Sam Federman
@samfederman.bsky.social
Syracuse ‘27 • MAAC/Northeast 🏀 for @mid-majormadness.bsky.social • 🍊🏀 for @nunesmagician.bsky.social • Host of Brackets, Bubbles, and Bid Stealers • CGPS ‘23 • Former HS 🏒 Benchwarmer • Go Sox
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Sam Federman
@samfederman.bsky.social
· Oct 13
It's here.
The 2025-26 MAAC Season Preview with 31,166 words and 76 pages of MAAC Content.
- Previews of every team
- Q&A with Amarri Monroe and Dan Geriot
- Preseason All-Conference
- Preseason Power Rankings
midmajormadness.com/metro-atlant...
The 2025-26 MAAC Season Preview with 31,166 words and 76 pages of MAAC Content.
- Previews of every team
- Q&A with Amarri Monroe and Dan Geriot
- Preseason All-Conference
- Preseason Power Rankings
midmajormadness.com/metro-atlant...
FINAL: UConn 74, Illinois 61
The Huskies held Illinois to 6-26 from the field in the second half. UConn struggled to shoot the ball all day, but Illinois had an even harder time.
Solo Ball had 13 of his team-high 15 in the first half. Boswell led all scorers with 25 and 9
The Huskies held Illinois to 6-26 from the field in the second half. UConn struggled to shoot the ball all day, but Illinois had an even harder time.
Solo Ball had 13 of his team-high 15 in the first half. Boswell led all scorers with 25 and 9
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
FINAL: UConn 74, Illinois 61
The Huskies held Illinois to 6-26 from the field in the second half. UConn struggled to shoot the ball all day, but Illinois had an even harder time.
Solo Ball had 13 of his team-high 15 in the first half. Boswell led all scorers with 25 and 9
The Huskies held Illinois to 6-26 from the field in the second half. UConn struggled to shoot the ball all day, but Illinois had an even harder time.
Solo Ball had 13 of his team-high 15 in the first half. Boswell led all scorers with 25 and 9
UConn 66, Illinois 56. 3:30 to play and UConn has stopped guarding Illinois' roll men when they pop out to the perimeter. Huskies are egging the Illini bigs on to shoot threes, and it's a good plan. Illini frontcourt players are 1-15 from three
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
UConn 66, Illinois 56. 3:30 to play and UConn has stopped guarding Illinois' roll men when they pop out to the perimeter. Huskies are egging the Illini bigs on to shoot threes, and it's a good plan. Illini frontcourt players are 1-15 from three
Tomislav Ivisic scores with a hook shot on the inside over Reibe, and it's 64-54 Huskies. Make it an 11-0 Illini #killshot and Hurley needs timeout.
Illinois crowd starting to get energized, albeit way outnumbered.
Illinois crowd starting to get energized, albeit way outnumbered.
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tomislav Ivisic scores with a hook shot on the inside over Reibe, and it's 64-54 Huskies. Make it an 11-0 Illini #killshot and Hurley needs timeout.
Illinois crowd starting to get energized, albeit way outnumbered.
Illinois crowd starting to get energized, albeit way outnumbered.
HALFTIME: UConn 43, Illinois 32
A young Illini fan behind me (can't be older than 8 or 9) is yelling at the team as they retreat to the locker room to "Lock in on defense" and that about sums it up.
Huskies are 1.34 PPP in the first, creating lots of good looks
A young Illini fan behind me (can't be older than 8 or 9) is yelling at the team as they retreat to the locker room to "Lock in on defense" and that about sums it up.
Huskies are 1.34 PPP in the first, creating lots of good looks
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
HALFTIME: UConn 43, Illinois 32
A young Illini fan behind me (can't be older than 8 or 9) is yelling at the team as they retreat to the locker room to "Lock in on defense" and that about sums it up.
Huskies are 1.34 PPP in the first, creating lots of good looks
A young Illini fan behind me (can't be older than 8 or 9) is yelling at the team as they retreat to the locker room to "Lock in on defense" and that about sums it up.
Huskies are 1.34 PPP in the first, creating lots of good looks
UConn 39
Illinois 28
3:40 | 1H
The seventh three for UConn came from Karaban at the top of the key. Huskies are 7-15 from beyond the arc.
Illinois 28
3:40 | 1H
The seventh three for UConn came from Karaban at the top of the key. Huskies are 7-15 from beyond the arc.
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
UConn 39
Illinois 28
3:40 | 1H
The seventh three for UConn came from Karaban at the top of the key. Huskies are 7-15 from beyond the arc.
Illinois 28
3:40 | 1H
The seventh three for UConn came from Karaban at the top of the key. Huskies are 7-15 from beyond the arc.
UConn 36
Illinois 28
4:50 | 1H
Hurley uses his timeout after Illinois scores 6 in a row. Illini acquainting themselves better on the glass, starting to grab o-boards. Boswell has 9p, Mirkovic 6p/6r
Illinois 28
4:50 | 1H
Hurley uses his timeout after Illinois scores 6 in a row. Illini acquainting themselves better on the glass, starting to grab o-boards. Boswell has 9p, Mirkovic 6p/6r
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
UConn 36
Illinois 28
4:50 | 1H
Hurley uses his timeout after Illinois scores 6 in a row. Illini acquainting themselves better on the glass, starting to grab o-boards. Boswell has 9p, Mirkovic 6p/6r
Illinois 28
4:50 | 1H
Hurley uses his timeout after Illinois scores 6 in a row. Illini acquainting themselves better on the glass, starting to grab o-boards. Boswell has 9p, Mirkovic 6p/6r
Starting lineups for Illinois/UConn
Illinois: Kylan Boswell, Keaton Waller, Andrej Stojakovic, David Mirkovic, Tomislav Ivisic
UConn: Silas Demary Jr, Solo Ball, Jaylin Stewart, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr
Illinois: Kylan Boswell, Keaton Waller, Andrej Stojakovic, David Mirkovic, Tomislav Ivisic
UConn: Silas Demary Jr, Solo Ball, Jaylin Stewart, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Starting lineups for Illinois/UConn
Illinois: Kylan Boswell, Keaton Waller, Andrej Stojakovic, David Mirkovic, Tomislav Ivisic
UConn: Silas Demary Jr, Solo Ball, Jaylin Stewart, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr
Illinois: Kylan Boswell, Keaton Waller, Andrej Stojakovic, David Mirkovic, Tomislav Ivisic
UConn: Silas Demary Jr, Solo Ball, Jaylin Stewart, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr
Officials for Illinois/UConn: James Breeding, Paul Szlec, Keith Kimble
November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Officials for Illinois/UConn: James Breeding, Paul Szlec, Keith Kimble
Hello from Madison Square Garden!
I’m here at the World’s Most Famous Arena for the first time this year for Game #23 of my season.
It’s a top 15 battle between UConn and Illinois. And tip is at 12:30. @dalydoseofhoops.bsky.social
I’m here at the World’s Most Famous Arena for the first time this year for Game #23 of my season.
It’s a top 15 battle between UConn and Illinois. And tip is at 12:30. @dalydoseofhoops.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Hello from Madison Square Garden!
I’m here at the World’s Most Famous Arena for the first time this year for Game #23 of my season.
It’s a top 15 battle between UConn and Illinois. And tip is at 12:30. @dalydoseofhoops.bsky.social
I’m here at the World’s Most Famous Arena for the first time this year for Game #23 of my season.
It’s a top 15 battle between UConn and Illinois. And tip is at 12:30. @dalydoseofhoops.bsky.social
FINAL: Columbia 106, Fairfield 77
Folks, the Lions are for real. A wire-to-wire drubbing of Fairfield in the Stags home gym. Blair Thompson had 23. Kenny Noland had 20 and 7. Columbia shot 63% from the field.
For Fairfield, a lot of questions arise. Drop to 4-3
Folks, the Lions are for real. A wire-to-wire drubbing of Fairfield in the Stags home gym. Blair Thompson had 23. Kenny Noland had 20 and 7. Columbia shot 63% from the field.
For Fairfield, a lot of questions arise. Drop to 4-3
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
FINAL: Columbia 106, Fairfield 77
Folks, the Lions are for real. A wire-to-wire drubbing of Fairfield in the Stags home gym. Blair Thompson had 23. Kenny Noland had 20 and 7. Columbia shot 63% from the field.
For Fairfield, a lot of questions arise. Drop to 4-3
Folks, the Lions are for real. A wire-to-wire drubbing of Fairfield in the Stags home gym. Blair Thompson had 23. Kenny Noland had 20 and 7. Columbia shot 63% from the field.
For Fairfield, a lot of questions arise. Drop to 4-3
A few threes for the Stags -- that one from Estevez gives him 17 points, and Kevin Hovde calls timeout with 7:49 to play. 86-64 Lions
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM
A few threes for the Stags -- that one from Estevez gives him 17 points, and Kevin Hovde calls timeout with 7:49 to play. 86-64 Lions
Columbia 77
Fairfield 53
11:37 | 2H
Igoe got a mismatch on Turner down low, and took advantage. And-1. Free throw coming after the media. 7-0 Columbia run over the last 72 seconds. This is some statement.
Fairfield 53
11:37 | 2H
Igoe got a mismatch on Turner down low, and took advantage. And-1. Free throw coming after the media. 7-0 Columbia run over the last 72 seconds. This is some statement.
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Columbia 77
Fairfield 53
11:37 | 2H
Igoe got a mismatch on Turner down low, and took advantage. And-1. Free throw coming after the media. 7-0 Columbia run over the last 72 seconds. This is some statement.
Fairfield 53
11:37 | 2H
Igoe got a mismatch on Turner down low, and took advantage. And-1. Free throw coming after the media. 7-0 Columbia run over the last 72 seconds. This is some statement.
Columbia 50
Fairfield 31
19:03 | 2H
Chris Casey just burned a timeout less than a minute into the half and is CHEWING OUT his team. Miles Franklin just scored at the basket off a feed from Noland, and it's back-to-back possessions with points to start the half for Columbia
Fairfield 31
19:03 | 2H
Chris Casey just burned a timeout less than a minute into the half and is CHEWING OUT his team. Miles Franklin just scored at the basket off a feed from Noland, and it's back-to-back possessions with points to start the half for Columbia
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Columbia 50
Fairfield 31
19:03 | 2H
Chris Casey just burned a timeout less than a minute into the half and is CHEWING OUT his team. Miles Franklin just scored at the basket off a feed from Noland, and it's back-to-back possessions with points to start the half for Columbia
Fairfield 31
19:03 | 2H
Chris Casey just burned a timeout less than a minute into the half and is CHEWING OUT his team. Miles Franklin just scored at the basket off a feed from Noland, and it's back-to-back possessions with points to start the half for Columbia
Columbia 37
Fairfield 23
3:20 | 1H
The Stags are just 32% from the field, compared to 52% for Columbia. The difference in the quality of looks is staggering as well.
Fairfield 23
3:20 | 1H
The Stags are just 32% from the field, compared to 52% for Columbia. The difference in the quality of looks is staggering as well.
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Columbia 37
Fairfield 23
3:20 | 1H
The Stags are just 32% from the field, compared to 52% for Columbia. The difference in the quality of looks is staggering as well.
Fairfield 23
3:20 | 1H
The Stags are just 32% from the field, compared to 52% for Columbia. The difference in the quality of looks is staggering as well.
Kenny Noland drills a three and it's a Columbia #killshot. The Lions have scored on seven of their eight possessions thus far, and Chris Casey needs a timeout.
A wild blitz. Columbia 17, Fairfield 4. 15:31 to play in the opening half.
A wild blitz. Columbia 17, Fairfield 4. 15:31 to play in the opening half.
November 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Kenny Noland drills a three and it's a Columbia #killshot. The Lions have scored on seven of their eight possessions thus far, and Chris Casey needs a timeout.
A wild blitz. Columbia 17, Fairfield 4. 15:31 to play in the opening half.
A wild blitz. Columbia 17, Fairfield 4. 15:31 to play in the opening half.
FINAL: UConn 71, Bryant 49
It wasn't a dazzling performance by any means, even Demary, who had a triple double, struggled shooting the ball, but the Huskies get the job done.
UConn held Bryant to 28% from the field and forced 21 turnovers. Won paint battle 40-8
It wasn't a dazzling performance by any means, even Demary, who had a triple double, struggled shooting the ball, but the Huskies get the job done.
UConn held Bryant to 28% from the field and forced 21 turnovers. Won paint battle 40-8
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
FINAL: UConn 71, Bryant 49
It wasn't a dazzling performance by any means, even Demary, who had a triple double, struggled shooting the ball, but the Huskies get the job done.
UConn held Bryant to 28% from the field and forced 21 turnovers. Won paint battle 40-8
It wasn't a dazzling performance by any means, even Demary, who had a triple double, struggled shooting the ball, but the Huskies get the job done.
UConn held Bryant to 28% from the field and forced 21 turnovers. Won paint battle 40-8
There it is. Silas Demary hits Eric Reibe for the slam, and it's the tenth assist, completing a triple double. 10 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists. Bare minimum.
Huskies up 66-47
Huskies up 66-47
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
There it is. Silas Demary hits Eric Reibe for the slam, and it's the tenth assist, completing a triple double. 10 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists. Bare minimum.
Huskies up 66-47
Huskies up 66-47
UConn is up 62-43 and we're all on Silas Demary triple double watch. He's going to the line after the media with a chance to get to 10 points. It came from drawing a foul on an offensive rebound that got him to 10 boards. He also has nine assists.
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
UConn is up 62-43 and we're all on Silas Demary triple double watch. He's going to the line after the media with a chance to get to 10 points. It came from drawing a foul on an offensive rebound that got him to 10 boards. He also has nine assists.
Huskies back up by 20 as Eric Reibe grabs an offensive rebound and hits a short jumper. He's actually got 12 points to lead all scorers as we head to the under-8. 59-39
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Huskies back up by 20 as Eric Reibe grabs an offensive rebound and hits a short jumper. He's actually got 12 points to lead all scorers as we head to the under-8. 59-39
THE DROUGHT IS OVER!!! IT’S A MEN’S BASKETBALL EXACT MEDIA TIMEOUT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 10 MONTHS!!!
It comes after a Rudovskii three cuts the Husky lead to 17. UConn hasn’t been able to pull away quite yet.
It comes after a Rudovskii three cuts the Husky lead to 17. UConn hasn’t been able to pull away quite yet.
November 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
THE DROUGHT IS OVER!!! IT’S A MEN’S BASKETBALL EXACT MEDIA TIMEOUT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 10 MONTHS!!!
It comes after a Rudovskii three cuts the Husky lead to 17. UConn hasn’t been able to pull away quite yet.
It comes after a Rudovskii three cuts the Husky lead to 17. UConn hasn’t been able to pull away quite yet.
Demary squeezes through for a layup and the Huskies go up by 20 early in the second half. Bryant is still shooting under 30% for the game -- now down to 27. 15:01, UConn 46-26
November 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Demary squeezes through for a layup and the Huskies go up by 20 early in the second half. Bryant is still shooting under 30% for the game -- now down to 27. 15:01, UConn 46-26
QUINNIPIAC BEATS PITT!!
Huge win for the MAAC, huge win for Tom Pecora, and a huge performance for Amarri Monroe, who was considering Pitt in the transfer portal before returning to the Bobcats
Huge win for the MAAC, huge win for Tom Pecora, and a huge performance for Amarri Monroe, who was considering Pitt in the transfer portal before returning to the Bobcats
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
QUINNIPIAC BEATS PITT!!
Huge win for the MAAC, huge win for Tom Pecora, and a huge performance for Amarri Monroe, who was considering Pitt in the transfer portal before returning to the Bobcats
Huge win for the MAAC, huge win for Tom Pecora, and a huge performance for Amarri Monroe, who was considering Pitt in the transfer portal before returning to the Bobcats
HALFTIME: UConn 37, Bryant 21
Huskies shot just 42% from the field, but held Bryant to 28%. Demary is on triple-double watch with 4p/6r/6a. UConn forced 13 turnovers, leading to taking 13 more field goals
Huskies shot just 42% from the field, but held Bryant to 28%. Demary is on triple-double watch with 4p/6r/6a. UConn forced 13 turnovers, leading to taking 13 more field goals
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
HALFTIME: UConn 37, Bryant 21
Huskies shot just 42% from the field, but held Bryant to 28%. Demary is on triple-double watch with 4p/6r/6a. UConn forced 13 turnovers, leading to taking 13 more field goals
Huskies shot just 42% from the field, but held Bryant to 28%. Demary is on triple-double watch with 4p/6r/6a. UConn forced 13 turnovers, leading to taking 13 more field goals
After 12 minutes without a Bryant field goal, Quincy Allen drills a three, and Ashley Sims scores in transition, so naturally, Dan Hurley calls timeout.
Huskies up 29-14 with 2:28 to play in the first half.
Huskies up 29-14 with 2:28 to play in the first half.
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
After 12 minutes without a Bryant field goal, Quincy Allen drills a three, and Ashley Sims scores in transition, so naturally, Dan Hurley calls timeout.
Huskies up 29-14 with 2:28 to play in the first half.
Huskies up 29-14 with 2:28 to play in the first half.
Freshman Jacob Furphy into the game for the first time this season for UConn.
November 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Freshman Jacob Furphy into the game for the first time this season for UConn.