Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com SANBORN, New York - The MCC men's basketball team picked up an impressive win its in conference opener Wednesday evening, defeating No. 15 Niagara County Community College by the score of 96-70. Majesty Brandon hit six 3's and led all players in scoring with 24, and the Tribune defense held Niagara to 34 percent shooting in the convincing win. … [Read more...] about Defense keys Tribunes rout of Niagara County CC
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Pickett, Li’l Irish claim Martin Luther King Showcase in Erie, PA
Tournament MVP Jalen Pickett netted 19, and the Aquinas Li'l Irish held off a second-half rally to defeat the host McDowell Trojans (Pa.), 55-51 to claim the 2017 Martin Luther King Showcase. Trailing by two after the third quarter, Pickett contributed five as Aquinas (8-2) outscored McDowell 14-9 in the final quarter. The senior guard finished 7-of-18 from the floor and … [Read more...] about Pickett, Li’l Irish claim Martin Luther King Showcase in Erie, PA
Defense keys Aquinas victory over Niagara Falls
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It was a matter of getting back to what they do best, and for the Aquinas boys basketball team that meant improving their efforts when the opponent possesses the ball. Defense keyed a decisive second quarter, and the Li'l Irish went on to defeat the Niagara Falls Wolverines (VI), 67-59 in non-league action Saturday afternoon. Aquinas … [Read more...] about Defense keys Aquinas victory over Niagara Falls
Defense locks in late; Loyola caps furious rally with overtime win
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com VESTAL, N.Y. – Loyola University Maryland trailed by 16 points with less than 10 minutes to go in regulation, but the Greyhounds’ defense found its stride late, and Loyola overcame Binghamton University to a 90-85 overtime victory Saturday afternoon at Dr. Bai Lee Court at the Events Center. The Bearcats (7-5 overall) led by nine, 42-33, … [Read more...] about Defense locks in late; Loyola caps furious rally with overtime win
Rebounds & Putbacks: Nebraska 80 Dayton 78
First thoughts after Nebraska's win over Dayton in the quarter-finals of the Wooden Legacy Classic. By PAUL GOTHAM Glynn Watson Jr. led four in double figures with 20 points as the Nebraska Cornhuskers outlasted the Dayton Flyers 80-78 to advance in the Wooden Legacy Classic. The Cornhuskers led by as many as 14 in the first half and still held on to a double-digit lead … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Nebraska 80 Dayton 78