Scoring Snafu Alters Outcome: Montana apologized to Sacramento State, the Grizzlies’ opponent Wednesday, for a scoring error that changed the Hornets’ strategy in the final seconds. The final score was 84-79 — at least that’s what the scoreboard read. But in reality, it should have been 84-80. A scorekeeper apparently […]
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Indiana: Unhappy Hoosiers Talk Transfer
Unhappy Hoosiers Talk Transfer: Almost immediately after Indiana coach Mike Davis announced his resignation, effective at the end of the season, the attention turned to the players. And they didn’t shy away from sharing their opinions. Sophomore stars D.J. White and Robert Vaden openly vented their frustration about Davis’ resignation, […]
Rutgers: Waters on the Ropes at Rutgers
Waters on the Ropes at Rutgers: Rutgers coach Gary Waters missed the team’s game against Marquette Sunday because he could not catch a flight out of Ohio to New Jersey during the weekend snowstorm that blasted the Northeast. Waters attended a ceremony at Kent State, where he led the Golden […]
North Carolina State: Wolfpack Senior Injures Ankle
Wolfpack Senior Injures Ankle: North Carolina State senior forward Ilian Evtimov injured a foot in the Wolfpack’s win against Florida State Wednesday. Evtimov sprained a ligament, but team trainers did not find any fractures or tears, which means that Evtimov won’t miss a significant amount of time. But he could […]
NCAA: NIT Starts Progressive Evolution
NIT Starts Progressive Evolution: The NIT will receive a makeover this season in an attempt to make the post-season tournament more competitive and appealing to fans, coaches and players. In recent years, the NIT has been considered the consolation tournament for bubble teams that don’t make the NCAA Tournament and […]
Indiana: Davis Resigns at Indiana
Davis Resigns at Indiana: Indiana coach Mike Davis has resigned, effective at the end of the season, whenever that may come. Speculation about Davis’ future has run rampant in the past week, especially when he missed last weekend’s home loss against Iowa because of an illness. Davis has been the […]
Oklahoma State: Sutton Departs Oklahoma State
Sutton Departs Oklahoma State: In a press conference late tonight, Oklahoma State announced that coach Eddie Sutton will not coach the Cowboys again this season. In a conference call after the announcement, Sutton said he has a problem with alcohol, adding that he recognizes the problem and will seek treatment […]
Villanova: Wright Rewarded for Success
Wright Rewarded for Success: Villanova coach Jay Wright is having a good week. First, the Wildcats knocked off No. 1 Connecticut to claim first-place in the Big East. Then the school handed Wright a seven-year contract extension that will keep him on the Main Line well into the next decade. […]
St. John’s: Hill Might be Done at St. John’s
Hill Might be Done at St. John’s: St. John’s junior guard Darryl Hill might not play again for the Red Storm because of a chronic knee injury. A problem with cartilage in his left kneecap caused persistent swelling and pain, limiting Hill’s effectiveness. As a short guard, Hill relies on […]
San Diego State: Spain Returns to Help Aztecs Reign
Spain Returns to Help Aztecs Reign: San Diego State coach Steve Fischer has reinstated freshman Kyle Spain. The forward will return to the Aztecs’ lineup Saturday when the team plays TCU. Fischer indefinitely suspended Spain for behavioral reasons earlier this season. Spain missed the previous four games and will miss […]