Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. ANAHEIM, Calif. – Junior point guard Kwamain Mitchell scored a season-high 20 points and junior forward Brian Conklin added 18 to power Saint Louis to a 62-51 victory against Boston College Thursday in the opening game of the 76 Classic at Anaheim Arena. The Billikens, who are receiving votes in both the AP poll and ESPN/USA … [Read more...] about Billikens top BC get ‘Nova in 76 Classic semi-finals
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2011 Old Spice Classic primer and thread
By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- College basketball's version of a "It's a Small World" tips off at at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Eight teams from eight conferences on the hardwood today for this pre-season showcase, and Pickin' Splinters is court side. Join the conversation. We will be providing updates throughout the day. Texas Tech (Big 12) and Indiana State … [Read more...] about 2011 Old Spice Classic primer and thread
Richmond downs Rutgers in Cancun Classic
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com. CANCUN, Mexico - Junior Greg Robbins scored a career-high 15 points as Richmond defeated Rutgers 58-53 to improve to 9-7 all-time against the Big East Conference. Robbins made 5-of-6 field goals and 3-of-4 three-pointers, had four steals and three rebounds as he led the Spiders to their 10th victory in the last 15 games against a BCS … [Read more...] about Richmond downs Rutgers in Cancun Classic
Iona wins double OT battle over St. Joseph’s
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. NEW ROCHELLE, NY - The Iona College men's basketball team earned a 104-99 win over Saint Joseph's in a double overtime slugfest at the Hynes Athletics Center. The Gaels erased a 13-point first half deficit and senior Scott Machado scored nine of his career-high 33 points in the second overtime to lead the Maroon & Gold to its third … [Read more...] about Iona wins double OT battle over St. Joseph’s
GW uses second-half barrage to bury Bowling Green
Courtesy of GWsports.com. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - George Washington men's basketball hit 11-of-17 three-pointers, paced by junior Lasan Kromah's five triples and game- and season-high 21 points, and dominated host Bowling Green in the second half en route to a 77-56 victory in the Progressive CBE Classic at Stroh Center on Wednesday night. GW improves to 4-1 for the second … [Read more...] about GW uses second-half barrage to bury Bowling Green