The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. The Duquesne Dukes take front and center. After receiving votes for the AP Top 25, the Dukes fell in overtime to St. Joe's in the A-10 quarter-finals. Duquesne accepted a bid to the CBI and lost to Oregon in the second round 77-75. Ron … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2011-12
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Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Peter’s Peacocks 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Time to look at the St. Peter's Peacocks. After taking the MAAC tournament title, the Peacocks lost to Purdue 65-43 in the second round of the NCAA Southwest Region. Ryan Bacon, Jeron Belin, Wesley Jenkins, Nick Leon and Steven Samuels … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Peter’s Peacocks 2011-12
Signed, sealed, delivered: George Washington Colonials 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. George Washington's Colonials step to the stage. The Colonials 2010-11 campaign ended when they fell to St. Joseph's 71-59 in the opening round of the A-10 tournament. Since then Mike Lonergan took the helm in the nation's capital. The … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: George Washington Colonials 2011-12
Free Admission For Veterans, La Salle Gold Rush T-Shirts Highlight Friday’s Promotions
PHILADELPHIA - To honor those men and women that served our country, La Salle is offering free admission to any veterans (with proper identification) in recognition of Veterans Day for Friday's men's basketball home opener versus Lafayette at 7 PM. Free admission will also be offered for the women's basketball home opener at 3 PM on Friday. In addition, free gold rush … [Read more...] about Free Admission For Veterans, La Salle Gold Rush T-Shirts Highlight Friday’s Promotions
Billikens Top St. Ambrose in Final Exhibition Game
ST. LOUIS - Dwayne Evans registered game highs of 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Saint Louis turned away a late St. Ambrose rally to defeat the Bees 72-61 Saturday afternoon in an exhibition game at Chaifetz Arena. Evans was 10-of-16 from the field. Five of his 12 rebounds came on the offensive glass, and he added a game-high three steals. Brian Conklin contributed 12 … [Read more...] about Billikens Top St. Ambrose in Final Exhibition Game