Big Sky Conference Tournament Semifinals: No. 2 Northern Arizona held off No. 3 Weber State 75-70 to move into the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship game. The Lumberjacks and Wildcats traded runs in the first half then remained close throughout the second half. Senior forward Kyle Landry led Northern Arizona […]
Month: March 2008
WAC: Western Athletic Conference Tournament Opening Round
Western Athletic Conference Tournament Opening Round: Junior forward Tim Pierce hit one of two free throws to break a 62-62 tie, and San Jose State held on to beat No. 9 Louisiana Tech 64-62. Pierce finished with 16 points and nine rebounds, and junior guard DaShawn Wright led the Spartans […]
Horizon League: Horizon League Tournament Championship
Horizon League Tournament Championship: A few bubble teams can breathe a little easier after No. 1 Butler beat No. 2 Cleveland State 70-55 to win the Horizon League title and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, ensuring that the conference will remain a one-bid league. After Monday’s upsets in conference […]
Summit League: Summit League Tournament Championship
Summit League Tournament Championship: No. 1 Oral Roberts ended the Summit League championship on a 16-7 run to beat No. 2 IUPUI 71-64 and capture the Golden Eagles’ third consecutive conference title and NCAA Tournament bid. Senior swingman Moses Ehambe hit seven three-pointers en route to 25 points to lead […]
MEAC: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament Opening Round
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament Opening Round: No. 7 Coppin State outlasted No. 10 Howard 55-54, surviving a late push by the Bison after leading by nine with 10 minutes to go. Senior guard Tywain McKee has 18 points to lead the Eagles, including two free throws in the final 10 […]
Arizona: Olson Had Disease But Will Return Next Season
Olson Had Disease But Will Return Next Season: Arizona coach Lute Olson will return from his leave of absence next season, but contradicted himself by saying he took the season off because of a medical condition, which he described as “not life-threatening, but serious enough to require time away from […]
Washington: Brockman Questionable for Pac-10 Tourney
Brockman Questionable for Pac-10 Tourney: Jon Brockman, a starting junior forward at Washington, has sprained his left ankle and is questionable for the Huskies’ opening Pac-10 Tournament game. Brockman had been averaging 17 points and 11 boards a game. [3/11/08]
West Coast Conference: Las Vegas to Host WCC Tournament
Las Vegas to Host WCC Tournament: The 2009 West Coast Conference Tournament will be held in Las Vegas, the first time the tourney will be at a neutral site. It will be held at the 7,000-seat Orleans Arena. Previously, the WCC has rotated its site between the home courts of […]
George Mason Takes CAA Championship
Clock Strikes Midnight on Cinderella, as George Mason Beats William & Mary by Jay Pearlman RICHMOND, Va. – William & Mary’s run to the CAA Final reminds me of that catch Endy Chavez made in Game 6 of the NLCS two years ago against the Cardinals (what catch, you ask). […]
MAAC Tournament Notes
MAAC Tournament Notes by Ray Floriani ALBANY, N.Y. – Saturday’s session at the MAAC tournament is always special. There are six games, perfect for the bona fide basketball fanatic. Whether you prefer the men’s or women’s game, the MAAC Saturday should be attended at least once, if not more. Women’s […]
