By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN -- When pushed back on your heels, come out swinging. For the better of their Atlantic 10 quarter-final meeting with the La Salle Explorers, the No. 1-seed Davidson Wildcats played outside their comfort zone. They found a timely haymaker. Tyler Kalinoski's off-balance layup at the buzzer gave the Wildcats a 67-66 victory over the No. 9-seed … [Read more...] about Kalinoski and Davidson survive La Salle
Atlantic 10
Davis and UMass finding their stride
By Paul Gotham On January 21, the UMass Minutemen lost for their second time in three games. One year after opening the season with 10 straight wins en route to a 16-1 mark including triumphs in their first three Atlantic 10 games and an eventual at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament, Derek Kellogg's Minutemen were 3-3 in conference with a 10-9 record overall. Since then … [Read more...] about Davis and UMass finding their stride
Posley does it again; Bonnies topple No. 18 VCU
By Paul Gotham OLEAN, N.Y. -- Who says lightning can't strike twice. For the second time in as many games Marcus Posley beat the buzzer as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies downed the No. 18 Virginia Commonwealth University Rams, 73-71 in Atlantic 10 action at the Reilly Center, Saturday afternoon. Posley's scoop shot high off the glass helped the Bonnies fend off a … [Read more...] about Posley does it again; Bonnies topple No. 18 VCU
Bona leans on Wright’s versatility
By Paul Gotham Other than getting mentioned on a pre-season list of projected "break-out" players, St. Bonaventure's Dion Wright has gone relatively unnoticed. You won't find him on any pre-season all-conference teams, and he hasn't earned conference player or the week. You will find Wright under various categories of production and that has the attention of opposing … [Read more...] about Bona leans on Wright’s versatility
Bembry shoulders load for Saint Joseph’s
By Paul Gotham If an advanced statistic existed for the player likely to get the most ink on opposing scouting reports, Saint Joseph's DeAndre Bembry would lead the category. In a down year for Saint Joseph's, Bembry gains the most attention from opponents. But despite the focus, Bembry continues to produce. "We always emphasize when he has the ball to make sure you have … [Read more...] about Bembry shoulders load for Saint Joseph’s