Month: January 2006

Utah: Leading Ute Charged With Theft

Leading Ute Charged With Theft: Utah senior forward Bryant Markson, the team’s leading scorer, has been charged with theft of services because his car was found with a stolen parking permit on it. Markson said he bought the permit from a man who said he was not currently attending the […]

Virginia Tech: Hokies Suspend Washington

Hokies Suspend Washington: Before the ACC or NCAA could consider a penalty, Virginia Tech suspended sophomore forward Deron Washington for one game after he apparently tried to kick Duke senior Lee Melchionni while both were fighting for the ball on the court. Washington publicly apologized for his action, adding that […]

SEC: SEC Fires Another Official

SEC Fires Another Official: As the SEC continues to monitor a federal probe involving a former conference referee, conference officials fired referee Kerry Sitton. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission discovered a plot involving dozens of people and businesses that duped investors to the tune of nearly $400 million. The […]

Old Dominion: Monarch Survives Shooting

Monarch Survives Shooting: Old Dominion sophomore guard Brandon Johnson was shot in the shoulder Wednesday night and has been treated at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. University and city police are investigating the case to find the shooter. The bullet did not hit any major arteries, coach Blaine Taylor said, and […]

Wolff Wins No. 200 at BU

Wolff Reaches 200 at Boston University by Phil Kasiecki BOSTON – Not unlike the entire 2005-06 season thus far, Wednesday night’s win over Hartford was not a thing of beauty for Boston University. But it was a special win for their head coach, as Dennis Wolff added to his school […]

Connecticut: NCAA Tells Adrien To Take a Seat

NCAA Tells Adrien To Take a Seat: Connecticut appealed the one-game suspension of freshman forward Jeff Adrien, but the NCAA upheld the suspension for fighting. Adrien and St. John’s forward Aaron Spears went toe to toe during the Huskies’ win last night, and tempers erupted in the second half. Officials […]

Wisconsin: Badger Holed Up

Badger Holed Up: Wisconsin sophomore forward Greg Stiemsma is academically ineligible and will miss the remainder of the season for the Badgers. Stiemsma said he has dealt with depression, which caused him to take time off from basketball — and academic studies. While dealing with personal issues, Stiemsma’s grades suffered, […]

Cornell: Big Red Hurt

Big Red Hurt: Cornell sophomore guard Khaliq Gant was airlifted to a hospital after he was seriously hurt in practice Tuesday. Gant suffered a neck injury that required immediate treatment. He is a significant role player for the Big Red, averaging 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in about […]

New Mexico State: Fisher Returns to Aggies

Fisher Returns to Aggies: New Mexico State junior forward David Fisher is back with the Aggies after the school reinstated him. New Mexico State had declared Fisher academically ineligible for the remainder of the season last week. Fisher appealed to the university and asked the NCAA to reinterpret his academic […]