This is what happens when it all goes right. Columbia was scorching hot on offense and constantly disrupted Cornell on its way to an 88-62 victory at Levien Gymnasium on Saturday night. Continue reading “Columbia Blows Out Cornell For First Ivy League Win”
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Harvard Wins In OT, But Can Crimson Get Offense Going?
Even with Bryce Aiken out injured, the Harvard basketball team is chock-full of recruits that the Ivy League likely wouldn’t have gotten a decade ago. Tommy Amaker has raised the bar, and went to where no Crimson team had gone before, four straight NCAA Tournament appearances and two NCAA victories (and a near Sweet 16 visit).
In many ways, Amaker and Harvard have dragged other Ivy League competitors, particularly Yale and Princeton, with them (Yale also grabbed an NCAA Tournament victory, while the Tigers lost by two to Notre Dame last season).
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Reese Explodes In Second Half As Canisius Rolls Past Manhattan
Isaiah Reese turned in a tremendous second half to push Canisius past Manhattan 68-59 Friday night. With the win, the Golden Griffins improved to 6-1 in MAAC play for the first time since the 2013-14 season. Continue reading “Reese Explodes In Second Half As Canisius Rolls Past Manhattan”
Buie’s Career Night Leads Hofstra Into First Place Tie
Hofstra stretched its winning streak to three and moved into a three-way tie at 5-2 atop the CAA standings with a 90-63 beatdown of Delaware Thursday night. Continue reading “Buie’s Career Night Leads Hofstra Into First Place Tie”
MAAC Weekly Recap & Power Rankings – January 17
Heading into the meat of the conference season, we are beginning to see some separation in the MAAC standings. Iona and Canisius both swept the week and currently sit in a tie atop the league standing at 5-1. Meanwhile, Siena got its first taste of life without Nico Clareth and Niagara continues to win close games. Continue reading “MAAC Weekly Recap & Power Rankings – January 17”
Ivy League Weekly Roundup: Home-Court Advantage Holds
Inside this week: The results were rather boring, as home favorites rolled throughout the league. But here are three thoughts on how it transpired: Continue reading “Ivy League Weekly Roundup: Home-Court Advantage Holds”
Second Half Defense Lifts Iona Past Rider
If anybody forgot the Iona Gaels have been the class of the MAAC over the last decade, Tim Cluess’ squad put out a healthy reminder Sunday afternoon in a 91-64 thrashing of Rider. Continue reading “Second Half Defense Lifts Iona Past Rider”
Nico Clareth Will Not Return To Siena
Junior guard Nico Clareth will not return to the Siena men’s basketball program, according to a statement issued by the Siena athletic communications office Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading “Nico Clareth Will Not Return To Siena”
MAAC Weekly Recap & Power Rankings – January 10
The second week of MAAC play brought as many surprises as the first. We have a new top team this week (but one that’s been there before!) after winless Siena upset undefeated Canisius, proving just how wide-open the league is this year. There is plenty of movement in the middle of the rankings as well after Niagara evened its record at 2-2 and Manhattan dropped a pair.
With plenty to look into, let’s dive right in! Continue reading “MAAC Weekly Recap & Power Rankings – January 10”
Are LIU Brooklyn and Central Connecticut Still NEC Contenders?
Yesterday, we handicapped Sacred Heart and Bryant’s chances of climbing out of the early holes they dug themselves. Today, Nelson Castillo and Ryan Peters investigate the other two 1-3 teams, LIU Brooklyn and Central Connecticut. Continue reading “Are LIU Brooklyn and Central Connecticut Still NEC Contenders?”
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