By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The message was clear. On a night where his team brushed aside rust from the final exams layoff and notched a double-digit victory over the Drexel Dragons, UB's Bobby Hurley wanted to talk about what the future holds for his team. The Bulls led for nearly 38 minutes, handed out a season-high 19 assists. Five players netted double figures. … [Read more...] about UB’s Bulls scratching at the surface
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Rebounds & Putbacks: UB 80 Drexel 70
Initial reactions from the University at Buffalo's non-conference win over the Drexel Dragons. By Paul Gotham Shaking off the rust Nine days between games has a way of disrupting a team's rhythm. UB responded to the challenge scoring a combined 30 points in the paint and at the free throw line in the first half. UB took a six-point edge into the locker room with Xavier … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: UB 80 Drexel 70
Valenti Named Big 4 Basketball Player of the Week
Canisius sophomore forward Phil Valenti was named the Big 4 Basketball Player of the Week on Monday after he averaged 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game last week in a pair of Golden Griffin road wins at Saint Peter’s and Niagara. In the win over Saint Peter’s, Valenti was good for a team-high 14 points and five rebounds, and in the … [Read more...] about Valenti Named Big 4 Basketball Player of the Week
Alston gets maximum output from his minutes
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Cruise control. That's the best way to describe the play of St. Bonaventure's Bonnies on Wednesday night. The Bonnies were a team which found flow and pace early in their 72-63 win over Big 4 rival the University at Buffalo Bulls. SBU took a double-digit lead less than eight minutes into the contest. The Brown and White stretched … [Read more...] about Alston gets maximum output from his minutes
Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 72 UB 63
By Paul Gotham Early feedback from St. Bonaventure's 72-63 win over the University at Buffalo in Big 4 action. Back-to-back double-doubles for the big fella Four days after registering 23 points and 11 rebounds in a 74-59 win over Niagara, Youssou Ndoye provided more double vision for fans. The 7-0 center netted 17 and grabbed 13 rebounds. The senior added four blocks, … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 72 UB 63