By Paul Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- The final horn sounded, and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies ran on to the Boardwalk Hall court in celebration. A 67-56 victory over Xavier clinched the first Atlantic 10 Championship in school history and secured a a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The party was barely a few minutes old when Marquise Simmons left center court and hobbled … [Read more...] about Simmons looks forward to getting back on the court for Bona
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Signed, sealed, delivered: VCU Rams 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Today's installment features the VCU Rams. Welcome to the A-10. The Rams finished second in the Colonial Athletic Association last year going 15-3 in conference play and 29-7 for the season. Those marks earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. VCU advanced to the round of 32 before falling to … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: VCU Rams 2012-13
Atlantic 10 adds VCU as full member
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Atlantic 10 Conference Council of Presidents has formally accepted Virginia Commonwealth University for membership, the league announced Tuesday. VCU, which combines outstanding academics with successful athletic programs, will join the A-10 on July 1, 2012 and begin competition during the 2012-13 academic year. The … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 adds VCU as full member
49ers outlast VCU for hard fought victory
RICHMOND, VA – Behind four double-figure scorers, the Charlotte 49ers (5-0) defeated VCU (2-2), 68-58, on the road to remain undefeated. “We showed tremendous character and toughness tonight,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “VCU is a good team and every time they made a run we answered. Epiphany and Ny stepped up and hit big shots. Jennifer and Paige were huge on the … [Read more...] about 49ers outlast VCU for hard fought victory
Saint Joseph’s to Open Charleston Classic Against Georgia Tech
BRISTOL, CONN. - Saint Joseph's will open play in the fourth annual Charleston Classic presented by Foster Grant on November 17 against Georgia Tech at the Carolina First Arena in Charleston, S.C., it was announced by ESPN Regional Television (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN. Joining the Hawks in the tournament field along with Georgia Tech are LSU, Northwestern, … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s to Open Charleston Classic Against Georgia Tech