Monmouth was one of the stories of the college basketball season and led the way in a MAAC that had more than its share of entertainment value.
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The Morning Dish – Monday, November 10, 2014
We look at more conferences heading into the season, including the best academic one of them all. Plus the story at North Carolina develops more, an Atlantic 10 star is suspended, and a few more exhibition games are in the books.
Percolating hoops intrigue makes February a fantastic month for sports
It’s February — one of the most underrated sports months of the year. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, the biggest event in U.S. sports will command the attention of tens of millions of viewers, generating tens of millions of dollars for everyone associated with the event. A […]
It’s All Coming Together For Fairfield
Fairfield is riding a nine-game winning streak and looks to be in a good place at this early stage of MAAC play.
Niagara’s Struggles Are an Aberration
If you look at this season’s MAAC standings, you might do a double take upon seeing Niagara’s 3-12 overall mark and 0-3 start in MAAC play. There’s an explanation, and this won’t last long.
Fairfield Starts Well Amid Personnel Challenges
Fairfield enters final exams with a 7-3 mark and a six-game winning streak. The Stags are 5-2 away from home, and the personnel seems to be coming together as the season goes along.
MAAC Tournament Notebook
Friday at the MAAC Tournament saw six games played as both the men and women had conference tournament action at the same site.
Metro Atlantic: Conference Tournament to Taste Basketball History in 2012
The MAAC will hold its conference tournament in Springfield, Mass., the birthplace of the sport, in 2012-14.
Three Days, Three Games, with a Big East Thriller
On Thursday evening over the Prudential Center the Seton Hall men battled but came up short in search of their first Big East win of the season. Providence gradually wore down the Pirates, fouling out three players in the process, to earn a hard fought road win.
Siena Has Grown Since the Start of the Season
Before the season, there were many who felt Siena was more than just a mid-major team to watch this season. With five starters back from the team that convincingly knocked off Vanderbilt in last season’s NCAA Tournament, the general feeling was that the Saints would be prohibitive favorites in the MAAC and even win a game or two in non-conference play against high-major schools. They certainly had enough games on the schedule for that to happen.
