Points left on board hold Jaspers back in loss to rival Rams By Joe Manganiello Bronx, N.Y. -- The Jaspers made 26 shots from the field on Tuesday night. They also missed 26 shots from behind the arc. Both stats proved costly in their four-point loss to Fordham. Senior George Beamon has scored at least 24 points in each game this season, but struggled against the zone … [Read more...] about Manhattan College misses mark from downtown, drops game to Fordham Rams
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Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan
Severe is strong in Battle for Bronx. By Joe Manganiello Bronx, N.Y. -- In an early-season battle between Bronx rivals, the Fordham Rams claimed their first road win of the season at Manhattan College on Tuesday night, 79-75. Fordham's freshman standout Jon Severe finished with 30 points, and senior Branden Frazier added 21 points and a pair of crucial free throws late … [Read more...] about Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan
Insipid Warriors Much Tastier With Curry
Memphis had just enough to silence Oracle Arena and Golden State sans Steph. By Joe Manganiello How valuable is Stephen Curry? In ten games with Curry this season, the Warriors are averaging 107.3 points per game, and are 8-2. In two games without Curry, however, they have suffered: they were held to just 74 points in a loss at the Spurs; and last night's 81-point … [Read more...] about Insipid Warriors Much Tastier With Curry
Monta Ellis no longer a punch line in Dallas
Just weeks removed from being the most picked apart union of the summer, Monta Ellis and the Mavericks look really good. By Joe Manganiello The Mavericks have Monta Ells, who, if you haven't heard, has it all. Ellis and Dirk Nowitzki combined for 73 points in the comeback victory against the Houston Rockets last night, maybe the best game yet for the unlikely … [Read more...] about Monta Ellis no longer a punch line in Dallas
Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Perhaps a reference to grains of sand slipping through the hour glass leans too much on the sentimental. But you get the point. Matthew Wright, St. Bonaventure’s senior guard, turned in a performance Saturday night against Big 4 rival Canisius which delicately balanced patience with force. And his motivation comes from the feeling … [Read more...] about Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation