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Sunday, December 22, 2024
In our latest podcast, we start with some developing news off the court, then deal with matters on the court like Duke’s two big wins in three nights, Creighton getting a big win on the road, and much of the Atlantic 10 appearing to revert to the mean since conference play began.
In the Big East, one coach who just continues to win also continues to not get a lot of pub about the job he’s done. Plus a surprise in the ACC, more overtime success for an SEC school, and good news coming out of a scary moment from a night earlier.
An NBA legend who meant so much to the game itself is gone too soon. Plus a rare good day to be a road team in one conference, an unpleasant surprise in another, and the Missouri Valley is all tied up at the top.
Not many results were all that surprising on Wednesday night, but one in the American Athletic Conference was a big surprise. Plus little separation remains in a couple of conferences, suspensions are handed out, and a powerhouse in one conference takes a big injury hit.
San Diego State remained undefeated and continued one of the season’s best early stories, gritting out a win over recent nemesis Fresno State on New Year’s Day. The Mountain West, American and Southern Conference were among the few busy to start 2020.
Two out of three wasn’t bad in Brooklyn, with a game that wasn’t competitive sandwiched between two good ones. Plus the Tar Heels face a major challenge due to a key injury and a Pirate may not return to action so fast this time.
As a light week of action closes, a couple of related thoughts come to mind with teams playing others in their area. Plus one more light night includes an overtime game in the Big Ten, an important notice out west, and news emerges that should surprise no one coming out of the nation’s capital.
Oklahoma State continued what has been a pretty good week for the Big 12 in winning tournaments, though they are being chased. Plus a great week for a first-year coach, the Blue Demons remain undefeated, and a late game was as good as advertised.
Tournaments may be the talk of the town, but Stephen F. Austin took that over for one night at least. Plus a big tournament delivers, one tournament is getting smaller, and a new assistant is coming to Omaha.
Tennessee may have a very different look, but the Volunteers appear to be in fine shape if Saturday’s result is any indication. Plus a nice road win for a mid-major favorite, and a few other interesting results on a day dominated by football.
