By Aaron M Smith Tim Duncan and David Robinson move on over, there is a new version of the Twin Towers! The Charlotte 49ers have their own version of the dynamic duo, and it is seniors Amanda Dowe and Jennifer Hailey. Both players entered the week averaging a double-double in the early part of the 2012-13 season. Their impact on the hardwood was in full display this past … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Amanda Dowe and Jennifer Hailey
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Duquesne falls to North Carolina in preseason WNIT, 62-58
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Duquesne women's basketball team fell to North Carolina 62-58 in the quarterfinal round of the Preseason WNIT on Sunday evening. Orsi Szecsi recorded a double-double of 17 points and a career-high of 13 rebounds. April Robinson scored 10 points and Jocelyn Floyd had four steals. UNC's Krista Gross scored 11 points and added 12 rebounds. Waltiea … [Read more...] about Duquesne falls to North Carolina in preseason WNIT, 62-58
McCollum named Lute Olson All-American
Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh junior guard C.J. McCollum was one of only 25 players in the nation named a 2012 Lute Olson All-American, as announced on Tuesday. McCollum joins elite company as 14 of the 25 were from a BCS conference, including Harrison Barnes of North Carolina, Anthony Davis of Kentucky and more. McCollum was the only … [Read more...] about McCollum named Lute Olson All-American
Bona wary of the challenge presented by Florida State
By Paul Casey Gotham Daunting is the task lying in front of the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The Atlantic Coast Conference champion, Florida State Seminoles, stand in the way, a team coming off back-to-back victories over top ten ranked North Carolina and Duke. “They're really good,” said Bona coach Mark Schmidt at yesterday’s pre-game press conference. “You don't win the ACC … [Read more...] about Bona wary of the challenge presented by Florida State
Nicholson Named to Naismith Award Preseason List
ATLANTA - St. Bonaventure senior Andrew Nicholson is one of just 50 players nationally named to the Naismith Award preseason watch list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Monday. The Naismith Trophy is the most prestigious national award presented annually to college basketball’s player of the year. Other notable Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year winners include Bill … [Read more...] about Nicholson Named to Naismith Award Preseason List