First thoughts after No. 1 Villanova's victory over No. 23/22 Notre Dame. By PAUL GOTHAM Josh Hart netted a career-high 37 points, and Villanova, which trailed by as many as 11, went on to defeat Notre Dame, 74-66. With the win Villanova matched a program record with its 16th straight victory dating back to last season. Matters of the Hart Hart was the only Wildcat … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Villanova 74 Notre Dame 66
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Kearney’s Rose leads Temple in upset of Florida State
Roundup of Thursday's Top 25 action. Temple 89 No. 25 Florida State 86 Quinton Rose (Bishop Kearney) came off the bench to lead Temple to a come-from-behind victory in the NIT Season Tip-Off. Rose netted a game-high 26 points on 6-of-16 shooting from the floor and 12-of-15 from the free throw line. The freshman collected six rebounds and four assists in the effort. The … [Read more...] about Kearney’s Rose leads Temple in upset of Florida State
FGCU’s Brandon Goodwin named ASUN Newcomer of the Week
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com LAKE POINT, Ga. - Following three games in which he led, or tied, FGCU in scoring, Brandon Goodwin has been named the ASUN Men's Basketball Newcomer of the Week for the first time, league officials announced on Monday. Goodwin, a transfer from UCF, averaged 21.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3 assists over the Eagles' three games, in addition to … [Read more...] about FGCU’s Brandon Goodwin named ASUN Newcomer of the Week
Villanova remains atop the poll
Compiled by RYAN McDONOUGH with liner notes by JOSH KAY. Villanova (24-3/13-1) Points: 348. (12 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 1. Upcoming: Wednesday at No. 4 Xavier, Saturday at Marquette. With two wins last week, Villanova’s senior class led by Ryan Arcidiacono and Daniel Ochefu is now the winningest class Wildcats history (106). 2. Kansas … [Read more...] about Villanova remains atop the poll
Wildcats remain at the top
Compiled by RYAN McDONOUGH with liner notes by JOSH KAY Villanova (22-3/12-1) Points: 324. (12 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 1. Upcoming: Wednesday at Temple, Saturday vs. Butler. The Wildcats leading scorers, Josh Hart and Ryan Arcidiacono, each had two points in the first half versus St. John’s. Recipe for disaster right? Well, mix in some Daniel Ochefu … [Read more...] about Wildcats remain at the top