UMBC looked like they might have been ready to improve on their non-conference showing at first. But the games ever since then, capped by Tuesday night’s thumping in Boston, give the appearance that they still have a long way to go.
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Quinnipiac finally pulls one out to close road swing
Quinnipiac can now head home with the hope that their last game in the current road stretch does more for them than add one into the left-hand column. The Bobcats had a few tough games recently, and had another one in which they managed to pull out a 78-71 win in overtime at Bryant on Saturday.
Wake Forest gets a much-needed road win at Boston College
Wake Forest’s 71-56 win at Boston College on Saturday won’t make national headlines at all. But the Demon Deacons are fresh off a bad year and in the midst of one with a lot of ups and downs, so they’re not about to downplay what this win means for them.
Quick Hitters – January 21, 2012
We have a few quick hitters on a streaking America East team, another whose star had his first rough night, two inconsistent Patriot League teams and a couple of teams who have lost a player for the season but for different reasons.
Ron Hunter is already changing the culture at Georgia State
Ron Hunter knew he had a culture to change at Georgia State, and he knew he was in a different place. Now he has a different issue on his hands with his team, which stands 5-2 in CAA play after a loss at Northeastern on Wednesday night.
An emerging freshman helps Northeastern play well at a good time
Northeastern is playing well and at a good time, as they are now 5-2 in CAA play after Wednesday night’s win over Georgia State. Along the way, the emergence of a talented freshman has helped the Huskies out.
Prep matchup headlines Sunday’s games at Spalding Hoophall Classic
We take a look back at Sunday’s games at the Spalding Hoophall Classic, which save five games that were highlighted by a big matchup of NEPSAC powers.
Boston College off to a surprising start in ACC play
There’s a big surprise near the top of the ACC standings. With only Duke sporting an undefeated record, one team in the logjam at 2-1 is the very young Boston College Eagles after two straight home wins.
Virginia Tech needs to improve offensively with a key stretch ahead
Virginia Tech’s 0-3 start in ACC play hasn’t dimmed the confidence Seth Greenberg or his players have in the team. But it has shown that this team needs to improve offensively, especially since a tough stretch is coming up that could easily turn three straight losses into several more.
Clemson may already be at a key point early in the season
It’s only two games into ACC play, but already Clemson may be nearing a key point in their season. A 59-57 loss at young Boston College on Thursday night makes the questions with this team a little more urgent.
