Here’s a quick tour through the action in the Big Sky this past week, including some noteworthy success against big-time opponents. The crazy schedules continue heading into Thanksgiving before settling into a routine.
Month: November 2011
Princeton gets first win, shows room for improvement
In getting the first win of the season and the first career win for head coach Mitch Henderson, Princeton certainly did some things well on Saturday. But there was also plenty to take away for future work from their 61-53 win over Buffalo that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated.
For UMass, having a point guard is making a difference
For much of his tenure at his alma mater, Derek Kellogg has lacked a true point guard. Now he has one, and thus far it seems to be making a noticeable difference for his UMass team.
Coaches vs. Cancer: A final look
The 2011 2K Sports Classic saw Mississippi State win despite a talented player’s struggles, another team look ready to contend
Cleveland State edges St. Bonaventure in hard-fought match up
In his postgame comments, Cleveland State Vikings head coach Gary Waters described Friday night’s game against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies as “a test of resiliency.” Coach Waters’ statement might be the understatement of the year. In a physical, hard-fought game that resembled a rugby scrum more than a basketball game […]
2011 National Prep Showcase – Friday Recap
The opening day of the National Prep Showcase featured some great shooting, including by two players in the same game, and finished with the best game of the day.
Weber State proves it’s going to be a tough team to beat
Here’s a quick roundup of some of the attention that Weber State has received in the national media after a hot start to the season that’s turning quite a few heads.
Missouri Valley Conference Notebook – November 18, 2011
In the early going, Creighton is cruising and Wichita State has had a balanced attack, while Indiana State and Missouri State have continued to win.
Syracuse adamantly denies molestation allegations by associate coach
Allegations of sexual abuse have emerged at Syracuse. Despite a natural urge to rush to judgment, the best course of action is to allow the criminal justice experts — Syracuse investigators and attorneys — to do their jobs.
Around the Horizon League: Week 1
Butler Bulldogs (1-1): The Bulldogs lost their regular-season opener in overtime against Evansville by a score of 80-77. Andrew Smith missed two free throws that could have won the game at the end of regulation. Butler rebounded Tuesday night to defeat Chattanooga by a score of 57-46. This Saturday, the […]
