Early in Patriot League play, it looked like Holy Cross was turning a corner. But now the Crusaders will go into February with a three-game losing streak after a bad loss to Colgate at home and a tough overtime loss at defending champion Lehigh on Saturday.
Author: Phil Kasiecki
UMass, Rhode Island Result Mirrors Teams’ Current Directions
Sunday’s matchup of New England Atlantic 10 rivals was one of two teams seemingly going in opposite directions. One might not have figured as much when noticing that both entered the game with identical 4-2 records in Atlantic 10 play, but the end result – a UMass win over Rhode Island – reflected where the teams were headed at that moment.
Recent Wins May Make Providence’s Confidence Soar
Sometimes one win is all it takes to get a team’s confidence going. In the case of Providence, two in a row over ranked teams might send it soaring.
UMBC’s Struggles a Reminder That Winning Isn’t Easy
Winning is very hard in sports, and while examples abound to demonstrate that, one place we can look is UMBC. The America East champions just a few short years ago have fallen upon hard times of late and are trying to get back to their championship level.
New Hampshire Trying to Manage Through Injuries
One team that’s been through its share of adversity is the New Hampshire Wildcats. They have been beset with injuries and suspensions, but got a good win on Sunday and are competing through the challenges.
Providence Breaks Through Against Louisville
The first Big East win for Providence came against one of the conference leaders in Louisville on Saturday night. It’s a win that they had been looking for, in a perfect game for them, and it was a result of what the team has been through thus far.
Richmond’s Offense A Joy to Watch
If you want to see how an offense should be run, the Richmond Spiders would be a very good choice of a team to watch from the college ranks. In the second half of their 84-68 win at UMass on Saturday, the Spiders showed just how good that offense can be.
Bryant Turning a Corner With Recent Winning Streak
It was mainly a matter of time before Bryant started to pick up wins. That time appears to have arrived, and the Bulldogs are starting to turn the corner.
Virginia Improving While Wins Are Hard to Come By
Youth and now a lack of size are making Tony Bennett’s second season at Virginia a major challenge. The Cavaliers are improving, but not getting a lot of wins to show for it.
2011 Spalding Hoophall Classic – Monday Recap
We look back at the last day of the 2011 Spalding Hoophall Classic, with a few nationally televised games. There were a few dandies that included an overtime game, and we get one man’s look at the best players here.
