College basketball finally didn’t have to compete with football, and it was quite a day of games. But the Pirates may have lost a star for a bit, and rivalry game’s future seems uncertain.
Author: Phil Kasiecki
The Morning Dish – Saturday, December 14, 2019
As a light week of action closes, a couple of related thoughts come to mind with teams playing others in their area. Plus one more light night includes an overtime game in the Big Ten, an important notice out west, and news emerges that should surprise no one coming out of the nation’s capital.
Merrimack’s transition has seen some early success
Merrimack is new to Division I, but thus far the home games have been rare while the wins have not. The team is learning about the new level of play and adjusting well, and there is hope for further growth as they get accustomed to the new level.
The Morning Dish – Friday, December 13, 2019
On a light night of action, none of the games were all that competitive, including a rivalry game that gave us a little to think about with both teams. That, and a scary development for a former NBA commissioner.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, December 12, 2019
At Rutgers, progress continues apace, but now with a big win coming a little earlier in the season and more reason to think it will continue. Plus another much-needed win in Big Ten play, the president speaks on legislation, and a response to some NCAA allegations.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – December 11, 2019
In our latest podcast, we look at the two big results from a wild night that show once again that there will be a lot of teams in the top spot. We also look at scoring difficulties and what may be behind them, as well as a triumphant return to action for one young man and an ACC that isn’t as deep as usual.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, December 11, 2019
A wild night of basketball started off that way as two highly-ranked teams went down, one to a team many had mixed thoughts about before the season. Plus close calls in Waco and Boulder, and a few other results on a light night include a buzzer-beater.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Duquesne has not seen a lot of winning since their last trip to the NCAA Tournament 42 years ago, but there may be some renewed hope as the Dukes win again. Plus the Hawkeyes put forth a complete effort for a win, a bad injury for the Hilltoppers, and a school is questioning the evidence presented in its notice of allegations.
The Morning Dish – Monday, December 9, 2019
The last game of the day was a big one in Ames, where the home team got a much-needed quality win. Plus the other team lost more than a game, an ACC power’s scoring struggles continue, and two teams got big road wins on the day.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, December 8, 2019
The week didn’t start out well at all for Georgetown, but the Hoyas sure ended it in fine fashion and showed great resilience in so doing. Plus notes on many of the games, and another injury scare for the Buffaloes.
