By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- On the surface, Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers lost 11 of their first 12 games this season. Closer inspection shows a team which challenged itself with a rigorous non-conference slate ranked seventh-hardest by KenPom. Among their first eight opponents, three (then-No. 20 West Virginia, then-No.20 Iowa State and then No.-25 Michigan) were … [Read more...] about Mount St. Mary’s is ready for the moment
One year later, ND’s Farrell savors the opportunity
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One year you're a late-season insertion into the starting lineup. Next you're being compared to one of the game's greats. Such is life for the University of Notre Dame's Matt Farrell. The 6-foot-1 junior point guard who stepped into the starting five during last year's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament has Notre Dame ready for another … [Read more...] about One year later, ND’s Farrell savors the opportunity
Villanova embraces the pressure
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One year later the narrative has changed. The effect hasn't. Jay Wright and his Villanova Wildcats enter the 2017 NCAA Tournament as the reigning national champions trying to repeat. Twelve months ago, fans wondered if Villanova could reach reach the second weekend of the Big Dance. "I don't know if one is harder than the other," Wright … [Read more...] about Villanova embraces the pressure
Bucknell looks to attack West Virginia’s pressure
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, NY -- The Bucknell Bison left behind one storm in Lewisburg, PA to find another in western New York. That should prepare them well for what they will encounter Thursday when they take court at the Key Bank Center. The West Virginia Mountaineers create their tempestuous climate leading the nation in turnover margin (8.2), turnovers forced per game … [Read more...] about Bucknell looks to attack West Virginia’s pressure
FGCU opens NCAA Tournament Thursday night against Florida State
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com ORLANDO - Making its third NCAA Tournament appearance in the last five years, the 14th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team is ready for its First Round matchup with in-state foe and 3rd-seeded Florida State on Thursday, Mar. 16, at 9:20 p.m. from the Amway Center. SETTING THE STAGE The Eagles are 3-2 all-time in NCAA Tournament … [Read more...] about FGCU opens NCAA Tournament Thursday night against Florida State