Saturday started with two undefeated teams in NCAA Division I college basketball. To the surprise of few, the day ended with none. Michigan and Virginia entered the day without a blemish on their records, but both also were playing on the road. The Wolverines were taking on a Wisconsin team […]
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Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – January 17, 2019
In our latest podcast, we look back at a big game in the ACC, one that could have implications beyond the game itself. Then we look at an ACC team that has picked up a couple of big wins in its rebuilding process, a fun SEC, a bizarre incident on Wednesday night and further Division I expansion that is coming up.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Coming off a 14-point home loss to Georgia Tech, Syracuse was apparently right where it wanted to be heading into Duke, where-sure enough-the Orange stunned the top-ranked team. Plus, Pittsburgh growing up fast, Nebraska wins on the road and buzzer-beaters in the MEAC.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, January 13, 2019
A busy day saw a few great games that were expected to be just that, including one out west that tells us who still rules that conference. Plus a Blue Devil was seeing double, a key player is lost for the season in the Big 12, and a few officials earn a suspension.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Three games on Tuesday told us that the Big 12 should be fun to watch. Plus a not-so-surprising team is undefeated early, another conference in the Midwest looks like a fun race to watch, and a small surprise undefeated early on out west.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, January 6, 2019
So much for any talk about one team possibly going undefeated, and given that their conference is better than some think despite its downward trend, there are teams capable of beating them anyway. Plus no surprises in one big conference, while it was a good day to be a road team in another, and a mild surprise in an academic league opener.
The Morning Dish – Friday, December 21, 2018
Duke and Texas Tech provided contrast, one of the things college basketball does best. Also, Houston stays undefeated with another second half rally, Purdue gets back on track and North Texas wins again.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, November 28, 2018
After a bad night to be on the road in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, they’re knotted at four wins apiece with one night to go. Plus a few key injuries include a couple of SEC teams and a suspension won’t help one Big Ten team’s depth.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, November 22, 2018
Gonzaga’s exciting 89-87 victory against Duke in the Maui Invitational final, entertaining as it was, still came down to defense. Plus, recaps of a host of tournament action including Creighton, Bradley and Toledo winning titles.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, November 21, 2018
With two championship games on tap, one was won by a team that needed it and another was not. Plus the tournaments continue with some entertaining games out west, a captain will move on, and another big pickup for a new head coach.