Today’s the day we’ve been waiting for, the college basketball season opener. A few things we’re looking to see this weekend, and really in the first month of the season, as well as a preview of some of the top games tonight.
Tag: VCU
2013-14 Atlantic 10 Post-Mortem
There were undoubtedly those who thought the Atlantic 10 peaked in 2012-13, especially with important programs departing. They were proven wrong in a historic 2013-14 season for the conference.
Atlantic 10 Championship numbers and a few thoughts
Saint Joseph’s beat VCU to take home the Atlantic 10 championship. Some numbers from the final, plus some other final thoughts, including a record year with the NCAA Tournament.
Final eight minutes of havoc secures a VCU win
VCU used great defense in the final eight minutes to run away from George Washington and reach the championship of the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
Atlantic 10 Tournament: Notes, quotes and thoughts
Notes from the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Brooklyn, where Saint Joseph’s won the women’s tournament and Saint Louis came out on top in honor of their former coach.
Barclays to MSG: A long (and enjoyable) day’s journey
Thursday had a lot of basketball in New York with the Atlantic 10 and Big East tournaments both having four games on tap. Here’s one person’s journey through a trip to both venues.
Making shots a key reason VCU is back in the win column
VCU struggled shooting in a recent two-game losing streak. On Wednesday night, they got back on track, and it helped in more ways than just the obvious one.
George Mason and VCU leaving the CAA would make no sense
Rumors of George Mason and VCU being courted by the Atlantic 10 reached a fever pitch on Monday after a report said the rumors had some legs. One has to wonder why they would make such a move if it were on the table.
VCU grows into CAA champions
VCU won’t have any questions about whether or not they belong in the NCAA Tournament this season. Capturing the Colonial Athletic Association championship with a 59-56 win over Drexel leaves no doubt, and it’s also an indication of how the team has grown over the course of the season.
Harvard’s path to the elusive NCAA Tournament bid just got tougher
Harvard is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning. On the hardwood, the NCAA Tournament has eluded the school, and the path to a bid this season just got a little bit tougher.
