From: wbs@cybvax0.uucp (William B. Solomon)
Subject: A10 report (1-25-93)
Reply-To: wbs@cybvax0.UUCP (William B. Solomon)
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Date: Mon, 25 Jan 93 19:52:28 GMT


Sat 1-23-93

@ GW 88
URI  73

GW had a full week off in preparation for this one.  At 0-3
in conference, this could be considered a must game for the
Colonials.  Mike Jarvis didn't repeat his mistake of a week
ago and started his key returnees.  GW jumped all over the
Rams and opened up a 24-11 advantage midway through the first
half.  The Rams never got closer than 6 the rest of the way.
7'1" freshman center Yinka Dare controlled the middle on his
way to being named the A10 Freshman of the Week for the 5th
time this season.  Rhode Island falls to 2-2 in the league
with their 2nd straight road loss.

@ WVU     82  2OT
St. Joe's 81

Just one week after the Hawks defeated the Mountaneers in
Philadelphia, West Virginia's 5'8" point guard Marsalis
Basey was named A10 Player of the Week by virtue of his
36 points in this contest.  Basey is larger version of
Tyrone Bogues and is a shortstop in the Houston Astros
farm system.  St Joe's loses for the first time in confer-
ence play.

St. Bona    67
@ Canisius  62


Sun. 1-24-93

UMass   79    @ Worcester Centrum
DePaul  69

Televised to parts of the country,  UMass finally put away
undermanned DePaul.  UMass led throughout most of the
game as Harper Williams would not be denied on his way to
22 points and 6 rebs.  However, DePaul constantly clawed
their way back every time UMass would extend their lead.
The Blue Demons actually led by 3 midway through the 2nd
half and UMass answered with a 9-0 run.  DePaul responded
behind sophmore Tom Kleinshmidt who was unstoppable on his
way to 32 points.  UMass led by 1, 68-67 with under 2 minutes
to play.  With Harper Williams fouling out, Lou Roe stepped
up and took over.  Roe scored 11 points during a decisive 13-3
run to end the game.  Roe backed in and hit a turnaround
banker while  being fouled.  The free throw made 71-67.
Kleinshmidt finally missed and Roe converted two free throws.
Roe then broke free down the middle for a slam prompting
Vitale to go into his "It's over , baby" routine.  UMass is
looking very confident and appears to be the team to beat
in the A10.  They've won 5 straight after dropping back to
back games against Cincinatti and Temple.

@ Rutgers 80
Temple    72

I found this to be the most entertaining game of the weekend.
I take some perverse pleasure in seeing John Cheany unable to
play a slow down game.  Rutgers pressed throughout as Wentzel
substituted frequently.  The press didn't create too many turn-
overs, but it did force Cheany to utilize his very thin bench.
Eddie Jones was on fire in the first half and consistently
burned Rutgers from deep.  Jones (13) and Rick Brunson (11) led
the Owls to a 40-34 halftime advantage.  Rutgers had plenty of
chances but are not exactly the brightest team I've seen.  The
Scarlet Knights stepped up their intensity in the 2nd half but
Aaron McKie got hot and prevented any kind of a run until the 10
minute mark.  I think you really have to have a sense of humor
to be a fan of this Rutgers team.  They took over the game with
an absurd array of 3 point bombs.  Steve Worthy caught fire
and buried several shots while being closely guarded.  Donnell
Lumpkin hit 2 bombs where he was closer to half court than the
3 point arc.  The funny thing is, Temple actually went out to
guard him after this.  In my opinion, any time Lumpkin tries
to set foot on a basketball court, he should be arrested and
held without bail until the end of the game.  Do they actually
give this guy a scholarship ??
Rutgers may be the closest thing to the Paul Westhead Loyola
Marymount teams.  Temple got overwhelmed by the barraige and
found themselves down 8 with 2 minutes to play.  Rutgers than
got caught between protecting the lead and doing the things that
got it for them.  Suddenly, the Owls were back in it down 4 with
the ball.  Rutgers made ther big play defensively to secure the
victory.

Standings     Conf.    Overall
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Massachusetts  4-1       11-4
St.Joseph      3-1        9-4
Temple         3-3        8-5
Rhode Island   2-2       10-5
West Virginia  2-2        9-5
Rutgers        2-2        9-7
George Wash.   1-3       11-4
St. Bonaventure0-3        8-5
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William Solomon 		wbs@cybvax0.UUCP