Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara University men’s basketball program has signed Dominik Fragala, one of the most prolific scorers in Virginia high school basketball history, to a National Letter of Intent as the first signee of the 2017 recruiting class. "Dom is a great addition to our program,” head coach Chris Casey said. “He shoots the … [Read more...] about Niagara adds prolific scorer to incoming class
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Rockets move on to second round
Houston Rockets 105 Oklahoma City Thunder 99 (HOU wins series 4-1) HOUSTON - James Harden recorded 34 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks as the Rockets are headed to the second round. Lou Williams added 22 bench points and grabbed five rebounds. Russell Westbrook dropped 47 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and handed out nine assists for the … [Read more...] about Rockets move on to second round
Lady Tribunes roll into Final four
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com HARRISON, Arkansas - The MCC women's basketball team advanced to the NJCAA Division 2 national semifinals with an emphatic 82-53 win over St. Louis Community College Wednesday evening. The Tribunes (28-3) used a 15-0 run at the end of the first half to take control of the game. MCC moves on to the semi's, where they will face the winner of … [Read more...] about Lady Tribunes roll into Final four
Wizards seal game at the free throw line
Washington Wizards 112 Chicago Bulls 107 WASHINGTON - Bradley Beal netted 24 points and grabbed four rebounds as the Wizards (42-26) ended a two-game skid. John Wall scored 14 points and dished out 20 assists. Jimmy Butler (28) and Robin Lopez (25) combined for 53 points, but the Bulls (32-37) have lost their second in a row. With 18 seconds left in regulation Otto … [Read more...] about Wizards seal game at the free throw line
Rhode Island holds off VCU; takes A-10 title
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Tournament MVP E.C. Matthews finished with 19 points including a pair of free throws in the closing seconds, and the Rhode Island Rams defeated the VCU Rams, 70-63 to claim the Atlantic 10 championship and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Matthews connected on 6 of 11 shots from the floor including four of five from behind the … [Read more...] about Rhode Island holds off VCU; takes A-10 title