New York City- The Big East announced a restricted attendance policy for the remainder of the tournament. The decision was made during the DePaul-Xavier first round game at Madison Square Garden. Attendees will be limited to student-athletes, coaches, event staff, key personnel, conference staff and credentialed media. Immediate family member […]
Author: Ray Floriani
Big East Tournament: Courtside Observations 1st Round St.John’s 75 Georgetown 62
NEW YORK – For the third time in the last four years St. John’s and Georgetown met in the Big East Tournament. Familiarity brings contempt? Back in the day this was a blood and guts rivalry. Not so much today, but that does not undersell the importance of the meeting. […]
The Hoosier State is indeed special
South Orange, NJ– Basketball history has always been an interesting and informative part of the game. Closely related to the past is the present-the culture of the game. Of particular interest here is the history and culture, the two going hand in hand, of the Hoosier State-Indiana. There are states […]
Seton Hall Women ‘Defensive’ in 66-53 Win over Butler
South Orange, NJ – Senior Day at Seton Hall saw the women post a 66-53 victory over Butler. Sunday’s Big East regular season finale at Walsh Gymnasium proved to be a defensive battle. One that improved Seton hall to 18-11 (11-7) while the visitors fell to 19-10 (11-7). The points […]
Marquette’s Howard went for 38. Providence’s Pipkins was more efficient
On Saturday afternoon Providence defeated Marquette 84-72. Leading the way for Marquette was Markus Howard with a game high 38 points. The Friars were paced by Luwane Pipkins with 24. A difference in scoring totals that did not tell us everything. Pipkins, despite trailing in the scoring column, was the […]
LIU will be a team to be reckoned with in the NEC Tournament
Teaneck, NJ – It was going to be a busy night for Derek Kellogg and his Long Island University team. One that would not end until well past midnight. A four to five hour bus ride to Loretto (Pa.) was in order. Before taking to Route 80 there was the […]
LIU 86 FDU 81: Courtside Observations
Teaneck, NJ – Friday night Northeast Conference action. Another night that did not disappoint as LIU and FDU squared off at the Rothman Center. At stake was a lot more than getting in the win column to establish momentum into the regular season’s final week. Tournament seedings and a home […]
St. Peter’s 61, Fairfield 44: The Defense did not rest
After losing at Fairfield earlier in the season, St. Peter’s took care of the Stags at home to move into sole possession of first place in the MAAC.
Girls Basketball High School Night: Weehawken 40, St. Mary 34
In the high school ranks, the Weehawken girls knocked off St. Mary to gain a season sweep and take the lead in their conference.
Merrimack Women getting Attention in First Division I Season
The Merrimack women went on the road and picked up a good win, and like the men they are having success in their inaugural season of Division I. It helps that they came from an intensely competitive conference in their Division II days.