Seven nationally-televised games fill this weekend's slate of Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Here's the rundown. By PAUL GOTHAM Saturday: Dayton (12-4/3-1) at Duquesne (9-8/2-2) Noon CBS Sports Network Jim Ferry's Duquesne Dukes will look to make it two straight when they host Pittsburgh native Archie Miller and his Flyers. Freshmen Mike Lewis II (12.8 ppg) and Isaha … [Read more...] about VCU at Davidson highlights the A-10’s weekend match-ups
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Gregg gives Bona third option on offense
By PAUL GOTHAM Necessity created opportunity, and Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies found what they knew they had all along. With Jaylen Adams going to the bench because of an injured ankle midway through the second half of Saturday's 82-72 win over Atlantic 10 rival George Mason, the Bonnies needed a leader. Denzel Gregg stepped to the forefront. "When Jay went … [Read more...] about Gregg gives Bona third option on offense
Mikesell earning trust of teammates
By PAUL GOTHAM Ryan Mikesell's increased playing time might not have been the original plan, but the Dayton sophomore is making good on the opportunity. Getting more than three times the run he did a season ago, Mikesell has found a role in Archie Miller's game plan. "He makes basketball plays for us," Miller said during the weekly Atlantic 10 tele-conference. "Whether … [Read more...] about Mikesell earning trust of teammates
Doug Brooks, Scoochie Smith and the A-10 rundown
Results from the weekend in Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Rhode Island (10-5/2-1) 64 Dayton (12-3/3-0) 67 Kyle Davis walked the length of Tom Blackburn Court, slapping hands with fans who stretched from the front row over press row to congratulate the senior guard. READ MORE. Video courtesy of University of Dayton Athletics. UMass (10-6/0-3) … [Read more...] about Doug Brooks, Scoochie Smith and the A-10 rundown
Rhode Island-Dayton highlights A-10 weekend action
By PAUL GOTHAM Six nationally-televised games on tap this weekend in Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Here's the rundown. Friday: Rhode Island (10-4/2-0) at Dayton (11-3/2-0) 7pm ESPN2 Two teams picked to finish at the top at the conference. This one could be a preview of what's to come in March when the A-10 tournament tips at the PPG Paints Arena. Both teams bring … [Read more...] about Rhode Island-Dayton highlights A-10 weekend action