By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Six possessions. That might be the difference when Big 12 meets B1G at Nationwide Arena Sunday night. West Virginia's Mountaineers (24-9/11-7 Big 12) and Maryland's Terrapins (28-6/14-14-4 B1G) tip off with a spot in the Midwest Regional semi-final on the line. "I think it will take us a while to get used to the pressure and the speed of … [Read more...] about Mountaineers, Terps and a trip to Cleveland
Flyers, Sooners and sweet pursuits
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Dayton's Flyers are 24-1 when holding opponents under 65 points this season. That number may come into play when the No. 11-seed Flyers (27-8/13-5 Atlantic 10) take on the No. 3-seed Oklahoma Sooners (23-10/13-7 Big 12) in third round East Regional action at Nationwide Arena Sunday night. Four of Oklahoma's starters tally double figures with … [Read more...] about Flyers, Sooners and sweet pursuits
Back where he started; Dez Wells and Maryland look to deliver
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Three years, three conferences and two schools later Dez Wells is back where he started - in the NCAA Tournament. Just don't expect the Maryland Terrapins senior to take the time and look back on what he's accomplished. "I’m staying away from reflecting until our season is over," Wells said during Saturday's press event at the Nationwide … [Read more...] about Back where he started; Dez Wells and Maryland look to deliver
UD defense starts with Kyle Davis
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- In the final analysis it was about a 6-0 guard, and how he helped neutralize an opposing front court. Kyle Davis took the slightest detail and turned it into a significant impact as the No. 11-seed Dayton Flyers defeated the No. 6-seed Providence Friars 66-53 in Friday's night second round NCAA Tournament matchup. It wasn't just that the … [Read more...] about UD defense starts with Kyle Davis
Dayton advances past Providence
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Dyshawn Pierre led three in double figures as the Dayton Flyers outlasted the Providence Friars, 66-53 in second round NCAA Tournament action at Nationwide Arena late Friday night. The junior forward sparked a decisive 11-2 run midway through the second half with a pair of buckets and an assist. "Our shots weren't falling in the first … [Read more...] about Dayton advances past Providence