By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- In a game decided by two points, four plays spread throughout the first half might have made the difference. The No. 5-seed University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off No. 12-seed Princeton Tigers, 60-58 in first round NCAA Tournament West Region action at Key Bank Center, Thursday. Notre Dame's ability to convert coming out of … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s execution covers the smallest of margins
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Don’t expect Kris Jenkins to show doubt
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Villanova's Kris Jenkins has hit just 27 percent of his shots over the Wildcats last three games, but Jay Wright knows that won't affect his senior forward's next shot. "It doesn't bother him at all," Wright said during Friday's media sessions at Key Bank Center. "That's what I love about him. I want all of our guys to be like … [Read more...] about Don’t expect Kris Jenkins to show doubt
Fighting Irish defense does the trick in first round win
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When it mattered most, the University of Notre Dame's men's basketball, ranked at or near the top nationally of several offensive categories, turned its collective back-to-the basket, dug down and got stops. "I'm thrilled about our defense," Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey said. "That's how we were going to escape and we did … [Read more...] about Fighting Irish defense does the trick in first round win
Gonzaga, Villanova hold serve. NCAA Tournament run down
EAST REGION No. 1 Villanova 76 No. 16 Mount St. Mary's 56 Donte DiVincenzo dropped 21 points in a game where number one overall seed, Villanova, appeared to be ordinary in the first 20 minutes. With Kris Jenkins struggling and missing his first 10 shots, the Wildcats found themselves holding on to a mere one point lead at the half. From there, the Wildcats exploded and … [Read more...] about Gonzaga, Villanova hold serve. NCAA Tournament run down
FGCU comes up just short against FSU
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com ORLANDO - The 14th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team (26-8) battled all night with ACC runner-up and 3rd-seeded Florida State (26-8), but ultimately came up just short as the Eagles fell to the Seminoles, 86-80, at the Amway Center in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday. Guard Brandon Goodwin led the way for the Green and Blue … [Read more...] about FGCU comes up just short against FSU