First thoughts after Notre Dame's victory over Northwestern in the finals of the Legends Classic. By PAUL GOTHAM Matt Farrell and Steve Vasturia netted 18 pieces apiece while Bonzie Colson notched a double-double as the Notre Dame Fightin' Irish rallied late to defeat Northwestern's Wildcats, 70-66 in the finals of Legends Classic played at the Barclays Center. Scottie … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Notre Dame 70 Northwestern 66
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Balanced VCU batters Davidson
BY PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- When first-year VCU head coach Will Wade talks about his team, he points to the need for his players to "attack downhill" and "get to the front of the rim." VCU tilted the floor with 4:48 to go in the first half of Saturday's Atlantic 10 semi-final. Six different Rams tallied, and VCU outscored Davidson 16-6 going into the locker room as part … [Read more...] about Balanced VCU batters Davidson
A-10 Quarter-final Bounce
Running down the results of Friday's quarter-final action in Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Dayton 69 Richmond 54 BROOKLYN -- Less than 10 minutes remained in Friday's Atlantic 10 quarter-final matchup. Richmond's ShawnDre Jones dribbled into the open court from the right side. Without a defender between Jones and basket, it looked like a routine layup opportunity. Then … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-final Bounce
Kimble thriving in role for Saint Joseph’s
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Lamarr Kimble resisted temptation. Less than seven minutes remained in a single-digit game. Kimble broke into the open court with a steal, and it looked the Saint Joseph's freshman would cap a 14-point comeback and knot the score, but the Philadelphia native chose to stop and look for a better option. Seconds later, James Demery connected on … [Read more...] about Kimble thriving in role for Saint Joseph’s
George Washington outlasts Saint Louis
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Yuta Watanabe scored a game-high 19, and Tyler Cavanaugh added 13 points as the George Washington Colonials (23-9) defeated Saint Louis (11-21) in second round action of the Atlantic 10 Championship at the Barclays Center, Thursday. Watanabe connected twice behind the arc in the second half including a catch-and shoot trey from the top of the … [Read more...] about George Washington outlasts Saint Louis