By PAUL GOTHAM The University of Washington's 12-point halftime lead shrunk to one. Sam Merrill capped a 7-0 Utah State spurt with a 3-pointer, and the eighth-seeded Aggies trailed Washington 54-53 with 9:54 remaining in Midwest Region first-round action of the NCAA Tournament. Nahziah Carter (Bishop Kearney) provided the response. The sophomore drilled back-to-back … [Read more...] about BK’s Carter propels Washington with strong second half
UB still plays with chip on the shoulder
By PAUL GOTHAM The recruiting reach of the University of Buffalo men's basketball may be undergoing some adjustments. That doesn't mean the Bulls will change their approach on the floor. "We definitely keep that chip on our shoulder," Bulls senior guard CJ Massinburg said during Thursday's press conference prior to NCAA Tournament opening round action in the West Region. … [Read more...] about UB still plays with chip on the shoulder
Lamb, Vermont fall to Florida State
By PAUL GOTHAM HARTFORD, CT. -- No. 13 Vermont connected on a season-high 16 3-pointers, but it wasn't enough as the Catamounts fell, 76-69 to No. 4 Florida State in first-round West Region action, Friday. Mfiondu Kabengele came off the bench and led Florida State with 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting. The sophomore forward converted 9 of 12 free throws, part of an overall … [Read more...] about Lamb, Vermont fall to Florida State
Versatile Mendon ready for Federation Tournament
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Todd Julien and his Pittsford-Mendon girls basketball team climbed to the top of New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) mountain last weekend. It was a trek 18 years in the making for the head coach and his program. One week later, they are staring up at their next peak. And the Vikings are ready for the … [Read more...] about Versatile Mendon ready for Federation Tournament
Can Villanova solve the 3-point defense of Saint Mary’s
By PAUL GOTHAM In one month's time, the Saint Mary's Gaels turned a nadir into precipice. What it took in getting to that point will be the difference in Thursday's South Region first round matchup with Villanova. On February 9th, Saint Mary's looked lifeless in a 94-46 loss to then No. 4 ranked Gonzaga. The 94 points allowed represented a season-high (or low depending … [Read more...] about Can Villanova solve the 3-point defense of Saint Mary’s