On Saturday afternoon Providence defeated Marquette 84-72. Leading the way for Marquette was Markus Howard with a game high 38 points. The Friars were paced by Luwane Pipkins with 24. A difference in scoring totals that did not tell us everything. Pipkins, despite trailing in the scoring column, was the […]
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LIU will be a team to be reckoned with in the NEC Tournament
Teaneck, NJ – It was going to be a busy night for Derek Kellogg and his Long Island University team. One that would not end until well past midnight. A four to five hour bus ride to Loretto (Pa.) was in order. Before taking to Route 80 there was the […]
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – February 24, 2020
In a special edition of the podcast, we look at some history that was made on a wild Saturday with three top teams all going down, and with them long winning streaks.
Saturday Notes – February 22, 2020
We have notes from many of the key games on a wild Saturday that saw three top teams go down, with one other one winning only because it was a matchup of two such teams.
LIU 86 FDU 81: Courtside Observations
Teaneck, NJ – Friday night Northeast Conference action. Another night that did not disappoint as LIU and FDU squared off at the Rothman Center. At stake was a lot more than getting in the win column to establish momentum into the regular season’s final week. Tournament seedings and a home […]
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – February 21, 2020
In our latest podcast, Kevin McNamara of the Providence Journal joins us to talk about the Big East, Providence, the brave new world that is coming in Division I, and some recent games. We also get into a former coach getting punished by the NCAA and raise the question of how the game is being called regarding freedom of movement.
College of Charleston hopes to reverse a tough stretch before the CAA Tournament
Turnovers have suddenly become a problem for College of Charleston and contributed to their first three-game losing streak of the season. There is time to correct that and make that just a short-term issue for a team that in the long-term appears to be in good shape.
St. Peter’s 61, Fairfield 44: The Defense did not rest
After losing at Fairfield earlier in the season, St. Peter’s took care of the Stags at home to move into sole possession of first place in the MAAC.
Girls Basketball High School Night: Weehawken 40, St. Mary 34
In the high school ranks, the Weehawken girls knocked off St. Mary to gain a season sweep and take the lead in their conference.
Saturday Notes – February 15, 2020
We look back at many of the key games on another busy Saturday, with a lot of conference races being tight and only getting tighter, as well as a big game in one conference in particular.
