Conference play is here in earnest now, and it couldn’t come soon enough. The ACC, Southern Conference and WCC offered some glimpses of where we’ll see it at its best over the next two months.
The Morning Dish
A quick look at key results and/or top stories from the night before, as well as a look ahead to key games during the season, to lead a reader into the new day
The Morning Dish – Thursday, January 3, 2019
As conference play gets going, the Big 12 stands out on its opening night with some road wins. Plus an old Big East power starts off well while another has to rally, two undefeated teams carry on, and a Tar Heel is out for a little time.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, January 2, 2019
If any St. John’s fans were concerned about this team being a tease once again, the Red Storm did something to help quell those fears, for now at least. Plus one conference splits the difference in wins on the evening, while another that has struggled almost saw another team drop one.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Steve Alford’s firing at UCLA was no surprise. That still doesn’t make it right in the middle of a season.
The Morning Dish – Monday, December 31, 2018
A long-rumored coaching move out west has finally happened, meaning a coach perpetually on the hot seat is no longer there. Plus no big surprises on Sunday, but the Mountaineers need to win some conference games to go dancing.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, December 30, 2018
Saturday was a wild day full of Power 5 teams losing to mid-majors, with one struggling conference being the worst offender. Plus a rivalry game tells us something about the winner, a big man returns to action, and one undefeated team falls at the buzzer while another one beats a good road team.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, December 29, 2018
On a night full of blowouts, one conference opener provided plenty of excitement right at the end to get things rolling. Plus a tragic death cancels a game, weather moves a couple of others, and the latest in the saga of a fired national championship coach.
The Morning Dish – Friday, December 28, 2018
Creighton mowed down Missouri-Kansas City in the only game in NCAA Division I Thursday night, but the Bluejays and their high-powered offense have work to do over the next few months to make the NCAA Tournament.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, December 27, 2018
After the last day without a Division I game for a few months, we look at how the conferences shape up since non-conference play is just about in the books. Plus a story from the gridiron that seems to unbelievable to be a coincidence.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Jamie Dixon’s turnaround of his alma mater has been swift, and now it includes a big in-season tournament title. Can they take another big step? Plus three more games round out the Diamond Head Classic on a light day.
