By PAUL GOTHAM With high school mid-term exams sitting in the rear view mirror, on-court tests come into focus when six teams with state implications convene Saturday for the Rochester Area Players (RAP) Showcase at Wegman-Napier Gymnasium on the campus of Aquinas Institute. UPrep (13-2), ranked fifth Class AA New York State and No. 16-A Williamsville-South (VI), tip off … [Read more...] about State contenders meet Saturday in RAP Showcase
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Dayton pushes chips to the defensive end
By PAUL GOTHAM In order to get something, one has to be wiling to give up something else. Unless the quid pro quo involves the University of Dayton men's basketball team and their defense. Despite a lineup in a continual state of flux, Archie Miller's Flyers have found consistency on the defensive end and the numbers have the Flyers among lofty company. "We’re back to … [Read more...] about Dayton pushes chips to the defensive end
Stellar three-point shooting leads to Saint Peter’s, 81-65 victory over Marist
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Saint Peter’s men’s basketball shot a season-best, 65.0 percent from behind the arc and hit a season-high 13 three-pointers, in an 81-65 blowout win over Marist College on Thursday night on ESPN3. The Peacocks improve to 8-3 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play, and 12-9 overall. Antwon Portley … [Read more...] about Stellar three-point shooting leads to Saint Peter’s, 81-65 victory over Marist
Canisius announces game time changes for home doubleheader vs. Niagara
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius athletic department announced a pair of game time changes today for the Golden Griffins’ annual home basketball doubleheader with long-time rival Niagara, set for Friday, Feb. 10. The women’s basketball game will tipoff off at 5:30 p.m., with the men’s game starting at 8 p.m. Both games will be broadcast live on ESPN3. Tickets for … [Read more...] about Canisius announces game time changes for home doubleheader vs. Niagara
Genesee CC edges Monroe
By PAUL GOTHAM BATAVIA, N.Y. -- Three players topped 20 points, but it wasn't enough as the Monroe Community College men's basketball team fell to Genesee Community College, 86-85 in Region 3 action Wednesday night. Malik Colvin-Seldon, Devonte Dixon and Kewan Platt scored 21 points apiece in the loss as Monroe fell to 1-2 in conference play. Monroe jumped to an early … [Read more...] about Genesee CC edges Monroe