By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO — There was Kenneth Blakeney standing along the sideline clapping as Cam Gillis sank the second of his two free-throw attempts. Never mind that less than two minutes remained in what would be a 21-point game. Blakeney, as he had been the entire contest, was a source of encouragement along the sideline for his 16th-seeded Howard Bison. The … [Read more...] about Kenneth Blakeney keeps building “The Dream Factory” at Howard University
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Strong first half helps Michigan State blitz North Dakota State
by TYLER HATHAWAY BUFFALO, N.Y-- Carson Cooper put together 20 points and 11 rebounds while Jeremy Fears Jr. dished out 11 assists, and No. 3 seed Michigan State used big run in the first half to help take down No. 14 seed North Dakota State 92-67 during NCAA Tournament East Region First Round action at the KeyBank Center on Thursday. “I thought it was one of the more complete … [Read more...] about Strong first half helps Michigan State blitz North Dakota State
Conwell keys winning run to start second half; Louisville advances in East Region
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO — The 22 turnovers Louisville men’s basketball committed on Thursday will be the statistic that stands out among others. That the sixth-seeded Cardinals were able to survive despite those miscues, can be attributed to a run to start the second half. Leading by 10 at the break, Louisville (24-10) scored on seven of its next nine … [Read more...] about Conwell keys winning run to start second half; Louisville advances in East Region
Georgia looks to keep historic season alive in March
BY DYLAN O'LOUGHLIN BUFFALO, N.Y. --- After finishing the regular season with its best record in program history, the Georgia Bulldogs (22-10/10-8) look to keep the season alive in March Madness this year in their 14th tournament appearance. Last year, the Bulldogs lost in the first round to No. 8 Gonzaga 89-68. The Bulldogs are in the 8 vs. 9 matchup again this year as … [Read more...] about Georgia looks to keep historic season alive in March
Hodgson has USF playing its best basketball at the right time
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO -- Brian Hodgson has been in his current role as head coach of University of South Florida for less than a year. And the Jamestown, New York native has wasted little time in raising the program's bar. USF held Wichita State and Charlotte to a combined 33.9 field-goal percentage in taking the recent American Athletic Conference … [Read more...] about Hodgson has USF playing its best basketball at the right time