No. 1 Alabama State held No. 2 Jackson State without a field goal for seven minutes late in the second half to claim a 65-58 SWAC championship.
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WAC: Utah State Takes Automatic Bid
No. 1 Utah State left nothing to chance, beating No. 2 Nevada 72-62 to win the WAC automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Akron Fights Off Nate Miller and Bowling Green to Reach MAC Final
In a back-and-forth game, Akron had enough to hold off a great second half by Nate Miller and Bowling Green to advance to the MAC title game.
The Best Tournament
Here’s a look at the highlights of what may be the most competitive, and best played America East tournament ever.
ACC Tournament Quarterfinal Notes
We wrap up the second day of the ACC Tournament with a few extra notes, including Virginia Tech’s chances for an NCAA bid, three Blue Devils leading the way and a couple of minor injuries.
Buffalo Pounds Ball State Into Submission
Sometimes what’s predictable happens exactly as predicted. For much of the evening the Buffalo Bulls doubled the Ball State Cardinals on the boards, with the rebounds evenly distributed up and down the roster. The end result would mirror that, as the Bulls move on to the MAC championship.
Eagles Not Devastated By Loss
Boston College would like to have Friday night’s game against Duke back, as they had their chances to win. But they are concerned about more important things now, like the NCAA Tournament.
Maryland May Be Hitting Their Stride
Maryland isn’t a bad team, although they’ve had some uneven play and didn’t win back-to-back ACC games in the regular season. Now, the Terrapins appear to be hitting their stride at a good time.
UMBC’s Remarkable Seniors Saddle up for One Last Title Run
When UMBC takes the floor tomorrow for their eleven AM tip-off against top-seeded Binghamton University, more than simply an NCAA birth is at stake for the Retrievers. The careers of seniors Darryl Proctor, and Jay Greene, the two best players in school history, hang in the balance. No two players have meant more to UMBC, or any school in the America East over a two-year span, than the Retrievers senior captains.
Close Games Early Help Florida State Now
Florida State’s close win on Friday over Georgia Tech didn’t happen in a vacuum. The Seminoles have pulled out games like that with late plays all year, and it started early on.
