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Xavier-Florida: Tale Of The Tape

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By Paul Gotham Setting: Atlantic 10 meets the Southeastern Conference at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida when Chris Mack and his Xavier Musketeers (16-7/ 8-2) pay a visit to Billy Donovan and the Florida Gators (17-7/ 6-4). Plot: Jockeying for an at-large bid is always a concern this time of year. The Gators face an uphill battle in the upcoming … [Read more...] about Xavier-Florida: Tale Of The Tape

Siena-Niagara: Tale Of The Tape

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By Paul Gotham Setting: Metro-Atlantic action at the Gallagher Center tonight as Joe Mihalich's Niagara Purple Eagles (13-13/ 6-8) host Fran McCaffery's Siena Saints (21-4/ 14-0). Plot: Four games remain on the MAAC ledger. The Siena are looking to run the table. The Purple Eagles want to get above .500. Sub-plot: Siena brings the nation's longest winning streak (15) … [Read more...] about Siena-Niagara: Tale Of The Tape

College Basketball Splinters | February 10, 2010

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By Paul Gotham Saturday goes upside down Last Saturday gave basketball fans 21 division one games to enjoy. When it was over, seven ranked teams lost to either lower-ranked or un-ranked squads. In each case, the home team won. Georgetown 103  Villanova 90 Austin Freeman and Jason Clark combined for eight trifectas as No. 8 Georgetown took down No. 2 Villanova. … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | February 10, 2010