By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Mark Jankowski took the post-game curtain call as the game’s first star on Saturday night, a reward for scoring the winning goal with just 15.6 seconds remaining in overtime. But in the mind of Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert, defensemen Nick Boka and Jimmy Schuldt played equally important roles in the 6-5 victory over the Cleveland … [Read more...] about He wanted to fight; he ended scoring and sparking Amerks to comeback victory
Pine Pieces
Cooley’s Friars use 3-pointers and stifling defense to advance to first Sweet 16 since 1997
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Noah Horchler calmly deposited Jacob Gilyard’s 3-point try into the scorer’s table, unable to contain a smile as he fixed his hair and returned to his defensive stance. The play resembled a big brother swatting his younger brother in a game of one-on-one in the driveway, only the stakes attached to this performance were far greater. The Richmond … [Read more...] about Cooley’s Friars use 3-pointers and stifling defense to advance to first Sweet 16 since 1997
Musselman and Arkansas to wrestle with New Mexico State’s “Buckets” brigade
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One year after taking the Arkansas men's basketball team to a regional final for the first time in more than two decades, Eric Musselman and the Razorbacks are one win away from reaching the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for a second straight year. Standing in the way of the fourth-seeded Razorbacks (26-8) is No. 12 New Mexico State and … [Read more...] about Musselman and Arkansas to wrestle with New Mexico State’s “Buckets” brigade
Xavier names Sean Miller head coach
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Sean Miller has been named the Sedler Family Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Xavier University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced Saturday. Miller previously spent eight years at Xavier, including five years as head coach, 2004-09, and three years as the associate head coach, 2001-04, under Thad Matta. He … [Read more...] about Xavier names Sean Miller head coach
Holt enjoying Providence’s ride
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO -- Emmitt Holt may be a continent away, but that's not stopping the former Friar from watching as Providence College looks to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in more than two decades. . "I’m excited for them," Holt said via phone Friday evening. "They’re about to make history." A teammate of Jared Bynum, A.J. Reeves and Nate Watson on the … [Read more...] about Holt enjoying Providence’s ride