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Drexel coach Bruiser Flint, shown at practice last year, says preparation is one of his biggest keys. (Philahoops file)

Thursday Recap: Drexel routs Binghamton 68-44

Drexel coach Bruiser Flint, shown at practice last year, says preparation is one of his biggest keys. (Philahoops file)

By JOSH VERLIN Philahoops Staff Twitter: @jmverlin The Drexel Dragons (6-4, 0-1 CAA) are finally playing like the Colonial Athletic Association preseason champs, asBruiser Flint’s team won their fourth straight game as they beat Binghamton (0-10, 0-0 AEast), 68-44. Samme Givens had 15 points to lead Drexel, one of three Dragons who finished the game in double [...]

Coach Jay Wright watches the action during a Villanova game earlier this season.

Bracy Column: Villanova’s Wright understands fans’ impatience

Coach Jay Wright watches the action during a Villanova game earlier this season.

 By AARON BRACY Philahoops Editor Twitter: @Aaron_Bracy (Ed Note: Click HERE to read a game recap by Aaron Bracy) Even if he hasn’t heard the whispers of dissatisfaction among Nova Nation, Jay Wright knows they exist. Win and they love you. Lose and they vilify you. That’s part of the program when you’re coaching a [...]

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Thursday Live Coverage: Villanova downs American, 73-52

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By AARON BRACY Philahoops Editor Twitter: @Aaron_Bracy (Ed Note: Click HERE to read Jay Wright’s reaction to fan discontent.) VILLANOVA 73, AMERICAN 52 -Game Recap: Maalik Wayns shook off a virus that kept him out of the starting lineup for the first time this season, scoring 12 points and dishing nine assists to lead Villanova [...]

Tyreek Duren and La Salle look to continue their winning ways Tuesday against Penn. (Josh Verlin/Philahoops file)

Thursday Recap: La Salle dominates Central Connecticut, 85-59

Tyreek Duren and La Salle look to continue their winning ways Tuesday against Penn. (Josh Verlin/Philahoops file)

      By JOE FEDOROWICZ Philahoops Staff Twitter: @joefedorowicz LA SALLE 85, CCSU 59 Following a tough loss against the University of Delaware, the La Salle Explorers rebounded with a terrific effort against Central Connecticut State. La Salle was paced by Jerrell Wright, who finished with a career-high 21 points and nine rebounds. Ramon [...]

Zack Rosen worked out for the 76ers on Monday. (Josh Verlin/Philahoops File)

Friday Preview: Penn ends 13-day layoff against Marist

Zack Rosen worked out for the 76ers on Monday. (Josh Verlin/Philahoops File)

  By JOSH VERLIN Philahoops Staff Twitter: @jmverlin Marist Red Foxes at Penn Quakers The Penn Quakers (5-6, 0-0 Ivy) return from a 13-day layoff to face the Marist Red Foxes (5-6, 1-1 MAAC). In Penn’s last outing, a 77-73 loss to UCLA, Tyler Bernardini led the Quakers with a career-high 29 points as a late [...]

Drexel coach Bruiser Flint, shown at practice last week, led the Dragons past Binghamton. (Credit Josh Verlin)

Thursday Recap: Drexel routs Binghamton, 68-44

Drexel coach Bruiser Flint, shown at practice last week, led the Dragons past Binghamton. (Credit Josh Verlin)

By JOSH VERLIN Philahoops Staff Twitter: @jmverlin The Drexel Dragons (6-4, 0-1 CAA) are finally playing like the Colonial Athletic Association preseason champs, as Bruiser Flint’s team won their fourth straight game as they beat Binghamton (0-10, 0-0 AEast), 68-44. Samme Givens had 15 points to lead Drexel, one of three Dragons who finished the [...]