The 35th annual Atlantic 10 tournament continues with a Big 5 matchup between Temple and La Salle. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. Make sure to hit your refresh button. #2 Temple … [Read more...] about A10 Quarter-final ticker – Temple vs. LaSalle
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Performance of the week | Andrew Nicholson
By Paul Casey Gotham It is that time again. Let’s hear from you readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE (1), UNE, UNO from February 28th-March 6th that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Andrew Nicholson earns my POTW. St. Bonaventure's junior forward played his best when his team needed it most. With the possibility of hosting a … [Read more...] about Performance of the week | Andrew Nicholson
Atlantic 10 weekly bounce
By Paul Casey Gotham Allen, Galloway and Evans grab weekly honors Temple's Lavoy Allen nabbed Player-of-the-Week while St. Joseph's Langston Galloway and St. Louis's Dwayne Evans shared Rookie-of-the-Week. Allen averaged 18 points, 14.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.5 assists in two games for the Owls. The senior registered his seventh and eighth double-doubles for the … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 weekly bounce
Xavier pounds La Salle
CINCINNATI, OH. -- No one can question Jeff Robinson's ability to take advantage of an opportunity. On a night of career highs, Xavier's sophomore forward made the biggest impression. In his first start since December ninth, Robinson scored 22 points, and Tu Holloway paced a selfless offense as the Xavier Musketeers drubbed the La Salle Explorers 100-62 in Atlantic 10 … [Read more...] about Xavier pounds La Salle
Atlantic 10 weekly bounce
By Paul Casey Gotham Holloway and Evans take weekly honors Tu Holloway turned in his second triple-double of the season and garnered A10 Player-of-the-Week honors. The junior point guard averaged 20 points, 8 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 2.5 steals leading the Xavier Musketeers to wins over Fordham and St. Joseph's. Against Fordham, Holloway scored 26 on 8-of-11 shooting … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 weekly bounce