Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – Senior Earl Pettis added 19 points in his final collegiate contest as the La Salle men's basketball team fell 70-61 to Minnesota in its first round NIT Tournament game held at Tom Gola Arena on Wednesday evening. The Explorers end their season at 21-13 and conclude their 12th appearance in the NIT all-time. “I … [Read more...] about Pettis pours in 19 as La Salle Falls 70-61 to Minnesota in NIT first round
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UMass advances in NIT with 101-96 win at Mississippi State
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. STARKVILLE, Miss. - Chaz Williams scored 28 and Sean Carter added a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds as Massachusetts outlasted Mississippi State, 101-96 in double overtime in the First Round of the National Invitation Tournament at Humphrey Coliseum Tuesday night. UMass improves to 23-11 and advances to the … [Read more...] about UMass advances in NIT with 101-96 win at Mississippi State
Dayton loses to Iowa 84-75 in NIT first round
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com IOWA CITY, IA - A 23-point, six assist effort by Kevin Dillard wasn’t enough as the Dayton Flyers lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes 84-75 in the NIT First Round. The second-seeded Flyers had earned a home game but couldn’t play at UD Arena because of the NCAA First Four. And they were subjected to the loudest crowd they’ve encountered in several … [Read more...] about Dayton loses to Iowa 84-75 in NIT first round
La Salle hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in NIT first round on ESPN2
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle men's basketball team will host Minnesota on Wednesday at 7 PM in the first round of the 75th annual National Invitation Tournament. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 from Tom Gola Arena. Tickets are on sale beginning Monday morning at 10 AM at the Hayman Center Ticket Office. Chairback seats are $25 … [Read more...] about La Salle hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in NIT first round on ESPN2
Saint Joseph’s earns NIT bid; Hawks to host Northern Iowa on Wednesday
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph’s men's basketball has earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament and will host Northern Iowa onWednesday, March 14, at Hagan Arena at 7:15 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3. It will be the Hawks’ first postseason appearance since 2008 and the 10th in head coach Phil Martelli’s 17 … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s earns NIT bid; Hawks to host Northern Iowa on Wednesday