By PAUL GOTHAM Busy weekend on tap for Atlantic 10 teams. Davidson, Dayton and George Washington all rank among the top 20 of the NCAA RPI. RealTimeRPI.com ranks the the A-10 fifth among conferences. A-10 teams are currently 11-9 versus Power 5 schools. That mark will get tested over the next three days. Here's the rundown. Friday Pittsburgh (4-1) vs. Duquesne (6-1) … [Read more...] about Davidson – North Carolina highlights A-10 weekend matchups
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George Washington-Tennessee highlights the weekend’s A-10 matchups
By PAUL GOTHAM Busy weekend ahead as Atlantic 10 teams square off against Power 5 schools. Here's the rundown: Friday Richmond (3-2) vs. No. 14/13 California (4-1) 8 pm Fox Sports1 Both teams are coming off a loss: Richmond to West Virginia (67-59) and Cal to San Diego State (72-58). Terry Allen nets nearly 20 a game for UR. Tyrone Wallace leads four Bears in double … [Read more...] about George Washington-Tennessee highlights the weekend’s A-10 matchups
Bembry makes Saint Joseph’s a threat
By PAUL GOTHAM Pegged seventh in the Atlantic 10 pre-season poll, Saint Joseph's Hawks have the one player, in junior forward DeAndre' Bembry, who can change the outcome of any game. Along with Bembry, Saint Joseph's return four starters in Isaiah Miles (10.7 ppg), James Demery (6.7) and Javon Baumann (3.6). Senior guard Aaron Brown averaged 9.3 ppg off the bench last … [Read more...] about Bembry makes Saint Joseph’s a threat
When it mattered most, Sibert embraced the moment
BY PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Jordan Sibert found himself in familiar territory with the ball in the open court going for a layup. Then the Dayton senior did something unfamiliar...to UD fans. As Sibert took his last step before finishing at the rim, he avoided contact. He leaned his shoulders toward the sideline and away from the basket. St. Bonaventure's Andell … [Read more...] about When it mattered most, Sibert embraced the moment
Second-half run carries Bona into the A-10 quarter-finals
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN -- Like an old friend showing up at the right time, St. Bonaventure's defense held serve long enough for their offense to find its rhythm. Youssou Ndoye netted 18 and Marcus Posley added 13 as the No. 7-seed St. Bonaventure Bonnies downed the No. 10-seed Saint Joseph's Hawks, 60-49 at the Barclays Center, Thursday. With the win SBU advanced to the … [Read more...] about Second-half run carries Bona into the A-10 quarter-finals