By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Jerry Burns has been at the helm of the Monroe Community College men’s basketball team for more than two decades. But when the Tribunes opened the 2013-14 season, Burns got a taste of something new: the Black and Gold lineup included just one player from the previous season. Only Tashawn Desir (Brooklyn, NY/NIA School) remained from the … [Read more...] about Tribunes continue growing into their roles
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Roberts adds wear and tear to the St. Joseph’s attack
By Paul Gotham To understand the contributions Ronald Roberts Jr. makes to the St. Joseph’s Hawks attack one needs to look no further than a recent loss to then No. 19 UMass Minutemen. With Roberts on the bench suffering from back spasms, the Hawks let a nine-point second-half lead slip away and fell on the road 66-62. St. Joseph’s followed three nights later with an … [Read more...] about Roberts adds wear and tear to the St. Joseph’s attack
Dion Wright provides production off the St. Bonaventure bench
By Paul Gotham Four years ago Mark Schmidt’s lineup consisted of four players averaging more than 31 minutes per game. Andrew Nicholson, Ogo Adegboye, Michael Davenport and Demitrius Conger combined to score 53 of St. Bonaventure University’s 70 points a game. The Bonnies bench was an afterthought. Something Schmidt used only if the situation dictated. That was … [Read more...] about Dion Wright provides production off the St. Bonaventure bench
Tillman and the Tribunes take care of Jamestown CC
By Paul Gotham JAMESTOWN, NY – Elijah Tillman (Garnerville, NY/ North Rockland) had the usual for his pre-game meal: a spicy Italian sub topped with banana peppers, lettuce, ranch dressing and Chipotle sauce. Head coach Jerry Burns added a side of motivation. Judging by results, the freshman center digested it well. Tillman notched a career-high and paced a balanced … [Read more...] about Tillman and the Tribunes take care of Jamestown CC
St. Bonaventure knocks off No. 21/19 UMass
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – For a university and its fans, it was fourteen years in the making. For the current team it was a matter of 73 seconds. Five netted double figures as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies snapped a 24-game winless streak against ranked opponents and upended the No. 21/19 UMass Minutemen 78-65 in front of spirited crowd at the Reilly Center … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure knocks off No. 21/19 UMass