Some notes on Syracuse using the 2-3 zone defense successfully, Fairleigh Dickinson coming alive in 2010, a doubleheader coming up and St. John’s reversal of fortune in early conference games.
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Quick Hitters – Janury 9, 2010
As we enter another weekend, a few quick hitters on possible lineup changes with Providence, George Mason’s offense with a young team, and a recent prep school matchup.
Which Boston College Team Will Show Up for the ACC?
As ACC play begins in earnest, it’s easy to wonder which Boston College team will show up. That’s not normally what one would expect of a veteran squad like this one, but the first two months lead to exactly that.
A Little Offensive Change Helps Louisville
The three-point shot can be the great equalizer in college basketball, but it can also be a killer. It all depends on how a team uses it. For a textbook case, just look at Louisville in their 92-70 win at Providence on Wednesday night.
Brown Gets Much-Needed Win Behind Mullery, Halpern
Brown felt like they needed Monday night’s game, and they got it. Along the way, they got a big effort from a freshman who benefited from a long stretch without games.
Friars, Red Storm Reverse Growth Stages For a Night
Sunday night, two teams that at first glance seem to be in different development stages matched up. At the end, it was the younger, less mature team that played like the veteran, more mature team and took home the win.
Defense Starting to Come Around for Holy Cross
Holy Cross hasn’t been the kind of defensive team they have been in prior seasons, and wins have been hard to come by. Recent games suggest that the defense is coming around, and more wins may not be too far behind if they keep this up.
UConn women Romp in Big East Opener
In their Big East opener, the Connecticut women’s basketball team rolled in a road contest against Seton Hall.
Missed Opportunity for Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State had a chance for a big win on Saturday, and not just because it was a road game against a good opponent. It’s not an easy one to take in light of the opportunity they had.
Rhode Island Continues to Win
Jim Baron was uncharacteristically animated on Saturday afternoon. Considering what had just happened and where his team has been, one can hardly blame him. His Rhode Island team picked up another good win on Saturday to continue a solid stretch of play.
