By PAUL GOTHAM UB Athletic Director Mark Alnutt announced Wednesday that Nate Oats has left his role as head coach of the Bulls and accepted the same position at the University of Alabama. Oats had coached the Bulls to three NCAA Tournament appearances in his four years at the helm. The former assistant under Bobby Hurley took over one year after his former boss led UB to … [Read more...] about Oats leaves UB, takes head coaching spot at Alabama
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A-10 Season in Review: League sets eyes on future
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Atlantic 10's NCAA Tournament games on Friday night symbolized the conference's entire season: a poor start with a late run at respectability. This year's league was never meant to feature two participants in the big dance. The A-10 was 12th in conference RPI, trailing groups like the Ivy League, Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Southern Conference. … [Read more...] about A-10 Season in Review: League sets eyes on future
Washington falls to top-seeded North Carolina; BK’s Carter scores 10
By PAUL GOTHAM Luke Maye scored seven straight during a 13-0 North Carolina run early in the second half, as the No. 1 seed Tar Heels pulled away to beat No. 9 seed Washington, 81-59 in Midwest Region action, Sunday afternoon. Maye and Nassir Little scored 20 apiece to lead UNC which will play No. 5 seed Auburn in the regional semifinals, next Friday. Maye connected on … [Read more...] about Washington falls to top-seeded North Carolina; BK’s Carter scores 10
Moffat, Contento combine for two-hit shutout of Fordham in 1-0 Bonnies win
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com BRONX, N.Y. – Bonnies pitchers Donovan Moffat (McQuaid Jesuit) and Ben Contento combined for a two-hit shutout, making an early lead stick for a 1-0 win as the St. Bonaventure baseball team defeated Fordham Sunday afternoon. St. Bonaventure improves to 1-2 in Atlantic 10 play while Fordham is now 2-1. Sam Fuller led off the game with a triple … [Read more...] about Moffat, Contento combine for two-hit shutout of Fordham in 1-0 Bonnies win
Opposing forces: UB meets Texas Tech for a spot in Sweet Sixteen
By PAUL GOTHAM It's a contrast of styles with a wrinkle. N0. 6 seed University at Buffalo (32-3) meets No. 3 Texas Tech (27-6) Sunday in West Region action with a spot in the Sweet Sixteen at stake. At first glance the game pits one of the best defenses in the nation (Texas Tech - allowing 59.3 points per game/sixth in the country) going up against a top ten offense … [Read more...] about Opposing forces: UB meets Texas Tech for a spot in Sweet Sixteen