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
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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
Mountain Hawks take part in Bethlehem Halloween Parade
Courtesy of LehighSports.com. BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team took time out of its busy preseason schedule to take part in the Bethlehem Halloween Parade on Sunday. The parade was originally scheduled for last Sunday, but was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. The Mountain Hawks were Grand Marshals, heading the parade as thousands of local … [Read more...] about Mountain Hawks take part in Bethlehem Halloween Parade
Slippery Rock tops Navy in exhibition game
Courtesy of NavySports.com. ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Slippery Rock went on a 27-9 run over the last 13 minutes of the first half and cruised to a 79-56 decision over the Navy men's basketball team in an exhibition game on Sunday at Alumni Hall. Slippery Rock was picked second in the NCAA Division II PSAC Conference, one of the top leagues in the country, and features a roster … [Read more...] about Slippery Rock tops Navy in exhibition game