Otto Porter didn’t need to carry Georgetown on Wednesday night, but he came up big nonetheless. This time he led several players who played well and did it in the biggest moments.
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Galloway, La Salle closing in on the NCAA Tournament
Ramon Galloway didn’t have his best game on Sunday, but he came alive to get La Salle the lead in the second half and help them move a little closer to finally getting to the NCAA Tournament.
Strong second half carries Pitt over St. John’s
St. John’s hopes for an NCAA Tournament bid took a blow on Sunday as they lost to Pittsburgh at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a look inside the game.
Lalanne could be the missing piece for UMass
Cady Lalanne just might be the missing link for UMass. His play of late seems to indicate as much, and on Saturday, he was a difference-maker in the Minutemen’s 76-66 win over Dayton.
Another Ivy League showdown is on the way
With Harvard and Princeton both winning on Saturday night, another big showdown between the teams is set for Friday evening.
A look around the country – February 24, 2013
Saturday saw 140 Division I games, including the last BracketBusters games and a lot of overtime in the SEC. Here are some thoughts coming out of the many games on the day.
Dayton can’t get over the hump to reach its potential
Dayton has a high skill level and some length and athleticism. They also have some youth and look like they have a good future. Right now, though, they’re struggling to start reaching some of that potential with the season winding down.
Brown puts forth a rare bad effort against Harvard
Harvard won at Brown quite comfortably on Friday night, but a lot had to do with a poor effort on Brown’s part. The Bears have come to play all season, but didn’t on Friday night, with a number of unforced errors along the way.
Defense has been a struggle for Central Connecticut
Central Connecticut has had their struggles this season, primarily on the defensive end. The Blue Devils will need a strong finish to make the Northeast Conference Tournament, and defense is one area that may hold them back from getting there.
Xavier starts big home stretch with a road win
This year’s edition of Xavier isn’t quite up there with some others in the recent past. But the Musketeers started off a key stretch to end the regular season with a win at Rhode Island and hope that will propel them further with some home games ahead.
