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Watch Hometown Player's Buzzer-Beater Shot That Scored Monmouth U's Comeback Win Watch Hometown Player's Buzzer-Beater Shot That Scored Monmouth U's Comeback Win
Watch Hometown Player's Buzzer-Beater Shot That Scored Monmouth U's Comeback Win A hometown basketball player is getting national attention for his "miracle" half-court buzzer-beater to lead Monmouth University to an improbable victory. West Long Branch native Xander Rice scored 37 points in Monmouth's 88-87 home win over Campbell University on Thursday, Feb. 15. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!?!XANDER RICE BANKS ONE IN TO WIN IT AT THE BUZZER!!!@MonmouthBBall || #FlyHawks pic.twitter.com/ZSSDiFqvUu — Monmouth Hawks (@MonmouthHawks) February 16, 2024 The Patrick School alum was 13 for 23 from the field and eight for 12 on three-pointers, but no shot was more clutch than t…
These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame The Garden State continues to show why it's so star-studded. Three celebrities with New Jersey roots were among a number of entertainers selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.  They are Kevin Feige, Jim Nantz and Jane Krakowski. Feige was raised in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High School. As the producer of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Feige is the highest grossing producer of all-time. Combined, the MCU has grossed more than $29 billion worldwide, with no signs of slowing down…
Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas
Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's less-than-flattering take on downtown Houston during his visit there for the NCAA Final Four tournament has prompted a war of words between officials in both the Nutmeg State and Texas, according to a report from the Houston Chronicle.  Lamont made the comments on Wednesday, April 5, when he called downtown Houston "butt ugly" in an interview with WPLR Radio in New Haven. According to the outlet, his full quote was, "You walk around downtown Houston, which is butt ugly, not much there."  Not surprisingly, Lamont's comments prompted a quick response from Texas…
Fairleigh Dickinson Makes NCAA Tournament History Toppling Top-Seeded Purdue Fairleigh Dickinson Makes NCAA Tournament History Toppling Top-Seeded Purdue
Fairleigh Dickinson Makes NCAA Tournament History Toppling Top-Seeded Purdue A Cinderella story has come to New Jersey. Happy just to make the tournament, the Fairleigh Dickinson University men’s basketball team has made history, becoming just the second 16th seed to upset a 1 seed, overcoming the odds to knock out Purdue in a game that will be the lore of legend. (16) FDU SHOCKS THE WORLD 😱THE KNIGHTS STUN (1) PURDUE 63-58 TO SURVIVE AND ADVANCE #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/OvfaUzg4vG — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 18, 2023 The Boilermakers (29-5) easily ran through the Big Ten during the season, only to be caught by a sweet-shooting Knights te…
Doug Edert Slaps Back: NJ Star Baller Ejected After On-Court Brawl At 'Cuse (VIDEO) Doug Edert Slaps Back: NJ Star Baller Ejected After On-Court Brawl At 'Cuse (VIDEO)
Doug Edert Slaps Back: NJ Star Baller Ejected After On-Court Brawl At 'Cuse (Video) Doug Edert slaps back.  The Bryant University guard — who made headlines during Saint Pete's run to the Elite 8 — was ejected from the Saturday, Nov. 26 game at Syracuse University apparently after being slapped by and then slapping an Orange player. It began with with 7:35 left in the first half when Syracuse guard Judah Mintz appeared to slap the Nutley native and Bergen Catholic grad, who in return slapped Mintz from behind on the side of the head. Things getting out of control up in Syracuse.Cuse guard Judah Mintz slaps Bryant's Doug Edert and then Edert comes right back with a sl…
Final Four: Ex-Stepinac Stars Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC Final Four: Ex-Stepinac Stars Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC
Final Four: Ex-Stepinac Stars Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC After taking their talents to North Carolina, a pair of former downstate New York high school basketball standouts from the region are bringing a little bit of March Madness back to their hometowns. Westchester County natives RJ Davis, of White Plains, and Ossining resident AJ Griffin, who both attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, are looking for their “one shining moment” as they get ready to face one another in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament with a spot in the finals on the line. UNC will face off against Duke with a tip-off scheduled for 8:49 p.m. on Saturday,…
MADNESS: Small Jesuit School From Jersey City Stuns Kentucky In Historic NCAA Upset MADNESS: Small Jesuit School From Jersey City Stuns Kentucky In Historic NCAA Upset
Madness: Small Jesuit School From Jersey City Stuns Kentucky In Historic NCAA Upset It's madness, alright: A small, Jesuit school from New Jersey defeated one of the baddest teams in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Jersey City's St. Peter's University, which has approximately 21,00 undergrad students, beat Kentucky 85-79 Thursday, March 17 in Indianapolis. The win was a historic upset: It was the10th time in March Madness that a No. 2 seed was upset by a No. 15 seed. Footage of St. Peters' students celebrating back home in Jersey City had garnered more than 1 million views as of Friday evening. PEACOCKS. WIN. pic.twitter.com/Jf10r5zyb4 — Sain…
COVID-19: NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus COVID-19: NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Covid-19: NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus As college basketball's March Madness, Major League Baseball's Opening Day and the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League playoff approach, the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is now having a major effect on American sports. In a shocking development, the NBA has suspended the regular season until further notice. The announcement came shortly after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday night, March 11. On Monday, March 9, the NBA instituted a policy banning non-essential personnel from locker rooms.  Earlier in th…
March Madness: Watch For These Fairfield County Players In NCAA Tournament March Madness: Watch For These Fairfield County Players In NCAA Tournament
March Madness: Watch For These Fairfield County Players In NCAA Tournament The area has no shortage of players going dancing for March Madness. Here are standouts from Fairfield County to watch for in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and when you can see their first-round games. Aaron Wheeler of Stamford: Purdue, freshman forward. Purdue hasn't made a Final Four since 1980. March 16 vs. CSUF 12:40 p.m. Paschal Chukwu of Westport: Syracuse, junior center. Was named to the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar watch list recognizing the nation's best center in NCAA Division I basketball in 2016. March 14 vs. Arizona State 9:10 p.m. Ray Featherston of Norwalk: Syracuse…
Fairfield, Iona Meet In MAAC Men's Basketball Title Game Fairfield, Iona Meet In MAAC Men's Basketball Title Game
Fairfield, Iona Meet In MAAC Men's Basketball Title Game A pair of local teams are set to duke it out for a chance to see which squad will have their chance at one shining moment live on national television. Iona College will face Fairfield University will face off at the Times Union Center in Albany for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship and the automatic bid into this year’s NCAA Tournament, which is set to begin next week. Iona makes their way to the championship game after overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit to Saint Peter’s to claim a 65-62 victory. They’ll vie for their third straight MAAC title. Fairfield upended Quinni…