No. 1 Binghamton denied No. 6 UMBC a second consecutive America East title with a 61-51 win.
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Majerus Not a Fan of Post Season Tournaments
The highlight of the first day of the Atlantic 10 Tournament came from Rick Majerus as he opined on conference tournaments. We have that, and a few quick hitter notes.
Arkansas: Pelphrey Suspends Henry Indefinitely
For the second time this season, Arkansas coach John Pelphrey suspended Jason Henry for violating team rules. The freshman swingman averages 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Mississippi State: Bailey Severely Injures Ankle
Mississippi State sophomore forward Elgin Bailey will miss the rest of the season after dislocating his ankle in the Bulldogs’ 80-71 win against Florida. Coaches initially feared the injury might cause long-term damage.
Pittsburgh: Panthers Retire Brandin Knight’s No. 20
Pittsburgh honored assistant coach Brandin Knight Wednesday against Marquette by retiring the former Panthers guard’s No. 20 jersey.
Arizona: NCAA Investigating Cactus Classic Violation
The NCAA will investigate a recruiting violation that involves a letter from former Arizona coach Lute Olson, who asked private donors to provide money to the Cactus Classic. The annual event, held at the McKale Center, receives funding from players’ entrance fee in addition to donors.
Miami (FL): Hurricanes Suspend Rios Again
Miami coach Frank Haith indefinitely suspended sophomore guard Eddie Rios for the second time this season because of a lack of communication and a violation of team rules. Haith suspended Rios Dec. 2 for another team rules violation and reinstated him two games later. Rios averages 4.7 points per game […]
Missouri: Tigers Suspend Lyons
Missouri coach Mike Anderson suspended forward Leo Lyons after he was arrested for traffic charges, including failing to pay a fine from 2006. Lyons was driving without his lights on Jan. 11. Lyons averages 14.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Tigers.
Bayno Officially Resigns at Loyola Marymount
Bill Bayno resigned as head coach of Loyola Marymount to focus on a medical condition diagnosed in December. Bayno said he is following the advice of his doctors. Acting coach Max Good signed a multiyear contract to replace Bayno as head coach. Good has 15 years of head coaching experience […]
NCAA: Brand to Reduce Travel to Fight Illness
NCAA President Myles Brand will cut back on the extent of his travel and number of public appearances because of a medical condition diagnosed in late December. Brand did not specify the medical condition but said he will continue to perform his duties as president of the governing body of […]
