By Paul Gotham The Atlantic Sun Championship opens tonight, and FGCU's Eagles hold the tournament's top seed. #DunkCity is ready to once again grab the March spotlight. Like there ever was a doubt. Brett Comer, Chase Fieler, Eric McKnight and Bernard Thompson return from the FGCU team which last year became the first 15-seed to advance to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet … [Read more...] about FGCU set to defend “The Nest”
tournament
Tribunes continue growing into their roles
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Jerry Burns has been at the helm of the Monroe Community College men’s basketball team for more than two decades. But when the Tribunes opened the 2013-14 season, Burns got a taste of something new: the Black and Gold lineup included just one player from the previous season. Only Tashawn Desir (Brooklyn, NY/NIA School) remained from the … [Read more...] about Tribunes continue growing into their roles
Kloof feeds off the energy of teammates
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Saturday, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies took the court for its first regular season game action since Mar. 9. That day the Bonnies were faced with the task of defeating the Fordham Rams – they of a 2-13 conference record – for an opportunity to secure a spot in the 2013 Atlantic 10 postseason tournament. The Rams earned their … [Read more...] about Kloof feeds off the energy of teammates
Base Paths ponders fast pitch of day’s past
In a time not so long ago, fast-pitch ruled men’s rec, making household words of names such as Eddie Feigner, “Shifty” Gears and Grand Islander Jon Roth. Lesser leagues accommodated those for whom “fast pitch” was relative. Base Paths never got above Class C and remembers a tardy team mate later reporting: “I knew Doug was pitching when the other team’s leadoff batter hit his … [Read more...] about Base Paths ponders fast pitch of day’s past
Monroe falls to Erie, 3-1
By Paul Gotham BATAVIA, NY – The Erie Community College Kats came from behind to defeat the Monroe Community College Tribunes, 3-1 in the semi-finals of the Western New York Athletic Conference fall tournament at Dwyer Stadium, Saturday afternoon. Erie tallied three runs on three hits and two walks in the eighth inning to advance to Saturday’s finals. Alexio Medina … [Read more...] about Monroe falls to Erie, 3-1