WASHINGTON - Leading by just at halftime, the George Washington women's basketball team outscored UT Arlington, 53-23, in the second half and defeated the Mavericks, 80-47, Friday evening at the Charles E. Smith Center, earning a win for first-year head coach Jonathan Tsipis in his debut. Senior Danni Jackson led four Colonials in double figures with 13 points, and added … [Read more...] about Colonials’ use big second half to defeat UT Arlington, 80-47
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Navy cruises past Marymount in season opener, 75-48
Courtesy of NavySports.com. ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Navy men's basketball went on a 19-0 run over the last 3:43 of the first half and cruised in for a 75-48 victory over Marymount on Friday night at Alumni Hall. The win moved Navy to 1-0 on the season in the season opener for both teams. Navy led just 26-24 with 3:56 to play, when a trio of freshmen sparked a 19-0 Navy … [Read more...] about Navy cruises past Marymount in season opener, 75-48
Loyola receives $1 million gift from Jim and Hollis Forbes for improvements to Reitz Arena
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com. Loyola University Maryland has received a $1 million gift from Jim Forbes, ’80, and his wife Hollis to renovate and refurbish Reitz Arena. The gift comes with an additional $100,000 to support SAP software training forstudents in Loyola’s Sellinger School of Business and Management. “I am extraordinarily grateful for the Forbeses’ … [Read more...] about Loyola receives $1 million gift from Jim and Hollis Forbes for improvements to Reitz Arena
Hurricane Sandy relief collection at Iona season openers
Courtesy of ICGaels.com NEW ROCHELLE, NY - In the wake of devastating hurricane Sandy that hit the east coast last week, Iona College Athletics encourages all attendees for tomorrow's men's and women's basketball season openers tomorrow night to bring donations to be delivered to those that are in need. The following is a list of items that will be collected by … [Read more...] about Hurricane Sandy relief collection at Iona season openers
Schmidt and Bona keep playing the trifecta
By Paul Gotham How does that old saying go? The more things change; the more things stay the same? The fortunes of this year's St. Bonaventure men's basketball team lie somewhere in the above contradiction. That's not to suggest the Bonnies are a contradiction. Nothing could be further from the truth. Their play on the court might look slightly different this year, but … [Read more...] about Schmidt and Bona keep playing the trifecta