By Ryan Lazo BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Virginia Commonwealth University honed their defensive style in relative obscurity as they resided in the Colonial Athletic Association, but in their first season as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Rams have taken Brooklyn by storm. In their 11th conference semifinal tournament game over the past 12 years, VCU never once panicked … [Read more...] about VCU’s Havoc Defense Pushes Rams Into A-10 Finals
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VCU’s Gambling Nature Leads Them Past Hawks
By Ryan Lazo BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Virginia Commonwealth University captured the eyes of the national media two years ago when as a one of the last four teams to enter the NCAA Tournament, they advanced all the way to the Final Four playing an unconventional style. It's a style they call havoc, a pressure defense that never relents and forces opponents to make mental mistakes … [Read more...] about VCU’s Gambling Nature Leads Them Past Hawks
Hawks Drop Xavier, Have The Talent To Soar Past VCU
By Ryan Lazo BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Saint Joseph's University Hawks had extremely high preseason expectations for a team that returned numerous starters from last year's squad which narrowly missed qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. Even the Atlantic 10 Conference coaches felt the same way, naming the Hawks as the preseason favorites to win the league. However, Saint … [Read more...] about Hawks Drop Xavier, Have The Talent To Soar Past VCU
@DuqWBB steal one away from VCU, 64-58
By Aaron M. Smith Philadelphia, PA – Team defense has been instrumental for the Duquesne women’s basketball team throughout the 2012-13 campaign. Forcing turnovers and easy points have been a major component in the Dukes' fourth consecutive 20 win season. Entering conference championship play, Duquesne has averaged 23 turnovers and 14 steals per game on defense. Friday’s … [Read more...] about @DuqWBB steal one away from VCU, 64-58
Roosevelt Jones, Treveon Graham, Semaj Christon and the #A10MBB Bounce
All that is good with Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Jones, Graham and Christon grab weekly awards NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Atlantic 10 Conference has named Butler sophomore Roosevelt Jones and VCU sophomore Treveon Graham its men's basketball Co-Players of the Week and Xavier freshman Semaj Christon its Rookie of the Week. The awards were announced Monday for games played … [Read more...] about Roosevelt Jones, Treveon Graham, Semaj Christon and the #A10MBB Bounce