First thoughts after the University of Southern California Trojans defeated the No. 20 Wichita State Shockers, 72-69 in the opening round of the 2015 Advocare Invitational. By PAUL GOTHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- How it happened Bennie Boatwright led a long-range attack as USC erased a second-half deficit and improved to 5-0 on the season. Boatwright was one of four … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: USC 72 Wichita State 69
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Xavier finds a different guy in win over Alabama
By PAUL GOTHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- Chris Mack's Xavier Musketeers started out-of-character. The seventh-year coach responded and found a new contributor and an improved defensive look for victory. Xavier's bench outscored their counterparts as the Musketeers erased an early hole on their way to 64-45 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round of the … [Read more...] about Xavier finds a different guy in win over Alabama
Flyers look to control their own room
By PAUL GOTHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- Archie Miller's University of Dayton Flyers seek to continue their winning ways when they open the 2015 Advocare Invitational. After defeating Southeast Missouri State in their opener, the Flyers easily dispatched the Alabama Crimson Tide, 80-48 in a non-bracketed game of the event before downing William and Mary. Those three games … [Read more...] about Flyers look to control their own room
Three ranked teams head 2015 Advocare Invitational field
By PAUL GOTHAM BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- Three currently ranked teams, two receiving votes, another two on the rise and a program at its beginning convene at the HP Field House for the Advocare Invitational over Thanksgiving weekend. No. 17 Notre Dame, No. 20 Wichita State, No. 23 Xavier, Dayton and Iowa all won at least one NCAA Tournament game a year ago. Monmouth opened … [Read more...] about Three ranked teams head 2015 Advocare Invitational field