At Indianapolis:
Russ Smith scored 26 points as #1 Louisville (33-5) overcame sophomore guard Kevin Ware's gruesome leg injury and pulled away from #2 Duke (30-6) 85-63 to win the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional final.
The Cardinals will face the Wichita State Shockers in Saturday's first national semifinal game at Atlanta's Georgia Dome (3:09 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
Sunday, March 31, 2013
NCAA South: Wolverines Devour Gators, Reach First Final Four Since '93
At Arlington, Texas:
Nick Stauskas scored 22 points as the #4 Michigan Wolverines (30-7) dominated the #3 Florida Gators (29-8) 78-59 on Sunday to win the South Regional final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and advance to their first Final Four since back-to-back appearances in 1992 and 1993.
The Wolverines will face Syracuse on Saturday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta in the second national semifinal contest (5:49 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
Nick Stauskas scored 22 points as the #4 Michigan Wolverines (30-7) dominated the #3 Florida Gators (29-8) 78-59 on Sunday to win the South Regional final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and advance to their first Final Four since back-to-back appearances in 1992 and 1993.
The Wolverines will face Syracuse on Saturday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta in the second national semifinal contest (5:49 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
Timbers Erase Another Two-Goal Deficit, Gain Road Draw With Rapids
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Will Johnson scored twice (55', PK-71') as the Portland Timbers came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 Saturday Major League Soccer road draw with the Colorado Rapids, whose goals came courtesy of Dillon Powers (18') and Hendry Thomas (PK-48').
Will Johnson scored twice (55', PK-71') as the Portland Timbers came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 Saturday Major League Soccer road draw with the Colorado Rapids, whose goals came courtesy of Dillon Powers (18') and Hendry Thomas (PK-48').
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Barnstormers Too Much For VooDoo
At New Orleans:
Quarterback J.J. Raterink threw for 253 yards and four touchdowns (he also ran for a score) on Saturday night as the Iowa Barnstormers (2-0) defeated the New Orleans VooDoo (1-1) 48-34 in Arena Football League action.
Quarterback J.J. Raterink threw for 253 yards and four touchdowns (he also ran for a score) on Saturday night as the Iowa Barnstormers (2-0) defeated the New Orleans VooDoo (1-1) 48-34 in Arena Football League action.
NCAA West: Shockers Hold Off Buckeyes; First Final Four For WSU Since '65
At Los Angeles:
Malcolm Armstead scored 14 points as the #9 Wichita State Shockers (30-8) built up a 20-point second-half lead before holding off the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (29-8) 70-66 to win the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional. The Shockers become the first team from the Missouri Valley Conference to reach the Final Four since 1979 (Indiana State, with Larry Bird) and will appear in their first Final Four since 1965. WSU will face the winner of Sunday's Louisville-Duke game next Saturday in Atlanta.
Malcolm Armstead scored 14 points as the #9 Wichita State Shockers (30-8) built up a 20-point second-half lead before holding off the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (29-8) 70-66 to win the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional. The Shockers become the first team from the Missouri Valley Conference to reach the Final Four since 1979 (Indiana State, with Larry Bird) and will appear in their first Final Four since 1965. WSU will face the winner of Sunday's Louisville-Duke game next Saturday in Atlanta.
NCAA East: Syracuse Stifles Marquette; Reach First Final Four Since Winning Title In '03
At Washington:
James Southerland scored 16 points, while C.J. Fair added 13 and Michael Carter-Williams 12 (to go with his 10 rebounds) as the #4 Syracuse Orangemen (30-9) held #3 Marquette (26-9) to the lowest scoring total in a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament regional final since the shot clock was introduced in 1986 as they defeated the Golden Eagles 55-39 in Saturday East Regional final. The Orangemen will play in their first Final Four since winning the national title in 2003. Next Saturday, they will face the winner of Sunday's Michigan-Florida game in one national semifinal in Atlanta.
Friday, March 29, 2013
NCAA South: Late Three-Pointer In Regulation Make Wolverines OT Win Possible; Gators End Eagles Magical Carpet Ride
The South Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament played its' semifinal round with two games contested at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
In the opener, Trey Burke, who scored 23 points, delivered a game-tying three-point basket in the final seconds of regulation time as the #4 Michigan Wolverines (29-7) came back from a 10-point deficit with three minutes remaining in regulation to post an 87-85 overtime win over the top seeded Kansas Jayhawks (31-6). All five of the Wolverines' starters, paced by Mitch McGary with 25 points (to go with his 14 rebounds), scored in double figures. Michigan has advanced to the elite eight for the first time since 1994.
In the nightcap, Mike Rosario scored 15 points as #3 Florida (29-7) ended #15 Florida Gulf Coast's magical ride (and seven-game winning streak; they finish at 26-11) with a 62-50 triumph. The Gators will take part in their third successive Elite Eight.
Florida and Michigan will play in the South Regional final on Sunday (11:20 AM Pacific Time, CBS) for a trip to Atlanta and the Final Four.
In the opener, Trey Burke, who scored 23 points, delivered a game-tying three-point basket in the final seconds of regulation time as the #4 Michigan Wolverines (29-7) came back from a 10-point deficit with three minutes remaining in regulation to post an 87-85 overtime win over the top seeded Kansas Jayhawks (31-6). All five of the Wolverines' starters, paced by Mitch McGary with 25 points (to go with his 14 rebounds), scored in double figures. Michigan has advanced to the elite eight for the first time since 1994.
In the nightcap, Mike Rosario scored 15 points as #3 Florida (29-7) ended #15 Florida Gulf Coast's magical ride (and seven-game winning streak; they finish at 26-11) with a 62-50 triumph. The Gators will take part in their third successive Elite Eight.
Florida and Michigan will play in the South Regional final on Sunday (11:20 AM Pacific Time, CBS) for a trip to Atlanta and the Final Four.
NCAA Midwest: Louisville (Who Ousts Ducks) and Duke For Trip To Atlanta
The semifinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament took place on Friday with two games played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
In the opener, Russ Smith scored a career-high-tying 31 points as the top-seeded (both for the regional and overall for the tournament) Louisville Cardinals (32-5) led from wire-to-wire as they downed the #12 Oregon Ducks (28-9) 77-69. E.J. Singler led the Ducks with 15 points as Oregon had five players scoring in double figures.
In the nightcap, Seth Curry scored 29 points as the #2 Duke Blue Devils (30-5) held off the #3 Michigan State Spartans (27-9) 71-61.
Louisville will take on Duke in Sunday's Midwest Regional final with the winner heading for Atlanta and the Final Four (5:05 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
In the opener, Russ Smith scored a career-high-tying 31 points as the top-seeded (both for the regional and overall for the tournament) Louisville Cardinals (32-5) led from wire-to-wire as they downed the #12 Oregon Ducks (28-9) 77-69. E.J. Singler led the Ducks with 15 points as Oregon had five players scoring in double figures.
In the nightcap, Seth Curry scored 29 points as the #2 Duke Blue Devils (30-5) held off the #3 Michigan State Spartans (27-9) 71-61.
Louisville will take on Duke in Sunday's Midwest Regional final with the winner heading for Atlanta and the Final Four (5:05 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
Thursday, March 28, 2013
NCAA West: Buckeyes Outlast Wildcats; Shockers Finish Off Explorers
The West Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament took place on Thursday with two game played in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.
In the opener, three of the 17 points LaQuinton Ross scored came on the game-winning shot with two seconds remaining as the Ohio State Buckeyes (29-7), seeded #2, edged #6-seeded Arizona (27-8) 73-70. Deshaun Thomas led the Buckeyes in scoring with 20 points while Mark Lyons tallied 23 to pace the Wildcats.
In the nightcap, Malcolm Armstead scored 18 points while Carl Hall added 16 as ninth-seeded Wichita State (29-8) proved too much for #13-seeded La Salle 72-58 (24-10).
The Shockers, who reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 1981, will battle Ohio State in the West Regional final on Saturday at 4:05 PM Pacific Time (CBS) for a trip to Atlanta and the Final Four (something WSU last made in 1965).
In the opener, three of the 17 points LaQuinton Ross scored came on the game-winning shot with two seconds remaining as the Ohio State Buckeyes (29-7), seeded #2, edged #6-seeded Arizona (27-8) 73-70. Deshaun Thomas led the Buckeyes in scoring with 20 points while Mark Lyons tallied 23 to pace the Wildcats.
In the nightcap, Malcolm Armstead scored 18 points while Carl Hall added 16 as ninth-seeded Wichita State (29-8) proved too much for #13-seeded La Salle 72-58 (24-10).
The Shockers, who reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 1981, will battle Ohio State in the West Regional final on Saturday at 4:05 PM Pacific Time (CBS) for a trip to Atlanta and the Final Four (something WSU last made in 1965).
NCAA East: Eagles Stifle Canes; Orangemen Oust Hoosiers
The regional semifinal round (the "Sweet Sixteen") of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commenced on Thursday with four games, two of them in the East Regional, both of them played at the Verizon Center in Washington. The rankings are the teams' respective regional seedings.
In the opener, Jamil Wilson scored 16 points coming off the bench as #3 Marquette Golden Eagles (26-8) defeated #2 Miami (29-7) 71-61.
In the nightcap, Michael Carter-Williams scored a career-high 24 points as #4 Syracuse (29-9) knocked off top-seeded Indiana (29-7) 61-50, avenging their defeat at the hands of the Hoosiers in the 1987 Championship Game.
Marquette and Syracuse, two schools preparing to leave this current version of the Big East Conference, heading for the new Big East and ACC next season respectively, will play in the East Regional final with a trip to Atlanta and the Final Four at stake on Saturday at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (CBS).
In the opener, Jamil Wilson scored 16 points coming off the bench as #3 Marquette Golden Eagles (26-8) defeated #2 Miami (29-7) 71-61.
In the nightcap, Michael Carter-Williams scored a career-high 24 points as #4 Syracuse (29-9) knocked off top-seeded Indiana (29-7) 61-50, avenging their defeat at the hands of the Hoosiers in the 1987 Championship Game.
Marquette and Syracuse, two schools preparing to leave this current version of the Big East Conference, heading for the new Big East and ACC next season respectively, will play in the East Regional final with a trip to Atlanta and the Final Four at stake on Saturday at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (CBS).
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Time For A Classic Cartoon, Lads and Laddies!
From 1936, here's a Hugh Harman-Rudy Ising cartoon (released by Metro-Golwyn-Mayer) entitled "The Old Mill Pond," part of MGM's Happy Harmonies series. This excellent musical (and Academy Award-nomiated) cartoon, directed by Hugh Harman featured such prominent entertainers such as Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Ethel Waters, Fats Waller, Bill (Bojangles) Robinson, The Mills Brothers, and Stepin Fetchit depicted as frogs.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Voodoo Open Season With OT Victory
At New Orleans:
Quarterback Kurt Rocco threw a 17-yard touchdown pass in overtime to Courtney Smith and defensive back Eddie Moten intercepted a Kyle Rowley pass to seal the victory as the New Orleans VooDoo (1-0) opened their Arena Football League campaign with an exciting 51-45 home win over the Orlando Predators (0-1).
Quarterback Kurt Rocco threw a 17-yard touchdown pass in overtime to Courtney Smith and defensive back Eddie Moten intercepted a Kyle Rowley pass to seal the victory as the New Orleans VooDoo (1-0) opened their Arena Football League campaign with an exciting 51-45 home win over the Orlando Predators (0-1).
NCAA South: Eagles Shock Aztecs, Make History; Jayhawks Turn Back Heels; Gators Too Much For Gophers
Three games were played on Sunday in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Travis Releford scored 22 points while Jeff Withey added 16 to go with his 16 rebounds as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (31-5) overcame a nine-point halftime deficit and upended the #8-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (25-11) 70-58.
At Austin, Texas:
Mike Rosario scored 25 points as the #3-seeded Florida Gators (28-7) defeated #11-seeded Minnesota (21-13) 78-64 despite 25 points from the Golden Gophers' Andre Hollins.
At Philadelphia:
Bernard Thompson, one of five player who scored in double-figures, delivered 23 points as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (26-10) became the first-ever #15 seed to advance to the Sweet Sixteen with their 81-71 victory over seventh-seeded San Diego State (23-11) , despite a 20-point, 11-rebound effort from the Aztecs' Jamaal Franklin. The Eagles shot 55.9% from the field in the game.
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS:
Friday games as Arlington, Texas:
#4 Michigan vs. #1 Kansas (4:37 PM, TBS)
#15 Florida Gulf Coast vs. #3 Florida (7:07 PM, TBS)
NCAA East: Hoosiers, Canes Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Two games in the East Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament were contested on Sunday.
At Dayton, Ohio:
Victor Oladipo, who scored 16 points, converted on a three-point shot with 14 seconds remaining as the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (29-6) overcame the ninth-seeded Temple Owls (24-10) 58-52, spoiling a 31-point performance from the Owls' Khalif Wyatt.
At Austin, Texas:
Rion Brown scored 21 points while Shane Larkin, who added 17, delivered a go-ahead three-point basket very late in the second half, as the second-seeded Miami Hurricanes (29-6) defeated Illinois (23-13) 63-59 to advance to the Round of 16 for only the second time in their history.
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS:
Thursday games at Washington:
#3 Marquette vs. #2 Miami (4:15 PM, CBS)
#4 Syracuse vs. #1 Indiana (6:45 PM, CBS)
All times Pacific
At Dayton, Ohio:
Victor Oladipo, who scored 16 points, converted on a three-point shot with 14 seconds remaining as the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (29-6) overcame the ninth-seeded Temple Owls (24-10) 58-52, spoiling a 31-point performance from the Owls' Khalif Wyatt.
At Austin, Texas:
Rion Brown scored 21 points while Shane Larkin, who added 17, delivered a go-ahead three-point basket very late in the second half, as the second-seeded Miami Hurricanes (29-6) defeated Illinois (23-13) 63-59 to advance to the Round of 16 for only the second time in their history.
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS:
Thursday games at Washington:
#3 Marquette vs. #2 Miami (4:15 PM, CBS)
#4 Syracuse vs. #1 Indiana (6:45 PM, CBS)
All times Pacific
NCAA Midwest: 2000th Win For Blue Devils As Duke Eliminates Creighton
At Philadelphia:
In the lone Sunday NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional contest, Rasheed Sulaimon scored 21 points while Seth Curry added 17 as the #2-seeded Duke Blue Devils (29-5) posted the 2000th victory in their basketball history by defeating the seventh-seeded Creighton Bluejays (28-8) 66-50. The defeat marked the final game for Creighton as a member of the basketball version of the Missouri Valley Conference. Next season, the Bluejays will join the new Big East Conference.
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS:
Friday at Indianapolis:
#12 Oregon vs. #1 Louisville (4:15 PM. CBS)
#3 Michigan State vs. #2 Duke (6:45 PM, CBS)
All times Pacific
In the lone Sunday NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional contest, Rasheed Sulaimon scored 21 points while Seth Curry added 17 as the #2-seeded Duke Blue Devils (29-5) posted the 2000th victory in their basketball history by defeating the seventh-seeded Creighton Bluejays (28-8) 66-50. The defeat marked the final game for Creighton as a member of the basketball version of the Missouri Valley Conference. Next season, the Bluejays will join the new Big East Conference.
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS:
Friday at Indianapolis:
#12 Oregon vs. #1 Louisville (4:15 PM. CBS)
#3 Michigan State vs. #2 Duke (6:45 PM, CBS)
All times Pacific
NCAA West: Buckeyes Hold Off Cyclones; Explorers Outlast Ole Miss
Two games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament were played on Sunday.
At Dayton, Ohio:
Deshaun Thomas scored 22 points while Aaron Craft, who added 18, scored the game-winning three-point bucket with half-a-second remaining as the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (28-7) defeated the #10-seeded Iowa State Cyclones 78-75.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Ramon Galloway scored 24 points, Tyreek Duren added 19, and Tyrone Garland, who scored 17 off the bench, provided the winning basket on a scooping layup with two second remaining as the LaSalle Explorers (24-9) defeated the Ole Miss Rebels (27-9) 76-74.
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS:
Thursday at Los Angeles:
#2 Ohio State vs. #6 Arizona (4:47 PM, TBS)
#10 Wichita State vs. #13 LaSalle (7:17 PM, TBS)
All times Pacific
At Dayton, Ohio:
Deshaun Thomas scored 22 points while Aaron Craft, who added 18, scored the game-winning three-point bucket with half-a-second remaining as the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (28-7) defeated the #10-seeded Iowa State Cyclones 78-75.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Ramon Galloway scored 24 points, Tyreek Duren added 19, and Tyrone Garland, who scored 17 off the bench, provided the winning basket on a scooping layup with two second remaining as the LaSalle Explorers (24-9) defeated the Ole Miss Rebels (27-9) 76-74.
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL MATCH-UPS:
Thursday at Los Angeles:
#2 Ohio State vs. #6 Arizona (4:47 PM, TBS)
#10 Wichita State vs. #13 LaSalle (7:17 PM, TBS)
All times Pacific
Saturday, March 23, 2013
NCAA East: Marquette, Syracuse Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Two games in the East Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament were played on Saturday.
At Lexington, Kentucky:
Vander Blue scored 29 points as the third-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles (25-8) outlasted the #6-seeded Butler Bulldogs (28-9) 74-72.
At San Jose, California:
C.J. Fair scored 18 points as fourth-seeded Syracuse (28-9) overcame a rough shooting night and defeated #12-seeded California (21-12) 66-60.
At Lexington, Kentucky:
Vander Blue scored 29 points as the third-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles (25-8) outlasted the #6-seeded Butler Bulldogs (28-9) 74-72.
At San Jose, California:
C.J. Fair scored 18 points as fourth-seeded Syracuse (28-9) overcame a rough shooting night and defeated #12-seeded California (21-12) 66-60.
NCAA West: Zags Shocked By Wichita State; Wildcats Too Much For Harvard
Two games were played in the West Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with berth in the Sweet Sixteen at stake.
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
In the first of two East Regional third-round games played at the Energy Solutions Arena, Mark Lyons match his career high with 27 points as the sixth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (27-7) ran roughshod over the #14-seeded Harvard Crimson (20-10) 74-51.
In the nightcap, Cleanthony Early and Ron Baker each scored 16 points as the ninth-seeded Wichita State Shockers (28-8) converted 14 three-point shots and upended top-seeded and top-ranked (both in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) Gonzaga (32-3) 76-70 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2006.
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
In the first of two East Regional third-round games played at the Energy Solutions Arena, Mark Lyons match his career high with 27 points as the sixth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (27-7) ran roughshod over the #14-seeded Harvard Crimson (20-10) 74-51.
In the nightcap, Cleanthony Early and Ron Baker each scored 16 points as the ninth-seeded Wichita State Shockers (28-8) converted 14 three-point shots and upended top-seeded and top-ranked (both in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) Gonzaga (32-3) 76-70 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2006.
NCAA Midwest: Ducks, Cardinals, Spartans Punch Tickets For Indianapolis
Three games were played in the third round of the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Saturday.
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
Gary Harris scored a6 of his career-high 23 points in the first half as the #3-seeded Michigan State Spartans (27-8) cruised to a 70-48 win over #6-seeded Memphis (31-5) to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
At Lexington, Kentucky:
Russ Smith scored 27 points as the top-seeded (both regional and overall) Louisville Cardinals (31-5) made short work of the eighth-seeded Colorado State Rams (26-9) 82-56.
At San Jose, California:
Damyean Dotson scored 23 points while E.J. Singler added 14 and Arsalan Kazemi grabbed 16 rebounds (to go with his eight points) as the #12-seeded Oregon Ducks (28-8) wound up dominating the #4-seeded Saint Louis Billikens 74-57 (28-7). The Ducks will travel to Indianapolis for a regional semifinal showdown with top overall seed Louisville.
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
Gary Harris scored a6 of his career-high 23 points in the first half as the #3-seeded Michigan State Spartans (27-8) cruised to a 70-48 win over #6-seeded Memphis (31-5) to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
At Lexington, Kentucky:
Russ Smith scored 27 points as the top-seeded (both regional and overall) Louisville Cardinals (31-5) made short work of the eighth-seeded Colorado State Rams (26-9) 82-56.
At San Jose, California:
Damyean Dotson scored 23 points while E.J. Singler added 14 and Arsalan Kazemi grabbed 16 rebounds (to go with his eight points) as the #12-seeded Oregon Ducks (28-8) wound up dominating the #4-seeded Saint Louis Billikens 74-57 (28-7). The Ducks will travel to Indianapolis for a regional semifinal showdown with top overall seed Louisville.
NCAA South: Wolverines Ram VCU To Reach Sweet Sixteen
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
In the lone Saturday NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional contest, Mitch McGary scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as fourth-seeded Michigan (28-7) dominated fifth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth (27-9) 78-53 to reach the regional semifinals. This will mark the Wolverines' first appearance in the Sweet Sixteen sinve 1994.
In the lone Saturday NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional contest, Mitch McGary scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as fourth-seeded Michigan (28-7) dominated fifth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth (27-9) 78-53 to reach the regional semifinals. This will mark the Wolverines' first appearance in the Sweet Sixteen sinve 1994.
Friday, March 22, 2013
NCAA East: Hoosiers Too Much For Dukes; Fighting Ilini Knock Off Buffs
Second-round action in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continued on Friday with four games from the East Regional.
At Dayton, Ohio:
In the first of two games at the University of Dayton's arena, Khalif Wyatt scored 31 points (making six free throws in the final 32 seconds) as the #9-seeded Temple Owls (24-9) knocked off the #8-seeded North Carolina State Wolfpack (24-11) 76-72.
In the second contest, Yogi Ferrell scored 14 of his 16 pints in the first six minutes as the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (28-6) had no trouble as they defeated #16-seeded James Madison (21-15) 83-62 in a game that wasn't as close as the final score indicated despite 24 points from the Dukes' Andre Madison.
At Austin, Texas:
In the first of two East Regional contests played at the Frank Erwin Center, Durand Scott scored 21 points as the second-seeded Miami Hurricanes (28-6) blew away the fifteenth-seeded Pacific Tigers (22-13) 78-49.
In the second match, Brandon Paul scored 17 points as the seventh-seeded Illinois Fighting Ilini (23-12) fought off the tenth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes (21-12) 57-49.
THIRD-ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's games:
At Lexington, Kentucky:
#3 Marquette vs. #6 Butler (4:45 PM, CBS)
At San Jose, California:
#4 Syracuse vs. #12 California (6:40 PM, TBS)
Sunday's games:
At Dayton, Ohio:
#1 Indiana vs. #9 Temple
At Austin, Texas:
#2 Miami (Florida) vs. #7 Illinois
At Dayton, Ohio:
In the first of two games at the University of Dayton's arena, Khalif Wyatt scored 31 points (making six free throws in the final 32 seconds) as the #9-seeded Temple Owls (24-9) knocked off the #8-seeded North Carolina State Wolfpack (24-11) 76-72.
In the second contest, Yogi Ferrell scored 14 of his 16 pints in the first six minutes as the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (28-6) had no trouble as they defeated #16-seeded James Madison (21-15) 83-62 in a game that wasn't as close as the final score indicated despite 24 points from the Dukes' Andre Madison.
At Austin, Texas:
In the first of two East Regional contests played at the Frank Erwin Center, Durand Scott scored 21 points as the second-seeded Miami Hurricanes (28-6) blew away the fifteenth-seeded Pacific Tigers (22-13) 78-49.
In the second match, Brandon Paul scored 17 points as the seventh-seeded Illinois Fighting Ilini (23-12) fought off the tenth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes (21-12) 57-49.
THIRD-ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's games:
At Lexington, Kentucky:
#3 Marquette vs. #6 Butler (4:45 PM, CBS)
At San Jose, California:
#4 Syracuse vs. #12 California (6:40 PM, TBS)
Sunday's games:
At Dayton, Ohio:
#1 Indiana vs. #9 Temple
At Austin, Texas:
#2 Miami (Florida) vs. #7 Illinois
NCAA South: Debutant Eagles Shock Hoyas; Tar Heels Top Nova, Set Up Matchup With Jayhawks (Who Outlast Plucky Hilltoppers); Aztecs Top Sooners;Gophers Too Much For UCLA
Six games were played on Friday in the NCAA Men's Baskteball Tournament's South Regional as second-round play continued.
At Philadelphia:
In the first of two South Regional games contested at the Wells Fargo Center, Sherwood Brown scored 24 points and Bernard Thompson added 23 as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (25-10), the tournament's lone debutant, in only their second season as a team eligible for Division I postseason play, became only the seventh #15 seed to knock off a #2 seed by defeating Georgetown (25-7) 78-68.
In the second contest, Jamaal Franklin scored 21 points as the seventh-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (23-10) topped the Oklahoma Sooners (20-12) 70-55, despite 22 points from the Sooners' Romero Osby.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In the first of two South Region contests at the Sprint Center, P.J. Hairston scored 23 points as the #8-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (25-10) defeated the #9-seeded Villanova Wildcats (20-14) 78-71.
In the second match, Jeff Withey scored 17 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (30-5) survived a scare from #16-seeded Western Kentucky (20-16) 64-57.
At Austin, Texas:
In the opening game at the Frank Erwin Center, Erik Murphy had 18 points to lead four players in double digits as the #3-seeded Florida Gators (27-7) dominated the fourteenth-seeded Northwestern State Demons (23-9) 79-47.
In the nightcap, Andre Hollins scored 28 points as the 11th-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-12) dominated the #6-seeded UCLA Bruins (25-10) 83-63.
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's game, at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#4 Michigan vs. #5 VCU (9:15 AM, CBS)
Sunday's games:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
#1 Kansas vs. #8 North Carolina
At Austin, Texas:
#3 Florida vs. #11 Minnesota
At Philadelphia:
#7 San Diego State vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast
At Philadelphia:
In the first of two South Regional games contested at the Wells Fargo Center, Sherwood Brown scored 24 points and Bernard Thompson added 23 as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (25-10), the tournament's lone debutant, in only their second season as a team eligible for Division I postseason play, became only the seventh #15 seed to knock off a #2 seed by defeating Georgetown (25-7) 78-68.
In the second contest, Jamaal Franklin scored 21 points as the seventh-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (23-10) topped the Oklahoma Sooners (20-12) 70-55, despite 22 points from the Sooners' Romero Osby.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In the first of two South Region contests at the Sprint Center, P.J. Hairston scored 23 points as the #8-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (25-10) defeated the #9-seeded Villanova Wildcats (20-14) 78-71.
In the second match, Jeff Withey scored 17 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (30-5) survived a scare from #16-seeded Western Kentucky (20-16) 64-57.
At Austin, Texas:
In the opening game at the Frank Erwin Center, Erik Murphy had 18 points to lead four players in double digits as the #3-seeded Florida Gators (27-7) dominated the fourteenth-seeded Northwestern State Demons (23-9) 79-47.
In the nightcap, Andre Hollins scored 28 points as the 11th-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-12) dominated the #6-seeded UCLA Bruins (25-10) 83-63.
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's game, at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#4 Michigan vs. #5 VCU (9:15 AM, CBS)
Sunday's games:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
#1 Kansas vs. #8 North Carolina
At Austin, Texas:
#3 Florida vs. #11 Minnesota
At Philadelphia:
#7 San Diego State vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast
NCAA West: Rebels Knock Off Badgers; Explorers Shock K-State
Four games were played on Friday as second-round action in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional continued.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In the first of two games played at the Sprint Center, Marshall Henderson scored 19 points as the #12-seeded Ole Miss Rebels (27-8) knocked off the fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (23-12) 57-46. It was the Rebels' first NCAA tourney win since 2001.
In the second contest, Jerrell Wright scored 21 points (converting three foul shots in the final half-minute along the way) as the thirteenth-seeded LaSalle Explorers (22-9) blew an 18-point halftime lead but managed to upset fourth-seeded Kansas State 63-61(27-8) despite a 17-point, 12-rebound performance from the Wildcats' Jordan Henriquez.
At Dayton, Ohio:
In the opening contest played at University of Dayton Arena, Deshaun Thomas scored 24 points while Sam Thompson added 20 (to go with his 10 rebounds, both career highs) as the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (27-7) took care of #15-seeded Iona (20-14) 95-70.
#10-seeded Iowa State (23-11) eliminated #7-seeded Notre Dame 76-58 (25-10). Georges Niang scored 19 points to pace the Cyclones as the Fighting Irish played their final basketball game as a member of the Big East Conference (they will join the ACC next season).
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's Games, at Salt Lake City, Utah:
# 6 Arizona vs. #14 Harvard (3:10 PM, TNT)
#1 Gonzaga vs. #9 Wichita State (5:40 PM, TNT)
Sunday's games, at Kansas City, Missouri:
#2 Ohio State vs. #10 Iowa State
#12 Ole Miss vs. #13 LaSalle
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In the first of two games played at the Sprint Center, Marshall Henderson scored 19 points as the #12-seeded Ole Miss Rebels (27-8) knocked off the fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (23-12) 57-46. It was the Rebels' first NCAA tourney win since 2001.
In the second contest, Jerrell Wright scored 21 points (converting three foul shots in the final half-minute along the way) as the thirteenth-seeded LaSalle Explorers (22-9) blew an 18-point halftime lead but managed to upset fourth-seeded Kansas State 63-61(27-8) despite a 17-point, 12-rebound performance from the Wildcats' Jordan Henriquez.
At Dayton, Ohio:
In the opening contest played at University of Dayton Arena, Deshaun Thomas scored 24 points while Sam Thompson added 20 (to go with his 10 rebounds, both career highs) as the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (27-7) took care of #15-seeded Iona (20-14) 95-70.
#10-seeded Iowa State (23-11) eliminated #7-seeded Notre Dame 76-58 (25-10). Georges Niang scored 19 points to pace the Cyclones as the Fighting Irish played their final basketball game as a member of the Big East Conference (they will join the ACC next season).
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's Games, at Salt Lake City, Utah:
# 6 Arizona vs. #14 Harvard (3:10 PM, TNT)
#1 Gonzaga vs. #9 Wichita State (5:40 PM, TNT)
Sunday's games, at Kansas City, Missouri:
#2 Ohio State vs. #10 Iowa State
#12 Ole Miss vs. #13 LaSalle
NCAA Midwest: Blue Devils and Bluejays Advance
Two games in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament were contest at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center.
In the opener, Seth Curry scored 26 points while Mason Plumlee added 23 (to go with his nine rebounds) as the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (28-5) defeated the fifteenth-seeded Albany Great Danes (24-11) 73-61. For Blue Devils' coach Mike Krzyzewski, it was his 80th NCAA Tourney victory.
In the second game, seventh-seeded Creighton (28-7), with a 27-point, 11-rebound performance from Doug McDermott, held off tenth-seeded Cincinnati (22-12) 67-63.
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday games:
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#3 Michigan State vs. #6 Memphis (11:45 AM, CBS)
At Lexington, Kentucky:
#1 Louisville vs. #8 Colorado State (2:15 PM, CBS)
At San Jose, California:
#4 Saint Louis vs. #12 Oregon (4:10 PM, TBS)
Sunday's game, at Philadelphia:
#2 Duke vs. #7 Creighton
In the opener, Seth Curry scored 26 points while Mason Plumlee added 23 (to go with his nine rebounds) as the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (28-5) defeated the fifteenth-seeded Albany Great Danes (24-11) 73-61. For Blue Devils' coach Mike Krzyzewski, it was his 80th NCAA Tourney victory.
In the second game, seventh-seeded Creighton (28-7), with a 27-point, 11-rebound performance from Doug McDermott, held off tenth-seeded Cincinnati (22-12) 67-63.
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday games:
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#3 Michigan State vs. #6 Memphis (11:45 AM, CBS)
At Lexington, Kentucky:
#1 Louisville vs. #8 Colorado State (2:15 PM, CBS)
At San Jose, California:
#4 Saint Louis vs. #12 Oregon (4:10 PM, TBS)
Sunday's game, at Philadelphia:
#2 Duke vs. #7 Creighton
Thursday, March 21, 2013
NCAA South: Wolverines, VCU Set Up Saturday Duel
Two games were played in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional on Thursday, both contested at Auburn Hill Michigan.
In the opener, Tim Hardaway, Jr. scored 21 points as the #4-seeded Michigan Wolverines (27-7) defeated the 13th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (25-10) 71-56.
#5-seeded Virginia Commonwealth, in the nightcap, crushed #12-seeded Akron 88-42, which stood for a few hours as the most lopsided victory in the tournament by a school seeded third or worse. Troy Daniels scored 23 points and Juvonte Reddic added 21 to pace the Rams.
In the opener, Tim Hardaway, Jr. scored 21 points as the #4-seeded Michigan Wolverines (27-7) defeated the 13th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (25-10) 71-56.
#5-seeded Virginia Commonwealth, in the nightcap, crushed #12-seeded Akron 88-42, which stood for a few hours as the most lopsided victory in the tournament by a school seeded third or worse. Troy Daniels scored 23 points and Juvonte Reddic added 21 to pace the Rams.
NCAA West: Zags Survive Scare From Jags; Harvard Stuns Lobos; Shockers Manhandle Pitt; Harvard Stuns Lobos;
Four games were played in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional, all played at Salt Lake City, Utah:
In the opening contest at Engery Solutions Arena, Malcolm Armstead scored 22 points while Cleanthony Early came off the bench to add 21 as the ninth-seeded Wichita State Shockers (27-8) defeated the eighth-seeded Pittsburgh Panthers (24-9) 73-55.
In the second contest, Kelly Olynyk scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-2) suvived a major scare from the sixteenth-seeded Southern Jaguars (23-10) 64-58. Derick Beltran scored 20 points to pace the game Jaguars.
Mark Lyons scored 23 points as sixth-seeded Arizona (26-7) defeated eleventh-seeded Belmont (26-7) 81-64, despite 22 points from the Bruins' Kerron Johnson.
In the Thursday finale, Wesley Sauders scored 18 points as fourteenth-seeded Harvard (20-9) shocked third-seeded New Mexico (29-6) 68-62. In this, their third NCAA Tourney appearance, this was the first game the Crimson have ever won.
In the opening contest at Engery Solutions Arena, Malcolm Armstead scored 22 points while Cleanthony Early came off the bench to add 21 as the ninth-seeded Wichita State Shockers (27-8) defeated the eighth-seeded Pittsburgh Panthers (24-9) 73-55.
In the second contest, Kelly Olynyk scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-2) suvived a major scare from the sixteenth-seeded Southern Jaguars (23-10) 64-58. Derick Beltran scored 20 points to pace the game Jaguars.
Mark Lyons scored 23 points as sixth-seeded Arizona (26-7) defeated eleventh-seeded Belmont (26-7) 81-64, despite 22 points from the Bruins' Kerron Johnson.
In the Thursday finale, Wesley Sauders scored 18 points as fourteenth-seeded Harvard (20-9) shocked third-seeded New Mexico (29-6) 68-62. In this, their third NCAA Tourney appearance, this was the first game the Crimson have ever won.
NCAA East: Butler, Marquette Survive Challengs; Cal Bears Knock Off UNLV; Orangemen Turn Gizzlies Into Bearburgers
Four games were played on Thursday in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional.
At Louisville, Kentucky:
In the first of two East Regional games played at Rupp Arena, sixth-seeded Butler (27-8) defeated eleventh-seeded Bucknell (28-6) 68-56. Rotnei Clarke scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half Roosevelt Jones and Andrew Smith (who grabbed 16 rebounds) each scored 14 for the Bulldogs. Joe Willman scored 20 points for the Bison.
In the second contest, Vander Blue (who scored 16 points) connected on a layup with one second remaining as the third-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles(24-8) overcame a late nine-point deficit and upended the #14-seeded Davidson Wildcats (26-8) 59-58 to advance to the Round of 32.
At San Jose, California:
In the first of two West Regional contests at the HP Pavilion, Allen Crabbe scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the twelfth-seeded California Golden Bears (21-11) knocked off the #5-seeded UNLV Runnin' Rebels (25-10) 64-61.
In the nightcap, Brandon Triche scored 20 points as the fourth-seeded Syracuse Orangmen (27-9) made mince meet of the #13-seeded Montana Grizzlies (25-7) 81-34, the most lopsided victory by a team seeded third or worse. No Grizzlies scored more than five points.
At Louisville, Kentucky:
In the first of two East Regional games played at Rupp Arena, sixth-seeded Butler (27-8) defeated eleventh-seeded Bucknell (28-6) 68-56. Rotnei Clarke scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half Roosevelt Jones and Andrew Smith (who grabbed 16 rebounds) each scored 14 for the Bulldogs. Joe Willman scored 20 points for the Bison.
In the second contest, Vander Blue (who scored 16 points) connected on a layup with one second remaining as the third-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles(24-8) overcame a late nine-point deficit and upended the #14-seeded Davidson Wildcats (26-8) 59-58 to advance to the Round of 32.
At San Jose, California:
In the first of two West Regional contests at the HP Pavilion, Allen Crabbe scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the twelfth-seeded California Golden Bears (21-11) knocked off the #5-seeded UNLV Runnin' Rebels (25-10) 64-61.
In the nightcap, Brandon Triche scored 20 points as the fourth-seeded Syracuse Orangmen (27-9) made mince meet of the #13-seeded Montana Grizzlies (25-7) 81-34, the most lopsided victory by a team seeded third or worse. No Grizzlies scored more than five points.
NCAA MIdwest: Ducks Hogtie Cowboys, Get Billikens Next; Cards Steamroll Aggies; Spartans, Memphis, CSU Advance
The second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament got under way on Thursday with 16 games being played, including six games played in the Midwest Regioinal.
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
In the first of two Midwest Regional contests being played at the Palace of Auburn Hills, third-seeded Michigan State (26-8) coasted to a 65-54 victory over #14-seeded Valparaiso (26-8). Derrick Nix scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Spartans.
In the second contest, a three-point bucket from Matthew Dellavedova as time expired carried the sixth-seeded Memphis Tigers (31-4) to a narrow 54-52 win over #11-seeded Saint Mary's (28-7). Joe Jackson tallied 14 points to pace the Tigers.
At San Jose, California:
In the first of two Midwest Regional contests played at the HP Pavillion, Dwayne Evans scored 24 points as #4-seeded Saint Louis (28-6) manhanded thirteenth-seeded New Mexico State (24-11) 64-44. The 28th win this season is a new single-season school record for the Billikens, who held the Aggies to 28% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers.
In the second game, Damyean Dotson scored 17 points while Dominic Artis added thirteen and Arsalan Kazemi eleven (to go with his 17 rebounds) as the #12-seeded Oregon Ducks (27-8) racked up their first NCAA Tourney win since 2007 with their 68-55 win over fifth-seeded Oklahoma State (24-9).
At Lexingon, Kentucky:
In the first of two Midwest Regional games as Rupp Arena, Russ Smith scored 23 points as the Louisville Cardinals (30-5) , not only the Midwest Regional's top seed, but the #1 overall seed in the tournament, spanked 16th-seeded North Carolina A&T (20-17) 79-48.
In the second game, Dorian Green scored 26 points as the eighth-seeded Colorado State Rams (26-8) defeated the ninth-seeded Missouri Tigers (23-11) 84-72.
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
In the first of two Midwest Regional contests being played at the Palace of Auburn Hills, third-seeded Michigan State (26-8) coasted to a 65-54 victory over #14-seeded Valparaiso (26-8). Derrick Nix scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Spartans.
In the second contest, a three-point bucket from Matthew Dellavedova as time expired carried the sixth-seeded Memphis Tigers (31-4) to a narrow 54-52 win over #11-seeded Saint Mary's (28-7). Joe Jackson tallied 14 points to pace the Tigers.
At San Jose, California:
In the first of two Midwest Regional contests played at the HP Pavillion, Dwayne Evans scored 24 points as #4-seeded Saint Louis (28-6) manhanded thirteenth-seeded New Mexico State (24-11) 64-44. The 28th win this season is a new single-season school record for the Billikens, who held the Aggies to 28% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers.
In the second game, Damyean Dotson scored 17 points while Dominic Artis added thirteen and Arsalan Kazemi eleven (to go with his 17 rebounds) as the #12-seeded Oregon Ducks (27-8) racked up their first NCAA Tourney win since 2007 with their 68-55 win over fifth-seeded Oklahoma State (24-9).
At Lexingon, Kentucky:
In the first of two Midwest Regional games as Rupp Arena, Russ Smith scored 23 points as the Louisville Cardinals (30-5) , not only the Midwest Regional's top seed, but the #1 overall seed in the tournament, spanked 16th-seeded North Carolina A&T (20-17) 79-48.
In the second game, Dorian Green scored 26 points as the eighth-seeded Colorado State Rams (26-8) defeated the ninth-seeded Missouri Tigers (23-11) 84-72.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
NCAA Tournament: Dukes Pluck Blackbirds; Explorers Buck Broncos
Two more games were played on Wednesday as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's "First Four" came to a close at Dayton, Ohio:
In the opener, A.J. Davis scored twenty points as James Madison (21-14) defeated LIU-Brooklyn (20-14) 68-55, despite a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds) from the Blackbirds' Jamal Olasewere. The Dukes, who notched their first NCAA Tourney victory in 30 years, will stay in Dayton to take on East Regional top seed Indiana on Friday at 1:10 PM Pacific Time (TBS).
In the nightcap, Tyrone Garland scored 22 points while Ramon Galloway added 21 as the LaSalle Explorers (22-9) defeated Boise State (21-11) 80-71 despite a 28-point performance from the Broncos' Anthony Drmic. Next up for the Explorers as the West Regional's #13 seed, a Friday date in Kansas City with the #4-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (12:10 PM Pacific Time, truTV).
In the opener, A.J. Davis scored twenty points as James Madison (21-14) defeated LIU-Brooklyn (20-14) 68-55, despite a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds) from the Blackbirds' Jamal Olasewere. The Dukes, who notched their first NCAA Tourney victory in 30 years, will stay in Dayton to take on East Regional top seed Indiana on Friday at 1:10 PM Pacific Time (TBS).
In the nightcap, Tyrone Garland scored 22 points while Ramon Galloway added 21 as the LaSalle Explorers (22-9) defeated Boise State (21-11) 80-71 despite a 28-point performance from the Broncos' Anthony Drmic. Next up for the Explorers as the West Regional's #13 seed, a Friday date in Kansas City with the #4-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (12:10 PM Pacific Time, truTV).
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
NCAA Tournament: Aggies Hold On; Double-Digit Win For Gaels
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commenced with two games played on Tuesday at Dayton, Ohio:
In the opener, Jeremy Underwood scored 19 points while Bruce Beckwood added 16 (to go with his nine rebounds) as North Carolina A&T (20-16) held off pesky Liberty University (15-21) despite 22 points from the Flames' Davon Marshall and 21 from his teammate John Caleb Sanders, whose left-handed layup as time expired, which would have won the game, just glanced off the glass.
Next up for the Aggies, a trip to Lexington, Kentucky and a second-round Midwest Regional encounter---as the #16 seed---against the Louisville Cardinals, the regional's top seed---and the tournament's top overall seed on Thursday at 3:50 PM (TBS).
In the nightcap, in a battle of prospective #11 seeds, Matthew Dellavedova scored 22 points as Saint Mary's (28-6) defeated Middle Tennessee (28-6) 67-54 to earn a trip to Auburn Hills, Michigan for a Thursday Midwest Regional encounter with sixth-seeded Memphis (11:45 AM, CBS).
All times Pacific
In the opener, Jeremy Underwood scored 19 points while Bruce Beckwood added 16 (to go with his nine rebounds) as North Carolina A&T (20-16) held off pesky Liberty University (15-21) despite 22 points from the Flames' Davon Marshall and 21 from his teammate John Caleb Sanders, whose left-handed layup as time expired, which would have won the game, just glanced off the glass.
Next up for the Aggies, a trip to Lexington, Kentucky and a second-round Midwest Regional encounter---as the #16 seed---against the Louisville Cardinals, the regional's top seed---and the tournament's top overall seed on Thursday at 3:50 PM (TBS).
In the nightcap, in a battle of prospective #11 seeds, Matthew Dellavedova scored 22 points as Saint Mary's (28-6) defeated Middle Tennessee (28-6) 67-54 to earn a trip to Auburn Hills, Michigan for a Thursday Midwest Regional encounter with sixth-seeded Memphis (11:45 AM, CBS).
All times Pacific
Monday, March 18, 2013
Ducks Ranked In Both Polls On Eve Of NCAA Tournament
Following a one-week absence resulting from their lost weekend in the Rockies, the Oregon Ducks, following their triumphant performances in the Pacific-12 Tournament, returned to both the Associated Press (#25) and USA Today/Coaches (#24) polls on Monday, the final day before the start of the NCAA Tournament.
The Ducks, seeded #12 in the Midwest Regional, will take on fifth-seeded Oklahoma State on Thursday at San Jose, California (1:40 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
The Ducks, seeded #12 in the Midwest Regional, will take on fifth-seeded Oklahoma State on Thursday at San Jose, California (1:40 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
Sunday, March 17, 2013
NCAA Tournament: Louisville Top Overall Seed; Ducks Seeded 12th In Midwest, Get Oklahoma State On Thursday
Here is a look at the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, set to start on Tuesday.
Rankings are seedings for the respective regions.
First Four at Dayton, Ohio:
Tuesday:
Middle Tennessee State vs. Saint Mary's (winner will be seeded eleventh in the Midwest Regional)
Liberty vs. North Carolina A&T (winner will be seeded 16th in the Midwest Regional)
Wednesday:
Boise State vs. LaSalle (winner to be seeded 13th in West Regional)
James Madison vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn (winner to be seeded 16th in East Regional)
MIDWEST REGIONAL (INDIANAPOLIS)
Thursday and Saturday at Lexington, Kentucky:
#1 (top overall seed) Louisville vs. #16 (Liberty/North Carolina A&T winner)
#8 Colorado State vs. #9 Missouri
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday in San Jose, California:
#5 Oklahoma State vs. #12 Oregon
#4 Saint Louis vs. #13 New Mexico State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#6 Memphis vs. #11 (Middle Tennessee State-Saint Mary's winner)
#3 Michigan State vs. #14 Valparaiso
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Philadelphia:
#7 Creighton vs. #10 Cincinnati
#2 Duke vs. #15 Albany
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
SOUTH REGIONAL (ARLINGTON, TEXAS)
Friday and Next Sunday at Kansas City, Missouri:
#1 Kansas vs. #16 Western Kentucky
#8 North Carolina vs. #9 Villanova
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#5 Virginia Commonwealth vs. #12 Akron
#4 Michigan vs. #13 South Dakota State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Austin, Texas:
#6 UCLA vs. #11 Minnesota
#3 Florida vs. #14 Northwestern State (Louisiana)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Philadelphia:
#7 San Diego State vs. #10 Oklahoma
#2 Georgetown vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast (the tournament's lone debutant)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
EAST REGIONAL (WASHINGTON)
Friday and Next Sunday at Dayton, Ohio:
#1 Indiana vs. #16 (James Madison-LIU/Brooklyn winner)
#8 North Carolina State vs. #9 Temple
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at San Jose, California:
#5 UNLV vs. #12 California
#4 Syracuse vs. #13 Montana
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday at Lexington, Kentucky:
#6 Butler vs. #11 Bucknell
#3 Marquette vs. #14 Davidson
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Austin, Texas:
#7 Illinois vs. #10 Colorado
#2 Miami (Florida) vs. #15 Pacific
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
WEST REGIONAL (LOS ANGELES)
Thursday and Saturday at Salt Lake City, Utah:
#1 Gonzaga vs. #16 Southern
#8 Pittsburgh vs. #9 Wichita State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Kansas City, Missouri:
#5 Wisconsin vs. #12 Mississippi
#4 Kansas State vs. #13 (Boise State-LaSalle winner)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at Salt Lake City, Utah:
#6 Arizona vs. #11 Belmont
#3 New Mexico vs. #14 Harvard
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Dayton, Ohio:
#7 Notre Dame vs. #10 Iowa State
#2 Ohio State vs. #15 Iona
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Rankings are seedings for the respective regions.
First Four at Dayton, Ohio:
Tuesday:
Middle Tennessee State vs. Saint Mary's (winner will be seeded eleventh in the Midwest Regional)
Liberty vs. North Carolina A&T (winner will be seeded 16th in the Midwest Regional)
Wednesday:
Boise State vs. LaSalle (winner to be seeded 13th in West Regional)
James Madison vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn (winner to be seeded 16th in East Regional)
MIDWEST REGIONAL (INDIANAPOLIS)
Thursday and Saturday at Lexington, Kentucky:
#1 (top overall seed) Louisville vs. #16 (Liberty/North Carolina A&T winner)
#8 Colorado State vs. #9 Missouri
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday in San Jose, California:
#5 Oklahoma State vs. #12 Oregon
#4 Saint Louis vs. #13 New Mexico State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#6 Memphis vs. #11 (Middle Tennessee State-Saint Mary's winner)
#3 Michigan State vs. #14 Valparaiso
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Philadelphia:
#7 Creighton vs. #10 Cincinnati
#2 Duke vs. #15 Albany
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
SOUTH REGIONAL (ARLINGTON, TEXAS)
Friday and Next Sunday at Kansas City, Missouri:
#1 Kansas vs. #16 Western Kentucky
#8 North Carolina vs. #9 Villanova
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#5 Virginia Commonwealth vs. #12 Akron
#4 Michigan vs. #13 South Dakota State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Austin, Texas:
#6 UCLA vs. #11 Minnesota
#3 Florida vs. #14 Northwestern State (Louisiana)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Philadelphia:
#7 San Diego State vs. #10 Oklahoma
#2 Georgetown vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast (the tournament's lone debutant)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
EAST REGIONAL (WASHINGTON)
Friday and Next Sunday at Dayton, Ohio:
#1 Indiana vs. #16 (James Madison-LIU/Brooklyn winner)
#8 North Carolina State vs. #9 Temple
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at San Jose, California:
#5 UNLV vs. #12 California
#4 Syracuse vs. #13 Montana
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday at Lexington, Kentucky:
#6 Butler vs. #11 Bucknell
#3 Marquette vs. #14 Davidson
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Austin, Texas:
#7 Illinois vs. #10 Colorado
#2 Miami (Florida) vs. #15 Pacific
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
WEST REGIONAL (LOS ANGELES)
Thursday and Saturday at Salt Lake City, Utah:
#1 Gonzaga vs. #16 Southern
#8 Pittsburgh vs. #9 Wichita State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Kansas City, Missouri:
#5 Wisconsin vs. #12 Mississippi
#4 Kansas State vs. #13 (Boise State-LaSalle winner)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at Salt Lake City, Utah:
#6 Arizona vs. #11 Belmont
#3 New Mexico vs. #14 Harvard
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Dayton, Ohio:
#7 Notre Dame vs. #10 Iowa State
#2 Ohio State vs. #15 Iona
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Saturday, March 16, 2013
DUCKS HOLD BRUINS AT BAY, WIN PAC-12 TOURNEY TITLE
At Las Vegas:
Carlos Emory scored 20 points while Johnathan Loyd added 18 as the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (26-8) defeated the top-seeded UCLA Bruins (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 25-9) 78-69 Saturday night to win the Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament championship. This marked the third such conference tourney title for the Ducks.
Carlos Emory scored 20 points while Johnathan Loyd added 18 as the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (26-8) defeated the top-seeded UCLA Bruins (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 25-9) 78-69 Saturday night to win the Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament championship. This marked the third such conference tourney title for the Ducks.
BIG SKY TOURNAMENT: GRIZ HOLD OFF WILDCATS TO REPEAT AS CHAMPS
At Missoula, Montana:
Kareem Jamar scored 20 points while Will Cherry added 18 as the top-seeded Montana Grizzlies (25-6) held off the second-seeded Weber State Wildcats (26-6) 67-64 to win their second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament championship (and automatic NCAA Tournament invitation) and third in four years on Saturday.
Kareem Jamar scored 20 points while Will Cherry added 18 as the top-seeded Montana Grizzlies (25-6) held off the second-seeded Weber State Wildcats (26-6) 67-64 to win their second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament championship (and automatic NCAA Tournament invitation) and third in four years on Saturday.
Rodney Wallace Uses His Noggin As Timbers Gain Late Cascadia Cup Clash Draw With Sounders In Seattle
At Seattle:
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Rodney Wallace headed in the equalizer in the 90th minute on Saturday as the Portland Timbers began their defense of their Cascadia Cup title with a 1-1 Major League Soccer road draw against the Seattle Sounders. Eddie Johnson scored for the hosts in the 13th minute.
Oregonian photo by Thomas Boyd
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Rodney Wallace headed in the equalizer in the 90th minute on Saturday as the Portland Timbers began their defense of their Cascadia Cup title with a 1-1 Major League Soccer road draw against the Seattle Sounders. Eddie Johnson scored for the hosts in the 13th minute.
Oregonian photo by Thomas Boyd
Friday, March 15, 2013
Pac-12 Tournament: Bruins And Ducks To Battle For Title
The semifinal round of the Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament took place on Friday with both games played at Las Vegas.
In the opener, Jordan Adams scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half before suffering a season-ending injury by breaking his right foot as the top-seeded UCLA Bruins (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches' rankings; 25-8) defeated the fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (#18 in the both polls; 25-7) 66-64.
In the nightcap, Damyean Dotson and E.J. Singler each scored 14 points to lead a balanced attack as the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (25-8) manhandled the tenth-seeded Utah Runnin' Utes (15-18) 64-45.
The Ducks and Bruins---both likely to make the NCAA tournament---will face off for the Pac-12 tourney crown and the automatic NCAA tournament berth on Saturday night at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).
In the opener, Jordan Adams scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half before suffering a season-ending injury by breaking his right foot as the top-seeded UCLA Bruins (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches' rankings; 25-8) defeated the fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (#18 in the both polls; 25-7) 66-64.
In the nightcap, Damyean Dotson and E.J. Singler each scored 14 points to lead a balanced attack as the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (25-8) manhandled the tenth-seeded Utah Runnin' Utes (15-18) 64-45.
The Ducks and Bruins---both likely to make the NCAA tournament---will face off for the Pac-12 tourney crown and the automatic NCAA tournament berth on Saturday night at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).
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