By PAUL GOTHAM Two games three months apart and the progress of a player. When Dayton's Xeyrius Williams rose up for his second 3-pointer in 12 seconds last Friday at Rhode Island, he not only clinched the Flyers fourth straight victory, the sophomore forward showed the value of opportunity. "Xeyrius has made a heckuva charge here for our team," Dayton head coach … [Read more...] about UD’s Williams making good on opportunity
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Unranked UT-Arlington knocks off No. 12 Saint Mary’s
Thursday's Top 25 action. UT-ARLINGTON 65 No. 12 SAINT MARY'S 51 Junior forward Kevin Hervey scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead UT-Arlington to the win. Saint Mary's junior center Jock Landale paced the Gaels with 14. He had seven rebounds and three blocks. UT-Arlington shot 49 percent from the field while Saint Mary's connected 31.4 percent of the … [Read more...] about Unranked UT-Arlington knocks off No. 12 Saint Mary’s
No. 22/21 Rhode Island vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati highlights Atlantic 10 weekend action
By PAUL GOTHAM November tournaments continue in earnest with numerous games on the slate in Atlantic 10 men's basketball this weekend. Here's your guide: No. 22/21 Rhode Island (3-0) vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati (2-0) Saturday 3 pm ESPN3 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Tip Off tourney pits a pair of ranked opponents when Dan Hurley's Rhode Island Rams take on Mick Cronin's … [Read more...] about No. 22/21 Rhode Island vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati highlights Atlantic 10 weekend action