St. Bonaventure shuts down No. 21 UMass in upset St. Bonaventure finally proved it could hold on to a lead in the second half. Riding the wave of emotion generated by a raucous home crowd and the momentum produced by a stifling defense, the Bonnies capped a scrappy performance with a stunning 78-65 upset of No. 21 Massachusetts on Wednesday night. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506255
Halil Kanacevic, Saint Joseph's hold on to upset No. 21 UMass A familiar feeling crept into the heads of the Saint Joseph's players after UMass overcame a big deficit to tie the game in the final minute. Less than a month earlier, the Minutemen trailed by nine points before rallying to beat St. Joe's. But this time, on their home court, the Hawks didn't allow that to happen again. Halil Kanacevic scored 18 points and Saint Joseph's broke away from a late tie to beat No. 21 Massachusetts 73-68 Saturday. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506258
No 19 Saint Louis gets past George Mason in OT A career-high 30 points for George Mason's Bryon Allen left him in no mood celebrate. The Patriots forced No. 19 Saint Louis into overtime but lost 87-81. George Mason (7-14, 0-7), the newest member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, lost its eighth consecutive game.. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506101
Saint Louis claims school-record 15th straight win to extend best start Saint Louis coach Jim Crews apologized for not having the right words to describe one of the best teams in the nation. "You know how boring I am," he said. His Billikens more than make up for it on the court, using a smothering defense that always has a hand in the face and eyes on the ball. And now, a spot in the record book. Rob Loe scored 17 points and Jordair Jett had 10 points and seven assists to help No. 13 Saint Louis top Saint Joseph's 65-49 on Wednesday night for a team-record 15th straight victory. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506259
No. 13 Saint Louis wins 16th straight Jordair Jett was so physically dominant that La Salle coach John Giannini believes he has a future in the pros. And not even necessarily as a basketball player. Jett scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half, including the game-winning basket with 4 seconds left, and No. 13 Saint Louis extended its school-record winning streak to 16 games with a 65-63 victory over La Salle on Saturday. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506263
No. 12 Saint Louis holds off VCU for 17th straight victory All of that senior experience paid off at the finish for Saint Louis. After frittering away a 12-point lead in a matchup of the Atlantic 10's top two teams, no one panicked. "When it comes down to it, the last two minutes, we really look at each other and say, 'Let's get it done,'" Dwayne Evans said after the 12th-ranked Billikens (23-2, 10-0 Atlantic 10) held off VCU 64-62 for their 17th straight victory on Saturday. "They're a good team, so we knew they'd make a run." Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506267
No. 10 Saint Louis survives challenge from George Mason in OT Saint Louis coach Jim Crews thinks it is pretty simple why the last-place team in the Atlantic 10 has given his 10th-ranked Billikens fits in both meetings this season. "Well, they've got really good players and I think they're really well set up," Crews said of George Mason after an 89-85 overtime win Wednesday night, the Billikens' 18th straight. "They've got quick guys, and they've got physical guys. They're well-schooled. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506104
No. 10 Saint Louis tops George Washington 66-59 Rob Loe figures if the Saint Louis Billikens put together a complete game this season it will be special. For now, they'll take what they can get. Jordair Jett scored 16 points, Loe added 12 and No. 10 Saint Louis earned its 19th straight win by holding off George Washington 66-59 Saturday night. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506161
Duquesne stuns No. 10 Saint Louis as win streak ends at 19 The longest winning streak in Saint Louis history ended Thursday night with a surprising loss at home to Duquesne. That was hardly the most disappointing part of it as far as forward Dwayne Evans was concerned. "The streak didn't really mean much to us," Evans said. "It's a tough loss because there's a championship on the line, not just because it broke the streak." Micah Mason had 22 points and Jerry Jones added 19, leading Duquesne to a 71-64 victory. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506040
VCU hands No. 10 Saint Louis 2nd straight loss While a trip to the NCAA tournament has become an expectation for Virginia Commonwealth lately, some analysts thought the Rams still had work to do to solidify their position in the field of 68. They should be able to breathe a little easier now. Treveon Graham had 17 points and eight rebounds, and VCU added a quality win to its postseason resume by beating No. 10 Saint Louis 67-56 on Saturday night. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506276
Dayton topples Saint Louis; Billikens still get at least title share Jim Crews did not seem to mind Saint Louis backing into a share of its second straight Atlantic 10 title and the top seed in the conference tournament. "Hey, we play for championships, so I'm delighted," the coach of the 17th-ranked Billikens after a 72-67 loss to Dayton in the home finale Wednesday night. "Our kids gave it great effort. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506021
Re: Dayton topples Saint Louis; Billikens still get at least title share ATLANTIC TEN MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Opening Round (Wednesday 3/12): Game 1: #12 George Mason (11-19, 4-12) vs. #13 Fordham (9-20, 2-14), 7:00 p.m. First Round (Thursday 3/13): Game 2: #8 La Salle (15-15, 7-9) vs. #9 St. Bonaventure (16-14, 6-10), Noon (CSN Regional/SNY) Game 3: #5 Dayton (22-9, 10-6) vs. Game 1 winner (GMU/FU), 2:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Game 4: #7 Richmond (18-13, 8-8) vs. #10 Duquense (13-16, 5-11), 6:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Game 5: #6 Massachusetts (23-7, 10-6) vs. #11 Rhode Island (14-17, 5-11), 9:00 p.m. (CSN Regional/SNY) Quarterfinals (Friday 3/14): Game 6: #1 Saint Louis (26-5, 13-3) vs. Game 2 Winner (SBU/LSU), Noon (NBCSN) Game 7: #4 Saint Joseph's (21-9, 11-5) vs. Game 3 winner (UD/GMU/FU), 2:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Game 8: #2 Virginia Commonwealth (24-7, 12-4) vs. Game 4 winner (UR/DU), 6:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Game 9: #3 George Washington (23-7, 11-5) vs. Game 5 winner (UM/URI), 9:00 p.m. (NBCSN) Semifinals (Saturday 3/15): Game 10: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner, 1:30 p.m. (CBSSN) Game 11: Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 4:00 p.m. (CBSSN) Championship Game (Sunday 3/16): Game 12: Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner, 1:00 p.m. (CBS) FINAL STANDINGS 1. Saint Louis 26-5 (13-3) 2. Virginia Commonwealth 24-7 (12-4) 3. George Washington 23-7 (11-5)* 4. Saint Joseph’s 21-9 (11-5) 5. Dayton 22-9 (10-6)& 6. Massachusetts 23-7 (10-6) 7. Richmond 18-13 (8-8) 8. La Salle 15-15 (7-9) 9. St. Bonaventure 16-14 (6-10) 10. Duquesne 13-16 (5-11)% 11. Rhode Island 14-17 (5-11) 12. George Mason 11-19 (4-12) 13. Fordham 9-20 (2-14) * beat SJU head to head & beat UMass head to head % beat URI head to head
No. 17 Saint Louis wins A-10 regular-season title for 2nd straight season Jordair Jett gave No. 17 Saint Louis more than just a 64-62 road win over Massachusetts on Sunday. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400506282
The Atlantic-10 all-conference honors Player of the Year ■Jordair Jett, Saint Louis Defensive Player of the Year ■Briante Weber, VCU Rookies of the Year ■DeAndre’ Bembry, Saint Joseph’s ■E.C. Matthews, Rhode Island Coach of the Year ■Jim Crews, Saint Louis Sixth Man of the Year ■Melvin Johnson, VCU Chris Daniels Most Improved ■Kevin Larsen, George Washington First Team All-Conference ■Chaz Williams, UMass ■Langston Galloway, Saint Joseph’s ■Dwayne Evans, Saint Louis ■Jordair Jett, Saint Louis ■Treveon Graham, VCU Second Team All-Conference ■Isaiah Armwood, George Washington ■Tyreek Duren, LaSalle ■Kendall Anthony, Richmond ■Halil Kanacevic, Saint Joseph’s ■Juvonte Reddic, VCU Third Team All-Conference ■Devin Oliver, Dayton ■Ovie Soko, Duquesne ■Maurice Creek, George Washington ■Patricio Garino, George Washington ■Ronald Roberts Jr., Saint Joseph’s All-Academic ■John Kopriva, George Washington ■Nemanja Mikic, George Washington ■Gilvydas Biruta, Rhode Island ■Dwayne Evans, Saint Louis ■Jake Barnett, Saint Louis All-Defensive Team ■Isaiah Armwood, George Washington ■Patricio Garino, George Washington ■Steve Zack, LaSalle ■Jordair Jett, Saint Louis ■Briante Weber, VCU All-Rookie Team ■Jon Severe, Fordham ■Jalen Jenkins, George Mason ■Hassan Martin, Rhode Island ■E.C. Matthews, Rhode Island ■DeAndre’ Bembry, Saint Joseph’s
ATLANTIC TEN MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Quarterfinals (Friday 3/14): Game 6: #1 Saint Louis (26-5, 13-3) vs. St. Bonaventure , Noon (NBCSN) Game 7: #4 Saint Joseph's (21-9, 11-5) vs. Dayton 2:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Game 8: #2 Virginia Commonwealth (24-7, 12-4) vs. Richmond, 6:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Game 9: #3 George Washington (23-7, 11-5) vs.UMass, 9:00 p.m. (NBCSN) Semifinals (Saturday 3/15): Game 10: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner, 1:30 p.m. (CBSSN) Game 11: Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 4:00 p.m. (CBSSN) Championship Game (Sunday 3/16): Game 12: Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
St Bonaventure stuns No. 18 Saint Louis in A-10 Charlon Kloof drew in the Saint Louis defense, the Billikens rightly concerned about the trouble the St. Bonaventure guard could cause. That left Jordan Gathers wide open at the top of the key, and he drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer to stun No. 18 Saint Louis 71-68 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 tournament Friday. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400546234
No. 23 VCU routs Richmond 71-53 at A-10 tournament Defense carries VCU, and Briante Weber leads the way. When the nation's steals leader is wreaking havoc on offense too, the 23rd-ranked Rams can crush an opponent as they did Friday. Weber scored 18 points in 18 minutes, and VCU routed crosstown rival Richmond 71-53 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 tournament. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400546397
No. 23 VCU beats George Washington in A-10 semifinals Melvin Johnson hit the floor, grabbed his left knee and yelled in pain. The Atlantic 10's sixth man of the year was done early in the first half of VCU's conference semifinal against George Washington -- and likely for a lot more than that. The injury shook up the Rams for a bit, but soon it was "Havoc" as usual for No. 23 VCU and another trip to a conference tournament championship game. Treveon Graham scored 22 points, Briante Weber added 16, and VCU pressed and pressured its way to a 74-55 victory against the Colonials on Saturday. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400546623
A-10 in the NCAA Basketball Tournament A-10 Champion Saint Joseph's, Saint Louis, VCU, George Washington, Dayton and Massachusetts all advanced to the field of 68. Saint Louis and VCU both earned No. 5 seeds, Massachusetts is a No. 6 seed and George Washington is No. 9. Saint Joseph's is one of the No. 10 seeds and Dayton earned a No. 11. VCU, the first team revealed in the bracket will play Friday in San Diego again No. 12 Stephen F. Austin. Dayton plays in Buffalo against No. 6 Ohio State Thursday. Saint Joseph's will also play in Buffalo Thursday against No. 7 UConn. UMass and GW will play in Raleigh on Friday. The Minutemen play the winner between No. 11 seeds Iowa and Tennessee and George Washington plays No. 8 Memphis. Saint Louis plays with winner between No. 12 seeds NC State and Xavier Thursday in Orlando http://www.atlantic10.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31600&ATCLID=209437060
Saint Joseph's beats VCU to earn first A-10 title since 1997 Langston Galloway's legs should have been aching after playing three games in three days and every minute against VCU's press. The only thing the Saint Joseph's senior could feel was how close he was to winning an Atlantic 10 tournament championship. Galloway stepped back to hit yet another huge 3-pointer, giving the Hawks the lead for good in their 65-61 win over the 23rd-ranked Rams in Sunday's final. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400546819
