The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Time to look at the St. Peter's Peacocks. After taking the MAAC tournament title, the Peacocks lost to Purdue 65-43 in the second round of the NCAA Southwest Region. Ryan Bacon, Jeron Belin, Wesley Jenkins, Nick Leon and Steven Samuels … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Peter’s Peacocks 2011-12
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Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12
October ushers in the official start of college basketball as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” Time to look at the Manhattan Jaspers. Manhattan lost to Siena 68-66 in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. There is a new wind blowing in Riverdale. Steve Masiello … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12
Loyola Picked Third In MAAC Preseason Poll
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Loyola University Maryland men’s basketball team received their highest preseason ranking since 2007-2008 from Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference coaches today when the Greyhounds were tabbed to finish third in this year’s league race. Iona was picked to win the MAAC with Fairfield a close second in the poll that was announced at the MAAC Preseason … [Read more...] about Loyola Picked Third In MAAC Preseason Poll
Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” On the docket for today: the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara's 2010-11 season ended with a 73-61 loss to Marist in the opening round of MAAC tournament. … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2011-12
Signed, sealed, delivered: Siena Saints 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin' Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are "signed, sealed and delivered." Leading it off with the Siena Saints. After three consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament, the Siena Saints finished 13-18 last season losing to Iona in the … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Siena Saints 2011-12