PHILADELPHIA - The Xavier women's basketball team dropped a 63-51 decision at La Salle Saturday afternoon at Tom Gola Arena in Atlantic 10 play. Sophomore Shatyra Hawkes turned it on in the second half for the Musketeers scoring 14 of her team-high 17 in the last 20 minutes. Xavier moves to 3-13 for the season and 0-3 in Atlantic 10 play while the Explorers improve to an … [Read more...] about Explorers Win Third Straight Conference Game
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Bonnies’ defense smothers Duquesne in A-10 opener, 61-53
By Aaron M Smith ST. BONAVENTURE, NY - Saturday's matinee was just another round in the eternal battle of offense versus defense. This time, defense ruled. Jessica Jenkins scored 16 points and Megan Van Tatenhove chipped in 13 points as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies opened Atlantic 10 play with a 61-53 victory over the Duquesne Dukes at the Reilly Center. The … [Read more...] about Bonnies’ defense smothers Duquesne in A-10 opener, 61-53
Owls Prey On Spiders
By Kyle Soppe The importance of conference play cannot be overstated. Both Temple and Richmond came into this contest looking to establish themselves as contenders in the Atlantic 10. Both teams accomplished that goal, but it was the road team that emerged victorious. As is customary with conference play, the going was tough early on. Atlantic 10 teams know each … [Read more...] about Owls Prey On Spiders
Balance Leads Charlotte Over Xavier
CINCINNATI, OH – Behind two double-figure scorers and an all-around team effort, the Charlotte 49ers (9-6, A-10: 1-0) defeated Xavier (3-11, A-10: 0-1), 58-54, on the road in their Atlantic 10 opener. With the win, the 49ers ended Xavier’s 29-game A-10 regular-season winning streak and their 21-game home winning streak against Atlantic 10 foes. “It was great to come in break … [Read more...] about Balance Leads Charlotte Over Xavier
No Peddy Achievement, Temple Senior Honored
Shey Peddy Named to 2011-12 Naismith Women's Early-Season Watch List The Temple senior is one of only two Atlantic 10 players on the list ATLANTA, Ga. - Temple women's basketball senior Shey Peddy has been named to the 2011-12 Naismith Trophy Women's early-season watch list, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club today. The watch list includes the top women's college … [Read more...] about No Peddy Achievement, Temple Senior Honored