It was a heck of an effort by Syracuse, but their season is likely over. Playing without their leading scorer, the Orange gave No. 1 seed Duke all they could handle. However, the Blue Devils ultimately were too much for shorthanded Syracuse to contain. Wendell Moore scored 26 points and Jeremy Roach had 16 in the second half to help Duke eliminate the Orange from the … [Read more...] about Valiant Syracuse not enough to hold off Duke in ACC Tourney
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Fordham advances in A10 tournament with win over George Mason
Chuba Ohams had 20 points and 16 rebounds as eight-seeded Fordham beat ninth seeded George Mason- 54-49 in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament's second round on Thursday. Antrell Charlton had 11 points and seven rebounds for Fordham (16-15). Abdou Tsimbila added 10 rebounds. For the Patriots (14-16), Josh Oduro had 11 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks. Ronald … [Read more...] about Fordham advances in A10 tournament with win over George Mason
Seton Hall edges gritty Georgetown to advance in Big East tourney
Jared Rhoden had 17 points as Seton Hall held off Georgetown 57-53 in the first round of the Big East Conference tournament Wednesday night, at Madison Square Garden. Myles Cale had 14 points for the sixth-seeded Pirates (21-9). Alexis Yetna added 11 rebounds, while Ike Obiagu blocked seven shots. Aminu Mohammed had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the 10th-seeded Hoyas … [Read more...] about Seton Hall edges gritty Georgetown to advance in Big East tourney
St. John’s settles down, then beats down DePaul to advance in Big East tourney
Julian Champagnie had 26 points as St. John's beat DePaul 92-73 in the first round of the Big East Conference tournament on Wednesday night. Stef Smith had 13 points for St. John's (17-14). Esahia Nyiwe added 10 points and nine rebounds. Javon Freeman-Liberty had 17 points and six rebounds for the Blue Demons (15-16). Nick Ongenda added 13 … [Read more...] about St. John’s settles down, then beats down DePaul to advance in Big East tourney
Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim suspended for ACC tournament game against Duke
Syracuse will look to stay alive in Brooklyn without their leading scorer, Buddy Boeheim. The ACC has announced that the senior guard has been suspended for Syracuse’s ACC tournament quarterfinal game against Duke for punching a Florida State player in the Orange’s 96-57 win on Wednesday. “The Atlantic Coast Conference today announced a one-game suspension for Syracuse … [Read more...] about Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim suspended for ACC tournament game against Duke
