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
Saint Joseph
Heartbreaker ends Hawks season
PHILADELPHIA – Getting a combined 42 point from its senior class, the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team fought hard, but ultimately fell to VCU, 67-65, in overtime Sunday in the Second Round of the WNIT at Hagan Arena. The Hawks (22-11) were paced by a team-high 16 points from senior guard Michelle Baker (Wilmington, Del./Brandywine), while classmate Samira … [Read more...] about Heartbreaker ends Hawks season
Cavallo’s career rebounding night leads Hawks
SAINT JOSEPH’S TOPS BOSTON UNIVERSITY IN WNIT OPENER, 67-56 PHILADELPHIA – Baked by 20 points from senior guard Michelle Baker (Wilmington, Del./Brandywine) and a career-high 19 rebounds from senior forward Kelly Cavallo (Hampton Bays, N.Y./Westhampton Beach), the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team downed Boston University, 67-56, in the WNIT First Round Thursday evening … [Read more...] about Cavallo’s career rebounding night leads Hawks
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
Saint Joseph’s defeats Charlotte, 80-64, in A-10 first round
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com. PHILADELPHIA - Carl Jones scored 23 points to lead five Hawks in double figures as fifth-seeded Saint Joseph's defeated 12th-seeded Charlotte, 80-64, in an Atlantic 10 Championship First Round game at Hagan Arena. The Hawks (20-12) advance to face fourth-seeded St. Bonaventure in the Atlantic 10 Quarterfinals on Friday afternoon (2:30 p.m.) at … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s defeats Charlotte, 80-64, in A-10 first round