By Ronak Patel Springfield, Mass. -- There were enormous expectations coming into this season for Manhattan and for second year head coach Steve Masiello. Last season, the Jaspers won 21 games, a 15-game improvement from the prior season. The Jaspers were picked to finish second in the MAAC Preseason Poll by the coaches. They were returning nearly the entire team saved … [Read more...] about Jaspers adjust, FINALLY make it back to MAAC Title game
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Bonnies’ Recent Play Brings Hope For The Future
By Ryan Lazo BRONX, N.Y. — Everyone knew it would be tough for St. Bonaventure to even come close to experiencing the same type of success they had during last season's magical run to the Sweet 16, but the surprise is success now comes in small increments. The Bonnies compiled a 31-4 record, capturing the regular season Atlantic 10 Conference champion crown and one … [Read more...] about Bonnies’ Recent Play Brings Hope For The Future
Bonnies’ Second Half Rally Falls Short Against Fordham
By Ryan Lazo BRONX, N.Y. — Looking to snap a season-high eight-game losing streak and keep their faint playoff hopes alive, St. Bonaventure ran into a Fordham squad that is in the midst of a historical season and the Rams educated the young Bonnies right from the opening tip. After gaining possession after the opening tip, Katie Healy missed her first shot attempt, … [Read more...] about Bonnies’ Second Half Rally Falls Short Against Fordham
Frazier And Fordham Aim To Shed Perceptions
By Ryan Lazo BRONX, N.Y. — Perception is defined as a mental image. A person's perception of another is extremely difficult to change, just ask Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds as they are on the outside, looking in at the Hall of Fame. Fordham basketball has the perception of being one of, if not the weakest team in the competitive Atlantic 10 Conference. But slowly, … [Read more...] about Frazier And Fordham Aim To Shed Perceptions
Fordham’s Chris Gaston Leans On Experience, Leads Rams Past Siena
By Ryan Lazo BRONX, N.Y. — The old coaching adage is you learn to win by leaning on past experiences, but for a Fordham squad with 11 underclassmen on a 14-man roster, experience is tough to come by. But in senior Chris Gaston and junior Branden Frazier, the Rams found enough experience to dispatch the Siena Saints, 81-75, at Rose Hill Gym. "We're trying to get young … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Chris Gaston Leans On Experience, Leads Rams Past Siena