Here’s a quick tour through the action in the Big Sky this past week, including some noteworthy success against big-time opponents. The crazy schedules continue heading into Thanksgiving before settling into a routine.
Conference Notes
Cleveland State edges St. Bonaventure in hard-fought match up
In his postgame comments, Cleveland State Vikings head coach Gary Waters described Friday night’s game against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies as “a test of resiliency.” Coach Waters’ statement might be the understatement of the year. In a physical, hard-fought game that resembled a rugby scrum more than a basketball game […]
Weber State proves it’s going to be a tough team to beat
Here’s a quick roundup of some of the attention that Weber State has received in the national media after a hot start to the season that’s turning quite a few heads.
Missouri Valley Conference Notebook – November 18, 2011
In the early going, Creighton is cruising and Wichita State has had a balanced attack, while Indiana State and Missouri State have continued to win.
Around the Horizon League: Week 1
Butler Bulldogs (1-1): The Bulldogs lost their regular-season opener in overtime against Evansville by a score of 80-77. Andrew Smith missed two free throws that could have won the game at the end of regulation. Butler rebounded Tuesday night to defeat Chattanooga by a score of 57-46. This Saturday, the […]
Hokies hope Green gets plenty of rest before clash with the Cuse
Virginia Tech has decent outside shooting to contend with Syracuse’s zone, but missing Erick Green to an Achilles’ tendon injury would weaken the Hokies’ arsenal.
Big Sky news and notes
We’ve got word on the Big Sky player of the week and a rundown of some of the early action involving your favorite Big Sky teams.
Cleveland State pulls away in second half to beat Rio Grande
The Vikings avoided a letdown against a non-Division I opponent after notching a huge upset victory last weekend at Vanderbilt.
Memphis Tigers’ Big 3 put in work against Belmont
Will Barton, Wesley Witherspoon and Joe Jackson have put Memphis on pace to dominate all season long, as evidenced by the Tigers’ impressive win against Belmont.
No Norris Cole? No problem. Cleveland State Vikings shock Vanderbilt Commodores
Cleveland State’s shocker against Vanderbilt serves notice that the Vikings are ready to move on from the Norris Cole era without slowing down too much.
