished with 24 points on 7-13 including six three-point field goals. In the frontcourt, UB got a pair of double-doubles … [Read more...] about Dayton falls to Buffalo 84-55
Saint Joseph’s Blocks 16 Shots in Win over Drexel
Courtesy of St. Joseph's athletics. PHILADELPHIA - C.J. Aiken had 13 points and blocked nine shots as Saint Joseph's (5-2) set the school record with 16 blocks in a 62-49 win over city rival Drexel (2-3) at a sold-out Hagan Arena. Aiken tied his career-high in blocks and helped the squad eclipse the SJU team record of 12 blocks set against Cleveland State on … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s Blocks 16 Shots in Win over Drexel
Dory, Timon, Twilight Bark and the 2011 Old Spice Classic
By Paul Casey Gotham Three days and twelve games sit in the rear view mirror. Dayton reigned supreme at the 2011 Old Spice Classic. DePaul, Indiana State and Minnesota registered winning records. Arizona State, Fairfield, Texas Tech and Wake Forest take with them 120 minutes of game experience. Wins and losses are one thing. How a team can improve and grow from the … [Read more...] about Dory, Timon, Twilight Bark and the 2011 Old Spice Classic
Green’s layup completes rally as Niagara defeats St. Francis, 65-63
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. LORETTO, Pa. – Freshman Juan'ya Green’s layup with .2 seconds remaining in the game handed Niagara a 65-63 win over the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash to complete a ferocious second half rally on Monday. With the game tied at 63-63 with nine seconds left, Niagara (3-3) had to go end-to-end. After receiving the ball at the top of … [Read more...] about Green’s layup completes rally as Niagara defeats St. Francis, 65-63