After nine seasons with Indiana, head basketball coach Tom Crean won two Big Ten titles and qualified for four NCAA tournaments in the past six seasons, advancing to three Sweet 16s. But to Indiana Athletic Director Fred Glass, that just isn’t enough. Glass announced Thursday that Indiana needs a “change …
Read More »UCF Wins First NIT Game
The University of Central Florida grabbed their first win in the National Invitation Tournament(NIT) in program history after defeating Colorado University 79-74 yesterday in the CFE Arena in Orlando, Florida. The UCF Knights(22-11) will take on the top-seeded Illinois State Redbirds(28-6) on Monday, March 20th with hopes of continuing their run in the …
Read More »NCAA Tournament Preview: Arizona – UND
The Arizona Wildcats (30-4) finished the 2017 schedule in a tie with Oregon as Pac-12 regular season conference champions. After being embarrassed 85-58 against the Ducks in the regular season, the Wildcats avenged that loss with 83-80 conference tournament championship victory over Oregon. Now, the West’s No. 2 seed will enter the Big …
Read More »#4 Florida Takes Down #13 ETSU, 80-65, in Orlando, Will Face Virginia on Saturday
https://vimeo.com/208878466 In a game of speed, it was the Gators’ talent that prevailed. The Florida Gators took down the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers, 80-65, in the Round of 64 in Orlando on Thursday evening. The Gators forced 17 turnovers and turned them into 20 points. Devin Robinson tied his …
Read More »NCAA Tournament Preview: Iowa State – Nevada
March Madness is finally back as the top 64 teams in the country are fighting to simply survive and advance. Two of the hottest teams in the nation, Iowa State and Nevada, face off in the round of 64 for the opportunity to play the winner of Purdue and Vermont. The five vs …
Read More »NCAA Tournament: Xavier – Maryland Preview
The No. 11 Xavier Musketeers (21-13) and the No.6 Maryland Terrapins (24-8) are bouncing into March Madness tonight for a West Region first round battle at the Amway Center in Orlando, FL. According to ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index, Xavier is ranked No. 34 and Maryland is ranked No. 49. …
Read More »Northwestern Wildcats First NCAA Appearance
For the first time in school history the Northwestern Wildcats (23-11) have clinched an NCAA playoff berth. The team is ranked eighth in the NCAA tournament and will take on ninth ranked Vanderbilt, who is lethal from behind the arch. Why They Are Here The Wildcats are led by upperclassmen …
Read More »NCAA Tournament: West Virginia – Bucknell preview
West Virginia and Bucknell get their big dance started today in Buffalo in a West Region match-up. The game will tip around 2:45 on CBS. Season in Review West Virginia (26-8) West Virginia comes into the NCAA Tournament battle-tested after finishing third overall in the Big 12. The Mountaineers won some major …
Read More »NCAA Tournament: Gonzaga – South Dakota State Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs were selected number one overall in the West region and will face the 16-seed South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The West Region#SelectionSunday pic.twitter.com/EcA8GbNaYd — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 12, 2017 Gonzaga The Bulldogs have an overall record of 32-1 with their only loss being to BYU. Nigel Williams-Goss is …
Read More »Florida’s Focus Completely on ETSU in Win or Go Home Scenario
On Wednesday afternoon, Mike White, Kasey Hill, Canyon Barry and Devin Robinson spoke to the media about their upcoming matchup with ETSU on Thursday in Orlando at 3:10 p.m. While many factors surround the game including Mike White’s first trip as a head coach to the tournament, the team’s home-court …
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