St. Peter’s survived a tough contest to defeat Central Connecticut State 64-61 at the Yanitelli Center in Jersey City. The Peacocks are now 2-0, and coach John Dunne is a combination thrilled and relieved.
Tag: MAAC
If freshmen develop to complement veterans, Fairfield could surprise in the MAAC
Fairfield is one of the more interesting teams in a conference that itself is always interesting. One can easily guess that this team will largely go as their freshmen go, as having some depth is always important.
Tempo-Free Highlights: NEC and MAAC action
A look at two games during the week: a very competitive NEC battle between two Brooklyn schools and the defending MAAC champs being swept.
Notre Dame reminds us that we don’t play the games on paper
Did you expect Notre Dame to be in fourth place in the Big East this season? In all likelihood, unless you work in their athletic department, the answer is no.
St. Peter’s holds on to defeat Canisius
In a contest featuring a wild finish, St. Peter’s held on to defeat Canisius 65-61 at Yanitelli Center on Thursday. It was a matchup of two teams that have not ha it easy thus far.
Fairfield fulfills missions in Springfield and gets better
Fairfield has had some ups and downs in non-conference play, but one of the MAAC favorites looks to be improving as final exams near and showed it in their 59-51 win over Old Dominion on Friday.
Siena keeps battling but could use a win
It’s been a rough go for Siena thus far, both on and off the court, and while they continue to battle, they’re 3-6 after dropping a tough 82-78 decision to UMass on Friday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Holiday Showcase.
ACC’s hot start could be a harbinger of better times ahead
After being overshadowed by the Big East and others in recent years, the ACC has come out of the gates strong and could rejoin the conversation for national supremacy.
St. Peter’s Defeats Marist in MAAC Action
With a strong defensive effort, St. Peter’s knocked off Marist to improve to .500 overall and in early MAAC play.
Metro Atlantic: Conference Tournament to Taste Basketball History in 2012
The MAAC will hold its conference tournament in Springfield, Mass., the birthplace of the sport, in 2012-14.
