Forecasting the MAAC Tournament

Today marks the start of the MAAC tournament, and we at Big Apple Buckets thought it would be worthwhile to take a closer look at each team in their quest to represent the MAAC in the NCAA Tournament.  Each team makes the trip to Springfield with a different set of pros and cons, and dealing with different sets of highs and lows that go beyond simple numbers. Continue reading “Forecasting the MAAC Tournament”

Quinnipiac 80, Fairfield 72

It was more of a tightrope walk than a basketball game, and Quinnipiac was walking with no safety net. There was no room for error.  Playing with a lineup of just seven players, any foul trouble could spell disaster.

Fortunately, Quinnipiac was able to force the early foul trouble squarely on Fairfield’s shoulders and pull away to an 80-72 victory Thursday night at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport. Continue reading “Quinnipiac 80, Fairfield 72”