By PAUL GOTHAM The last time Iona reached the NCAA Tournament, A.J. English watched from the sideline. The freshman made 17 appearances including six starts before a wrist injury ended his season in late January. Iona fell to Ohio State, 95-70. It was the Gaels second straight trip to the Dance. Three years later, English will get his first opportunity on the sport's … [Read more...] about Patience rewarded; English and Iona ready for challenge ahead
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FGCU rolls FDU in NCAA Tournament, advances to face UNC
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DAYTON, Ohio - Dunks put Florida Gulf Coast University on the national radar three years ago. Tuesday night in the first game of the 2016 NCAA Tournament, a dunk started a dominant performance by 16th-seeded FGCU (21-13) over fellow 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson (18-15) as the Eagles cruised to a 96-65 win, moving on to face top-seeded North … [Read more...] about FGCU rolls FDU in NCAA Tournament, advances to face UNC
Holy Cross wants to prove it belongs
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN, NY -- There's no escaping the numbers. Like Hampton (17-18) last year and Cal Poly (14-20) the year before that, the Holy Cross Crusaders (14-19) find themselves among the some 25 schools which have, over the years, earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament despite having a losing record. Just don't expect the Crusaders to be content with a … [Read more...] about Holy Cross wants to prove it belongs
Wichita State’s Baker, VanVleet ready for last stand
By PAUL GOTHAM DAYTON, OH -- The numbers jump off the page. Tuesday's First Four matchup between Wichita State (24-8/16-2 MVC) and Vanderbilt (19-13/11-7 SEC) pits two defenses with top ten numbers. The Shockers and Commodores use contrasting means, though, to arrive at the end. Vanderbilt allows 67.3 points a game holding opponents to 38.6 percent (7th in the nation) … [Read more...] about Wichita State’s Baker, VanVleet ready for last stand
FGCU set to face Fairleigh Dickinson in First Four of NCAA Tournament
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - After securing its second NCAA Tournament appearance in three years, the FGCU men's basketball team will play in the First Four against Fairleigh-Dickinson Tuesday. The announcement was made during the national announcement on CBS during its Selection Sunday show. The Eagles are scheduled to tip off at 6:40 in Dayton, Ohio on … [Read more...] about FGCU set to face Fairleigh Dickinson in First Four of NCAA Tournament