The Cardinals have won five straight, including knocking off No. 1 Pittsburgh. They have now won their past three games in the regular season against ranked opponents – Pittsburgh, Notre Dame and Villanova. In addition, Louisville has won three straight against the No. 1 team in the country. The previous two were over Florida on Dec. 13, 2003 and Kentucky on Dec. 27, 2003.
Author: Nick Dettmann
Big East Notebook: Pittsburgh Flying High
The Golden Eagles picked up a huge road victory against North Carolina State using tough defense and protecting the basketball. Despite being outshot (51 to 48 percent) and out-rebounded (29-25), Marquette committed just 10 turnovers, compared to NC State’s 18, to help pick up the victory.
Big East Notebook – Blue Demons and Cardinals Streaking in Opposite Directions
The intracity rivalry between Cincinnati and Xavier had everything one could ask for, including five technical fouls. But in the end, it was Xavier coming away with the victory.
Big East Notebook – Syracuse Back in Action, Panthers Still Undefeated
Forget, for a moment, that Donte Greene stamped his imprint at Syracuse last year, bolting for the L after a one-and-done that few could have envisioned. The quantum leap has certainly proved profitable for Greene. The 6-foot-10 Baltimore product is averaging just four points in fourteen games for the Sacramento Kings. He saw action in the starting lineup in four of those games. Greene, who many feel left prematurely, proved he belongs in the L during a successful summer in Vegas, one underscored by a 40-point outburst.
Horizon Preview
Horizon League 2008-09 Preview by Nick Dettmann Two Horizon League teams solidified their respective coaching situations this offseason. The first came in April when the Detroit Titans hired Ray McCallum to take over the program. McCallum replaces Perry Watson, who retired from the post in March, but took a leave […]
Horizon Notebook
Horizon League Notebook by Nick Dettmann Player of the Week: Marcus Skinner, UW-Milwaukee Skinner averaged 15.5 points and 11 rebounds in two games last week for the Panthers, both victories over Youngstown State and Cleveland State. He posted collegiate-highs with 16 points and 12 rebounds in the victory over Youngstown […]
Horizon Notebook
Horizon League Notebook by Nick Dettmann Player of the Week: Matt Howard, Butler. The freshman from Connersville, Ind., averaged 19.3 points and seven rebounds per game in leading the Bulldogs to three victories. He scored 22 points on Jan. 10 against Green Bay. Butler Bulldogs (16-1 overall, 5-1 Horizon League) […]
Wisconsin, Valpo Coaches Respect One Another
Epic Battle Features Mutual Coaching Admiration by Nick Dettmann MADISON, Wis. – It was a meeting of epic proportions. The end result nearly matched that. Valparaiso fought gallantly and stared the Wisconsin Badgers right in the eyes on their home floor. But the Crusaders fell short 68-58 on Saturday night […]
Horizon Notebook
Horizon League Notebook by Nick Dettmann Player of the Week: Samuel Haanpaa, Valparaiso. The sophomore guard from Finland averaged 26 points in two Crusaders victories last week. He scored 20 points against Evansville and 32 against Chicago State. Against Chicago State, he set a school-record for 3-pointers in a game […]
Teacher Beats Student In Wisconsin
Teacher Beats Student In Rivalry Game by Nick Dettmann MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan is glad he doesn’t have to physically play against Rob Jeter. “With that jump hook he’d kill me,” Ryan said. Jeter, the head coach for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, once played for Ryan at […]
