By Paul Gotham The second full week of Atlantic 10 conference play finds the La Salle Explorers (1-2) looking up at most of the competition. If that position is to change, Dr. John Giannini's Explorers will need more performances like Saturday's 63-50 defeat of the George Washington Colonials. In particular Giannini needs senior center Steve Zack to replicate his work … [Read more...] about Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Rhode Island 65 Saint Louis 53
First thoughts as the Rhode Island Rams open Atlantic 10 conference play with a 65-53 win at Saint Louis Decisive run Five Rams scored in an 11-0 URI run over 5:50 to erase a five-point SLU lead and take a lead they never surrendered. Gilvydas Biruta started it with a jumper followed by a Biggie Minnis layup. T.J. Buchanan led E.C. Matthews for a dunk. Jared Terrell … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Rhode Island 65 Saint Louis 53
VCU-UC and the A-10’s weekend marquee matchups
By Paul Gotham Surveying the Atlantic 10 men's basketball schedule for the weekend. VCU (7-3) at Cincinnati (7-2) Noon ESPNU VCU looks to make it three in a row against the Bearcats who on Wednesday defeated No. 19 San Diego State in overtime. Cincinnati is 10th in the nation allowing just 53.8 points a game, including a double overtime loss at Nebraska where they … [Read more...] about VCU-UC and the A-10’s weekend marquee matchups
Dayton – UConn and the weekend A-10 marquee matchups
By Paul Gotham The Atlantic 10 sent a conference record six teams to the 2014 NCAA Tournament. A strong showing in the non-conference portion of the schedule laid the groundwork. This year is no different. Here is a look at the prime A-10 match-ups of the weekend. Friday #17/17 UConn (2-0) vs. Dayton (2-0) 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 Semi-final action from the Puerto Rico … [Read more...] about Dayton – UConn and the weekend A-10 marquee matchups
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Rhode Island Rams 2014-15
Compiled by Paul Gotham Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players of the Rhode Island Rams. The Rams finished 14-18 (5-11 A10) and lost to UMass in the second round of the 2014 A-10 tournament. Danny Hurley and his staff welcome three players to campus: Jarvis Garrett, Jared Terrell and Earl … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Rhode Island Rams 2014-15