By BILLY HEYEN SYRACUSE, N.Y. — With 4:25 to go on Tuesday, Buffalo’s Dontay Caruthers heard the whistle after contesting Syracuse’s Tyus Battle’s jump shot. He sprinted down toward the other end of the floor in disbelief. That was his fifth foul, disqualification from a game about 90 minutes from his hometown in Rochester. But he’d also done enough to that point. He’d … [Read more...] about Rochester products Dontay Caruthers, Jeenathan Williams help Buffalo beat Syracuse, 71-59
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Bonnies suffer double-OT disappointment: Takeaways from Vermont loss
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Every St. Bonaventure season, whether it is fruitfully successful like 2017-18 or full of growing pains like the current outfit, has games like Tuesday's contest at Vermont. The Bonnies have played some palpitation-inducing, nail-biting games over the years. They played another one at Patrick Gym when a 14-point lead dissolved, Courtney Stockard fouled … [Read more...] about Bonnies suffer double-OT disappointment: Takeaways from Vermont loss
Melkisedek Moreaux to make St. Bonaventure debut
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Melkisedek Moreaux broadcasted the news himself using the ever-popular Instagram Stories feature. "FIRST GAME BACK TOMORROW" was the caption to a St. Bonaventure-Vermont graphic on Moreaux's Google homepage, followed by the raised hands emoji. After missing the first 10 games with a hyperextended knee, the 6-foot-6 forward will be in uniform for the … [Read more...] about Melkisedek Moreaux to make St. Bonaventure debut
Wedgewood steals the show; your Friday Amerks 6-pack
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Scott Wedgewood returned to the Rochester Americans' starting lineup on Friday night and it's a good thing. The seventh-year veteran goaltender made a season-high 42 saves as the Amerks defeated the Cleveland Monsters 3-1 at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Here's your Friday night Amerks 6-pack as they improved to 17-7-2 to maintain first place … [Read more...] about Wedgewood steals the show; your Friday Amerks 6-pack
Your Amerks 6-pack from a forgettable Wednesday
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Even though goalie Scott Wedgewood was returned to the Rochester Americans on Tuesday by the Buffalo Sabres, Jonas Johansson was given the start on Wednesday night. It might be his last for a while. Johansson didn't make it through 22 minutes, allowing four goals to the Binghamton Devils on just 10 shots before he was replaced by Adam … [Read more...] about Your Amerks 6-pack from a forgettable Wednesday