By Paul Casey Gotham Daunting is the task lying in front of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The Atlantic Coast Conference champion, Florida State Seminoles, stand in the way, a team coming off back-to-back victories over top ten ranked North Carolina and Duke. “They're really good,” said Bona coach Mark Schmidt at yesterday’s pre-game press conference. “You don't win the ACC … [Read more...] about Bona wary of the challenge presented by Florida State
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Andrew Nicholson and the statistic overlooked
By Paul Casey Gotham If his stats were any gaudier they would be on display at Tussad's Wax Museum. Imagine that. Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Superman and Andrew Nicholson's collection of double-doubles. That is if one could somehow represent the senior forward's 26-point, 14-rebound performance in the Atlantic 10 championship game. Not to mention his eight blocks that … [Read more...] about Andrew Nicholson and the statistic overlooked
Kloof’s influence vital to Bona’s success in Nashville
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Charlon Kloof toed the free throw line. One minute and thirteen seconds separated his St. Bonaventure Bonnies from the Atlantic 10 championship. Their lead over the Xavier Musketeers teetered between convincing and uncertain. This was the same Musketeer team that earlier in the season overcame back-to-back double digit deficits to … [Read more...] about Kloof’s influence vital to Bona’s success in Nashville
Greyhounds, Jackrabbits, Shockers, Zags and NCAA round two
"I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cow bell!" It's time to #GIDDYUP! #16 WKU (16-18, 7-9 SBC) VS. #1 KENTUCKY (32-2, 16-0 SEC) 2012 NCAA TOURNAMENT -- SECOND ROUND The Hilltoppers and the Wildcats have not played since 2001, but the two have met twice in the NCAA Tournament over the years, once of which was a 107-83 WKU win in the 1971 Mideast regional … [Read more...] about Greyhounds, Jackrabbits, Shockers, Zags and NCAA round two
‘Cats, ‘Cards, Orange and NCAA round 2
Winners advance. Losers take a seat. Plenty of latent chatter surrounds. Take a seat on the Pine and offer some insight. Colorado State (11) vs. Murray State (6) NCAA West Region Second Round – Louisville, Ky. The Racers and Rams are meeting for the first time. Colorado State enters the NCAA Tournament with their third straight post-season appearance and are making their … [Read more...] about ‘Cats, ‘Cards, Orange and NCAA round 2