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
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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
Battle of the Bronx Won By Fordham
For the third straight game, the women’s basketball team fell behind early, this time by a 5-0 margin to Manhattan and once again the Rams were able to overcome the setback and defeat the Jaspers, 59-49, in the 43rd annual “Battle of the Bronx” on Wednesday from the Draddy Gymnasium. The Rams ended a two-game losing streak to the Jaspers, as the team collected a win for the … [Read more...] about Battle of the Bronx Won By Fordham
Dukes fall to #17 Pitt in The City Game
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