By Paul Gotham UD spreads it around Heading into Saturday's game, UD's Flyers were 18-2 when three or more players scored in double figures, make that 19-2. Five Flyers (Devin Oliver, Khari Price, Dyshawn Pierre, Jordan Sibert and Vee Sanford) scored 10 or more as UD knocked off UMass, 86-79 for their seventh win in their last eight games. Not only did five different … [Read more...] about Dayton’s balance, VCU’s patience and other A-10 takeaways
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MAAC Player Power Rankings | 2/26/14
By Paul Gotham Billy Baron (Canisius) Has scored 30 or more in three of the Golden Griffins last four games. Handed out nine helpers versus Fairfield. David Laury (Iona) Continues to thrive off the bench for the Gaels scoring 14.2 with 7.6 boards a game. Michael Alvarado (Manhattan) May be the most underrated player in the northeast. Jaspers tempo on offensive and … [Read more...] about MAAC Player Power Rankings | 2/26/14
Atlantic 10 Player Power Rankings | 2/25/14
By Paul Gotham 1. Jordair Jett (St. Louis) - Raise your hand if you had Jordair Jett as your pre-season A10 Player of the Year. 2. Chaz Williams (UMass) - Scored 20 and handed out five assists in win over VCU. 3. Dwayne Evans (St. Louis) - Foul troubles limited his output versus GW. 4. Treveon Graham (VCU) - 19 points, eight rebounds, ZERO turnovers against … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 Player Power Rankings | 2/25/14
URI rallies for road win at St. Bonaventure
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Dan Hurley did better with game results than flight plans this weekend. Not sure what that means for his chances at the casino. E.C. Matthews and Xavier Munford combined for 56 points as the University of Rhode Island Rams erased a double-digit halftime deficit to defeat the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 87-78 in Atlantic 10 Conference … [Read more...] about URI rallies for road win at St. Bonaventure
Buzzer Beater Spoils Niagara’s Home Finale
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara Purple Eagles closed out their home schedule in dramatic fashion, falling to the second place Quinnipiac Bobcats on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, 90-88, on Saturday afternoon. “I’m very, very proud of our guys and the passion, energy and fight that they showed,” head coach Chris Casey said. “Unfortunately they … [Read more...] about Buzzer Beater Spoils Niagara’s Home Finale