By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- The Atlantic 10 Tournament has been canceled, joining the list of events affected by concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus. The league made the announcement shortly before the University of Massachusetts Minutemen and Virginia Commonwealth University Rams were scheduled for a noon tipoff at the Barclays Center. Players were concluding … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 Tournament canceled due to coronavirus concerns
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Amerks offer little resistance to streaking Devils
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Four days after reviving their chances for a run at their first division title in 15 years, the Rochester Americans promptly said they'd rather not add a banner to the rafters. At least that's pretty much what they indicated with their effort on Wednesday night. The streaking Binghamton Devils made quick work of the Amerks, building 2-0 and 3-1 leads en … [Read more...] about Amerks offer little resistance to streaking Devils
Most pressing questions in the Atlantic 10 Tournament
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO At press time, we know two things for certain about the Atlantic 10 Tournament, which starts Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn, N.Y. The tournament will proceed as scheduled at Barclays Center, from the tip-off of the opening round game between St. Joseph's and George Mason to the championship on Sunday afternoon. And there will be fans, despite global concerns … [Read more...] about Most pressing questions in the Atlantic 10 Tournament
Lofton, Osunniyi and English receive A-10 honors
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure's star sophomores are officially all-conference players. Bona point guard Kyle Lofton and center Osun Osunniyi were named to the Atlantic 10 First and Third team, respectively, the league announced on Tuesday. Osunniyi also earned All-Defensive Team honors for the second straight season. Guard Jaren English, also a sophomore, placed on the … [Read more...] about Lofton, Osunniyi and English receive A-10 honors
Maggio: Picking the A-10 Awards
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Are you excited for the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball awards announcement on Tuesday? I can hear you from Dayton, Flyers. Dayton’s win over George Washington this weekend completed the first 18-0 season in Atlantic 10 history and the league’s first perfect conference record since George Washington in 2005-06. It was also the culmination of a fruitful awards … [Read more...] about Maggio: Picking the A-10 Awards