Saturday’s 73-56 win over Marist was just what New Hampshire needed in several ways. The Wildcats did it with their offense helping their defense, for one, as that’s been an area where they haven’t always played well. They also got a very balanced effort all the way around. It also came after a break for final exams, and one never knows what a team will be like in that first game after it.
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Has Northern Arizona found its spark?
People scoffed and laughed when 70-year-old Dave Brown was hired to replace Mike Adras, (who’s own story on the resignation is taking strange turns)who suddenly resigned after a 2-7 start. (Full disclosure: so did I.) Um, a few less people are laughing today after the Lumberjacks beat Arizona State on Saturday […]
Boston College more confident as finals come to a close
It hasn’t been a banner season for Boston College if you look solely at the bottom line. Going beyond that, there’s a feeling that this team is growing and it seemed evident the last time out.
Tempo Free: Women’s Edition
A look at the Maggie Dixon Classic, where defensive efficiency won out. Also, a legendary head coach receives an award that testifies to what she has accomplished.
Crosstown Shootout hurts city of Cincinnati most
There is no doubt that you know what happened in my home city of Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon. One of the best rivalries in all of sports — not just college basketball — was taking place just a couple of minutes from where I sit writing this. The Crosstown Shootout […]
Virginia gets ready to join the ACC elite
The Virginia Cavaliers look like the No. 3 team in the ACC, and they have the defensive look and feel of a team that could cause problems for higher seeded teams in the NCAA Tournament.
Big 12, Big East and Big Ten player ratings, through Dec. 10
Hoopville breaks down the player ratings for the Big 12, Big East and Big Ten conferences.
Fairfield fulfills missions in Springfield and gets better
Fairfield has had some ups and downs in non-conference play, but one of the MAAC favorites looks to be improving as final exams near and showed it in their 59-51 win over Old Dominion on Friday.
Mike Adras resigns post at Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona head coach Mike Adras resigned on Friday. What’s grabbed the attention of fans and supporters since then is his replacement choice.
Siena keeps battling but could use a win
It’s been a rough go for Siena thus far, both on and off the court, and while they continue to battle, they’re 3-6 after dropping a tough 82-78 decision to UMass on Friday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Holiday Showcase.