Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure junior Aaron Phillips tossed 8.2 innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts and went 4-for-4 with three RBI at the plate to lead the Bonnies past defending Atlantic 10 champion and pre-season favorite Rhode Island, 5-2, Saturday at Fred Handler Park. The Bonnies locked in their fifth straight win, … [Read more...] about Phillips leads Bonnies to fifth straight win, 5-2, over Rhode Island
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Fordham’s Joseph Chartouny to declare for NBA Draft
Courtesy of FordhamSports.com Bronx, N.Y. – Fordham University sophomore guard Joseph Chartouny announced today that he will declare for the 2017 NBA Draft. However, he will not sign with an agent, allowing him to return to Fordham if he withdraws by the May 24 deadline. Chartouny just completed his sophomore season at Fordham, averaging 12.1 ppg, second on the team, and … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Joseph Chartouny to declare for NBA Draft
Rhody’s ball control led to A-10 championship
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Rhode Island won their only regular season meeting with Virginia Commonwealth University. That didn't mean there wasn't room for improvement, and when it came to preparing for a rematch in Sunday's Atlantic 10 Championship game, head coach Dan Hurley wanted to take away VCU's strength. A URI adjustment limited turnovers and kept VCU from … [Read more...] about Rhody’s ball control led to A-10 championship
Doughty delivered when VCU needed it most
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Trailing by six with less than eight minutes remaining in regulation, Will Wade and VCU Rams needed a spark. They found it in redshirt freshman Samir Doughty. The 6-foot-4 guard drove baseline and drew contact for an and-one to stop a 6-0 Richmond spurt. Wade reacted on the sideline. "We have to drive the ball and get it in the … [Read more...] about Doughty delivered when VCU needed it most
Wade knows tall task ahead in Rhode Island
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Will Wade and his VCU Rams will make their fifth straight appearance (second under Wade) in the Atlantic 10 championship game Sunday when they take the court against the Rhode Island Rams. If VCU is to earn its second A-10 title, Wade knows they will have to dig deep. "They are the one team in the league that is as or more physical than we … [Read more...] about Wade knows tall task ahead in Rhode Island