By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Jackson Green started his scoring on Friday with a 3-pointer. His last make of the day came from distance as well. The second shot will go down in Penfield boys’ basketball lore. Green’s triple with 39.3 seconds remaining in overtime proved to be the game winner as Penfield (24-1) clinched a spot in the NYSPHSAA Class AA championship … [Read more...] about Penfield outlasts Seton Catholic in overtime, advances to NYS Class AA final
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Saint Louis prepared for big test against Michigan
by TYLER HATHAWAY BUFFALO, N.Y-- Fresh off of a blowout win for their first tournament victory since 2014, No. 9 seed Saint Louis is readying to face one of the best college basketball has to offer- the No.1 seed Michigan Wolverines. “We’re certainly excited to get a chance to compete again,” said head coach Josh Schertz. “This group has been special all year long. We know we … [Read more...] about Saint Louis prepared for big test against Michigan
‘We mirror each other’: Michigan readying to face similar Saint Louis in Round of 32
By TYLER HATHAWAY BUFFALO, N.Y-- After taking down Howard in the first round, No. 1 seed Michigan is advancing to take on No. 9 seed Saint Louis in the Midwest Region Round of 32 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday. “We’re obviously very excited to prolong our stay in Buffalo and have a chance to continue competing,” said Michigan head coach Dusty May. “Saint Louis is … [Read more...] about ‘We mirror each other’: Michigan readying to face similar Saint Louis in Round of 32
The Journey: Rodgers and Louisville look to keep season alive in second round against Michigan State
BY DYLAN O'LOUGHLIN BUFFALO, N.Y. --- There's 1:37 left in the opening round matchup of March Madness. South Florida is on a 20-8 run and after a turnover on the offensive end, Louisville needed a timeout. That's when Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey called on Kobe Rodgers to check back into the game and the red-shirt senior made the game-sealing play. "To me, the story … [Read more...] about The Journey: Rodgers and Louisville look to keep season alive in second round against Michigan State
Right School: Experienced Spartans are ready for second round action
BY DYLAN O'LOUGHLIN BUFFALO, N.Y. --- Michigan State is prestigious when it comes to men's basketball. The Spartans hold the longest active streak for consecutive March Madness appearances with 28 and they don't just lose in the first round. Michigan State is back in the Round of 32 for the 12th time in 14 tournaments and 16th in the last 19 with a 16-5 record in the … [Read more...] about Right School: Experienced Spartans are ready for second round action