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Archives for March 2011
Kentucky-Ohio State thread
SEC and the Big Ten collide with a chance at the East Regional final at stake. Kentucky is in its 108th season of basketball. Kentucky is the all-time NCAA leader in wins with 2,050. The Wildcats are 103-45 (.696) in the NCAA Tournament and 13-1 (.929) in tournament games played in the New York City metro area. The Wildcats own a 16-5 record in the Sweet 16 (since ‘75) and … [Read more...] about Kentucky-Ohio State thread
Richmond-Kansas thread
The Atlantic 10 and Big 12 clash for a spot in the Southwest Regional final. Richmond is making its second-straight NCAA Tournament appearance and the 9th in school history, all coming in the last 27 years. This is the Spiders 2nd time making back-to-back NCAA appearances (1990-91). This is Richmond’s 4th-straight postseason appearance and 18th overall. The Spiders are the … [Read more...] about Richmond-Kansas thread
Marquette-North Carolina thread
Big East meets the Atlantic Coast with a spot in the East Regional final hanging in the balance. Marquette is making its sixth-straight appearance (29th overall) in the NCAA Championship and its 14th trip to the round of 16. This year’s selection marks the first time since 1980 the program has advanced to the postseason six consecutive years. The 1980 appearance capped a … [Read more...] about Marquette-North Carolina thread
Butler-Wisconsin thread
A date in the Southeast Regional final is on the line when the Horizon League and Big Ten "go walking to New Orleans." Butler will make its fourth “Sweet 16” appearance in nine years. Butler’s last four NCAA Tournament games have been decided by two points or less, and the Bulldogs have played five games decided by two points or less in the last seven NCAA contests! The … [Read more...] about Butler-Wisconsin thread