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
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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
Bulls, Bonnies and a night at Reilly
By Paul Gotham The Big 4 doesn't have a championship. If it did, the winner of Wednesday night's meeting at the Reilly Center would serve the purpose. Bobby Hurley's University at Buffalo Bulls and Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies, coming off convincing wins Saturday at the Big 4 Classic doubleheader, will do battle on Bob Lanier Court. This series lacks the … [Read more...] about Bulls, Bonnies and a night at Reilly