by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Creighton (27-7, 13-5) displayed its versatile tools as it slipped by Wichita State (26-8, 12-6) 68-65 for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship on Sunday. In doing so, the Jays proved that they can sustain a formidable attack even when its All-American forward, Doug McDermott, struggles from the field. The 6'8" forward shot 5-13 … [Read more...] about Creighton displays all the tools to make a tourney run
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He made his bed, now John Calipari must lie in it
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Kentucky's (20-10, 11-6) hopes of an NCAA bid this season took a wrong turn at Georgia (15-15, 9-8) Thursday evening. The Bulldogs, who came into the SEC contest at .500 in the league and one game below that mark overall, beat the Wildcats 72-62. Chalk that as one of those proverbial "bad losses" on the ESPN-scale. The real story, … [Read more...] about He made his bed, now John Calipari must lie in it
Tribunes head to regional championship game for eighth time in nine years
By Joe Manganiello ROCHESTER, NY -- With the Tribunes appearing in seven of the last eight Region III, Division II championship games, it was going to be difficult for Mercyhurst North East to deny Monroe Community College yet another berth to the big game. Too difficult. The Tribunes defeated Mercyhurst North East, 105-91. Arnold Fripp, Jr. (Brooklyn, NY/Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Tribunes head to regional championship game for eighth time in nine years
Ta-Quan Zimmerman and the road travelled
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – More than 300 miles separate the campus at Monroe Community College from Westbury, Connecticut. Gerry Burns learned the route not too long ago when he made the round trip…twice. With the opportunity to sign a prized recruit the head men’s basketball coach headed east on the New York State thruway. He returned to MCC just long enough for … [Read more...] about Ta-Quan Zimmerman and the road travelled
Mosley’s defense makes his offense possible
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – Mark Schmidt knows a good thing when he sees it. That’s why the St. Bonaventure head men’s basketball coach made a tiny concession recently. When Eric Mosley got a hot hand, Schmidt decided to overlook his player’s shortcomings on the defensive end of the floor infavor of his offensive contributions. “I’m no dummy,” Schmidt said … [Read more...] about Mosley’s defense makes his offense possible