By Paul Gotham SPRINGFIELD, MA – David Laury converted a late putback slam, and Sean Armand hit one of two free throws with 28 seconds remaining as Iona’s Gaels defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 75-72 Sunday afternoon at the MassMutual Center to advance to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship. Bowman’s free throw proved to be the winner as Iona … [Read more...] about Iona outlasts Canisius, advances to MAAC title game
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Horrid Start Leads Bona To Fourth-Straight Loss
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — It wasn't the most ideal of circumstances for St. Bonaventure University as they limped into the Verizon Wireless Center riding a three-game losing streak while staring at a Virginia Commonwealth University squad celebrating Senior Day and with it the added emotions it brings. Adding to the unfortunate situation for Bona was a Rams' three-game … [Read more...] about Horrid Start Leads Bona To Fourth-Straight Loss
SLU — UMass highlight the A-10’s weekend matchups
By Paul Gotham Less than a week before the Atlantic 10 takes the Barclays Center Court and plenty of questions still remain.Will Saint Louis claim the regular-season title outright? Who will finish top four? How many A-10 teams will reach the NCAA Tournament? Will Dayton get a home game in the NCAA Tournament? All this and more on tap. This weekend's games in order of … [Read more...] about SLU — UMass highlight the A-10’s weekend matchups
FGCU set to defend “The Nest”
By Paul Gotham The Atlantic Sun Championship opens tonight, and FGCU's Eagles hold the tournament's top seed. #DunkCity is ready to once again grab the March spotlight. Like there ever was a doubt. Brett Comer, Chase Fieler, Eric McKnight and Bernard Thompson return from the FGCU team which last year became the first 15-seed to advance to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet … [Read more...] about FGCU set to defend “The Nest”
Griffs Fall at Manhattan in Season Finale – Earn No. 4 Seed at Next Weekend’s MAAC Tournament
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan guard George Beamon scored a game-high 21 points, highlighted by his steal and layup late in the game to give Manhattan a three-point lead, and teammate RaShawn Stores added 15 points and three assists as the host Jaspers defeated Canisius 68-63 Sunday afternoon in the regular-season finale for both teams in the Draddy … [Read more...] about Griffs Fall at Manhattan in Season Finale – Earn No. 4 Seed at Next Weekend’s MAAC Tournament