MAC Final Recap by Bill Kintner CLEVELAND – It came down to two nearby rivals and a packed Quicken Loans Arena in the Mid-American Conference Championship, but in the end the No. I seed pounded the No. 3 seed as Kent State cruised by Akron 74-55. Kent State (28-6) was […]
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UMBC Wins America East
Vindicated Retrievers by Sam Perkins CATONSVILLE, Md. – Confetti spilled from the rafters as most of the crowd, a record attendance for the RAC Arena, spilled onto the court in celebration. Jay Greene leapt on top of the media table and then into the throngs of fans. Cavell Johnson and […]
Big East Tournament Notes
Big East Tournament Notes by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – The Pitt Panthers love New York. They might even be willing to advertise for the city’s commerce and tourism as they frequently discuss their enjoyment of playing in Madison Square Garden. And those discussions occurred prior to Saturday’s Big East […]
Crystal Basketball
NCAA Tournament Crystal Ball by Dan Hauptman and Michael Protos March 16, 2008 Selection Sunday is finally here, and March Madness is already at full tilt. Surprises in conference tournaments have whittled down the number of at-large bids available to bubble teams as Xavier, South Alabama, Gonzaga and St. Mary’s, […]
Last Call For America East Seniors
For America East Seniors, there was no tomorrow by Sam Perkins BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – When the America East conference tournament tipped off this past Friday night, it was much like that of any other one-bid conference in the country: under-hyped, under-publicized, and under attended. Mid-majors (and perhaps more accurately “low-majors”) […]
MAC Tournament Quarterfinals
MAC Tournament Quarterfinal Notes by Bill Kintner CLEVELAND – With four games today I am just going to get the highlights of the quarterfinal games and try to give fans a flavor for what is going. Game One Led by David Kool’s 24 points No. 2 seed Western Michigan (20-11) […]
Hartford Handles Everything
Flying High: Young Hartford Hawks on the Verge of History by Sam Perkins It was fitting, or at least in keeping with the way the Hartford Hawks season has gone. Scheduled to practice at Loyola College Thursday night in preparation for their Saturday conference championship match-up against top seed UMBC, […]
American’s Dream Comes True In Title Game
Dream Comes True for Carr, American by Phil Kasiecki WASHINGTON – A year ago, this is what some thought could happen – at that time. Few, if any, thought it was a year away. Last season ended in disappointment for American University, as the Eagles were thought to be a […]
Atlantic 10 Tournament Quarterfinal Notes
Atlantic 10 Tournament Quarterfinal Notes by Ray Floriani ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Day two at the Atlantic 10 Tournament saw the top seed survive. The always entertaining, and not without drama event, also gave us a bonus: a Big Five matchup. Scores: Xavier 74, Dayton 65 St. Joe’s 61, Richmond […]
Bozzella Rebuilds Iona
Bozzella Rebuilds Iona by Ray Floriani ALBANY, N.Y. – The job done building the Iona women’s program has been nothing short of spectacular. Upon closer inspection, the turnaround shouldn’t have come as a complete shock. Tony Bozzella, as they say, has “been there done that”. Bozzella was hired several years […]
