Duquesne scored a road win on Saturday, and it had some good signs going forward although there is plenty that they must do better.
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Weekend notes – December 23, 2013
A busy weekend of basketball with some great matchups and notable results is in the books. We have some notes on a number of the games and their aftermath.
New Hampshire is going through a very challenging time
New Hampshire has now lost nine straight games, but that may be just the beginning of the challenges in front of the Wildcats. It may get worse before it gets better.
Dartmouth may not be just a young and promising team anymore
Dartmouth is starting to look like a team that can contend, rather than an upstart. They are older, but they are also more mature and starting to show that come game time.
Canisius tries to follow the Barons’ lead to success
Canisius has a mix of seniors and newcomers that they are trying to blend together. Head coach Jim Baron and son Billy are trying to lead them to grow into success this season.
A freshman helps Bryant show defensive improvement
Bryant is showing signs of becoming a better defensive team. Leading the way in that regard is a talented freshman who seems to be coming into his own a little more every game.
Navy learns more in a tough loss at Bryant
Ed DeChellis and his Navy team are learning more about themselves with non-league play winding down. The latest instance of it came in a tough loss on the road in the midst of finals, and they may have found another complementary player.
A possible turning point for Maryland
It would be easy to think that Maryland’s win at Boston College on Thursday night doesn’t mean much in the grand scheme of things. But it could be a turning point for a team with talent that hasn’t had an easy go of it.
Northeastern having a tough time for a few reasons
Northeastern has had a rough run through non-conference play. There are multiple reasons for it, but a 2-7 mark has confidence being a concern as the team hits final exams.
St. John’s rolls over Fordham: Numbers and keys
The Holiday Festival has the same venue as it has for years, but the format and some of the teams have changed. The game between local rivals saw St. John’s basically run Fordham out of the building.
