By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO -- Chris Mooney remarked before Richmond’s NCAA Tournament game against Iowa that even during the losing seasons from 2017-19, despite a billboard being commissioned near his own workplace three years ago advocating for his firing, vindication never entered his mind. “I feel like it's so common, especially in sports, to worry about the doubters,” … [Read more...] about Second round Spiders: Richmond upsets Iowa
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Bynum and Croswell lead Providence into second round
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A game that saw six lead changes and four ties through the first 10 minutes shifted when Ed Cooley went to his bench. Alyn Breed, Jared Bynum and Ed Croswell paced a 16-6 run to close the first half as the fourth-seeded Providence Friars advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 66-57 victory over No. 12 South Dakota State in … [Read more...] about Bynum and Croswell lead Providence into second round
UConn has single-minded purpose
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Six years removed from its most recent NCAA Tournament game victory, the current UConn men's basketball team realizes the history of the program but does not allow that to get in the way of the present. And a forgettable end to the 2020-21 season has added to UConn’s focus. Dan Hurley's No. 5 seed Huskies (23-9) will face No. 12 New Mexico … [Read more...] about UConn has single-minded purpose
Vermont not just “happy to be here,” Arkansas not overlooking Catamounts as NCAA Tournament looms
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Eric Musselman vividly remembers his shot at scoring the NCAA Tournament upset he and his Arkansas Razorbacks hope to avoid Thursday evening. Musselman’s San Diego Toreros, for which he was a role player, were the No. 9 seed against Chris Morris, Mike Jones, Jeff Moore and the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 1987 tournament. The winner of … [Read more...] about Vermont not just “happy to be here,” Arkansas not overlooking Catamounts as NCAA Tournament looms
“Teddy Buckets” comes to Buffalo
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Credit Teddy "Buckets" Allen with the ability to see through the ruse. When the New Mexico State guard heard of the flattering comments made about him earlier in the day by opposing coach Dan Hurley, he didn't hesitate with a response: "He just blowing that pregame smoke," the redshirt junior said. "You know how that goes. I ain't listening to … [Read more...] about “Teddy Buckets” comes to Buffalo