By Kevin Oklobzija This could have been quite the statement game for Rochester Institute of Technology. A chance, after the unfilled promise of last season, to immediately show the college hockey world that the Tigers were again ready play giant killer. "We wanted to do what we do, play Tiger hockey," said junior left winger Erik Brown, who scored the second and third … [Read more...] about When a tie, even against Hockey East, feels like a loss for RIT
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Jefferson propels Duke to win over Penn State
Round up of Saturday's top 25 action in men's college basketball. #1 DUKE 78 PENN STATE 68 Graduate forward Amile Jefferson picked up a double-double, 16 points and 16 rebounds, to lead Duke. Penn State's freshman guard Tony Carr dropped 20 points, along with six rebounds and three assists. Duke improves to 3-1 and Penn State drop to 2-2. #6 INDIANA 87 LIBERTY … [Read more...] about Jefferson propels Duke to win over Penn State
ShawnDre’ Jones, Shavar Newkirk and the A-10 Bounce
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Richmond senior ShawnDre' Jones and Saint Joseph’s junior Shavar Newkirk were named Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week while Duquesne's Mike Lewis II was chosen as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards, announced Monday and presented by Come Ready Nutrition, are for games played Nov. 11-14 and are the … [Read more...] about ShawnDre’ Jones, Shavar Newkirk and the A-10 Bounce
Penn State powers past Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Penn State had four players score in double-figures, led by senior Brandon Taylor and his team-high 18 points, and the host Nittany Lions outscored Canisius 50-28 in the paint en route to an 81-67 win Thursday night in Rec Hall in University Park, Pa. The win improved Penn State to 6-3 on the year, while the Golden Griffins have now dropped two … [Read more...] about Penn State powers past Canisius
Relentless Reynolds is Griffs warrior on the glass
By PAUL GOTHAM Ball-Getter. Nose for the ball. Glass cleaner. These and more best describe Canisius Golden Griffin Jamal Reynolds. Opponents might not use as polite of terms. One year after grabbing 6.6 rebounds per game (the best average by a first-year Canisius player since Michael Meeks in 1992-93), Reynolds currently leads Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with … [Read more...] about Relentless Reynolds is Griffs warrior on the glass