Courtesy of NavySports.com ANNAPOLIS, Md. –– Maryland, Providence and Wichita State will join host Navy in the 2018 Veterans Classic on CBS Sports Network, an annual men’s college basketball showcase that brings together teams from across the country in celebration of Veterans Day. The fifth annual Veterans Classic will tip off on Friday, Nov. 9, at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, … [Read more...] about Veterans Classic field announced
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FGCU falls late at No. 11 Wichita State
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com WICHITA, Kan. - The FGCU men's basketball team (7-7) held a lead as large as seven in the 2nd half and were mired in a one-possession game with less than two minutes remaining at #11 Wichita State (10-2) Friday night at Charles Koch Arena, but the Shockers made a late run to hand the Eagles a hard-fought 75-65 setback. The contest was tied, … [Read more...] about FGCU falls late at No. 11 Wichita State
Creighton displays all the tools to make a tourney run
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Creighton (27-7, 13-5) displayed its versatile tools as it slipped by Wichita State (26-8, 12-6) 68-65 for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship on Sunday. In doing so, the Jays proved that they can sustain a formidable attack even when its All-American forward, Doug McDermott, struggles from the field. The 6'8" forward shot 5-13 … [Read more...] about Creighton displays all the tools to make a tourney run
Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
CANCUN, Mexico-- The Spiders overcame a halftime deficit and hung on late to beat Wichita State,49-46, Friday at the Cancun Challenge. The Spiders improved to 3-3, while Wichita State fell to 2-3. "I was very pleased with our ability to dig deep and find a way," said head coach Michael Shafer. "We only took 36 shots for the game and the way it was being played, it was … [Read more...] about Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
Temple wins OT thriller over Wichita State
Courtesy of Owlsports.com. SAN JUAN - Senior guard Ramone Moore scored six of his team-high 23 points in overtime to lead Temple to a 78-74 OT win over Wichita State in the third place game of the 5-hour Energy Puerto Rico Tip-Off Sunday evening at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. The Owls improve to 3-1 on the season while the Shockers fall to 2-2. Moore, who averaged 21.7 … [Read more...] about Temple wins OT thriller over Wichita State