Ray Floriani, Author at A10 Talk

Two definitive spurts proved the difference as LaSalle defeated Saint Joseph’s 90-83 on Monday afternoon at Tom Gola Arena.   Possessions: 77 Offensive efficiency: LaSalle 117, Saint Joseph’s 108   Observations of note: LaSalle trailed 31-21 with just under ten minutes remaining in the first half. The Explorers went on a 27-11 run over those …

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Much has been said, rightfully so, about Jaren Holmes’ outstanding 38 point outburst in St. Bonaventure’s 83-57 victory over Saint Joseph’s. The Bonnie victory on Wednesday was bolstered by  another significant performance as Jalen Adaway added 24 points. In 1999 Arthur R. Linton, an engineer by profession and college basketball fanatic, wrote a book on …

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For St. Bonaventure faithful, it was a bit unnerving. The Bonnies built a big early lead, lost it, then rallied in the stretch for a 77-69 win over Hofstra. Saturday’s game at the Reilly Center put the Bonnies at 2-0. Hofstra of the CAA is now 3-3.   Observations:   Glass is half full. A …

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The first one , for St. Bonaventure, was worth the wait. The Bonnies led wire to wire, posting an 81-74 victory over Akron at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. The Bonnies’ next contest is Saturday at the Reilly Center hen they entertain Hofstra,   The numbers:   Possessions: 77 Offensive efficiency: St. Bona  105  Akron …

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  Think of Davidson and the mind’s eye sees transition offense, motion in half court and a host of deadly perimeter snipers draining three pointers. For a minute, do not discount defense. It is very much a priority in coach Bob McKillop’s scheme of things. It is something he preaches and all told, wants improvement …

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  The season ‘ended’ about ten days ago. Feels like ten weeks. Besides watching past games on ESPN there is another release  for basketball fanatics-simulation. Several news outlets are running NCAA tournament simulations. Here, it was decided to sim the Atlantic Ten Tournament using the 2020 bracket.  Used a table top game from Downey Sports. …

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  Right about now as  this is being written the Atlantic Ten final would be tipping off. It is Sunday afternoon. Safe to say it would be another impressive show of strength by Dayton, though nothing is guaranteed. That latter thought, these days especially, applies to more than just basketball. Thursday morning the plan was …

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In the nightcap of Wednesday’s Atlantic Ten opening round doubleheader, Fordham defeated George Washington 72-52 at Barclays Center. It was the third time Fordham (9-22, 2-16) emerged victorious over the Colonials 12-20 (6-12) this time, it ended their season.   Possessions: 67- A knock down drag it out, deliberate paced game you would expect from …

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