After injuries helped slow them last year, William & Mary has surprised many with its 9-2 start heading into the meat of CAA play. They are healthier and it shows, with some good wins along the way.
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Downey Needs Support for South Carolina
South Carolina has a go-to guy in Devan Downey, but with Dominique Archie out for the season and Mike Holmes not a sure complement when he returns, it’s clear the Gamecocks need some support for Downey and to defend better.
It’s All Different for George Washington, Including the Results
After a couple of rebuilding seasons where it looked like they had fallen off the map, George Washington is bouncing back. The Colonials look more like the teams that went to the NCAA Tournament three years in a row before the last two seasons.
Inexperienced UMass Grows, Needs One Position Settled
UMass is showing signs of growth as the Minutemen gain more experience. If they can settle one important position, they can grow more quickly.
Mount St. Mary’s Glad to Get Home
Mount St. Mary’s finished a long road swing with six straight losses. Although they’ve done plenty of winning the past two years, they were at a similar stage last year but will need to improve in a couple of areas if they want the same result.
Yale Starts Road Stretch With Good Signs
Yale has started a five-game road stretch with some positive signs despite losing at Providence. If they can come out of this stretch playing better basketball, they could enter and start Ivy League play in good shape.
Friars Enter Big East Play About as Expected
Ready or not, Big East play beckons for the young Providence Friars. If what they showed in the last non-conference game is any indication, not much has changed from the beginning of the season in terms of what can be expected from this team.
During Long Finals Break, Skinner Goes Back to the Drawing Board
During the break for final exams, Al Skinner went back to the drawing board after Boston College lost their last two before the break. The result is a change that might stay in place for longer than just Sunday’s game.
A Big Win For UMass
Saturday’s win for UMass is a big one for the team and the program for several reasons, and not all are obvious ones.
Butler Knocks Off Xavier in Dramatic Fashion
Butler knocked off Xavier on Saturday in a game whose ending had plenty of drama. The matchup featured two schools that might seem unlikely to be the powerhouses they have become.
