EAST REGION No. 8 Wisconsin 65 No. 1 Villanova 62 Nigel Hayes scored 19 points including the go ahead layup with 11.4 seconds left to drive Wisconsin's upset over defending champion, Villanova (32-4). Getting into foul trouble early, senior Bronson Koenig also added 17 points for the Badgers (27-9). In what would be his last game in a Wildcat uniform, Josh Hart had a team … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Day 3: Musketeers, Bulldogs and Boilermakers
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UD’s Williams making good on opportunity
By PAUL GOTHAM Two games three months apart and the progress of a player. When Dayton's Xeyrius Williams rose up for his second 3-pointer in 12 seconds last Friday at Rhode Island, he not only clinched the Flyers fourth straight victory, the sophomore forward showed the value of opportunity. "Xeyrius has made a heckuva charge here for our team," Dayton head coach … [Read more...] about UD’s Williams making good on opportunity
Unranked UT-Arlington knocks off No. 12 Saint Mary’s
Thursday's Top 25 action. UT-ARLINGTON 65 No. 12 SAINT MARY'S 51 Junior forward Kevin Hervey scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead UT-Arlington to the win. Saint Mary's junior center Jock Landale paced the Gaels with 14. He had seven rebounds and three blocks. UT-Arlington shot 49 percent from the field while Saint Mary's connected 31.4 percent of the … [Read more...] about Unranked UT-Arlington knocks off No. 12 Saint Mary’s
No. 22/21 Rhode Island vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati highlights Atlantic 10 weekend action
By PAUL GOTHAM November tournaments continue in earnest with numerous games on the slate in Atlantic 10 men's basketball this weekend. Here's your guide: No. 22/21 Rhode Island (3-0) vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati (2-0) Saturday 3 pm ESPN3 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Tip Off tourney pits a pair of ranked opponents when Dan Hurley's Rhode Island Rams take on Mick Cronin's … [Read more...] about No. 22/21 Rhode Island vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati highlights Atlantic 10 weekend action
WCC Hoops Player Power Rankings: Who has the best chance at Player of the Year?
By CURRAN McCAULEY As we reach the homestretch of the West Coast Conference men’s basketball season, teams are separating from the back with Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s trading Jabs at the top of the standings. At the same time, the best players in the league are jockeying for position in the All-WCC awards picture. Here is a look at the current Top 10 players in the … [Read more...] about WCC Hoops Player Power Rankings: Who has the best chance at Player of the Year?