NEW YORK -- Getting to Manhattan, then to Brooklyn, then back to Manhattan was an absolute grind. Legs burning, sweat dripping, the aromas of the city and the subway stations were nothing short of disgusting (Not that I expected anything else), but after a speed-walking marathon, and a sweaty Polo thermal sweater that's going right … Continue reading Wednesday Conference Tournament Recap: St. Joe’s, La Salle, Villanova all Advance →

PHILADELPHIA-- I'll be honest, there's really not much to say about this one. UConn dictated the game for pretty much its entirety, maintaining a lead that hovered between eight and 14 points for most of the second half and ended 71-59. The Huskies did a fantastic job at limiting what Villanova could do on offense … Continue reading Villanova Falls Flat in Loss to UConn →

PHILADELPHIA-- Went on a little Philadelphia excursion today checking out Saint Joseph's in the afternoon and Villanova at the Wells Fargo Center in the evening. Here's what I saw from my perspective: Saint Joseph's 81, George Washington 69 This game wasn't even close from the get-go. The Hawks leaped out to a 16-1 lead at … Continue reading Saturday Recap: St. Joe’s Dominates GW, Villanova Grinds Out Win over Seton Hall →

PHILADELPHIA-- La Salle were the right side for pretty much all game both in the game and in the spread (+5) until they couldn't knock down a shot nor could they defend a shot in the final five or so minutes. They fell by a final score of 64-57 to Davidson on Tuesday night at … Continue reading Missed Opportunities for La Salle in Loss to Davidson →

PHILADELPHIA-- Not too many people affiliated with the Purdue Men's basketball program were familiar with the history and lore of The Palestra, located on Penn's campus. "I didn't know this gym would be as small," Purdue guard Braden Smith said. "I've never heard of it, I've never seen it, just being here was really nice … Continue reading Purdue Embraces Palestra Environment in Victory Over Penn State →

PHILADELPHIA-- Many wondered how this Temple team would respond after an upset win against Villanova on Friday. Would it be seen as a springboard for their season, or would the Owls have a hangover after that game? In the first 10 minutes of the first half, it looked like the former. In the first 12 … Continue reading Dunn Goes for 38, Owls Can’t Hang on Against Vandy →

VILLANOVA-- Two familiar faces roamed the sidelines at the Finneran Pavilion on Monday night to kick off the College Basketball season, but in roles that they were new to. Fran Dunphy is no stranger to head coaching. His 580 career wins signal that. He's no stranger to the Big Five either, having coached Penn and … Continue reading New Coached Villanova Beats New Coached La Salle in Season Opener →

It's that time of year again. Hope fills the air for all 352 Division-I teams. For each City 6 team in particular, there is definitely something to bring excitement heading into the year. Maybe it's Championship aspirations, exciting players, new faces. We'll tell you what you need to know and take a look into each … Continue reading 2022-23 Season Preview →

PHILADELPHIA-- As far as Saint Peter's is concerned, the clock has not struck midnight yet for Cinderella. The slipper still fits, and it's going to fit for two more days. A crowd that had a large Saint Peter's contingent as well as large UNC and UCLA fan showings to go along with the the neutral … Continue reading Sweet 16 recap: Saint Peter’s Magical Run Continues/UNC Overpowers UCLA →

PITTSBURGH-- From 2010-15, Villanova made the NCAA Tournament five times. 2010 they were a 2-seed facing the 15-seed Robert Morris. The Colonials took them to overtime, but Villanova escaped by the skin of their teeth with a 73-70 overtime victory. Villanova wasn't so lucky in the second round, losing to 10-seed Saint Mary's 75-68. In … Continue reading Villanova Fights Off Ohio State to Advance to Sweet 16 →