For the top seeds, not much changed since last week despite some drama in Durham. Duke managed to hold on to the fourth No. 1 seed in the second version of the March to Madness bracket projections, even though Duke dropped a home game to Miami last weekend. The Blue […]
Month: February 2012
Valparaiso Crusaders Dominate Cleveland State Vikings 59-41
The Cleveland State Vikings and Valparaiso Crusaders squared off on Thursday night at the Wolstein Center in one of the most important games of the season for both teams. While the Vikings’ season-opening victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores may have been extremely important with regards to quality wins that are […]
Boston College looks confident in win over Florida State
Boston College looked like a confident team on Wednesday night. With that and some excellent three-point shooting early on, they got a big win against Florida State that shows how they have developed and will only add to their confidence.
Florida State must adapt to being the hunted, not the hunter
For a couple of weeks, Florida State looked like the team some projected them to be. With a seven-game winning streak, the Seminoles were on top of the ACC, now a target – now the hunted instead of the hunter. And on Wednesday night, they were successfully hunted as Boston College beat them 64-60.
Early Ivy League showdown looms
The stage is now set for a showdown in Philadelphia, at one of the most storied arenas in college basketball. On Friday, Harvard and Penn will battle with first place in the Ivy League on the line.
Round 233: UNC vs. Duke tips off with more than pride at stake
The first of two regular-season meetings between two of the most hate-filled rivals in American sports goes down tonight when Duke makes the short trip to the Dean Dome to visit North Carolina. As is usually the case in recent years, this game has significant importance in the standings, with […]
Stony Brook takes two on the road to stay on top
Stony Brook’s 57-48 win at New Hampshire on Monday night was the latest evidence that this team is playing like a veteran group, and one that might be able to deliver a conference title two years after a regular season title didn’t lead to the NCAA Tournament.
Duke’s exposed defense must adapt quickly
Duke has the firepower of an elite team. Duke has the talent of an elite team. Duke has the most successful coach in Division I history. But Duke doesn’t have a chance of going much further than the first couple rounds of the NCAA Tournament unless the Blue Devils figure […]
A much-needed road win for West Virginia
It might not have been apparent for much of the game, but West Virginia needed a win on Sunday afternoon. The Mountaineers got it, but not without some consternation as they trailed for much of the game and needed overtime for an 87-84 win over host Providence.
Florida State regresses despite win against UVA
Florida State would have the look and feel of an elite team if not for one gigantic red flag: turnovers. The Seminoles have one of the worst turnover percentages in the country, based on Ken Pomeroy’s stats. Florida State gives the ball away nearly once every four possessions. That’s brutal […]