By Paul Casey Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- A football play decided it. After more than 39 minutes of basketball plays, it took a high school quarterback calling on his old talents to win the game. C.J. Williams lofted a full-court pass, and C.J. Leslie made it count at the buzzer as the North Carolina State Wolfpack stunned the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 67-65 in non-conference … [Read more...] about Leslie’s “get it done” stuns Bonnies, 67-65
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Add Patsos to the growing list of Nicholson admirers
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Loyola head coach Jimmy Patsos only got to witness the play of Andrew Nicholson for 24 minutes on Sunday. The eighth-year coach got his fill. And then some. Nicholson scored the game's first points - a thunderous right-handed slam on a drop step that split a double team. Wide-eyed, Patsos turned to his staff seated on the … [Read more...] about Add Patsos to the growing list of Nicholson admirers
Dory, Timon, Twilight Bark and the 2011 Old Spice Classic
By Paul Casey Gotham Three days and twelve games sit in the rear view mirror. Dayton reigned supreme at the 2011 Old Spice Classic. DePaul, Indiana State and Minnesota registered winning records. Arizona State, Fairfield, Texas Tech and Wake Forest take with them 120 minutes of game experience. Wins and losses are one thing. How a team can improve and grow from the … [Read more...] about Dory, Timon, Twilight Bark and the 2011 Old Spice Classic
Mbakwe takes charge as Minnesota upends DePaul 86-85
By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- For thirty-nine-plus minutes Thursday afternoon Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe filled the stat sheet with points and rebounds. It was the play he made not found in the box score that made the difference. Mbakwe registered a double-double, and Rodney Williams had a team-high 18 points as the Golden Gophers defeated the DePaul Blue Demons … [Read more...] about Mbakwe takes charge as Minnesota upends DePaul 86-85
Strong second half the difference as Bonnies beat Cornell
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- For twenty minutes a visitor got comfortable in the Reilly Center. The relaxed state was short lived. Player-of-the-year candidate Andrew Nicholson led all scorers with 24 points as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the Cornell Big Red 79-58 Friday night on Bob Lanier Court. Leading by two at half, Nicholson sparked a … [Read more...] about Strong second half the difference as Bonnies beat Cornell