By PAUL GOTHAM Mo Alie-Cox may qualify as a role player when it comes to offensive touches, but make no mistake the VCU center is the long arm of the law when it comes to influence on the court. On a team ranked top 20 in the nation for steals, Alie-Cox provides rim protection. His 9.38 block percentage (metric that estimates the percentage of 2-points a player blocks … [Read more...] about Mo Alie-Cox: VCU’s long arm of the law
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O’Hanlon hits 300 with win at Loyola
Courtesy of GoLeopards.com BALTIMORE, Md. – Head coach Fran O’Hanlon of the Lafayette men’s basketball team registered his 300th career victory in Baltimore, Md. on Monday evening as the Leopards pulled off a 78-69 win in their Patriot League road opener. O’Hanlon, the Patriot League’s all-time winningest coach, moves his career mark to 300-340 with all 640 games with the … [Read more...] about O’Hanlon hits 300 with win at Loyola
Janacek shoots Lafayette to 104-point outburst
Courtesy of GoLeopards.com EASTON, Pa. – The offense busted out of its slump after an eight-day layoff on Monday evening at Kirby Sports Center as the Lafayette men’s basketball team used five double-digit scorers to post a 104-67 victory over Moravian. The 100-point offensive performance was the first time the Leopards reached the century mark since Nov. 19, 2008, a … [Read more...] about Janacek shoots Lafayette to 104-point outburst
Carter, Kearney cruise to easy win
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nahziah Carter led five in double figures, and the Bishop Kearney Kings easily defeated the St. Mary's Gaels (Manhasset), 84-43 in the third annual Bishop Kearney Christmas Showcase, Saturday. Carter scored seven of his game-high 18 in the first quarter as the Kings grabbed an early double-digit lead. The senior guard/forward used a drop step in the post … [Read more...] about Carter, Kearney cruise to easy win
Salukis top Billikens, 70-55
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois utilized a hot second half to post a 70-55 victory over Saint Louis Wednesday in nonconference men’s basketball action at SIU Arena. The Billikens fall to 3-7 with the loss, while Southern Illinois improves to 6-5. Saint Louis hit a season-high nine 3-pointers, but also tied a season high with 21 … [Read more...] about Salukis top Billikens, 70-55