Providence was firmly on the bubble entering the week, and opportunities for quality wins weren’t always forthcoming. They put an end to any bubble talk on Saturday night.
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In saying few words, Dave Coley said a lot
After another tough loss in the America East championship game, Stony Brook guard Dave Coley didn’t have many words. In so doing, he said a whole lot.
Hooley and Albany overcame a lot to win the America East championship
Albany had a lot to overcome over the course of the season and in the America East championship. They overcame it all to be champions once more.
Final eight minutes of havoc secures a VCU win
VCU used great defense in the final eight minutes to run away from George Washington and reach the championship of the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
Saint Joseph’s 67, St. Bonaventure 48: Box score analysis
Saint Joseph’s ended St. Bonaventure’s run in the Atlantic 10 Tournament to advance to the championship game on Sunday.
With a new coach and new players, American takes home the Patriot League title
A lot changed for American University in the past year. First the coach, then some players, and now the end result, as they took home the Patriot League championship.
Creighton in the finals
Creighton ran out to an early lead, then had to hang on and pull out a semifinal win over Xavier to reach the Big East championship game.
Providence 80, Seton Hall 74: Box score breakdown
Providence is headed to the Big East championship game for the first time since 1994. Here’s a breakdown of how they got past Seton Hall to get there.
For Mount St. Mary’s, the vision of the program is the difference
Jamion Christian had a vision for Mount St. Mary’s and has stuck to it at every turn. The result thus far is two trips to the NEC championship, with a victory the second time around.
Tournament madness: To Barclays and back
Thursday was a day full of basketball in New York with two tournaments at two arenas across town from each other.