Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - Redshirt junior B.J. Johnson poured in a career-high 35 points, including 28 in the second half, as the La Salle University men's basketball team withstood a hot-shooting Florida Gulf Coast squad in an 84-80 win on Saturday afternoon at Gola Arena. Johnson hit 10 of his 16 field-goal attempts, including 3-of-6 from three-point … [Read more...] about B.J. Johnson scores career-high 35 to lift La Salle to 84-80 win over Florida Gulf Coast
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Barnes, UPrep rally to knock off Liverpool
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- James Barnes scored 19 of his team-high 21 points in the second half, and Prep rallied to defeat Liverpool (III), 70-62 at the third annual Bishop Kearney Christmas Showcase. Barnes scored seven straight as UPrep erased a six-point halftime deficit. "This is a big game for Barnes," UPrep head coach James Reaves said. "He kinda started … [Read more...] about Barnes, UPrep rally to knock off Liverpool
Carter, Kearney cruise to easy win
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nahziah Carter led five in double figures, and the Bishop Kearney Kings easily defeated the St. Mary's Gaels (Manhasset), 84-43 in the third annual Bishop Kearney Christmas Showcase, Saturday. Carter scored seven of his game-high 18 in the first quarter as the Kings grabbed an early double-digit lead. The senior guard/forward used a drop step in the post … [Read more...] about Carter, Kearney cruise to easy win
Siena holds off Bucknell’s rally, 71-68
Courtesy of BucknellBison.com GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – Bucknell came from 11 points down to take the lead down the stretch, but a flurry of free throws in the final minute lifted Siena to a 71-68 victory over the Bison on Saturday afternoon at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Zach Thomas scored 19 points, Stephen Brown had 16 points, six assists and five steals, and Nana Foulland … [Read more...] about Siena holds off Bucknell’s rally, 71-68
Redick hits late free throws; Clippers edge Trail Blazers
Los Angeles Clippers 121 Portland Trail Blazers 120 J.J. Redick scored 19 points including a pair of free throws with six seconds remaining to seal a back-and forth affair. Trailing by five with 7:18 remaining in the game, the Clippers rallied, and Redick converted three free throws with 4:13 left on the clock to give Los Angeles a lead it did not surrender. Blake Griffin … [Read more...] about Redick hits late free throws; Clippers edge Trail Blazers