By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- V.J. Beachem gave the Notre Dame Fighting Irish their first lead and last and along the way he erased the memory of personal disappointment. Hitting all seven of his attempts from the floor including four from long range, Beachem posted a game-high 18 points as No. 6-seed Notre Dame erased a halftime deficit and defeated No. 11-seed Michigan, … [Read more...] about Beachem continues hot-shooting in Notre Dame’s first round win
ACC
Villanova remains atop the poll
Compiled by RYAN McDONOUGH with liner notes by JOSH KAY. Villanova (24-3/13-1) Points: 348. (12 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 1. Upcoming: Wednesday at No. 4 Xavier, Saturday at Marquette. With two wins last week, Villanova’s senior class led by Ryan Arcidiacono and Daniel Ochefu is now the winningest class Wildcats history (106). 2. Kansas … [Read more...] about Villanova remains atop the poll
Tar Heels climb to the top
Compiled by RYAN McDONOUGH with liner notes by JOSH KAY North Carolina (18-2/7-0) Points: 269. (7 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 3. Upcoming: Saturday vs. Boston College Roy Williams is now 67-35 in ACC road games. That percentage of .657 is second best to Vic Bubas (.677) in ACC history. 2. Oklahoma (16-2/5-2) Points: 259. (three first-place … [Read more...] about Tar Heels climb to the top
How long can Sparty stay on top?
Compiled by RYAN MCDONOUGH with liner notes from JOSH KAY. Michigan State (13-0) Points: 325. (13 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 1. Upcoming: Tuesday at Iowa, Saturday at Minnesota. The true test of the Spartan’s depth will come this week when they open Big 10 play on the road without Denzel Valentine. 2. Oklahoma (11-0) Points: 307. Previous … [Read more...] about How long can Sparty stay on top?
La Salle To Face Defending ACC Champion Virginia In Barclays Center Classic
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com BROOKLYN, N.Y. - The La Salle men's basketball team will open the Barclays Center Classic on Friday, November 28 against defending ACC champion Virginia, it was announced today. The game will tip-off at 9:30 PM and will be televised nationally on NBC Sports Network. Ticket information will be announced at a later date.Rutgers and Vanderbilt will … [Read more...] about La Salle To Face Defending ACC Champion Virginia In Barclays Center Classic