Rhode Island looked like a team playing their first game of the season for a while. The Rams rode the press to a win over Brown and looked much better in the second half.
Conference Notes
Eagles Ready to Have Full Squad Together
Boston College is 2-0 thus far, but the Eagles weren’t perfect and will be happy to get back three players who were suspended for the first two games when they head to the Paradise Jam.
Louisville: Grand Jury Adds Charges to Accused Extortionist
In addition to a slew of other charges, Karen Cunagin Sypher, the woman accused of trying to extort coach Rick Pitino, will face the charge of making a false, retaliatory rape charge against Pitino.
St. Peter’s defeats Monmouth in predawn meeting
An early start to Tuesday’s contest between Monmouth and St. Peter’s was the most noticeable aspect of the game, although the home team’s defense also stood out.
Northwestern: Wildcats’ Star Done for the Season
The Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament aspirations suffered a major blow when leading scorer and rebounder Kevin Coble announced that he will undergo season-ending foot surgery.
Mississippi State: Stansbury Won’t Stand for Insolence
Kodi Augustus lambasted coach Rick Stansbury after the Bulldogs lost to Rider in the team’s season opener. Stansbury responded by suspending Augustus for two games.
Duquesne: Duke Wing Has Wrist Surgery
Melquan Bolding needed surgery to insert a screw in his right wrist, placing the team’s third leading scorer on the injured list for four to six weeks.
College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Coverage
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Purdue: Boilermakers Lose Starting Point Guard
With sophomore Lewis Jackson out indefinitely while recovering from foot surgery, freshman Kelsey Barlow will need to orchestrate the Boilermakers’ offense.
Young Friars Get a Confidence Boost From Weekend
Providence won the World Vision Invitational this weekend, but the young Friars may have won more than just a title to start the season.
