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
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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
Evans’s status looms large for VCU
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The eight v.s. nine games in the NCAA Tournament are difficult enough to predict. Throw in an injury to one of the key players and you have a virtual toss-up. VCU guard Marcus Evans practiced Thursday and is expected to play in Friday's NCAA Tournament game against UCF, but coach Mike Rhodes said his star is not 100 percent. Evans suffered a bone bruise … [Read more...] about Evans’s status looms large for VCU
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
Syracuse goes cold in second half, falls to Baylor
By JOHN LIKANJE SALT LAKE CITY, U.T. - The No. 9 Syracuse men's basketball team could not muster enough second-half offense and fell to No. 8 Baylor, 78-69, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena, Thursday night. Trailing 38-37 at halftime, the Orange scored 32 points on 9-of-29 shooting from the field (31 percent) in the second half, … [Read more...] about Syracuse goes cold in second half, falls to Baylor