By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Bobby Hurley got what he expected. He just didn’t get that for which he hoped. Hurley expected his UB Bulls to have to grind out a victory Saturday afternoon. The first-year coach hoped his team would handle the challenge better than it did. Shannon Evans came off the bench and scored a career-high 13 as UB improved to 3-2 with a 65-55 … [Read more...] about UB Bulls outlast Delaware State, 65-55
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Maui ’13 takeaways
By Paul Gotham Success in the Maui Invitational usually coincides with March success. The degree to which varies. Kemba Walker and UConn reigned in Hawaii in 2010. The Huskies went on to the national title later that year. Tyler Hansbrough and UNC took the 2008 Maui title and topped Michigan State for the Heels fifth national championship. Jim Boeheim's Syracuse Orange … [Read more...] about Maui ’13 takeaways
Colgate’s Jacobs finds home on Cotterell Court
By Paul Gotham HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Ethan Jacobs scored a total 10 points during his two seasons playing for Ohio University. Wednesday night the redshirt junior netted 13...in the first half. Talk about making up for lost time. Making plays in the paint, being a threat from outside, setting up teammates and getting it done on the defensive end Jacobs led the way as the … [Read more...] about Colgate’s Jacobs finds home on Cotterell Court
Burnatowski and Jacobs lead Colgate in runaway victory over Cornell, 81-58
By Paul Gotham HAMILTON, N.Y. – As far as first impressions go, the Colgate Raiders made a good one Wednesday night. The Patriot League team, which spent the first week or so of its regular season playing in Atlantic Coast Conference country, looked happy to be back in the cozy confines. Now, the question is whether the home opener can serve as a springboard to a … [Read more...] about Burnatowski and Jacobs lead Colgate in runaway victory over Cornell, 81-58
Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Perhaps a reference to grains of sand slipping through the hour glass leans too much on the sentimental. But you get the point. Matthew Wright, St. Bonaventure’s senior guard, turned in a performance Saturday night against Big 4 rival Canisius which delicately balanced patience with force. And his motivation comes from the feeling … [Read more...] about Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation