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
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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
No. 1 Villanova falls to Marquette
Tuesday's Top 25 action. MARQUETTE 74 No. 1 VILLANOVA Katin Reinhardt drew a foul late and converted a pair of free throws with 11 seconds left in the game, giving the Marquette Golden Eagles a two-point lead and the upset over No. 1 Villanova. Reinhardt came off the bench to score 19 points, hand out four assists and grab a pair of rebounds for the Golden Eagles. Mikal … [Read more...] about No. 1 Villanova falls to Marquette
No. 18 Arizona survives Cal
Friday's Top 25 action. No. 18 ARIZONA 67 CALIFORNIA 62 Freshman forward Lauri Markkanen put up 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to propel Arizona which trailed 34-26 early in the second half. The Wildcats went on a 15-2 run to take a 41-38 lead and only trailed once more, by one point, before reclaiming the lead for the final time. Arizona shot 44.4 percent from the … [Read more...] about No. 18 Arizona survives Cal