Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By RYAN McDONOUGH Monmouth returns most of their roster from the 2015-16 season in which they earned the MAAC Regular Season Championship and went on to earn a top seed in the NIT. Reigning player of the year Justin Robinson (20.2 ppg) leads this established core group of players. … [Read more...] about Robinson and Monmouth look to continue climbing MAAC mountain
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2016-17
Compiled by PAUL GOTHAM Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players of the Duquesne Dukes. Duquesne finished 17-17 (6-12 in A-10 play) last season and fell to Morehead State in the CBI quarter-finals. Jim Ferry and his staff welcome Kale Abrahamson, Emile Blackman, Caleb Davis, Mike Lewis II, … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2016-17
Remillard makes history as Canisius sweeps DH
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Iannick Remillard closed out a 7-6 win in game two of a doubleheader against Iona on Saturday, as he set the new program record for career saves, with the Griffs sweeping the twin bill against the Gaels. In game one the Griffs defeated Iona 10-0, while game two the Blue and Gold were victorious 7-6. With the pair of victories, … [Read more...] about Remillard makes history as Canisius sweeps DH
Canisius drops series finale with Manhattan
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. – The Canisius baseball team was bested by Manhattan on Sunday, thanks to a ninth-inning walk-off single, as the Griffs fell 4-3 to the Jaspers. With the loss Canisius dropped to 15-16 overall and 6-3 in the conference, while Manhattan improved to 8-19 overall and 2-4 in MAAC play. With runners at the corners for the … [Read more...] about Canisius drops series finale with Manhattan
Patience rewarded; English and Iona ready for challenge ahead
By PAUL GOTHAM The last time Iona reached the NCAA Tournament, A.J. English watched from the sideline. The freshman made 17 appearances including six starts before a wrist injury ended his season in late January. Iona fell to Ohio State, 95-70. It was the Gaels second straight trip to the Dance. Three years later, English will get his first opportunity on the sport's … [Read more...] about Patience rewarded; English and Iona ready for challenge ahead