A big SEC matchup was expected to be the game of the day, and while it was a decisive win for the home team, it wasn’t quite the dandy it was expected. Plus a Wildcat goes down again and a Bulldog is out for at least one game.
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Saturday Notes – February 16, 2019
We look back at a busy Saturday where one game initially grabbed attention, but many results had big implications. Among them was one conference tournament top seed being clinched.
Scanning the Nation Notebook – Feb. 15, 2019: On the soft bubble, Buffalo, UCLA, Bucknell & more
Some quick notes from around the country including thoughts on the bubble, Buffalo, Bucknell, Old Dominion and dwindling television coverage for too many leagues.
The Morning Dish – Friday, February 15, 2019
Once again another highly ranked team had some trouble on the road this week, with Gonzaga only pulling away from Loyola Marymount in the final minutes. Plus: the Murray State/Austin Peay rivalry is back, and some superb individual performances in the Big Sky, CAA and Summit League.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – February 15, 2019
In our latest podcast, we talk about a bad night in the state of Kentucky earlier in the week, then a big discussion of the NCAA Tournament and the teams on the weakest bubble in a long time. That leads into a prolonged talk about mid-majors this season.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, February 14, 2019
A wild night a couple of nights ago was followed up by a relatively ho-hum evening. Plus one team’s misery ends while another begins, mediocrity reigns out west, and a Fighting Camel climbs an all-time list a little further.
Lane enthused about rebuilding NJIT
The rebuild for the NJIT women’s program is long and won’t come easily, but there is progress and some potential.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, February 13, 2019
It was a bad night to be a basketball fan in one hotbed state. Really bad. Plus a wild night was busy in the Big Ten, the Hawks continue to struggle, and the Wildcats win another despite losing a key reserve for a while.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, February 12, 2019
On a Big Monday with a some heavy hitters in action, the night also included one of the sport’s best conference rivalries of late with Bucknell and Lehigh squaring off in the Patriot League. Also, Virginia bounces back in a big way and Kansas still rules Monday nights.
Canisius 64, Saint Peter’s 60: The points of emphasis
St. Peter’s battled Canisius valiantly, but lost another tough one all the same, and it was a good road win for Canisius. Ray has notes from this one in Jersey City.
