Knights Reach the Title Game, Will Play Monmouth by Ray Floriani TEANECK, N.J. – In all ways it was the closest sixteen-point game you would hope to see. With a minute to go and the verdict sealed, FDU fans began chanting “we want Monmouth.” They and their Knights will get […]
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Atlantic 10 Opening Round Notes
Atlantic 10 Tournament – Opening Round by Phil Kasiecki CINCINNATI – It was a ho-hum opening round at U.S. Bank Arena, although two higher seeds were knocked off. The quarterfinals are set, with an intriguing matchup to start the day (No. 9 Temple vs. No. 1 George Washington) and another […]
Crystal Basketball
NCAA Tournament Crystal Ball by Dan Hauptman and Michael Protos March 9, 2006 We’re quickly approaching Selection Sunday, but the Crystal Basketball continues to produce inconsistent revelations for Dan Hauptman and Michael Protos. They didn’t notice many major changes in the past few days, largely because conference favorites like Gonzaga […]
MAAC Tournament Notes
News and Notes From the MAAC Tournament by Ray Floriani ALBANY, N.Y. – The MAAC Tournament at Pepsi Arena tipped off on Friday. Following are some notes on the activity that day. Scores: Women Iona 72, Niagara 57 Canisius 60, Fairfield 55 Loyola 66, Manhattan 57 Men St. Peter’s 80, […]
UNC-Wilmington’s Winning Ways
Brownell’s Life of Basketball Success Raises Wilmington by Phil Kasiecki RICHMOND, Va. – Among mid-major programs, there are some that have been consistent contenders in their conferences and regular participants in the NCAA Tournament. We all know about Gonzaga, while Winthrop has been a regular out of the Big South […]
March Madness
March Madness: A Study in Contrasts by John Celestand It’s March madness. I was born in March, so maybe it’s in my blood. What does March mean? Tourney time for everyone. It’s a maddening time for me, as I scramble between my AAU practices, New Jersey State tournament games, and […]
Crystal Basketball
NCAA Tournament Crystal Ball by Dan Hauptman and Michael Protos March 6, 2006 With Championship Week(s) well under way, Dan Hauptman and Michael Protos must consult the Crystal Basketball more frequently to monitor the ever-changing outlook for the NCAA Tournament. Some elements of the field of 65 are becoming clearer, […]
CAA Semifinal Notes
Colonial Athletic Association Tournament – Semifinals by Phil Kasiecki RICHMOND, Va. – The championship game is set, as No. 1 UNC-Wilmington dominated No. 5 Northeastern and No. 3 Hofstra turned up the defense in the second half to knock off No. 2 George Mason. The Seahawks had a decided edge […]
Ed Schilling’s New Venture
A Quick 10 With Ed Schilling by Bill Kintner Former Wright State head coach Ed Schilling enjoyed watching his former team and the team of his family, Butler, face off at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Ed, with his oldest daughter Ana, his son, Baby Coach Ed and his father, watched the game […]
CAA Quarterfinal Notes
Colonial Athletic Association Tournament – Quarterfinals by Phil Kasiecki RICHMOND, Va. – The quarterfinal round brought more of the same as Friday’s first round games, as close games were the norm. As with Friday, only one game was decided by double figures, and the crowd got more lively in the […]
