The improvement is coming along for Boston College. There are still plenty more to come if they want to take steps forward in the ACC standings at the end of the season, but the first three games show some progress. And while head coach Al Skinner says it’s “clearly about the process” right now, the results that are coming in have to be satisfying as well.
Month: November 2008
Hartford Goes Down Swinging
HARTFORD, Conn. – Based on the box score, this one was a laugher: The University of Connecticut Huskies 99, the University of Hartford Hawks 56. End of story, right? Hardly. “The final score was in not indicative of this game,” reflected UConn head coach Jim Calhoun after his clubs victory. […]
Loyola, Md.: Loyola Coach Climbs Into Stands But Evades Ejection
Loyola Coach Climbs Into Stands But Evades Ejection: Loyola, Md., coach Jimmy Patsos navigated a potentially volatile situation in Boston Nov. 18 without getting ejected. In the process, he opted to seek the advice of his athletic director, who was sitting in the stands behind the bench. In a highly […]
USC: Stepheson Must Wait Till Next Year
Stepheson Must Wait Till Next Year: USC junior forward Alex Stepheson must sit out this season according to NCAA rules for transfers. Stepheson transferred to USC from North Carolina at the end of last season because he wanted to be closer to his sick father, who lives in California. He […]
Horizon Notebook: Wide-Open Race with CSU’s Defeat
With CSU Soundly Beaten in Seattle, the Horizon is Officially Wide Open
North Carolina: Tar Heels’ Zeller Injures Wrist
Tar Heels’ Zeller Injures Wrist: North Carolina freshman center Tyler Zeller injured his left wrist in the waning moments of North Carolina’s 77-58 win against Kentucky Nov. 18. Ramon Harris fouled Zeller while he was attempting a layup, and the 7-footer crashed to ground, extending his left arm and wrist […]
Syracuse: Devendorf Under Investigation for Halloween Incident
Devendorf Under Investigation for Halloween Incident: The Syracuse University Judicial Affairs Office is investigating junior guard Eric Devendorf after a student told police that he hit her early Nov. 1. The 20-year-old woman said she was driving in Syracuse when people started kicking her car. She said she got out […]
Mississippi: Knee Troubles End Season for Polynice
Knee Troubles End Season for Polynice: Mississippi junior forward Eniel Polynice will miss all of this season after he had surgery today to remove lose cartilage in his left knee. Polynice injured the knee at the end of last season and had athroscopic surgery. Although he recovered well during the […]
Bryant Set To Begin As Division I
Bryant Set to Open as Division I Program by Phil Kasiecki On Wednesday night, Bryant University plays its first Division I basketball game. The program officially became a member of Division I on August 1, and they have made it through two exhibition games. Now the real season begins. The […]
Horizon Notebook
Horizon League Notebook by Jay Pearlman UW-Milwaukee made quick work of Loyola-Marymount on Friday, leading from start to finish to win 75-51. Two newcomers led the way, as JUCO transfer guard Tone Boyle (Highland Community) scored 20 (8-14, 4-8 in treys), and 6-8 freshman Tony Meier (St. Louis) scored 14 […]
