By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- West Virginia opened with a haymaker and never stopped jabbing from there. Five finished in double figures, and the No. 4-seed West Virginia Mountaineers advanced to the Sweet 16 with an 83-71 victory over the No. 4-seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish in second round action of the NCAA Tournament's West Region at Key Bank Center. Jevon Carter … [Read more...] about Mountaineers move on to Sweet 16
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Gonzaga, Villanova hold serve. NCAA Tournament run down
EAST REGION No. 1 Villanova 76 No. 16 Mount St. Mary's 56 Donte DiVincenzo dropped 21 points in a game where number one overall seed, Villanova, appeared to be ordinary in the first 20 minutes. With Kris Jenkins struggling and missing his first 10 shots, the Wildcats found themselves holding on to a mere one point lead at the half. From there, the Wildcats exploded and … [Read more...] about Gonzaga, Villanova hold serve. NCAA Tournament run down
West Virginia holds off Bucknell to set up meeting with Notre Dame
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Nathan Adrian turned in a double-double, and the West Virginia Mountaineers dominated the offensive glass en route to an 86-80 victory over the Bucknell in the opening round of the West Region of the NCAA Tournament at the Key Bank Center, Friday. Adrian scored 12 points on 6-of-11 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds part of an overall effort … [Read more...] about West Virginia holds off Bucknell to set up meeting with Notre Dame
Bucknell looks to attack West Virginia’s pressure
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, NY -- The Bucknell Bison left behind one storm in Lewisburg, PA to find another in western New York. That should prepare them well for what they will encounter Thursday when they take court at the Key Bank Center. The West Virginia Mountaineers create their tempestuous climate leading the nation in turnover margin (8.2), turnovers forced per game … [Read more...] about Bucknell looks to attack West Virginia’s pressure
Horned Frogs eliminate No. 1 Kansas
BIG 12 TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS- TCU 85 No. 1 KANSAS 82 KANSAS CITY, MO-- Desmond Bane drew a foul and knocked down three free throws with two seconds left in the second half, giving the TCU Horned Frogs the upset win over the Kansas Jayhawks. Kenrich Williams had 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Horned Frogs. Frank Mason III (29 points) and Landen Lucas … [Read more...] about Horned Frogs eliminate No. 1 Kansas