By Paul Gotham Jon Severe opened the season with a 28-point performance as the Fordham Rams defeated St. Francis (Pa.), 87-67. The Fordham freshman connected on 9 of 15 shots from the floor including 7 of 10 behind the arc. Four nights later, Severe netted 19 in an 89-74 loss at then No. 9 Syracuse. Since then the Brooklyn, NY native has scored double figures in nine … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Severe rides an accelerated freshman learning curve
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Gordon provides valuable piece to the puzzle for No. 19 UMass
By Paul Gotham Derrick Gordon grabbed headlines recently. The redshirt sophomore’s putback gave Derek Kellogg’s then No. 22 UMass Minutemen a 69-67 victory over rival Providence. Gordon's bucket with 1.1 seconds left in overtime lifted UMass to consecutive last-second victories over the Friars. The attention was overdue for a player who Kellogg insists is a key piece … [Read more...] about Gordon provides valuable piece to the puzzle for No. 19 UMass
Monroe defeats SUNY Delhi, 65-57
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY –Three Tribunes scored 14 apiece as Monroe Community College outlasted the SUNY Delhi Broncos, 65-57 in NJCAA action on George Monagan Court, Tuesday night. Tashawn Desir (Brooklyn, NY/NIA School) netted 10 of his 14 after the break as the Tribunes improved to 11-5 on the season with their fourth consecutive triumph. Desir provided … [Read more...] about Monroe defeats SUNY Delhi, 65-57
UD’s Sanford thrives off the bench
By Paul Gotham Archie Miller’s Dayton Flyers completed non-conference play 12-3. The most wins outside of the Atlantic 10 in the third-year coach’s tenure. UD has three wins over teams from power conferences: Georgia Tech (82-72), California (82-64) and Ole Miss (83-80 OT) along with defeating then No. 11 Gonzaga (84-79) and a victory over 2012 and ’13 NCAA Tournament … [Read more...] about UD’s Sanford thrives off the bench
Big stage is no match for Billy Baron
By Paul Gotham NOTRE DAME, IN – Billy Baron matched a career-high points. He set a career best for steals, minutes played and depending upon the situation, he either quieted or antagonized the largest crowd in his Canisius career. Yes, on the biggest stage thus far of his short career in Blue and Gold, the Golden Griffins senior point guard turned in a singular … [Read more...] about Big stage is no match for Billy Baron