By PAUL CIFONELLI SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Basketball is said to be a game of runs. The West Genesee Lady Wildcats (III) proved that to be true with an 11-0 spurt to secure a 59-46 win over Fairport in the More Than A Game Tournament at West Genesee High School. The Lady Red Raiders pressed all game and created most of their scoring opportunities in transition, causing West Genesee … [Read more...] about Fairport girls drops back and forth game to West Genesee
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Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review: Shots of the Decade
By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse basketball's last decade will be remembered for Final Fours and a conference switch and much more. But maybe most memorable will be some of the individual moments of ecstasy that the Orange brought to their fans. There's nothing quite like a late-game or buzzer-beating shot. The final installment of 'Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review' attempts to … [Read more...] about Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review: Shots of the Decade
Syracuse-Niagara provides final nonconference chance for SU bench growth
By BILLY HEYEN A season ago, Syracuse found itself in an undesirable spot in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64. Starting point guard Frank Howard was suspended, but his backup, Jalen Carey, hadn't played double-digit minutes since Jan. 12, more than two months earlier. SU's season ended that day as Jim Boeheim played Carey three minutes. Boeheim likes to keep his rotation … [Read more...] about Syracuse-Niagara provides final nonconference chance for SU bench growth
Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Biggest What-Ifs
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Editor’s note: As this calendar year comes to a close and 2020 fast approaches, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program is wrapping up one of its most memorable decades. The “Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review” series takes a look back at the players, games and moments that defined the 2010s. Today, Chuckie Maggio look backs on the five biggest "What … [Read more...] about Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Biggest What-Ifs
UPrep’s Williams nets career-high, notches first collegiate double-double in UB win
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his first collegiate double-double as University at Buffalo downed Niagara, 94-72 Friday night. Williams connected on 8-of-14 shots from the floor, and UB (8-4) won its second straight game. The sophomore converted a rebound and putback to give the Bulls their … [Read more...] about UPrep’s Williams nets career-high, notches first collegiate double-double in UB win