Valparaiso’s first game in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament ended like many of the Crusaders’ other MVC games this season, with a close loss that summed up a tough first year in the league.
Month: March 2018
The Morning Dish – Friday, March 2, 2018
It appeared Thursday night was going to offer us yet another instance of a top-ranked team losing this season when Virginia looked on its way to a sure loss at Louisville Thursday night. The Cavaliers trailed by four points, and there was less than one second left on the clock. No problem. All it took was two made free throws, a travel on the baseline by a Cardinals player inbounding the ball, and then a banked in three-pointer at the buzzer.
Northern Iowa, Missouri State could break MVC quarterfinal dominance by top seeds
Top seeds are nearly unbeatable in the quarterfinals of the MVC Tournament over the last 27 years, but rarely have they faced teams early in the tourney as capable as they will this year.
Big Ten Tournament: Opening night recap
The Big Ten Tournament got going with two opening round games, one of which was one by the lower seed, and the loser of that game entered the season with high hopes before a number of issues derailed them.
2018 CAA postseason awards: One man’s ballot
With the CAA postseason awards soon to be announced ahead of the conference tournament, I reveal how I voted as one of the media voters. It wasn’t easy for a lot of the awards or the teams.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 1, 2018
In our latest podcast, we talk about the big developments in the FBI investigation, a remarkable run by an elite school, early conference tournament play and the possibility of more conference realignment.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, March 1, 2018
The best month of the year is here, and already the madness has started in one conference tournament, while it feels weird with another one going on. Plus a regular season title is clinched, a key meeting is on tap, and one powerhouse program could be on the move.
