The Pac-12 champions were expected to have a chance at that before the season, though not quite in the fashion they did it. Plus championship games rule the day, a few more semifinals set the stage, and one more coaching change.
Tag: Michigan State
The Morning Dish – Saturday, March 16, 2019
With just two days of games left, the big questions revolve around potential top seeds in the NCAA Tournament and a few potential bid thieves that remain. Plus more coaching news, a couple of players announce plans to transfer, and a different start to the season is ahead for one conference.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 16, 2019
In our latest podcast, we talk about a bizarre game in the Big East semifinals, as well as the ACC Tournament and its potential implications for the top seeds in the NCAA Tournament. We close with a note on the Atlantic 10 Tournament and look ahead to what is coming after the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, March 10, 2019
Few have been talking about the ACC regular season co-champions despite the incredible season they have had. Plus one team is now officially in the field, upsets rule a couple of conference tournaments, and one team backs into an outright regular season title.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, March 6, 2019
The Streak is officially over, the end of an incredible run. Plus big results in the Big Ten, a great road team in the ACC, and conference tournament play continues to get underway.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 25, 2019
You may have forgotten about one of the modern day blueblood programs, and for somewhat understandable reason, but they reminded us that they are still around on Sunday. Plus the road is the great equalizer for one powerhouse program, a couple of mid-major races remain hotly contested, and a tie is broken in the Patriot League for now.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 18, 2019
A triple-overtime game between Quinnipiac and Siena in the MAAC between two of many teams battling for the top had a pair of individual offensive eruptions on Sunday. Also, Missouri State’s remarkable in-season improvement, St. John’s with a stunning rally and Michigan State dominates second half against Ohio State.
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.
Scanning the Nation Notebook – Jan. 31, 2019: On N.C. State, UC Irvine/UCSB big one, Lipscomb, UAB & more
Some quick end-of-January notes from around the country looking at N.C. State, the battle atop the Big West, Tom Izzo’s transition game, Lipscomb, UAB, Saint Mary’s and our favorite name of the season.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, January 31, 2019
It has not been the best of seasons for the Missouri Valley Conference so far, but a big midseason showdown is coming after Loyola and Illinois State won on Wednesday. Also, St. John’s bounces back in the Big East and a Maine native has a historic performance for his homestate Black Bears.