By PAUL GOTHAM LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Where there's risk, there's reward, and the Villanova Wildcats are reaping those benefits. Despite a 3-point shooting percentage outside the top 100 in the nation and some lackluster performances from long range this season, Villanova has found its rhythm from behind the arc in the NCAA Tournament. "I think we're just taking better … [Read more...] about Jenkins, Villanova risk “sleeping in the street”
South Region
Balanced Villanova gets Sweet return
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Villanova came to the Barclays Center with a nagging narrative on its heels. The Wildcats put previous frustrations behind them. Four Wildcats scored in double figures and No. 2-seed Villanova advanced to the South Region semi-finals with an 87-68 win over No. 7-seed Iowa Hawkeyes, Sunday afternoon. The victory ended a six-year drought for … [Read more...] about Balanced Villanova gets Sweet return
Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Devin Oliver rode an emotional roller coaster from last Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. The senior forward had the chance to help the Dayton Flyers advance to the Atlantic 10 semi-finals. Instead trailing by two with four seconds remaining his 3-point attempt from the top of the arc found iron, caromed wide, and the Flyers fell to St. … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance
Cards, Gators, Wolverines and the Elite Eight
Two more spots remain in Atlanta. Four teams do battle. South Region final No. 4 seed Michigan (29-7) vs. No. 3 seed Florida (29-7) Arlington, Texas | Arena: Cowboys Stadium (42,614) Behind double-double performances by Mitch McGary (25 points and 14 rebounds) and Trey Burke (23 points and 10 assists), Michigan defeated top-seeded Kansas, 87-85, in overtime inside … [Read more...] about Cards, Gators, Wolverines and the Elite Eight
Hoosiers, Muskies, ‘Pack and the Sweet Sixteen
No. 10 Xavier Univ. Musketeers (23-12) vs. No. 3 Baylor University Bears (29-7) Baylor leads the series 1-0, winning the only meeting in the 2009-10 season in the Old Spice Classic in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (69-64 on 11-29-09). Xavier is making its seventh straight NCAA Tournament appearance and its 11th NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 12 years, including the Sweet … [Read more...] about Hoosiers, Muskies, ‘Pack and the Sweet Sixteen