By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Most coaches try to eliminate the noise. Phil Martelli embraced it. Then again, this wasn't the usual cacophony. "It was the noise," Martelli said after Saint Joseph's 87-74 victory over Virginia Commonwealth University in the 2016 Atlantic 10 Championship final. "Every time I was around them there was noise. Now, whether it was laughter, … [Read more...] about Martelli embraced the noise
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VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s: Atlantic 10 finals preview
The Atlantic 10 finals tip off at 12:30 p.m. on CBS. Here's your guide: VCU (24-9/14-4) vs. Saint Joseph's (26-7/13-5) Probable starters: VCU Melvin Johnson 18 ppg Johnny Williams 3.8 ppg Korey Billbury 11.2 ppg JeQuan Lewis 10.3 ppg Mo Alie-Cox 10.5 ppg Saint Joseph's DeAndre' Bembry 17.2 ppg 7.8 rpg Isaiah Miles 17.9 ppg 8.0 rpg Shavar … [Read more...] about VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s: Atlantic 10 finals preview
A-10 Quarter-final Bounce
Running down the results of Friday's quarter-final action in Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Dayton 69 Richmond 54 BROOKLYN -- Less than 10 minutes remained in Friday's Atlantic 10 quarter-final matchup. Richmond's ShawnDre Jones dribbled into the open court from the right side. Without a defender between Jones and basket, it looked like a routine layup opportunity. Then … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-final Bounce
Kimble thriving in role for Saint Joseph’s
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Lamarr Kimble resisted temptation. Less than seven minutes remained in a single-digit game. Kimble broke into the open court with a steal, and it looked the Saint Joseph's freshman would cap a 14-point comeback and knot the score, but the Philadelphia native chose to stop and look for a better option. Seconds later, James Demery connected on … [Read more...] about Kimble thriving in role for Saint Joseph’s
Saint Joseph’s rallies to defeat GW, 86-80; Martelli wins 400th
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com BROOKLYN, N.Y. - DeAndre' Bembry scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures as fourth-seeded Saint Joseph’s came back from 16 points down to defeat fifth-seeded George Washington, 86-80, in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Atlantic 10 Championship at the Barclays Center. It was the 400th win of Phil Martelli’s 21-year career at Saint … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s rallies to defeat GW, 86-80; Martelli wins 400th