By Aaron M Smith Ask any shooter and they will tell you that the best remedy for a cold-shooting night is to keep right on shooting. All it takes is one shot, they find their rhythm and the opposing team could be in for a long game. On Wednesday night, St. Bonaventure guard, Ashley Zahn found herself in that very position against Big 4 rival, the University of … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Ashley Zahn
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Who am I? A-10 WBB | 12/5/12
By Aaron M Smith **** Welcome to the Pickin’ Splinter’s Who am I for A-10 women’s basketball. Each week we will highlight an A-10 player or coach past or present. Your mission should you choose to accept will be to take the set of clues and figure out who the player/coach is. The ground rules are simple. First and foremost try this without research. Release your inner James … [Read more...] about Who am I? A-10 WBB | 12/5/12
George Beamon named MAAC Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan senior guard George Beamon (Roslyn, N.Y./Roslyn) has been named MAAC Player of the Week after averaging 24 points and 5.5 rebounds in the Jaspers’ contests last week against Hofstra and Dayton. Beamon shot a sweltering 64.0% (16-25) from the field and 81.3% (13-16) at the free-throw line, making a seamless … [Read more...] about George Beamon named MAAC Player of the Week
Performance of the Week | Genevieve Okoro
Heading into a season full of high expectations, any basketball team will look to its experienced upperclasswomen for leadership and strong performance on the court. When that team gets off to slow start, the dependency on the veterans to step up only becomes stronger. The Richmond Spiders women's basketball team entered the 2012-13 season with high … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Genevieve Okoro
Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In this age of advanced statistics, where analysts toil over complex formulas to unlock the mysteries of sporting outcomes, Jim Baron proved that experience still has value. The veteran coach relied on his gut for a last-minute decision Saturday evening, and he got what he wanted. With his team clinging to a three-point lead in the closing … [Read more...] about Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph