By BILLY HEYEN Anthony Lamb could play in the NBA. That's what college basketball analysts have been saying. If that becomes a reality a year or more from now, the college highlights they'll show of Lamb will be the ones he made Tuesday night. The Greece Athena alumnus Lamb scored 30 points as Vermont (4-1) came close to upsetting No. 7 Virginia (3-1) on Tuesday night in … [Read more...] about Anthony Lamb scores 30 points against No. 7 Virginia in Vermont’s near upset
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Buddy, Jimmy Boeheim will start opposite each other in Syracuse-Cornell
By BILLY HEYEN The first time Jimmy and Buddy Boeheim were introduced by a public-address announcer for a basketball game was in their own basement. Their mother, Juli, was the P.A. announcer. The basket was a children’s Little Tykes hoop, and the referee was occasionally their father. The entrance to the court was a simple hallway. The next time they’re introduced as starters … [Read more...] about Buddy, Jimmy Boeheim will start opposite each other in Syracuse-Cornell
There’s a very Rochester feel to NCAA D-I hockey scoring list
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So where might college hockey coaches find the largest collection of skilled players? The answer, according to the NCAA Division I scoring statistics, is the Rochester metro area, that's where. Sophomore forward Jack Dugan of Pittsford, a star on McQuaid's 2015 state championship team as a junior, leads the country in scoring with 5 goals, 21 assists and … [Read more...] about There’s a very Rochester feel to NCAA D-I hockey scoring list
Syracuse vs. Cornell: Previewing the Big Red
By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse (2-1) and Cornell (1-3) are moving in opposite directions ahead of their game Wednesday night. The Orange have won two in-a-row, while the Big Red have lost three-straight games. It'll be Jimmy Boeheim's third game for Cornell in the Carrier Dome, and the second time facing off against his younger brother Buddy. Both brothers should start and feature … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs. Cornell: Previewing the Big Red
Diaper dandies: Vasquez and Winston lead Bonnies to first win of season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO TORONTO -- Alejandro Vasquez doesn't remember how his bow and arrow celebration started. The extra flair he adds to a big three-pointer comes naturally when he sees the ball catch nothing but net. "Just something I do," Vasquez said, beaming. The air archery was on display at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night as the freshman drilled three three-pointers and … [Read more...] about Diaper dandies: Vasquez and Winston lead Bonnies to first win of season