By CURRAN McCAULEY With WCC teams participating in exhibition games this week in advance of Friday’s tipoff, it’s time to look at the key performers from the conference that will dominate Thursday’s and Saturday’s throughout the winter and spring. In a league seemingly loaded with scoring talent and featuring a National Player of the Year frontrunner, cracking the top ten is … [Read more...] about Pre-Season West Coast Conference player power rankings and games to watch
NCAA
Bulls, Bonnies and a night at Reilly
By Paul Gotham The Big 4 doesn't have a championship. If it did, the winner of Wednesday night's meeting at the Reilly Center would serve the purpose. Bobby Hurley's University at Buffalo Bulls and Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies, coming off convincing wins Saturday at the Big 4 Classic doubleheader, will do battle on Bob Lanier Court. This series lacks the … [Read more...] about Bulls, Bonnies and a night at Reilly
Pitching duo returns to Oneonta for second season
By Nate Discavage Almost every year, New York Collegiate Baseball League teams go through a complete roster overhaul. Each team is always recruiting new players to come spend the summer in New York in preparation for another NCAA baseball season. For some, it is an opportunity to focus on improving a specific aspect of their game; for others, it is a chance to show their … [Read more...] about Pitching duo returns to Oneonta for second season
VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament
Being connected as a team - from top to bottom - has been VCU's priority from day one. By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN -- Even with their loss in the Atlantic 10 final on Sunday, VCU is a strong team with a chance of winning multiple games in the NCAA tournament. Why the Rams might be successful in March - and in April - is not wholly based on their talent, but is also … [Read more...] about VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament
Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Patience. That’s what sixth-year senior and men’s basketball forward Marquise Simmons has learned in his 11 semesters at St. Bonaventure. That’s what a bout with cancer, a broken hand and a torn Achilles tendon taught him. For what should have been his four years of eligibility (2008-2012), he faced major obstacles, worked for … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons and a path of patience