Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com ALBANY, NY – The Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team came up a half court heave at the buzzer shy of a win against Siena on Saturday night in a road contest at the Times Union Center, falling 56-54 to the Saints. The Peacocks drop to 2-2 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and 6-8 overall on the season. “First of all, I’m … [Read more...] about Second-half shooting woes doom Saint Peter’s in loss to Siena
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Leadership erases double-digit deficit, beats McQuaid
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A triangle and two didn't work. Hedging ball screens did. Dezmere Ellis converted three free throws to complete a late rally as the Leadership Lions beat the McQuaid Jesuit Knights 65-61 in RCAC action Friday night. Clinging to a one-point edge, Ellis calmly sank two from the line with 16 seconds remaining. The junior guard made it a … [Read more...] about Leadership erases double-digit deficit, beats McQuaid
Westbrook drops 49, but Thunder fall to Rockets
Thursday night's NBA action. HOUSTON ROCKETS 118 OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 116 HOUSTON - Nene hit two clutch free throws with 0.7 seconds remaining to lift the Rockets (28-9) to their sixth straight win. The Thunder (21-16) came back to take a 116-114 lead off a Victor Oladipo 3-pointer with 1:54 left on the game clock after trailing by as many as 18 points in the third … [Read more...] about Westbrook drops 49, but Thunder fall to Rockets
Bucknell storms past American, 69-60, for 3-0 Start in Patriot League
Courtesy of PatriotLeague.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kimbal MacKenzie scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and keyed a terrific finish for Bucknell at the free-throw line, helping the Bison rally past American 69-60 on Thursday night at Bender Arena. The victory gave Bucknell a 3-0 start in Patriot League play and pushed its overall record to 11-5. Zach Thomas scored … [Read more...] about Bucknell storms past American, 69-60, for 3-0 Start in Patriot League
Irondequoit outlasts Fairport in battle of undefeateds
Gerald Drumgoole (4) finished with a game-high 24 points including 10 of 11 free throws. Photo: RON KALASINKAS. By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Chris Cardon found another present under the tree. Gerald Drumgoole showed the value of selective hearing. Alex Goldsberry thrived on the hype, and a battle of state-ranked teams proved worthy of any billing. Drumgoole led … [Read more...] about Irondequoit outlasts Fairport in battle of undefeateds