Gonzaga has been unstoppable at the top of the West Coast Conference for many years now, but it’s becoming increasingly evident that in its own way that adjective also can apply to Saint Mary’s and its place in the conference.
Month: December 2015
The Morning Dish – Monday, December 14, 2015
A conference that has had some big changes continues to win. Plus a top freshman’s team loses again, the Atlantic 10 goes on the road, and a fine start continues for a school under the radar.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, December 13, 2015
Of all the stats one will see this year, this may be one of the hardest to believe: Saturday’s game between Xavier and Cincinnati marked just the second time ever that both teams were nationally ranked entering the Crosstown Shootout.
Saturday Notes – December 12, 2015
Saturday featured some rivalry games as well as big matchups that lived up to their billing, providing some great finishes.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, December 12, 2015
Light nights during the college basketball season offer the opportunity to check in on games and matchups that might slip through the cracks on busier days of the week, such as the series between North Dakota and North Dakota State that has been played nearly 300 times.
The Morning Dish – Friday, December 11, 2015
A great rivalry game has a thrilling ending, but the big story didn’t involve someone on either team. Plus a key season-ending injury and a coach ejected for no apparent reason on a light night.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, December 10, 2015
Maybe now we can all put Dayton’s one loss this season far in the rear-view mirror and start calling the Flyers for what they are: a legitimate top 20 team right now.
Scanning the nation: Indiana, Gonzaga, UNLV and more
We go around the country, taking a look at Indiana, Gonzaga, UNLV, San Diego and others early in the season.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Coming into this season, it was natural and perfectly fair to wonder just how SMU would be affected by the postseason ban this year that was part of NCAA sanctions against the program this summer. The Mustangs are providing an authoritative answer so far.
Fordham’s impressive start is drawing attention
Fordham is now 6-1, which has some people taking notice. More than the record, a convincing win over St. John’s certainly helped in that respect.
