Fairfield head coach Sydney Johnson is quickly building a powerful program in the MAAC. Continue reading “Fairfield Adds Pitt Transfer Malcolm Gilbert”
Category: MAAC
Tempo-Free MAAC: More Early Season Returns
The more I look at the tempo-free numbers in the MAAC, the more I wonder when people are going to start longing for the days of Iona’s dominance last season. The MAAC is going to be incredibly unpredictable this season with as many as five teams looking like legitimate contenders. Continue reading “Tempo-Free MAAC: More Early Season Returns”
MAAC Recap: Wins On The Road
A night after Fairfield won at Canisius, a few other teams went on the road and took home important victories. Both Iona and Manhattan won in opponents’ gyms to stay right in the thick of the conference race.
Our Revised MAAC Predictions
After the non-conference schedule, it’s time to take a look at where John and I have faltered in our MAAC predictions prior to the season… Continue reading “Our Revised MAAC Predictions”
10,000 Sims: Canisius Surprises MAAC
Coming into the season Canisius wasn’t well regarded by most human prognosticators or the computers. Everyone knew that Jim Baron was going to have a lot of talent, but how it would come together was a big unknown. Well now Canisius is the only 2-0 team after the December weekend of conference play and appears to be in the driver’s seat for conference play.
Fast Start Helps Columbia Defeat Manhattan
Columbia delivered a quick blow at the start and Manhattan never got up off the canvas at Levien Gymnasium on Saturday. The Jaspers got down by 17 at halftime and never got closer than eight in a frustrating 69-58 defeat. Continue reading “Fast Start Helps Columbia Defeat Manhattan”
Christmas Week: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly MAAC Recap
Exams are over and basketball is back in full swing. With lots of MAAC action this week there was lots to pick from for this week’s good, bad and ugly categories. Apologies to Loyola (MD) and Marist. I couldn’t figure out what to write about the easy victory over Mount St. Mary’s and the Hartford loss for the Red Foxes falls under the old adage of “If you don’t have anything nice to say…”
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Loyola (IL) Squeaks Past Cold-Shooting St. Peter’s
Note: With so many games in the area on Saturday I obviously couldn’t be everywhere. Here’s a guest post from Ray Floriani who was at St. Peter’s on Saturday evening to watch the Peacocks lose a tight game to Loyola (IL). Continue reading “Loyola (IL) Squeaks Past Cold-Shooting St. Peter’s”
Siena Working to Find Answers in NYC
Siena found itself in New York City again after an 11-day break following a 20-point loss at Manhattan. Back in the Bronx, the Fordham Rams exploited the defensive problems of the Saints early and even though the Siena offense showed up with an explosive run it could not complete the comeback in an 81-75 loss Sunday. Continue reading “Siena Working to Find Answers in NYC”
Photos: Fordham 81, Siena 75
Fordham rode an impressive first half performance on offense to an 81-75 victory over Siena on Sunday at Rose Hill. Chris Gaston scored 25 points for the Rams and Branden Frazier had 20 points and 10 assists. The win pushed Fordham’s record to 3-9. Here are some photos from the game.
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