The three-point shot can be the great equalizer in college basketball, but it can also be a killer. It all depends on how a team uses it. For a textbook case, just look at Louisville in their 92-70 win at Providence on Wednesday night.
Month: January 2010
California: Bears Face LA Teams With Less Depth
The Golden Bears will face UCLA and USC without sophomore Jorge Gutierrez, who injured his right knee against Stanford.
Minnesota: Sampson Sits Again in Gophers’ Loss to Purdue
With center Ralph Sampson III out for two games, Minnesota has had mixed results.
Maryland: Korean Forward Returns Home to Enter Pro League
The first South Korean player to receive a D-I scholarship announced he is leaving the Terps to pursue a pro career at home.
Brown Gets Much-Needed Win Behind Mullery, Halpern
Brown felt like they needed Monday night’s game, and they got it. Along the way, they got a big effort from a freshman who benefited from a long stretch without games.
St. Peter’s Defeats Marist in MAAC Action
With a strong defensive effort, St. Peter’s knocked off Marist to improve to .500 overall and in early MAAC play.
USC: Trojans Banned from Post-Season Play for This Season
Among other self-imposed penalties, the Trojans won’t play in the Pac-10 Conference Tournament or any other post-season tournaments. The sanctions are a result of the school’s investigation into violations related to former star O.J. Mayo.
Friars, Red Storm Reverse Growth Stages For a Night
Sunday night, two teams that at first glance seem to be in different development stages matched up. At the end, it was the younger, less mature team that played like the veteran, more mature team and took home the win.
Defense Starting to Come Around for Holy Cross
Holy Cross hasn’t been the kind of defensive team they have been in prior seasons, and wins have been hard to come by. Recent games suggest that the defense is coming around, and more wins may not be too far behind if they keep this up.
UConn women Romp in Big East Opener
In their Big East opener, the Connecticut women’s basketball team rolled in a road contest against Seton Hall.
