Boston University’s 85-79 win over Saint Joseph’s is a result the Terriers had been seeking for a while, as they had not won in nearly a month. They’re hopeful the next one will be a little closer in time.
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Gary Blair Loves New York
Texas A&M routed Rutgers at the Maggie Dixon Classic, a time that afforded their coach to reflect on New York and the progress of the women’s game.
Rams Ready to Get Better For Atlantic 10
Rhode Island’s first game after final exams wasn’t pretty, but it was a win. They’re also set to get better for an important stretch that is in front of them.
Big East Player Rankings 2.0
Kemba Walker remains the top dog among guards, and Pittsburgh has a team full of players ready to impress as conference play approaches.
Pac-10 Player Rankings 2.0
Our rankings indicate that guard play is intermittent but critical in the Pac-10, with Washington State perhaps having a surprising advantage.
First Win Still Elusive for Holy Cross
There’s no sugar-coating the bad start Holy Cross is off to, as their 0-8 start is the worst in program history. It’s come against a tough schedule and they’ve been in games, but that doesn’t change the bottom line.
Fairfield Starts Well Amid Personnel Challenges
Fairfield enters final exams with a 7-3 mark and a six-game winning streak. The Stags are 5-2 away from home, and the personnel seems to be coming together as the season goes along.
UMass Enters Finals on Bad Note
UMass enters final exam week with a 7-3 mark. That’s not bad given some of the issues the team has faced, but it’s also not good considering they were 7-0 a little over a week earlier.
Could Seton Hall Be Rounding Into Form?
Seton Hall certainly didn’t play like a team without its best scorer on Saturday night. It’s not out of the realm of possibilities that the Pirates are hitting their stride at a good time.
Young Friars Learning and Winning
The young Providence Friars are learning, despite some formidable obstacles placed in their path. They went 5-1 during a recent stretch of six games in less than two weeks, and enter a break for final exams with a 10-2 mark that might not have been expected by many.
