By Paul Gotham Early feedback from LSU's 82-60 victory over UMass. In the Gray area Josh Gray dropped a season-high 25 on 11-15 shooting from the floor including 3-4 behind the arc to lead the Tigers. The junior guard also handed out five assists - producing 36 of LSU's 82 points. Gray grabbed four rebounds and picked up three steals. Give and Geaux LSU converted … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: LSU 82 UMass 60
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Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
By Paul Gotham ITHACA, N.Y. – A wintry mix blanketed the roads and walkways of central New York, Wednesday night. Inside the Newman Arena, Cornell’s Big Red endured their own rough patch late in the first half. Galal Cancer posted a game high as Cornell defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 67-60 in non-conference action. The senior guard scored five midway through … [Read more...] about Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
Hemingway and Monroe rally to trim Cecil
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Credit the Monroe Community College men's basketball team for knowing all their options. When their first priority was taken away on an eventual game-winning play, the Tribunes adapted. Anthony Hemingway (Brooklyn, N.Y./ NIA School) drilled a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining as Monroe rallied to defeat the Cecil College Seahawks, … [Read more...] about Hemingway and Monroe rally to trim Cecil
Dayton advances to the Sweet Sixteen
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jordan Sibert and Matt Kavanaugh ran to the front of the section 118 and acknowledged the Flyer Faithful. Devin Oliver fell to the floor. The University of Dayton advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. In front of a predominantly Syracuse Orange crowd, Dayton ended a three-decade Sweet Sixteen drought. Dyshawn Pierre converted three free throws in … [Read more...] about Dayton advances to the Sweet Sixteen
Napier and UConn use overtime to defeat St. Joseph’s
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Shabazz Napier managed just five points in the first 20 minutes of Thursday's NCAA Tournament second round matchup at the First Niagara Center. UConn's senior guard netted nine of his game-high 24 points in five minutes of overtime as the No. 7 seed Huskies came from behind and defeated the No. 10 seed Saint Joseph's Hawks 89-81 to advance … [Read more...] about Napier and UConn use overtime to defeat St. Joseph’s