By PAUL GOTHAM Early returns show Scoochie Smith and the Dayton Flyers have picked up where they left off. Handing out five assists per game while scoring 15.5, Scoochie and the Flyers are off to a 2-0 start. The now senior point guard has increased his three-point percentage (albeit a small sample size) from 38.2 (1.4/3.7) per game a year ago to 42.9 (three for seven) … [Read more...] about Scoochie Smith and the art of running downhill
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Lehigh drops hard-fought overtime heartbreaker at Yale, 89-81
Courtesy of LehighSports.com NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Lehigh men's basketball team fought back from a nine-point first-half deficit to take a late seven-point lead, but Yale rallied to force overtime where the Bulldogs defeated the Mountain Hawks, 89-81 on Thursday evening. Senior Tim Kempton led Lehigh with a career-high 30 points while sophomore Kyle Leufroy scored 20 points … [Read more...] about Lehigh drops hard-fought overtime heartbreaker at Yale, 89-81
Xavier baseball announces eight man recruiting class for 2018 season
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI – Head coach Scott Googins and Xavier baseball announced the addition of eight new recruits on Thursday, adding a talented group to the 2018 roster during the early signing period. THE SIGNING CLASS Ryan Altenberger – IF – Morton, Ill. (Morton HS) Matt Givin – IF – Castle Pines, Colo. (Rock Canyon HS) Allbry Major – OF – … [Read more...] about Xavier baseball announces eight man recruiting class for 2018 season
FGCU uses big second half to run away from UT Arlington in mid-major clash
Courtesy of FGCUathletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - In a battle between two of the best mid-major men's basketball teams in the nation, UT Arlington (1-2) dominated the 1st half, but behind a vocal sellout crowd in its home opener, FGCU (1-1) rolled over the Mavericks in the 2nd half to claim an impressive 85-72 win at Alico Arena Wednesday night. Zach Johnson and Brandon … [Read more...] about FGCU uses big second half to run away from UT Arlington in mid-major clash
St. Bonaventure’s Adams named one of 50 finalists for John Wooden Award
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure junior Jaylen Adams has been named one of the top 50 candidates for the John R. Wooden Award® presented by Wendy's®. The announcement was made Tuesday on ESPN's SportsCenter and on ESPN.com. Chosen by a preseason poll of national college basketball experts, the list is comprised of 50 student-athletes who are the early … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Adams named one of 50 finalists for John Wooden Award