Courtesy of GoRhody.com. KINGSTON, R.I. -- Dan Hurley has accepted the position of head men's basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn. Hurley, who spent the last two seasons as head coach at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y., becomes the 19th head coach in URI history. "We are thrilled to name … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley named Rhode Island Coach
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Mountain Hawks stun second-seeded Duke, 75-70
Courtesy of LehighSports.com. GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team used a sensational all-around effort from the opening whistle, led by 30 points from junior C.J. McCollum, to pull off a huge 75-70 win over second-seeded Duke Friday night for the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. The Mountain Hawks never trailed by more than five, … [Read more...] about Mountain Hawks stun second-seeded Duke, 75-70
Saint Joseph’s earns NIT bid; Hawks to host Northern Iowa on Wednesday
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph’s men's basketball has earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament and will host Northern Iowa onWednesday, March 14, at Hagan Arena at 7:15 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3. It will be the Hawks’ first postseason appearance since 2008 and the 10th in head coach Phil Martelli’s 17 … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s earns NIT bid; Hawks to host Northern Iowa on Wednesday
Dayton’s Hoover is no ordinary freshman
By Aaron M. Smith Production from a freshman basketball player is often considered a luxury. If that's the case, University of Dayton Flyers might have a Mercedes Benz. Ask any coach and they will be the first to say that the obstacles for any freshman basketball player are immense. The level of talent, the speed of the game, the long grind that is the college basketball … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Hoover is no ordinary freshman
#7 La Salle defeats #10 Richmond, 80-72, to advance to A-10 Quarterfinals
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle men's basketball team took down #10 Richmond, 80-72, on Tuesday evening at Tom Gola Arena in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. With the win, #7 La Salle advances to face #2 Saint Louis in the A-10 quarterfinals on Friday night at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. Tickets to Friday's game can be purchased … [Read more...] about #7 La Salle defeats #10 Richmond, 80-72, to advance to A-10 Quarterfinals