Saturday was a big day of games now that final exams are in the books, and we take a look at notes coming out of many of them as conference play looms.
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Three games this past weekend leaped out at us, and Ray takes a tempo free look at them, all big games and especially for the winners.
Saturday Notes – December 12, 2015
Saturday featured some rivalry games as well as big matchups that lived up to their billing, providing some great finishes.
Scanning the nation: Indiana, Gonzaga, UNLV and more
We go around the country, taking a look at Indiana, Gonzaga, UNLV, San Diego and others early in the season.
Fordham’s impressive start is drawing attention
Fordham is now 6-1, which has some people taking notice. More than the record, a convincing win over St. John’s certainly helped in that respect.
Saturday Notes – December 5, 2015
Although college football took center stage on Saturday, there was plenty of good action on the hardwood as well, and here are some thoughts from notable games on the day.
Providence-Rhode Island game will be even more memorable later
Saturday night’s game between Providence and Rhode Island was all one could ask for in a rivalry game. It’s one that will be even more memorable later in the season, when both are more fully developed.
UCLA shows it has a high ceiling
UCLA beat Kentucky quite thoroughly on Thursday night. It’s a game that gave an idea of just how good this Bruins team can be if they overcome their slow start on the season.
Scanning the nation: the best from November in college basketball
Reflecting on the first (half) month of the college basketball season, we look back at some of the bests, worsts, achievements and trends from November:
Cincinnati captures the Barclays Classic
Cincinnati took home the Barclays Center Holiday Classic title in a great championship game. Ray has notes from that and the consolation game.
