Courtesy of GoXavier.com BETHESDA, Md. – Xavier baseball head coach Scott Googins claimed the school's all-time wins record on Friday, guiding the Musketeers to an 8-5, come-from-behind win over Georgetown at Shirley Povich Field. Xavier improves to 13-22 (1-0 BIG EAST) overall with the win, while the Hoyas dropped to 15-20 (1-3 BIG EAST). Googins, in his 11th season, … [Read more...] about Googins sets all-time wins mark as Xavier takes Big East opener at Georgetown, 8-5
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UNC-Asheville reminds Wright of Crum’s Cards
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- When Jay Wright looks at video of the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs, he's reminded of a team from the past, and the memory doesn't sit well with the Villanova Wildcats coach. "They're like the old Louisville teams with Denny Crum, where everybody is 6-5, 6-6 and everybody can switch everything," said Wright said recalling the Louisville teams which won … [Read more...] about UNC-Asheville reminds Wright of Crum’s Cards
Xavier sweeps weekly Big East awards
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University swept the BIG EAST Conference major men’s basketball weekly honors with sophomore Trevon Bluiett being named BIG EAST Player of the Week and Edmond Sumner being named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week. The duo helped the Musketeers to wins over Providence and at Georgetown last week. Bluiett averaged 18.0 points and … [Read more...] about Xavier sweeps weekly Big East awards
Temple women’s basketball falls in final minutes to Georgetown, 66-58
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite a season-high 11 three-pointers and two career-high performances, Temple women’s basketball fell short in the final minutes at Georgetown in a 66-58 loss. The Owls (5-7) had a lead with four and a half minutes remaining, but the Hoyas (9-4) took advantage of trips to the free throw line to pull ahead for good. Tyonna Williams hit 5-of-8 from behind … [Read more...] about Temple women’s basketball falls in final minutes to Georgetown, 66-58
Colonials fall to district rival Georgetown, 70-54
WASHINGTON - The George Washington women's basketball team was tied with district rival Georgetown at halftime, but the visiting Hoyas opened the second half with a 19-4 run and the Colonials suffered a 70-54 loss on Saturday evening at the Charles E. Smith Center. Graduate student Tara Booker matched her season high with 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 6-of-10 from … [Read more...] about Colonials fall to district rival Georgetown, 70-54