By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Aquinas was ready to take it easy on Friday night’s final defensive possession, but not Damarius Owens. The Li’l Irish center had already blocked three shots and been the stopper at the back of Aquinas’ zone, but he saw the chance for one more. As a layup was scooped toward the backboard, Owens got there first and smacked it off the glass — an … [Read more...] about Aquinas sweeps season series with McQuaid behind Bleier, Owens
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McDonough’s shooting, Mercy’s dominant defense key win at Aquinas
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — During Thursday’s third quarter, Libby McDonough let a 3-pointer fly from the left wing, directly in front of Mercy’s bench. She’d already made four triples in the first half, and the final score wasn’t riding on whether the ball dropped through or not. The shot was barely short, first hitting the front rim, then the backboard, then the back … [Read more...] about McDonough’s shooting, Mercy’s dominant defense key win at Aquinas
‘Where is he?’ Aquinas’ bold defensive gameplan keys win over McQuaid
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When McQuaid took the ball from Aquinas after a missed shot or a turnover, the Li’l Irish sideline almost always featured a shout of three words. “Where is he?” “He” in this case referred to Keith Warren, the Knights’ point guard coming off a 44-point game Saturday. Aquinas did everything in its power to slow down Warren. “Takes a special … [Read more...] about ‘Where is he?’ Aquinas’ bold defensive gameplan keys win over McQuaid
Siena’s Jalen Pickett named MAAC Player of the Year
By BILLY HEYEN Siena sophomore Jalen Pickett was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's men's basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday. The Aquinas alumnus earns the honor a year after being named the MAAC's Rookie of the Year last season. https://twitter.com/ByMichaelKelly/status/1237762279145340931 Pickett has averaged 15.3 points, 6.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 … [Read more...] about Siena’s Jalen Pickett named MAAC Player of the Year
‘Road kill’: Ryan Lucey’s 26 lead Fairport past Aquinas, 54-48
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Ryan Lucey didn’t show much emotion during Tuesday’s game. But with about 10 seconds left and Fairport clinging to a slim lead, Lucey out-leaped those around him and snagged a defensive rebound. He pitched it off to Max Molisani, who was fouled. Before heading down the floor, Lucey turned toward no one in particular and flexed both his arms, … [Read more...] about ‘Road kill’: Ryan Lucey’s 26 lead Fairport past Aquinas, 54-48