Normally, one wouldn’t expect the head coach of a team that just got blown out to be in very good spirits. When that blowout loss was the third straight loss by double digits and it was only two weeks earlier that they lost by 34, it would seem to be crisis time. But that’s not the approach of UNC Wilmington head coach Benny Moss, at least not after his team’s 79-56 loss at Northeastern on Saturday.
Month: January 2010
Delaware Keeps Battling as Frontcourt Improves
Monte Ross has talked about his team battling all season long. He’s been consistent with that theme, and while not one for moral victories, effort has been something he has stressed and not had to complain about this season. He’s also seen his frontcourt improve nicely.
Quick Hitters – January 13, 2010
A few quick hitters as we reach the middle of the week on Dartmouth, Providence’s bounce-back win over Rutgers and Boston University continuing to ride their big three.
Freshman Big Man Helps Veteran La Salle Get Back on Track
La Salle has a veteran team with three seniors and one junior in the starting lineup, along with a senior who would be starting if not for an injury. This is a season that those following the program could point to as a potential big year if the team grew at the clip they did early on. Even so, on this team, it’s a freshman who is at least an X-factor and maybe more.
The Notebook
Some notes on Syracuse using the 2-3 zone defense successfully, Fairleigh Dickinson coming alive in 2010, a doubleheader coming up and St. John’s reversal of fortune in early conference games.
Quick Hitters – Janury 9, 2010
As we enter another weekend, a few quick hitters on possible lineup changes with Providence, George Mason’s offense with a young team, and a recent prep school matchup.
Which Boston College Team Will Show Up for the ACC?
As ACC play begins in earnest, it’s easy to wonder which Boston College team will show up. That’s not normally what one would expect of a veteran squad like this one, but the first two months lead to exactly that.
Tennessee: Vols Win Despite Suspensions
Suspensions to several key players leave Volunteers down more than one-third of the team’s scoring and rebounding, which wasn’t a problem against Charlotte.
Ohio State: Turner Returns Nearly a Month Ahead of Schedule
A scary fall only kept Evan Turner out of the Buckeyes’ lineup for a month even though doctors expected him to miss eight weeks.
Xavier: Freshman Guard to Miss A-10 Opener
Mark Lyons will miss the Musketeers’ Atlantic 10 opener against La Salle after injuring his knee against Wake Forest last weekend.
