Northeast Conference Notebook by Zach Smart Working Overtime, Bobcats Get First W It was around the mid-way mark of the second half when it hit Quinnipiac: capturing the first victory of the 2007-2008 campaign would entail a little less of DeMario Anderson, and a little more of their backcourt and […]
Month: November 2007
Rutgers, Seton Hall Openers
Rutgers, Seton Hall Open With Wins by Ray Floriani NEWARK, NJ – The season is here. Rutgers opened up at home on Friday, while Seton Hall unveiled a new home on Sunday. Both the Hall and Rutgers survived challenges from mid majors. But if this young season has told us […]
NCAA: NCAA Headquarters Close Due to Fire
NCAA Headquarters Close Due to Fire: The NCAA museum and headquarters closed for the day because of a small fire apparently caused by an electrical problem, with some exhibits damaged by water from sprinklers. The damage occurred in a part of the museum’s second floor that contained interactive, electronic exhibits […]
Kentucky: Kentucky to Miss Top Three-Point Threat
Kentucky to Miss Top Three-Point Threat: Kentucky’s three-point specialist, guard Jodie Meeks, will miss at least a month after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his pelvic area. The injury occurred during an exhibition game against Seattle and will leave the Wildcats, who are already missing point guard Derrick […]
Duke: Decreases in Attendance Force Change in Duke Ticket Policy
Decreases in Attendance Force Change in Duke Ticket Policy: Duke will now have online ticketing to partially replace Krzyzewskiville. Students will now reserve tickets three days in advance and must be at Cameron Indoor Stadium an hour before tip-off to claim their seat. The change comes after more than half […]
Kansas: Kansas’ Collins to Miss 6 Weeks
Kansas’ Collins to Miss 6 Weeks: Kansas guard Sherron Collins, who led the Jayhawks in scoring their first two games, will be out for six weeks after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot. The injury apparently occurred during the Jayhawks’ game against Missouri-Kansas City Sunday. The No. 4 […]
Michigan: Michigan Suspends Point Guard
Michigan Suspends Point Guard: Jerret Smith, a junior point guard for the Michigan Wolverines, was suspended for the team’s opening game against Radford for violating a team policy regarding class attendance. Smith started one-third of Michigan’s games last year, averaging about six points and three assists a contest. [11/12/07]
California: Blue and Gold Are the Only Colors for Hardin
Blue and Gold Are the Only Colors for Hardin: California senior DeVon Hardin decided to stay in school after an injury-shortened junior year in which he only played 11 games, despite being a potential first-round draft pick. To show his focus, Hardin gave away all his NBA-related clothing to his […]
UNH Shows Promise In Defeat
Wildcats stand tall in loss; Gibbs, DiLiegro shine by Sam Perkins CHESTNUT HILL, Mass – Coach Bill Herrion isn’t one to turn a loss into a win, as he bluntly said “I’m not in to moral victories” after Saturday’s game. On paper, New Hampshire lost by ten to a freshmen […]
Morgan State Opens With Two Good Efforts
Bears show effort in 2K Sports College Hoops Classic by Michael T. Lyle, Jr. Morgan State kicked off their 2007-08 season with a strong performance against Big East powerhouse Connecticut in the first round of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic. But Reggie Holmes 18 points weren’t enough as the […]