Courtesy of BucknellBison.com. LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell’s first-ever National Invitation Tournament appearance will come Wednesday night against another team unaccustomed to playing in the NIT. The Bison drew No. 1 seed Arizona, a traditional national power that has not been in the NIT since 1951, on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT (6 p.m. local time). The game will be televised … [Read more...] about Bucknell draws Arizona in first round of NIT
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Pecora enjoys the flavor of Rose Hill
By Paul Casey Gotham Nearly a year has passed, but Tom Pecora still gets goose bumps when he recalls the moment. His Fordham Rams had just rallied from 21 points down to defeat St. John's. He left the locker room intending to make his way to the post-game press conference. There in the hallway an older gentleman in a suit and tie greeted him with a hug and began crying on … [Read more...] about Pecora enjoys the flavor of Rose Hill
Signed, sealed, delivered: Fairfield Stags 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Fairfield's Stags get their spot on the pedestal. The Stags fell to Kent State 72-68 in the second round of the NIT. Since then Sydney Johnson has taken the reins. Johnson and his staff welcome two freshmen that are Signed, sealed, delivered: … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Fairfield Stags 2011-12
SLU Schedule Released
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus today announced the Billikens’ 2011-12 schedule. Saint Louis will play at least 17 matchups against teams that advanced to the postseason last year. In addition, SLU will play up to 18 games against teams that posted a winning record a season ago. The challenging non-conference slate kicks off Friday, Nov. 11, … [Read more...] about SLU Schedule Released
Billikens face Boston College to Open 76 Classic
ST. LOUIS – ESPN and tournament organizers today released the pairings for the fifth-annual 76 Classic, which will be played Nov. 24-27 at the Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center, adjacent to Disneyland. Saint Louis opens the tournament on Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) against Boston College. Tip time is slated for 1 p.m. (St. Louis time) and will be televised on ESPNU. The other … [Read more...] about Billikens face Boston College to Open 76 Classic