Courtesy of SJUHawks.com. PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph's senior guard Carl Jones will not participate in the first three games, due to violation of the University's community standards, beginning with the exhibition game against Wheeling Jesuit on November 8. The University will have no further comment on Jones' status. … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s Carl Jones will miss first three games
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Dayton favored in A-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – After capturing its first Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball title and making the program’s third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, Dayton has been tabbed as the team to beat this season, according to a vote of the league’s 16 head coaches. Richmond and 2009 champion Charlotte rounded out the top three, respectively. Dayton (23-7/12-2) returns six letter … [Read more...] about Dayton favored in A-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
Pat Carroll to be inducted into SJU Basketball Hall of Fame
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com. Former Saint Joseph's standout Pat Carroll will be inducted into the SJU Men's Basketball Hall of Fame at the school's 57th Annual Men's Basketball Awards Banquet on April 13, at Drexelbrook Catering (Drexel Hill, Pa.). The 2011-12 Hawks will also be honored that evening. Carroll, who starred for the Hawks from 2001-05, will be remembered as one … [Read more...] about Pat Carroll to be inducted into SJU Basketball Hall of Fame
UMass rallies for 72-70 win at Drexel
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. PHILADELPHIA - Terrell Vinson scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half as Massachusetts erased a 17-point deficit to defeat Drexel, 72-70, and advance to the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament. The comeback marked the second time this season the Minutemen have been able to overcome a 17-point margin for a win … [Read more...] about UMass rallies for 72-70 win at Drexel
A-10 Quarter-Final Ticker: St. Bonaventure vs. St. Joseph’s
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Eight teams descend upon the Boardwalk Hall with a spot in Saturday's semi-final on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. The afternoon session continues with #4 St. Bonaventure and #5 St. Joseph's getting it on. The Bonnies clinched a first-round bye with … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-Final Ticker: St. Bonaventure vs. St. Joseph’s