Fairfield head coach Sydney Johnson always knew there was something special about Marcus Gilbert.
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Marcus Gilbert Developing Into Star At Fairfield
Category: MAAC
This Week in MAAC GIFs: Dec. 14
While most MAAC teams are starting to take breaks for final exams, the best MAAC GIFs did not take a break for this week. Here are a few of the best plays, animated, from the last week in MAAC basketball. Continue reading “This Week in MAAC GIFs: Dec. 14”
Papale’s Three-Pointer Foils Quinnipiac Again
Boston University and Quinnipiac may not seem like natural basketball rivals, but their non-conference series has been plenty entertaining. Their prior four meetings all went down to the wire, and in each of the last two, a late three-pointer propelled the Terriers to victory. So in the waning seconds of Sunday’s tie game, when John Papale rose from the top of the arc — the same spot as his overtime-forcing trey two years ago and D.J. Irving’s game-winning shot last year — it was no surprise that the ball hit nothing but nylon, giving the BU another dramatic 71-68 win. Continue reading “Papale’s Three-Pointer Foils Quinnipiac Again”
Three Thoughts: Seton Hall 67, Saint Peter’s 52
Saint Peter’s put up a fight against Seton Hall, but late in the first half, the Pirates started to pull ahead. The Hall went on for the 67-52 victory. The Peacocks won their first game against Seton Hall in a long time last season, but a win was not in the cards in this showdown. The Peacocks are now 4-7, and are tied for ninth place in the MAAC. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Seton Hall 67, Saint Peter’s 52”
Strong First Half Carries Rutgers Past Manhattan
Rutgers shot nearly 60% from the field in the first half, building a cushion which would help the Scarlet Knights fend off the Manhattan Jaspers 63-55 Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Continue reading “Strong First Half Carries Rutgers Past Manhattan”
Career Performances From Iona Duo Fuel Comeback Victory
David Laury scored 30 points for the first time in his career and Isaiah Williams followed with 27 as the Gael duo each posted career highs to help Iona erase a 15 point deficit in a 91-84 victory over Indiana State Saturday afternoon. Continue reading “Career Performances From Iona Duo Fuel Comeback Victory”
Tempo-Free MAAC: December Weekend Edition
I meant to write this on Thursday, but you know, life and stuff got in the way. Now though the MAAC December weekend is finished and we’ve now got a robust (hah!) two-game sample size with which to judge every MAAC school. Did we learn anything? Continue reading “Tempo-Free MAAC: December Weekend Edition”
Canisius Surprising Early for Jim Baron
Canisius head coach Jim Baron feels a differently this season, even though once again he’s on top of the MAAC standings. Continue reading “Canisius Surprising Early for Jim Baron”
Three Thoughts: Iona 77, Rider 64
On a night when Iona was without preseason player of the year David Laury, the Gaels dispelled some early concern following a loss at Monmouth by outrunning Rider in a 77-64 victory Wednesday evening. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona 77, Rider 64”
Rider Energized By Newcomers, New Lineup
After losing four in a row as part of the Orland Classic event, Rider is back on the right track. Continue reading “Rider Energized By Newcomers, New Lineup”
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