By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Shabazz Napier managed just five points in the first 20 minutes of Thursday's NCAA Tournament second round matchup at the First Niagara Center. UConn's senior guard netted nine of his game-high 24 points in five minutes of overtime as the No. 7 seed Huskies came from behind and defeated the No. 10 seed Saint Joseph's Hawks 89-81 to advance … [Read more...] about Napier and UConn use overtime to defeat St. Joseph’s
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Miller and UD make good on second opportunity
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University of Dayton coach Archie Miller isn't one to hide from the truth. After Dayton's recent loss to St. Joseph's in the Atlantic 10 quarter-finals, Miller accepted full blame. "Like I told the guys afterwards, Miller said last Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. "I have to do a better job for them, 15, 16 seconds to go, I … [Read more...] about Miller and UD make good on second opportunity
Wright and Villanova on guard against a loss of focus
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. – Jay Wright sees the similarities in Villanova’s matchup with Milwaukee Thursday during the second round of the NCAA Tournament and last week’s game against Seton Hall in the Big East tournament. That’s what makes the 13th-year coach uncomfortable. When Wright and Villanova (28-4/16-2) arrived in New York City last week, they met with a … [Read more...] about Wright and Villanova on guard against a loss of focus
Sibert knows Ohio State well
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – The last time Jordan Sibert participated in the NCAA Tournament he wore the scarlet and grey of Ohio State University. When the ball goes up Thursday, Sibert will face a few of his former teammates. Who says the NCAA Tournament Committee doesn’t give a nod to storylines? Sibert and the 11-seed Dayton Flyers will do battle with 6-seed OSU … [Read more...] about Sibert knows Ohio State well
Western Michigan ready for matchup with Orange
By Johnathan Snyder Western Michigan enters this year’s NCAA Tournament overshadowed by their second round opponent. But that won’t stop the school from Kalamazoo from trying to pull the monumental upset. The Broncos won the Mid American Conference Tournament with a 21-point pounding of Toledo last Saturday and come to Buffalo, NY for their round-of-64 matchup versus no. … [Read more...] about Western Michigan ready for matchup with Orange