By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Less than one minute remained in Monday's RCAC matchup, and East High's Chaz Washington sunk the second of two free throws. Along the near sideline, Washington's coach, Darrell Barley, gave a gentle fist pump. The gesture was barely noticeable. It spoke volumes. This young East team is far from perfect, but Barley's squad is finding its … [Read more...] about Washington nets 25; East tops Wilson Magnet
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Odyssey erases early deficit, wins third straight
BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- James Guzielek didn't need a fiery halftime speech. The Greece Odyssey boys basketball coach showed his team the facts. Guzielek's Leopards comprehended the message. Five scored in double figures, and Odyssey came from behind to beat Greece Olympia, 64-54 in Monroe County Division IV action, Thursday night. Trailing at halftime, … [Read more...] about Odyssey erases early deficit, wins third straight
Loyola (MD) takes down Navy in Patriot League opener
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com BALTIMORE – Andre Walker scored seven-straight Loyola University Maryland points during a 14-5 Greyhounds run to close the game, and Loyola defeated the U.S. Naval Academy 72-63 in the teams’ Patriot League opener Friday night in Reitz Arena. Navy (9-5 overall, 0-1 Patriot League) tied the score at 58-58 on a driving layup by … [Read more...] about Loyola (MD) takes down Navy in Patriot League opener
St. Bonaventure takes down Syracuse in overtime
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Toss out the hyperbole and just let this sink in: St. Bonaventure won at Syracuse. Friday night, the Bonnies gritted out a 60-57 victory in overtime to earn their first win ever in the Carrier Dome and first win over Syracuse since 1981. But history is less important than what the game means to the 2017-18 season. This was the … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure takes down Syracuse in overtime
FGCU falls late at No. 11 Wichita State
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com WICHITA, Kan. - The FGCU men's basketball team (7-7) held a lead as large as seven in the 2nd half and were mired in a one-possession game with less than two minutes remaining at #11 Wichita State (10-2) Friday night at Charles Koch Arena, but the Shockers made a late run to hand the Eagles a hard-fought 75-65 setback. The contest was tied, … [Read more...] about FGCU falls late at No. 11 Wichita State