By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- The Old Spice Classic rolls on with a pair of evening games. University of Dayton (Atlantic 10) vs. Wake Forest (Atlantic Coast Conference) The Flyers are 12-5 against BCS opponents in the last four seasons. Dayton’s 12 victories have come against Ole Miss (twice), North Carolina, Illinois, Louisville, West Virginia, Georgia Tech, … [Read more...] about 2011 Old Spice Classic | Day 1 Evening Session-Thread
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Mark Schmidt and the Reilly Center revival
By Paul Casey Gotham The realization came to Mark Schmidt in March of 2000. Schmidt, at the time an assistant at Xavier, was on the bus back to the Buffalo Airport. St. Bonaventure had just trimmed the Musketeers 65-64 when soon-to-be NBA star David West missed a shot at the buzzer. Thinking about the game, Schmidt commented to then Xavier head coach, Skip Prosser, "I … [Read more...] about Mark Schmidt and the Reilly Center revival
A-10 Women’s Basketball Preview
By Kyle Soppe We have recently added A-10 Women's basketball to the list of NCAA conferences in which we deliver constant updates from team sources. For those unfamiliar with the Women's side of college basketball, here is a taste of what to expect this upcoming season in the 14 team Atlantic 10. Dayton and Temple were voted preseason Co-Champions of the … [Read more...] about A-10 Women’s Basketball Preview
Signed, sealed, delivered: Charlotte 49ers 2011-12
It’s November. Almost time to tip off, and the Pickin’ Splinters series featuring the incoming classes of the A-10 will get you ready. Next in line is the Charlotte 49ers. Charlotte's 2010-11 campaign ended with a loss to St. Joe's 71-70 in regular season finale. Alan Major and his staff have welcomed four freshmen to campus: Pierria Henry, Victor Nickerson, Mike Thorne and … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Charlotte 49ers 2011-12
Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
By Paul Casey Gotham It happened during a recent tour of Canada. Ron Everhart and his Duquesne Dukes were getting in some off-season exhibition work . The opposition was a semi-pro team from north of the border. The teams lined up for a free throw. T.J. McConnell stood in the back-court watching his teammate at the line. The shot kicked off the rim, and came to rest in an … [Read more...] about Duquesne will look to McConnell for production