RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Steve Masiello coaching era at Manhattan officially began on Saturday with the Jaspers exciting come from behind 62-48 victory over NJIT (0-1) in Riverdale. Jaspers’ junior guard George Beamon (Roslyn, N.Y./Roslyn) filled the stat sheet with his eighth career double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds), while freshman Donovan Kates (Hopkinsville, Ky./Christian … [Read more...] about Manhattan Captures First Victory of Steve Masiello Era
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Strong second half the difference as Bonnies beat Cornell
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- For twenty minutes a visitor got comfortable in the Reilly Center. The relaxed state was short lived. Player-of-the-year candidate Andrew Nicholson led all scorers with 24 points as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the Cornell Big Red 79-58 Friday night on Bob Lanier Court. Leading by two at half, Nicholson sparked a … [Read more...] about Strong second half the difference as Bonnies beat Cornell
Billikens Roll Past Tennessee State in Opener, 71-37
ST. LOUIS – Junior forward Cody Ellis led Saint Louis with 13 points and six rebounds in a convincing 71-37 Billiken victory against Tennessee State Friday night in the season opener for both teams. The Billikens, who led wire-to-wire, shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc in the 34-point victory. Ellis’ 13 points came on 4-of-5 shooting from the … [Read more...] about Billikens Roll Past Tennessee State in Opener, 71-37
Mark Schmidt and the Reilly Center revival
By Paul Casey Gotham The realization came to Mark Schmidt in March of 2000. Schmidt, at the time an assistant at Xavier, was on the bus back to the Buffalo Airport. St. Bonaventure had just trimmed the Musketeers 65-64 when soon-to-be NBA star David West missed a shot at the buzzer. Thinking about the game, Schmidt commented to then Xavier head coach, Skip Prosser, "I … [Read more...] about Mark Schmidt and the Reilly Center revival
Jared Drew Inks NLI with the Billikens
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus today announced that 6-foot-6 forward Jared Drew (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral) has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play for the Billikens. He begins his four years of eligibility next season. Drew is entering his senior season at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. Last … [Read more...] about Jared Drew Inks NLI with the Billikens