Non-league play is starting to wind down for Cornell, and the Big Red are still trying to find some consistency. That’s not a good place to be, but that’s where they stand after a loss at Boston University that showed some of their issues.
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History doesn’t repeat itself for Yale to start big road stretch
History nearly repeated itself in Yale’s win at Bryant on Wednesday night. Fortunately, it didn’t, and they started off a tough road stretch with a much-needed win as well as some positive developments.
For Brown, having an identity may make a big difference
All things considered, Brown could certainly be worse off than their 3-3 record after Thursday night’s win over Sacred Heart. In that game, the Bears showed what may be their identity this season, and it made the difference in the game and may make one for the season.
Yale must move on following a devastating season-opening loss
Yale blew a 24-point second-half lead against Sacred Heart in Saturday’s season opener. As tough as the loss is, the challenge for the Bulldogs going forward from this is clear.
Harvard has a good thing going, and youth will not change that
Harvard lost four starters from last season’s team and will be much younger this season, but they have a good thing going and this season’s team won’t change that.
Not the best time to be around college basketball
College basketball has been beset with bad news lately. There are always players declared academically ineligible around this time of the year, which is never good news, but there’s more than that going on and that’s why this has been a difficult stretch.
Oliver McNally a consistent leader in Harvard’s rise
When the book is written on the surge Harvard has made in recent years, Oliver McNally should occupy a prominent place as far as individuals go. He was a consistent leader and winner right from the outset for the Crimson.
Kyle Casey deserves a better ending
The last decisive play in Harvard’s 55-54 loss to Penn on Saturday night will stay in many people’s minds. For the Crimson player who was involved in it, one hopes the college basketball gods have a better ending in store later on.
Rosen carries Penn to a big road win
Zack Rosen showed a tremendous will to win on Saturday night. For that, he and his teammates not only retained control of their own destiny, but they also got quite a welcome from some friends after the game.
Harvard’s path to the elusive NCAA Tournament bid just got tougher
Harvard is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning. On the hardwood, the NCAA Tournament has eluded the school, and the path to a bid this season just got a little bit tougher.
