VCU has won 11 straight. Saint Joseph's has taken seven in a row. Dayton has six, and Duquesne three. Seven games in the Atlantic 10 this past weekend. Here's the recap: St. Bonaventure 84 Richmond 68 The Bonnies limited Richmond to 27 percent shooting (9-33) in the second half, including 4-16 from three-point range, while making 15 of their 24 shots (62.5 percent). … [Read more...] about Dukes, Flyers, Hawks and Rams continue streaks
La Salle Explorers
Rhoomes seizing his opportunity
By PAUL GOTHAM For the first three years of his college career, Fordham's Ryan Rhoomes served in the primary role of a lane clog. The forward from Jamiaca, New York led the Rams in rebounds per game the past two seasons and in blocks a year ago. Offensive production from the 6-8 forward seemed like an afterthought as if a missed shot by one of his teammates served as … [Read more...] about Rhoomes seizing his opportunity
Kalinoski and Davidson survive La Salle
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN -- When pushed back on your heels, come out swinging. For the better of their Atlantic 10 quarter-final meeting with the La Salle Explorers, the No. 1-seed Davidson Wildcats played outside their comfort zone. They found a timely haymaker. Tyler Kalinoski's off-balance layup at the buzzer gave the Wildcats a 67-66 victory over the No. 9-seed … [Read more...] about Kalinoski and Davidson survive La Salle
Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency
By Paul Gotham The second full week of Atlantic 10 conference play finds the La Salle Explorers (1-2) looking up at most of the competition. If that position is to change, Dr. John Giannini's Explorers will need more performances like Saturday's 63-50 defeat of the George Washington Colonials. In particular Giannini needs senior center Steve Zack to replicate his work … [Read more...] about Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency
Signed, sealed, delivered: La Salle Explorers 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players of the La Salle University Explorers. La Salle made a magical run to the Sweet Sixteen last season finishing 24-10 (11 A-10 triumphs). Dr. John Giannini keeps much of his lineup intact. Jermaine Davis will be eligible to play after uses last year as a … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: La Salle Explorers 2013-14