Another Morrison Makes His Mark by Mitch Schneider Every generation or so, history bestows upon us another great “Morrison.” The 1960’s gave us the Doors’ lead singer, Jim Morrison – arguably the greatest front man of all-time. In the 70’s, Toni Morrison made a name for herself as one of […]
Author: Mitch Schneider
San Francisco’s Memories
S.F. Opens its Gates to College Hoops Once More by Mitch Schneider The city of San Francisco is known for its breathtaking views, prime real estate and world-class cuisine (in addition to being my hometown). The City is not known, however, for being any sort of haven for college basketball […]
WCC Tournament Recaps
West Coast Conference Tournament Recap by Mitch Schneider First Round – Fri., March 4 (5) Pepperdine 91, (8) Loyola Marymount 79 Trailing 46-34 at the break, Pepperdine outscored LMU 57-33 in the second to capture the victory and advance into the second round of the WCC Tournament. Forward Glen McGowan’s […]
West Coast Conference 2003-04 Season Recap
West Coast Conference 2003-04 Season Recap by Mitch Schneider It wasn’t exactly a banner year for the West Coast Conference. Not a single team challenged Gonzaga for the league title. Seven of the eight schools lost at least a dozen games (with San Diego dropping 26). And only one team […]
West Coast Second Round Recap
West Coast Conference Second Round Recap Recap by Mitch Schneider (3) Pepperdine 78, (7) Loyola Marymount 67 Pepperdine used a 10-0 run late in the game to spoil any chance for a Loyola upset as the Waves cruised to their third victory over their cross-town rival this season. Pepperdine’s trio […]
West Coast Semifinals Recap
West Coast Conference Semifinals Recap Recap by Mitch Schneider (2) St. Mary’s 79, (3) Pepperdine 74 Guard E.J. Rowland (21 points) led four Gaels in double-figures as St. Mary’s held off a feisty Pepperdine squad to advance to Monday’s WCC title game. Rowland also collected seven boards and six assists […]
West Coast Finals Recap
West Coast Conference Finals Recap Recap by Mitch Schneider (1) Gonzaga 84, (2) St. Mary’s 71 Gonzaga cruised to its fifth West Coast title in six years and 20th straight victory as the Bulldogs clipped the Gaels in the conference finale. ‘Zags forward Ronny Turiaf – named tourney MVP – […]
West Coast First Round Recap
West Coast Conference First Round Recap Recap by Mitch Schneider (7) Loyola Marymount 82, (6) Portland 77 After dropping both of its regular season meetings with Portland, Loyola Marymount turned the tables Friday night, bouncing the Pilots from the West Coast Conference Tournament. LMU (15-13, 6-9) overcame an 11-point, second-half […]
West Coast Second Round Preview
West Coast Conference Second Round Preview Preview by Mitch Schneider (7) Loyola Marymount vs. (3) Pepperdine After defeating Portland 82-77 in first round of the WCC Tournament, Loyola Marymount (15-13, 6-9) will face another team that swept it during the regular season as the Lions will battle Pepperdine (14-14, 9-5) […]
West Coast First Round Preview
West Coast First Round Preview Preview by Mitch Schneider The 2004 West Coast Conference Tournament looks more like a reality dating show than a major athletic event, as seven hopefuls will look to scratch and claw their way for the right to meet up with conference-darling Gonzaga in the finale […]
