St. John’s split their two games the past week. A common thread of the two games was the importance of rebounding, which played a role in both games as it so often does.
Author: Ray Floriani
Seton Hall 73, Pittsburgh 66: The final analysis
On Sunday, Seton Hall and Pittsburgh were in a close game that came down to a very simple situation: Seton Hall made shots when they had to, Pitt did not. That was the difference in the Pirates’ 73-66 win over the Panthers.
Tempo-Free Highlights: NEC and MAAC action
A look at two games during the week: a very competitive NEC battle between two Brooklyn schools and the defending MAAC champs being swept.
Colgate-NJIT: Courtside in Newark
On a warm night, NJIT hosted Colgate in a matchup of teams hoping to get some momentum. Both showed well at the offensive end and the game came right down to the final buzzer.
Seton Hall defeats DePaul in convincing fashion
Seton Hall moved to 4-1 in Big East play with a 94-73 decision over DePaul at the Prudential Center on Tuesday. The Pirates had a big advantage in one area that was a key to victory.
St. Peter’s holds on to defeat Canisius
In a contest featuring a wild finish, St. Peter’s held on to defeat Canisius 65-61 at Yanitelli Center on Thursday. It was a matchup of two teams that have not ha it easy thus far.
Sacrificial Lamb: Defense does it for the Hall
Seton Hall used good defense on Shabazz Napier and a good 2-3 zone to slow down Connecticut en route to an upset at the Prudential Center.
Tempo Free: Women’s Edition
A look at the Maggie Dixon Classic, where defensive efficiency won out. Also, a legendary head coach receives an award that testifies to what she has accomplished.
Looking back at the Jimmy V
A few notes from the Jimmy V Classic, which provided two good matchups including one that came right down to the end.
Pre-Season NIT: A Final Analysis
A look back at the 2011 NIT Season Tip-Off, including some better offense than coaches thought, a fun consolation game and a few more numbers that go along with the results.
