Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com ORLANDO - Making its third NCAA Tournament appearance in the last five years, the 14th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team is ready for its First Round matchup with in-state foe and 3rd-seeded Florida State on Thursday, Mar. 16, at 9:20 p.m. from the Amway Center. SETTING THE STAGE The Eagles are 3-2 all-time in NCAA Tournament … [Read more...] about FGCU opens NCAA Tournament Thursday night against Florida State
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New Orleans comes full circle at First Four
By PAUL GOTHAM When members and staff of the New Orleans men's basketball team say they are happy to be here, they mean it. Not that the Privateers don't want to try and win a game, but six seasons ago appearing in the NCAA Tournament was an impossibility. Tuesday night UNO takes the floor at the University of Dayton Arena against Mount St. Mary's looking to advance to … [Read more...] about New Orleans comes full circle at First Four
Dunk City readies for third NCAA tournament in five years
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com ORLANDO - Making its third NCAA Tournament appearance in the last five years, the 14th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team is gearing up for its First Round matchup with in-state foe and 3rd-seeded Florida State on Thursday, Mar. 16, at 9:20 p.m. from the Amway Center. The Eagles are 3-2 all-time in NCAA Tournament games, with the .600 winning … [Read more...] about Dunk City readies for third NCAA tournament in five years
Bucknell goes dancing! Bison top Lehigh in Patriot League title game
Courtesy of BucknellBison.com LEWISBURG, Pa. -- In front of more than 4,200 frenzied fans in Sojka Pavilion, the Bucknell men's basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat Lehigh 81-65 Wednesday night and win its fifth Patriot League Tournament title. The Bison will be headed to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in school history, and for the first time … [Read more...] about Bucknell goes dancing! Bison top Lehigh in Patriot League title game
Trio of Section Five alums garner post-season honors
With post-season tournaments getting into full gear conferences began handing out awards, and Section Five is getting its share. Dontay Caruthers (Buffalo/East High), Anthony Lamb (Vermont/Greece Athena) and Quinton Rose (Temple/Bishop Kearney) all earned conference honors and then some. America East Conference named Lamb its Rookie of the Year. A unanimous selection, Lamb … [Read more...] about Trio of Section Five alums garner post-season honors