UCLA Legend’s Meds Adjusted: UCLA coaching legend John Wooden, who was hospitalized six days ago after falling and breaking a wrist and collarbone, was feeling just fine, and his medication was changed to alleviate an irregular heartbeat. The 97-year-old’s medication was adjusted by doctors. He’s also wearing a cast on […]
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Miami, Ohio: Miami, Ohio, Coach Misses Second Game
Miami, Ohio, Coach Misses Second Game: Miami, Ohio, coach Charlie Coles, 66, missed Tuesday night’s match up vs. Kent State because of illness. Coles, who has a history of heart problems, stayed in Oxford to get some tests done. He also missed the Redhawks’ 73-48 win Saturday against Ohio. Associate […]
Patriot League: Patriot League Tournament Quarterfinals
Patriot League Tournament Quarterfinals: March Madness is already in full swing as No. 7 Bucknell drained a 40-foot three-pointer at the buzzer in triple overtime to upset No. 2 Navy 87-86. The Midshipmen took a two-point lead with two seconds remaining when sophomore forward T.J. Topercer tapped in a rebound. […]
Arizona: Olson Honors Seniors at Arizona
Olson Honors Seniors at Arizona: Lute Olson, Arizona’s coach who is in the midst of a leave of absence this season, appeared at Arizona’s senior night to honor his recruits who will soon be graduating. Reporters weren’t allowed to speak to the coach. However, interim coach Kevin O’Neill, who has […]
Clemson: Clemson’s Hammonds Breaks Wrist
Clemson’s Hammonds Breaks Wrist: Clemson senior guard Cliff Hammonds broke his non-shooting wrist during the Tigers’ last-second win at Maryland. X-rays revealed the injury Monday. He broke it while falling to the floor after blocking a dunk by Maryland forward James Gist. Hammonds’ status for the game against Georgia Tech […]
Big South: Big South Conference Tournament Quarterfinals
Big South Conference Tournament Quarterfinals: The home teams held court Tuesday in the Big South Conference Tournament quarterfinals, with all of the higher seeds winning by at least 10 points, except No. 3 High Point, which beat No. 6 Coastal Carolina 59-56. Senior forward Arizona Reid led the Panthers with […]
Ohio Valley Conference: Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Quarterfinals
Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Quarterfinals: No. 6 Tennessee State delivered the first upset in conference tournament action with a 68-61 win at No. 3 Morehead State. Junior forward Jerrell Houston led the Tigers with 16 points. Tennessee State advances to play No. 2 Murray State, which beat No. 7 Tennessee […]
SEC: SEC Has No Comment on Controversial Ending
SEC Has No Comment on Controversial Ending: SEC officials have refused to comment on the controversial ending to Saturday’s Mississippi vs. Alabama game. Mississippi won 91-88, but the Crimson Tide feel that they should have potentially had one more chance to tie. After Mississippi collected a rebound with 4.5 seconds […]
Horizon League: Horizon League Tournament First Round
Horizon League Tournament First Round: No. 3 Wright State opened the Horizon League Tournament by blasting No. 10 Detroit 60-37. Senior forward Scottie Wilson had 15 points to lead the Raiders, who held the Titans to 33.3 percent shooting from the field. Wright State will try to avoid a three-game […]
Duquesne: James Awaits Shoulder Results
James Awaits Shoulder Results: Duquesne junior forward Shawn James will undergo tests to determine if he needs surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right shoulder. James injured the shoulder in the Dukes’ 89-82 loss at Charlotte Sunday. James is one of the most productive defensive players in the country, […]