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The college bowl season celebrates its 150th season and the first bowl to kick things off is The Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl.

Elk Grove Village-sponsored, the Bahamas Bowl pits the University of Buffalo Bulls and the University North Carolina-Charlotte 49ers at 1 p.m., Dec. 20 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.

Charlotte ended the regular season with a school-record five straight wins. Buffalo won five of its last six games. Both teams are 7-5.

The Bulls play in the Mid-American Conference and the 49ers in Conference USA, and this will be their first meeting.

Will Healy, in his first year as the 49ers' coach and fourth year as a head coach, said there is a buzz on the school campus.

"Our deal was when we took the job at Charlotte we wanted to make Charlotte relevant on our own campus and then our city. Right now the buzz is real and people across the city are really excited," Healy said.

Buffalo's Lance Leipold, coaching in his second straight bowl game, said his team was excited when they heard they were going to be playing in the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl game.

"We are extremely excited. When we made the announcement, they jumped out of their chairs smiling and talking about how many swim trunks they are bringing and all those things," Leipold said. "After being here for 48 hours, it is going to be everything and more than what they hoped for. It is going to be a great experience."

"People are buzzing about it. Since I have been here (nearly two weeks ago), we have had six inches of snow. So when people are talking about 28-30 degrees to come out here to 80 degrees, it is going to be something they are going to welcome -- our band, our cheerleaders. It is a great opportunity for our university."

Healy's excited for his seniors who will be playing in their first bowl game.

"The biggest thing about it is for the seniors that we have. To be able to experience a bowl game before they leave our place is a big deal," Healy said. "Now they set the standard and the expectations for teams coming in behind them. It is a great way for them to go out. It's an exciting year. We had our ups and down this year, but the year we finished on a really strong note has been extremely rewarding and to bring them here on a once in a lifetime trip."

Healy said containing Buffalo's run game will be a challenge.

"We have to stop the run. Their running back has had a phenomenal year. I know they had an injury at quarterback, but the guy that is coming to play for them has been playing extremely well," Healy said. "They have weapons all over."

Bulls running back Jaret Patterson has rushed for 490 yards and 10 touchdowns in the last two games.

Leipold said UNC-Charlotte will present its own set of challenges.

"They are an extremely hot team right now. We are just starting to watch the film. They have an excellent running back, a very talented dual threat quarterback and impressive defending. We have to try contain them the best we can and one way to do that is for us to control the football," Leipold said.

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The Opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) plan to arrange challenges the Bahamian Government, blaming it for abusing power in the House of Assembly.

Resistance Leader Philip Brave Davis declared the move at a media gathering on Sunday as he censured House Speaker Dewitt Halson Moultrie for enabling the Government to seize his movement of no trust in Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, a week ago.

He said the Speaker conflicted with the House rules during the Sitting on December 12, 2019, and permitted individuals from the administering Free National Movement (FNM) to change the goals when he was its mover.

He expressed: What the Speaker permitted to happen was not altering the goals yet cancelling what we laid before the house since they were endeavouring to figure out how to abstain from noting the genuine accusations levelled against the Prime Minister and at any rate one individual from the bureau.

The FNM Members of Parliament (MP) utilised their dominant part to change the wording of the goals to one that communicated trust in Minnis.

The goals depended on the administrations choice to rent a shopping centre, which is somewhat claimed by the previous Cabinet serve Brent Symonette, for the movement of the General Post Office.

FNM MP for Golden Isles Vaughn Miller crossed the floor during the discussion and joined the autonomous seats.

Toward the finish of the sitting, 31 Government MPs cast a ballot to help Minnis while the four Opposition individuals cast a vote against him.

Davis blamed Minnis for misleading Parliament and said he is prepared to confront him in court for his announcement.

He stated: You are a liar Prime Minister and you can test me. You dont have the Speaker to ensure you now, and you dont have the Speaker in the court to shield you from confronting and noting reality.

I state to the Prime Minister you do have a case to reply and until you do your wrongdoing and degenerate conduct will consistently cast a foreboding shadow of wrongness over your organisation.

He has precluded moving a movement of no certainty against the Speaker, yet he said they would keep on upholding for his expulsion.

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS The rate of suicide among men in The Bahamas is more than five times higher than women, according to a United Nations (UN) report.

The UNs Human Development report, titled: Beyond income, beyond averages, beyond today: Inequalities in human development in the 21st century for 2019 reflects data on suicides from 2016.

According to the report, the suicide rate in 2016 among women which is expressed per 100,000 people in the reference population was 0.5.

Among men, the suicide rate was 2.8 that year.

Over the last two decades, suicides rates in The Bahamas have declined.

Among men, the suicide rate was 3.7 in 2000, 3.3 in 2010 and 2.9 in 2015.

The suicide rate among women in The Bahamas was 0.7 in 2000; 0.6 in 2010; and 0.5 in 2015.

The Bahamas global ranking on the UNDP remained unchanged at 60 of out 189 countries; though its human development index value improved.

Barbados held the highest HDI value in the region and ranked 54.

Its suicide rate among men and women was 0.8 and 0.3 respectively, according to the report.

In comparison, Trinidad and Tobago, which ranked 63rd, had a suicide rate of 21.9 among men and 4.3 among women based on 2016 data.

The lowest suicide rates include countries in the Arab States, while the highest existed in Sub-Saharan African countries.

Man box

According to the report, men are less likely to seek mental health services than men, in part due to the traditional gender roles that restrict men to expectations of masculinity, a construct dubbed the man box.

The report said engaging men and boys is a critical piece of advancing the gender equality agenda, noting that while women and girls bear the brunt of gender inequalities, men and boys are also affected by traditional conceptions of gender.

It said though men usually have more agency than women in their lives, mens decision and behaviors are also profoundly shaped by rigid social and cultural expectations relate to masculinity, which is described as the pattern of social behaviors or practices associated with ideals about how men should behave.

Some characteristics of masculinity relate to dominance, toughness and risk-taking, recently referred to as toxic masculinity of the man box, in that traditional behaviors of the gender roles restrict men to act in a certain way that preserves existing power structures, the report said.

In 2019, Promundo (a Brazilian based NGO) along with Unilever (a British-Dutch transnational consumer goods company) estimated the economic impacts of the man box in Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States, considering bullying, violence, depression, suicide, binge drinking and traffic accidents as costs of restricting men to masculine behaviors.

Two of the most damaging consequences from men are related to their mental health: men are less likely to seek mental health services that women are, and men are more likely to die by suicide that women are.

It added: Besides the ethical and social gains of gender equality, men as individuals can benefit from expressing freely, from having more options in their own experiences and behaviors and from having better and healthier relationships with women and girls.

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The Purple Aces (3-1) will play three games in Nassau, Bahamas this weekend, starting Friday against East Carolina. Chad Lindskog, Courier & Press

EVANSVILLE The Purple Aces passports are rapidly filling with stamps.

England, Belgium, France and now the Bahamas.

After touring Europe this summer to play three international exhibitions, the University of Evansville mens basketball team went abroad again Thursday, leaving campus at 10:30 a.m. for its 1 p.m. chartered flight from Evansville to Nassau, Bahamas.

The Aces are one of eight mid-majors competing in this weekends Islands of the Bahamas Showcase and will play three games in as many days. First up: UE (3-1) vs. East Carolina (1-3) at 7 p.m. CST Friday.

Obviously, this counts, UE coach Walter McCarty said. This is for real and Im going to be a little stricter than I was on the Europe trip. That was about fun and just enjoying ourselves and taking in all the sights.

"This is about going down there and winning.

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Theyhopeto get back on track after suffering their first loss on Monday to Southern Methodist, 59-57. They believe theyre better than that game showed.

UE Insider: Aces get a tough lesson in sticking to the game plan in loss to SMU

And while theyll surely appreciate the change of scenery and warm weather, all that matters to them this weekend is the possibility of adding three more wins to maintain their hot start.

Its a business trip first, but its going to be a good experience for us, junior Noah Frederking said.

On paper, the Aces are the second-best team in the field, according to the KenPom rankings: Liberty (86), Evansville (139), Rice (165), Milwaukee (241), George Washington (247), Kansas City (251), East Carolina (257) and Morgan State (282).

Liberty won the Atlantic Sun Conference last season before it upset fifth-seeded Mississippi State in the NCAA tournament. Like the Aces, the Flames also received votes in this weeks Associated Press poll.

Islands of the Bahamas Showcase 2019 field(Photo: Islands of the Bahamas Showcase)

UE will play either George Washington or Kansas City in its second game. If the Aces win against East Carolina, theyll play again at 7 p.m. Saturday. If not, theyll fall to the consolation bracket and play at 1 p.m.

Its going to be rapid and very quick, but were definitely going to enjoy our time in the Bahamas because once we come back, conference is right around the corner, said Art Labinowicz, who played in this tournament two years ago while at Coastal Carolina. Weve got to be dialed in.

They believe their legs are in shape. They did play their first four games in 10 days, after all. Yet, McCarty said reserves such as Marcus Henderson, Devan Straub and Thomasi Gilgeous-Alexander (who might redshirt) could see increased playing opportunities in the Bahamas.

The second-year head coach wasnt pleased with Mondays performance. He designed a game plan to keep SMU off the glass, yet the Aces didnt follow through and it ultimately cost them the game.

Evansville's DeAndre Williams (13) prepares to make a pass while talking to teammate Artur Labinowicz (2) during the second half against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. The UE Purple Aces fell 59-57 to the SMU Mustangs.(Photo: SAM OWENS/ COURIER & PRESS)

DeAndre Williams said they need to simply trust McCarty and move forward. Williams is 2-for-2 in Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week honors and his 17.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game are team-highs.

Im no special guy, Im just doing what I do: playing basketball, Williams said. Im going to stick to it and become better each and every day.

He doesnt need to lead them every game, though.

(Were) not really caring about who gets the glory or who gets the shots because its going to be different guys we need to get used to that, McCarty said. K.J. doesnt have to get 18 every night, DeAndre doesnt have to get 25 every night, it can be different and when we do that, were a pretty good team and though to guard.

The Aces react on court after defeating the number one ranked Kentucky Wildcats 76-74 at Rupp Arena in Lexington Tuesday evening, November 12, 2019.(Photo: MIKE LAWRENCE / COURIER & PRESS)

This weekends tournament was moved from Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium to a stay-and-play model at the Baha Mar Resort because the former has been serving as a shelter for people displaced by Hurricane Dorian. Games will be live-streamed on FloSports, which requires a subscription. Costs for the site vary, so be sure to read the fine print before agreeing to pay.

Fridays opener also has an extra twist: Brothers Jawaun and Tristen Newton will face off. Jawaun, a UE sophomore, has started every game while Tristen, a freshman, has done the same for ECU and scored 20 points in his college debut. UE had offered Tristen.

Seemingly none of the Aces had packed by Wednesday afternoon's practice. Not even McCarty, who also admitted he was relieved he didn't have to bring any suits and can instead wear short sleeves on the sidelines.

Whats one thing aside from their passports the players were going to be sure to pack?

Hopefully my basketball shoes, Frederking said. I dont want to forget those.

Chad Lindskog of the Courier & Press is in the Bahamas this weekend to cover the Aces. Contact him by email, clindskog@gannett.com, or on Twitter: @chadlindskog.

Nassau, Bahamas at the Baha Mar Convention Center (All times CST)

Broadcasts: FloSports (video stream),WJPS-107.1FM(UE radio)

Friday

G1: Liberty (5-0) vs. Morgan State (3-2), 10 a.m.

G2: Rice (4-2) vs. Milwaukee (4-1), 1 p.m.

G3: Kansas City (2-3) vs. George Washington (1-3), 4 p.m.

G4: Evansville (3-1) vs. East Carolina (1-3), 7 p.m.

Saturday

G5: G1 loser vs. G2 loser, 10 a.m.

G6: G3 loser vs. G4 loser, 1 p.m.

G7: Semifinal - G1 winner vs. G2 winner, 4 p.m.

G8: Semifinal - G3 winner vs. G4 winner, 7 p.m.

Sunday

Seventh place, 10 a.m.

Fifth place, 1 p.m.

Third place, 4 p.m.

Championship, 7 p.m.

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After Friday nights win over Houston, the Ducks find themselves 5-0 on the young season, just before an onslaught of tough opponents.

In Oregons next five games, they will have to take on No. 13 Seton Hall, No. 8 Gonzaga, potentially No. 5 UNC, Hawaii and then take on Michigan in Ann Arbor. This non-conference schedule is one of the hardest in recent memories for the Ducks but this team seems up to the task.

Against those five teams, Oregon will have to showcase a side of their team that has only flashed in spurts. In order to win those games, Oregon is going to have to show the nation that they can rebound and limit second-chance opportunities against their competition.

Against another top tier team in Memphis, Oregon was outrebounded 41-39 but the Tigers had 24 second-chance points to Oregons 14. On Friday night against Houston, Oregon was outrebounded by 12 (38-26) and the Cougars finished with 21 second-chance points compared to Oregons four. Yes, the Ducks won both games handily, but if Oregon could cut their opponents second-chance points in half, the games could be over by halftime.

In the first half, Oregon was outrebounded by nine, including allowing 10 offensive rebounds to the Cougars. The results directly translated as Houston finished the half with 13 second-chance points. Oregon would go on to finish the first half with a lead of five points but Houston was held to just 35% shooting and was just 1-for-11 from deep. Houston scored 16 of their 27 first-half points in the paint, showing Oregons lack of a dominant rebounding presence.

Cut those second-chance points down and Oregon could have blown Houston out earlier in the game. The second half was more of the same story, as Oregon was outrebounded by three (16-13) but allowed seven offensive rebounds and eight second-chance points. Oregon was able to stretch the lead with their terrific perimeter defense and Houstons questionable shot choices but the rebounding trend never left.

In the first four games of the season, Oregons guards were persistent in coming down from the perimeter to help rebound. Tonight, the guards, Payton Pritchard, Anthony Mathis, Chris Duarte, and Will Richardson combined for just 10 rebounds and seven of them came in the second half.

The main thing to look at is Oregon still continues to win against good competition while being out-rebounded and outmanned down low. The team will need to address this in the future and maybe the combination of CJ Walker and Shakur Juiston is the answer.

Both are great athletes who play hard and rely on their athleticism to propel them into good scenarios.

Walker already has an eight-rebound game on the year and Juiston is averaging just under six rebounds a game. Francis Okoro only managed to grab four rebounds against Houston, well below his season average of 8.3, but Oregon will need him to continue to grab those eight rebounds or get that average to trend upwards.

"I thought our defense if we didn't give them the second shots, our first-shot defense was really good," said Altman. "21 second-chance points really take a lot from that. But they are a very good offensive rebounding team. We have to learn to block better, be more physical on the boards.

While its not official, there is hope along the way. Nfaly Dante, the five-star center out of Kansas, is reportedly set to enroll at the start of Winter term at the University of Oregon which starts December 14th. Oregon will be in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that day but Dante could be exactly what the Ducks need. The 6-foot-11 center would immediately become the tallest player on the Ducks roster, besting the 6-foot-9 Okoro.

Im not saying that the rebound issue will be immediately solved if Dante comes aboard but it should help the Ducks regardless. Adding someone with that size and skillset helps any team in the country, especially one who doesnt necessarily have a true center. So for now, Oregon may continue to struggle with rebounding and second-chance opportunities but help could be on the way.

"This year we have the full package," said Okoro. "We have guys that can score, and we also have guys that are willing to play defense...the guys are buying in. Once everybody understood that talking on defense is the key for us, we got more stops."

Despite the rebounding issue, Oregon still finds itself perfect on the season and has the opportunity to make a national statement in the next two weeks.

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NORTHWOOD (WTVG) - Hurricane Dorian tore a huge path of destruction through The Bahamas in September. Cleaning up has been a monumental task, and the work is far from over.

Two northwest Ohio men spent a week at Grand Bahama helping as part of Operators Without Borders, a non-profit that helps with water and wastewater utilities after disasters.

Todd Saums and Tom McGrain work for the Northwestern Water and Sewer District. They say what they saw changed their lives. They took pictures and video of their time there but say the images don't quite capture the enormity of the tragedy.

Dorian was one of the most powerful storms to ever slam into The Bahamas. The monster hurricane parked over Grand Bahama for more than 24-hours causing catastrophic damage that is hard to fathom. Months later, the scope of the destruction is still hard to grasp.

One of the many problems people are still facing is the lack of fresh water. Todd and Tom did a variety of work while they were there like water sampling and testing. They also worked with a hydrogeologist looking for new well sites to establish.

Despite the challenges the people continue to face on a daily basis, Todd and Tom say everyone they met took time to show their appreciation.

The two worked from sunrise to sundown, but they say they wished they could have done more and stayed longer. And even if you can't make the trip to The Bahamas, they hope their trip will inspire others to help wherever needed

Both men say they would like to do similar volunteer work in the future.The trip was paid for through donations from fellow operators and members of the Ohio Water Environment Associates as well as Baker and Associates.

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Liberty followed up its worst offensive performance of the season earlier in the week with its most efficient outing early Friday afternoon.

The Flames shot better than 54% from the field and used a massive first-half run to easily put away Morgan State, 89-48, to open The Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas.

Liberty improved to 6-0 for the first time in its Division I era and plays Rice at 5 p.m. Saturday. The Owls (5-2) defeated Milwaukee 75-69.

I was really proud of our guys, Liberty coach Ritchie McKay said in his postgame radio interview.

The Flames used a 24-2 run in the first half to take the lead for good.

I just thought we were consistently sound on the defensive end, McKay said.

Freshman Kyle Rode scored 15 of his career-high 17 points in the first half. He was 5 of 6 from the field and made all three of his 3-point attempts in an opening 20 minutes that saw the Flames take a 50-26 lead.

The 50 first-half points were the most in a half for the Flames since scoring 52 against UMass Lowell on Nov. 21, 2016.

Were striving for being great on the offensive end, McKay said.

Scottie James became the 28th player in program history to score 1,000 points by tallying 15 points to go with four rebounds.

Elijah Cuffee scored 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting, Shiloh Robinson had a career-high nine points, and Darius McGhee and Myo Baxter-Bell each had eight points.

Caleb Homesley, who did not play in Tuesdays 55-48 victory over Navy, started and played only six minutes.

The Flames did not miss Homesleys contributions against the Bears (3-3) after struggling mightily against the Midshipmen. Liberty shot a season-low 34.7% in that narrow triumph.

We have a lot of room for improvement, and we should, McKay said. Its November.

Morgan State shot 28.6% from the field and made 3 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc.

Isiah Burke had 15 points for the Bears.

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Friday, November 22, 2019

TORONTO Not many people know that theres another Lady Di living and working in The Bahamas, not royal by any means like the British princess, but just as loved and revered by her country.

As one of Eleutheras finest pineapple farmers, Mrs. Diane Thompson, affectionately known on the island as Lady Di, is considered a national treasure, both for her 40-plus-year career and her infectiously sunny outlook on life. Despite losing her husband last year and the backbreaking work that comes with running a successful farm, Thompson never considered giving it up, working long hours to plant the stalks, turn the soil and make the jams and chutney with help from her son.

From l-r: Alvin Smith, The Bahamas High Commissioner to Canada; Dionisio DAguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism & Aviation; Joy Jibrilu; Ellison Tommy Thompson; and Fred Lounsberry, CEO, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board

It is this resilience, shared by so many Bahamians, that has served the island well in recent weeks. After Hurricane Dorian made landfall in northern Bahamas on Sept. 1, bringing with it 48 hours of 300-kilometre winds and rain, the people of The Bahamas have had their will and spirit tested like never before. But like Lady Di, they are steadfast in their resilience to overcome challenges and are well on their way to recovery.

This message was made clear at a media briefing hosted by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism at Torontos Hotel X yesterday. Speaking to both trade and consumer media, Bahamas Minister of Tourism & Aviation Dionisio DAguilar emphasized the fact that despite the devastation that Dorian brought to the north, much of The Bahamas was left untouched.

When you look at a map of The Bahamas you quickly discover that it is an archipelago, a group of 700 islands 16 of which we actively promote and 2,500 cays that spans almost 1,000 kilometres, he said. Hurricane Dorian, with a diameter of just 125 kilometres, only struck our two northernmost islands Abaco and Grand Bahama. But thankfully it left the rest of the country almost 90% of it completely unscathed, untouched and not in any way impacted by the storm.

Popular destinations like Nassau, Paradise Island, Exuma and Bimini were all spared and remained open to tourists. But the ripple effects of Dorian extended far beyond the northern islands, with media coverage of its aftermath impacting the whole of the country.

Dionisio DAguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism & Aviation

As a result, visitation saw a near immediate decline, said DAguilar. Prior to Sept. 1, The Bahamas was coming off a historic year in 2018, with stopover visitor arrivals up 17% over 2017, and those from Canada up a very respectful 14%. This momentum was maintained in the first eight months of 2019, when total visitation saw another 13% increase over the same period in 2018. From Canada, visitor arrivals was up another 10%, complemented by a 7% increase in air capacity.

But then Dorian hit, and September arrivals from Canada dropped by 15%. October is projected to fare even worse with another 5% dip. And when you consider the fact that well over 50% of The Bahamas GDP comes from the tourism industry, and that two out of every three Bahamians are employed by the tourism sector, any drop in visitation has a major impact on one of the most tourism-dependent countries in the world.

Pleading with the audience, DAguilar said: My reason for being here is to seek your assistance in reversing that decline and recognizing that its not business as usual in The Bahamas that will be years away. But tourism business goes on and it is crucial as we go forward. We simply cannot get to success without our tourism industry continuing as a strong driver of our economy.

Joy Jibrilu, Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, also stressed the importance of moving forward without forgetting those most impacted by the storm.

While we dont want to forget, we have to balance the needs of the Abaco Islands and the east end of Grand Bahama particularly, with the fact that business must continue, she said. She praised global relief efforts, thanking those whove contributed their time, money and materials, and was excited to announce that their efforts have paid off.

Many homes and businesses were destroyed, but just two months after the storm Grand Bahama is open for business, welcoming travellers back to its hotels and resorts, its cruise terminal and airport. And while it will take a much longer period for Abaco to rebound, with Grand Bahama back on stream we are so happy we can say that not 14, but 15 islands are ready to welcome you, she said.

Jibrilu is encouraging travellers to come back to the capital of Nassau, where 80% of visitors start their vacations, as well as to Exuma, comprised of 365 cays, one for every day of the year. With direct flights to Nassau available with Air Canada Rouge, WestJet and Sunwing, and one to Exuma from Toronto with Air Canada Vacations, both destinations are easily accessible for Canadians. Those looking to travel by boat can also take advantage of cruise and hotel packages with Bahamas Cruise Line, which sails to The Bahamas from Palm Beach, Florida.

The destinations many offerings are highlighted beautifully in the Ministrys new brand campaign, which DAguilar described as edgy and soulful. Using the hashtag #BahamasStrong, the campaign, comprised of a series of promotional videos, is based on the Grammy award-winning song Fly Away by Lenny Kravitz, who, coincidentally, is the neighbour of none other than Lady Di. Kravitz, whose mother was Bahamian and who gets his pineapples fresh from Lady Di each morning, has lived in Eleuthera for the past 32 years.

Bahamians are very unique people, theyre very hospitable, theyre warm and theyre really funny with a great sense of humour, said Kravitz in a promotional interview. After hard times, after struggle, we come together and we celebrate its just the Bahamian thing to do. I guess the right word for it is resilience.

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Grand Bahama back on stream: The Bahamas is open for business - Travelweek

Juwan Howard walked into the media room after Fridays game and spent a minute talking with a reporter about his sandwich choice at a deli.

It was that kind of night.

Michigan beat Houston Baptist, 111-68, in a game that was never close, over before it started and whatever other cliche you want to throw at it. In four games so far this season, it was by far the Wolverines easiest and with all but one of those games coming against low and mid-major opponents, its hard to gauge exactly what has to do with Michigan and what has to do with Michigans competition.

Its all about learning throughout start to finish, Howard said. What you can take from a game like this is that our group played hard. They defended the game very well, our opponents shot 36 percent from the field that says a lot about our defense and how active they were. Our preparation, for a week of prep, I must say that our scout team, as well as all of the coaching staff, did a great job of preparing for tonight.

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