We look back at a very busy Saturday, one that was full of big games that included some conferences closing out their regular season with plenty of drama.
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Scanning the Nation Notebook – February 27, 2015
Some college basketball thoughts from the end of February, just before we turn the calendar to the most exciting month on the sporting calendar:
Bryant digs deep to lock up a tournament home game
Bryant was facing a tall order in the second half against Central Connecticut, with a lot on the line. When they needed to, they stayed together and rallied to get a win they really needed.
For Harvard, its will to win makes all the difference
Looking at the box score will only tell you so much about how Harvard beat Princeton on Saturday night. It came down to something simple: the Crimson’s will to win.
Dynamic backcourt duo returns to lead a special season for Notre Dame
Jerian Grant makes a big difference for Notre Dame, especially when paired with backcourt mate Pat Connaughton. Both are a big reason the Fighting Irish are having a special season.
Saturday Notes – February 21, 2015
A busy Saturday saw a lot of results that shook up conference standings, including a three-way tie developing in one of them, and some at-large hopes took a hit as well.
Scanning the Nation Notebook – February 20, 2015
Some brief college basketball thoughts as we near the end of February and now March and tournament time is just around the corner:
William & Mary tries to manage through defensive struggles
William & Mary has had to overcome some things to be in contention in the CAA. The latest is some defensive struggles while adjusting to life without a key player for a stretch.
Manhattan defeats Fairfield: ‘Playing for March’
Manhattan bounced back from a tough loss to Iona to knock off Fairfield, and Steve Masiello has his team ready to play for March as it approaches.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 16, 2015
The Pac-12 looks more and more like it will come down to a game at the end of the month. And it looks like that game will be well worth watching, with Sunday not changing any of this. Arizona and Utah have set the pace in the Pac-12 this season, […]