First thoughts on Wisconsin's 85-78 victory over Arizona in the West Region final. Decisive run Wisconsin opened the second half hitting eight of their first ten from the floor including six of seven behind the arc. Wisconsin turned a three-point halftime deficit into a nine-point advantage with 10:55 remaining. Sam Dekker scored nine (three 3-pointers) and Frank Kaminsky … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 85 Arizona 78
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Richaun Holmes, Sean Sellers and the MAC Slate
Sunday's results in MAC men's basketball. Compiled by Justin LaDuca Eastern Michigan 100, Concordia 42 Eagles put up triple digits for the first time since 2008. Ball State 69, Longwood 64 Late free throws help Cardinals prevail over Lancers. Bowling Green 79, South Florida 70 Richaun Holmes (19 points, 9 rebounds) lifts Falcons over Bulls. #6 Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Richaun Holmes, Sean Sellers and the MAC Slate
Guard Brandon Jennings to Detroit, Pistons a year away
By Dave Holcomb Point Guard Brandon Jennings finally decided to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he won’t be staying there very long. A week after Milwaukee lost their best baseball player to a season ending suspension, their best basketball player is traded to Detroit. The Pistons acquired Jennings through a sign-and-trade deal with the Bucks that will send Brandon … [Read more...] about Guard Brandon Jennings to Detroit, Pistons a year away
Dear Martians of the Mainland
Courtesy of the Niagara Gazette By Doug Smith From time to time Polly pops some takeout or leftover into the oven and asks, “It’s not going to catch fire in there, is it?” To which Doug will always reply, “Set it at 450. Paper catches fire at Fahrenheit 451.” Everything Doug knows about the flashpoint of paper he learned from Ray Bradbury 60 years ago, when … [Read more...] about Dear Martians of the Mainland
Performance of the Week | Mallory Eggert
By Kyle Soppe No team likes road trips, especially during the final week of a semester. But the Billikens (3-6), paced by 6'2" junior Mallory Eggert, played hard and competed while traveling to Wisconsin and Florida this past week. Eggert's grit and toughness, as well as being a consistent offensive threat, made her the selection for A-10 Performance of the … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Mallory Eggert