Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo men's basketball team improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2011-12 on Wednesday night as the Bulls defeated the defending Ohio Valley Conference champions, Jacksonville State, 81-76, at Alumni Arena. The loss was the first of the season for the Gamecocks, who had entered the night 2-0. The Bulls stormed … [Read more...] about UB improves to 2-0 with 81-76 victory over Jacksonville State
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Goodwin named to Lou Henson Award Watch List for nation’s best mid-major player
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com BOSTON - FGCU redshirt senior Brandon Goodwin - the unanimous ASUN Preseason Player of the Year - has been named to the 2017-18 Lou Henson Award Watch List, presented annually to the nation's top Division-I mid-major player. Goodwin was selected as a nominee by the Lou Henson Award Committee - a 30-member panel consisting of five current D-I … [Read more...] about Goodwin named to Lou Henson Award Watch List for nation’s best mid-major player
No. 9 North Carolina pulls away late, tops Bucknell 93-81
Courtesy of BucknellBison.com CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Nana Foulland and Zach Thomas scored 21 points each, and Bucknell had ninth-ranked and defending national champion North Carolina on the ropes in the second half, but the Tar Heels pulled away in the final few minutes to win 93-81 on Wednesday night at the Dean Smith Center. Thomas recorded his third straight 20-point game to … [Read more...] about No. 9 North Carolina pulls away late, tops Bucknell 93-81
Navy defeats Pitt in Veterans Classic, 71-62
Courtesy of NavySports.com ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Navy men's basketball team (1-0) earned a 71-62 win over visiting Pitt (0-1) in the fourth annual Veterans Classic in Alumni Hall on Fridayevening. Senior guards Bryce Dulin and Shawn Anderson combined for 33 points and 17 rebounds to lead Navy to its first win over an ACC opponent since 1971. Dulin scored a team-high 18 … [Read more...] about Navy defeats Pitt in Veterans Classic, 71-62
Niagara opens season with win at St. Bonaventure
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles opened their campaign with 77-75 victory at Little 3 rival St. Bonaventure in front of a near full to capacity crowd on Friday night. Game Recap The Purple Eagles pulled out the win with key baskets and forcing stops in a sign of maturation of the program. Niagara set the tone with a strong first … [Read more...] about Niagara opens season with win at St. Bonaventure