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Sanford lifts Dayton past Ohio State

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By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Vee Sanford capped a see-saw battle as the No. 11 seed University of Dayton Flyers outlasted the No. 6 seed Ohio State Buckeyes, 60-59 and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament's South Region. Sanford drove right from the top of key on Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Craft and used the glass to score the winning bucket … [Read more...] about Sanford lifts Dayton past Ohio State

Shaka Smart and VCU becoming household names

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By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — It was just four years ago Virginia Commonwealth University found themselves in the crosshairs of a nation and national media who deemed their inclusion into the NCAA Tournament as unbecoming. After all, these Rams had earned just a No. 4 seed into the Colonial Athletic Association Conference Tournament before losing in the championship game to Old … [Read more...] about Shaka Smart and VCU becoming household names

VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament

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Being connected as a team - from top to bottom - has been VCU's priority from day one. By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN -- Even with their loss in the Atlantic 10 final on Sunday, VCU is a strong team with a chance of winning multiple games in the NCAA tournament. Why the Rams might be successful in March - and in April - is not wholly based on their talent, but is also … [Read more...] about VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament

Could Billy Baron’s buzzer-beater galvanize Canisius?

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There comes a moment for any team with championship aspirations where a season takes direction or meaning. Many times that moment occurs during practice and away from the camera. Sometimes it happens for fans to see. Billy Baron's buzzer beater Tuesday night which lifted Canisius past Elon might have been that moment. That this happened so early in the season for the … [Read more...] about Could Billy Baron’s buzzer-beater galvanize Canisius?