The America East regular season wrapped up on Sunday; the seedings are set, the teams are ready, and Binghamton managed to once again cause another “international incident” (the Bearcats withdrew from the America East tournament). Certain circumstances have kept me from contributing as regularly as I had desired this season, […]
Author: Sam Perkins
Catching Up on America East – January 26, 2010
A look at the early going in America East, which might not get high marks in terms of strength but will in terms of competitiveness.
America East Notebook – December 11, 2009
More sites, sounds and observations from America East, including the Terriers’ persistent question marks, a new favorite player and an undermanned team fighting the good fight on the court.
Raining on the Terriers’ Parade
Boston University has a lot on their plate, including a tough trip to Connecticut minus a top player. But right now, the Terriers don’t look the part of conference favorites.
Something Old. Something New
Zeglinski shines with assist from Torres, Newcomers, in Hawks’ route of Marist
America East Notebook
Hello loyal America East fans, I apologize for my prolonged absence, but I’m back, and more enthusiastic than ever! Here’s a quick look around the conference.
The Best Tournament
Here’s a look at the highlights of what may be the most competitive, and best played America East tournament ever.
UMBC’s Remarkable Seniors Saddle up for One Last Title Run
When UMBC takes the floor tomorrow for their eleven AM tip-off against top-seeded Binghamton University, more than simply an NCAA birth is at stake for the Retrievers. The careers of seniors Darryl Proctor, and Jay Greene, the two best players in school history, hang in the balance. No two players have meant more to UMBC, or any school in the America East over a two-year span, than the Retrievers senior captains.
Von Rosenberg, Turner lead Hawks to Tournament Opening Victory
Jaret von Rosenberg hit every shot down the stretch, and Michael Turner stepped in the way of a game tying three, as Hartford’s seniors refused to go quietly into that good night. Turner played gritty, stifling defense, and von Rosenberg scored 21 points, as the seniors put the Hawks on their backs and carried them to a 65-56 victory of Maine in Friday nights “play in” game of the America East tournament.
America East Award Time
After and extensive and exhausting season, here are my humble conference awards. I don’t claim to have all the answers, and this is just one man’s (educated) opinion, but I have seen every team close to a half dozen times live this year, and been to over 70 America East games, so here it goes:
