By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The basketball careens out of play, the official’s whistle sounds and those in the bench area demonstrably point their fingers, awaiting the signal. The question of who touched it last on the baseline can cause a momentary uproar, a valuable possession hanging in the balance. Few want to hear the “stays here” announcement on offense more than St. Bonaventure … [Read more...] about For Bonnies, scoring opportunities don’t always start within 94 feet
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Zone defense leads Roberts Wesleyan women to fourth straight win
Courtesy: Redhawks Athletics Basketball coaches like to say that defense travels.The Roberts Wesleyan College women's basketball team took its zone defense on the road and smothered Molloy College 65-43 in an East Coast Conference game on Sunday afternoon. The victory completed a weekend sweep of Queens and Molloy and extended the Redhawks' winning streak to four games."I … [Read more...] about Zone defense leads Roberts Wesleyan women to fourth straight win
Victor’s Caggiano hits buzzer-beater to lead RIT to weekend sweep
Courtesy: RIT Athletics Sophomore guard Matt Caggiano scores with :01 seconds to play in regulation to lead RIT (5-7, 3-3 Liberty League to a 60-58 win at St. Lawrence (9-6, 4-5 Liberty League) Friday.HOW IT HAPPENED Caggiano nailed a jumper with :01 second remaining in regulation to secure the win for RIT. St Lawrence's Will Englehardt made two free throws that tied the … [Read more...] about Victor’s Caggiano hits buzzer-beater to lead RIT to weekend sweep
Fisher men notch third straight with win over Houghton
Courtesy: Cardinals Athletics The St. John Fisher College men's basketball team cruised to an 83-52 win on Friday night over the visiting Houghton College Highlanders in an Empire 8 game at Manning and Napier Varsity Gymnasium on Bobby Wanzer Court. With the win, Fisher, which has come out on top in each of its last three games, improved to 12-4 on the season and 6-1 in the … [Read more...] about Fisher men notch third straight with win over Houghton
Nazareth women earn fourth straight victory
Courtesy: Nazareth Athletics Nazareth kept it rolling in women's hoops Tuesday as the Golden Flyers traveled to Keuka and won for the fourth straight time and for the ninth time in their last 10 outings, 71-35, over the Wolves.Nazareth is 10-5 overall and 5-1 in the Empire 8 Conference. Keuka slipped to 1-11 and 0-4. The Golden Flyers are tied for first place in the E8 … [Read more...] about Nazareth women earn fourth straight victory