Boston College looked like a confident team on Wednesday night. With that and some excellent three-point shooting early on, they got a big win against Florida State that shows how they have developed and will only add to their confidence.
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Florida State must adapt to being the hunted, not the hunter
For a couple of weeks, Florida State looked like the team some projected them to be. With a seven-game winning streak, the Seminoles were on top of the ACC, now a target – now the hunted instead of the hunter. And on Wednesday night, they were successfully hunted as Boston College beat them 64-60.
Early Ivy League showdown looms
The stage is now set for a showdown in Philadelphia, at one of the most storied arenas in college basketball. On Friday, Harvard and Penn will battle with first place in the Ivy League on the line.
Stony Brook takes two on the road to stay on top
Stony Brook’s 57-48 win at New Hampshire on Monday night was the latest evidence that this team is playing like a veteran group, and one that might be able to deliver a conference title two years after a regular season title didn’t lead to the NCAA Tournament.
Duke’s exposed defense must adapt quickly
Duke has the firepower of an elite team. Duke has the talent of an elite team. Duke has the most successful coach in Division I history. But Duke doesn’t have a chance of going much further than the first couple rounds of the NCAA Tournament unless the Blue Devils figure […]
A much-needed road win for West Virginia
It might not have been apparent for much of the game, but West Virginia needed a win on Sunday afternoon. The Mountaineers got it, but not without some consternation as they trailed for much of the game and needed overtime for an 87-84 win over host Providence.
Florida State regresses despite win against UVA
Florida State would have the look and feel of an elite team if not for one gigantic red flag: turnovers. The Seminoles have one of the worst turnover percentages in the country, based on Ken Pomeroy’s stats. Florida State gives the ball away nearly once every four possessions. That’s brutal […]
Perimeter trio a driving force behind Temple’s success
Temple has rode a six-game winning streak to the top of the Atlantic 10 after Saturday’s 73-56 win at Rhode Island. While it’s been a balanced effort for the Owls to get to this point, there’s no question that their perimeter trio of Ramone Moore, Khalif Wyatt and Juan Fernandez is the driving force behind this team’s success.
Cornell progresses through offensive struggles
Friday night’s 71-60 loss at Harvard seems to symbolize Cornell’s season. The Big Red have defended ably and stayed in a lot of games, but offensive struggles have been a major reason for the inability to break through, especially on the road.
Northeastern is not yet a contender in the CAA
After losing to Drexel on Wednesday night, where Northeastern stands is clear in the CAA. They are not contenders yet, and until they knock off a team ahead of them in the standings, that’s where they will be.
