At Philadelphia:
In Sunday's final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional, Brice Johnson, named the Regional's Most Outstanding Player, scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds (to produce his school's single-season record 23rd double double) as the North Carolina Tar Heels (32-6) became the lone regional top seed to reach the Final Four (for an NCAA record 19th time----the first since 2009) with an 88-74 victory over the sixth-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish (24-12), despite 26 points from the Irish's Demetrius Jackson.
North Carolina will take on Syracuse in the second half of the national semifinal double-header this coming Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston at 5:49 PM Pacific Time.
The opening game is Villanova vs. Oklahoma, set to tip off at 3:09 PM Pacific Time.
Both games are to be cablecast by TBS.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
CUSE GOES ON 29-8 RUN, UPEND TOP-SEEDED CAVS TO WIN NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL CROWN AND TRIP TO HOUSTON
At Chicago:
In Sunday's final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional, Malachi Richardson, who was named the Regional's Most Outstanding Player, scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half as the tenth-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (23-13) ended the game on a 29-8 run and came back from a 15-point second-half deficit to upend the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (29-8) 68-62.
The Orangemen are heading for their sixth Final Four overall, their first since 2013.
In Sunday's final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional, Malachi Richardson, who was named the Regional's Most Outstanding Player, scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half as the tenth-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (23-13) ended the game on a 29-8 run and came back from a 15-point second-half deficit to upend the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (29-8) 68-62.
The Orangemen are heading for their sixth Final Four overall, their first since 2013.
T2 Drop Season Opener
At Kansas City, Kansas:
In Saturday's United Soccer League regular-season opener for both clubs, Kevin Oliveira (PK-48') and Daniel Salloi (90') each scored a goal as Swope Park Rangers, USL affiliate of Sporting Kansas City, defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 2-1.
Next game for the Portland Timbers' USL affiliate will take place this coming Saturday at Merlo Field in Portland at 7:00 PM against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.
The USL represents the third level of soccer in both the United States and Canada.
In Saturday's United Soccer League regular-season opener for both clubs, Kevin Oliveira (PK-48') and Daniel Salloi (90') each scored a goal as Swope Park Rangers, USL affiliate of Sporting Kansas City, defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 2-1.
Next game for the Portland Timbers' USL affiliate will take place this coming Saturday at Merlo Field in Portland at 7:00 PM against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.
The USL represents the third level of soccer in both the United States and Canada.
Saturday, March 26, 2016
NOVA KNOCKS OFF KU IN NCAA SOUTH REGION FINAL FOR TRIP TO HOUSTON
At Louisville, Kentucky:
Kris Jenkins, Josh Hart, and Ryan Arcidiacono (named the Regional's Most Outstanding Player) each scored 13 points on Saturday as the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats (33-5) won the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional 64-59 over the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (33-5) snapping the Big-12 Conference champions' 17-game winning streak.
The Wildcats, in their first Final Four since 2009, will take on Oklahoma in one national semifinal at Houston's NRG Stadium next Saturday at a time to be announced (TBS).
Kris Jenkins, Josh Hart, and Ryan Arcidiacono (named the Regional's Most Outstanding Player) each scored 13 points on Saturday as the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats (33-5) won the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional 64-59 over the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (33-5) snapping the Big-12 Conference champions' 17-game winning streak.
The Wildcats, in their first Final Four since 2009, will take on Oklahoma in one national semifinal at Houston's NRG Stadium next Saturday at a time to be announced (TBS).
BUDDY AND HIS OKLAHOMA PALS NO BUDDIES TO DUCKS AS SOONERS THROTTLE OREGON TO GAIN FIRST FINAL FOUR BERTH SINCE '02
At Anaheim, California:
In Saturday's West Regional final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Buddy Hield, who was named the Regional's Most Outstanding Player, scored 37 points (24 of them on eight three-point baskets) as the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (29-7) locked downed their first Final Four appearance since 2002 by throttling the top-seeded Oregon Ducks (31-7) 80-68.
Elgin Cook paced the Ducks, whose eleven-game winning streak was snapped, with 24 points.
In Saturday's West Regional final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Buddy Hield, who was named the Regional's Most Outstanding Player, scored 37 points (24 of them on eight three-point baskets) as the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (29-7) locked downed their first Final Four appearance since 2002 by throttling the top-seeded Oregon Ducks (31-7) 80-68.
Elgin Cook paced the Ducks, whose eleven-game winning streak was snapped, with 24 points.
Garry Shandling, TV's "Larry Sanders," R.I.P.
Garry Shandling, the standup comic who deftly walked the proverbial tightrope between comic and showbiz reality and who starred in the title role on Home Box Office's The Larry Sanders Show from 1992 to 1998, passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles at age 66.
Earl Hamner, Jr., Creator of "The Waltons," R.I.P.
Earl Hamner, Jr. a novelist and former writer for the original version of The Twilight Zone, best remembered as the creator and producer of the 1972-81 CBS Network drama series The Waltons, passed away from bladder cancer in Los Angeles at age 92.
John-Boy, played on the series by Richard Thomas, was based on Mr. Hamner.
He provided the narration that opened and closed each episode.
John-Boy, played on the series by Richard Thomas, was based on Mr. Hamner.
He provided the narration that opened and closed each episode.
Friday, March 25, 2016
NCAA East: Irish Storm Back To Upend Badgers; Tar Heels Too Much For Hoosiers
The semifinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional took place on Friday with two games contested at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center.
In the opener, Demetrius Jackson (who scored 16 points) stripped the ball and scored the go-ahead layup with 14.7 seconds left, then sealed his team's comeback victory a second steal, followed by two successful free throws as the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (24-11) went on an 8-0 run in the final 19 seconds and upended the Wisconsin Badgers (22-13) 61-56, placing them one victory away from their first Final Four since 1978.
V.J. Beachem paced the sixth-seeded Irish with 19 points while Ethan Happ topped the seventh-seeded Badgers with 14 (along with his 12 rebounds).
In the nightcap, Marcus Paige scored 21 points while Brice Johnson (while grabbing ten rebounds) added 20 the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (31-6) overpowered the fifth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (27-8) 101-86, despite 25 points from IU's Yogi Ferrell and 21 from Troy Williams.
Both of Easter Sunday's regional finals feature two ACC schools. North Carolina and Notre Dame will battle in Philadelphia for the East Regional crown and a Final Four berth starting at 5:49 PM Pacific Time on TBS.
In the opener, Demetrius Jackson (who scored 16 points) stripped the ball and scored the go-ahead layup with 14.7 seconds left, then sealed his team's comeback victory a second steal, followed by two successful free throws as the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (24-11) went on an 8-0 run in the final 19 seconds and upended the Wisconsin Badgers (22-13) 61-56, placing them one victory away from their first Final Four since 1978.
V.J. Beachem paced the sixth-seeded Irish with 19 points while Ethan Happ topped the seventh-seeded Badgers with 14 (along with his 12 rebounds).
In the nightcap, Marcus Paige scored 21 points while Brice Johnson (while grabbing ten rebounds) added 20 the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (31-6) overpowered the fifth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (27-8) 101-86, despite 25 points from IU's Yogi Ferrell and 21 from Troy Williams.
Both of Easter Sunday's regional finals feature two ACC schools. North Carolina and Notre Dame will battle in Philadelphia for the East Regional crown and a Final Four berth starting at 5:49 PM Pacific Time on TBS.
NCAA Midwest: Cavs, Cuse Advance To Elite Eight
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Sweet Sixteen concluded on Friday with four games, two of them in the Midwest Regional, both at Chicago's United Center.
In the opener, Anthony Gill scored a season-high 23 while grabbing nine rebounds as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (29-7) downed the fourth-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (23-12) 84-71 to advance to their first Elite Eight since 1995.
Georges Niang paced the Cyclones with 30 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
In the nightcap, Michael Gbinije, who scored 20 points, scored the go-ahead layup with 22 seconds remaining as the tenth-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (22-13) overtook eleventh-seeded Gonzaga (28-8) 63-60.
Kyle Wiltjer paced the Bulldogs with 23 points while Domantas Sabonis added 19 to go with his 17 rebounds and five blocked shots.
Virginia and Syracuse will meet in an all-ACC Midwest Regional final at 3:09 PM Pacific Time on Sunday (TBS)
In the opener, Anthony Gill scored a season-high 23 while grabbing nine rebounds as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (29-7) downed the fourth-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (23-12) 84-71 to advance to their first Elite Eight since 1995.
Georges Niang paced the Cyclones with 30 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
In the nightcap, Michael Gbinije, who scored 20 points, scored the go-ahead layup with 22 seconds remaining as the tenth-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (22-13) overtook eleventh-seeded Gonzaga (28-8) 63-60.
Kyle Wiltjer paced the Bulldogs with 23 points while Domantas Sabonis added 19 to go with his 17 rebounds and five blocked shots.
Virginia and Syracuse will meet in an all-ACC Midwest Regional final at 3:09 PM Pacific Time on Sunday (TBS)
Thursday, March 24, 2016
NCAA West: Ducks Topple Duke, Get Shot At Sooners For Houston Trip
Both games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional were played on Thursday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
In the opener, Jordan Woodard scored 22 points while Buddy Hield added 17 (to go with his ten rebounds for his first double-double of the season) as the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (28-7) defeated the third-seeded Texas A & M Aggies (28-9) 77-63 to advance to their first Elite Eight since 2009.
Five Sooners scored in double figures.
In the nightcap, Dillon Brooks scored 22 points as the top-seeded Oregon Ducks (31-6) dethroned fourth-seeded and defending national champions Duke (25-11) 82-68 for their first Elite Eight appearance since 2007.
Brandon Ingram paced the Blue Devils with 24 points.
Oregon and Oklahoma will play in the West Regional final in Anaheim on Saturday (3:09 PM Pacific Time, CBS) for a berth in the Final Four, something the Sooners have not reach since 2002 and the Ducks since 1939, when they won the first NCAA national title.
In the opener, Jordan Woodard scored 22 points while Buddy Hield added 17 (to go with his ten rebounds for his first double-double of the season) as the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (28-7) defeated the third-seeded Texas A & M Aggies (28-9) 77-63 to advance to their first Elite Eight since 2009.
Five Sooners scored in double figures.
In the nightcap, Dillon Brooks scored 22 points as the top-seeded Oregon Ducks (31-6) dethroned fourth-seeded and defending national champions Duke (25-11) 82-68 for their first Elite Eight appearance since 2007.
Brandon Ingram paced the Blue Devils with 24 points.
Oregon and Oklahoma will play in the West Regional final in Anaheim on Saturday (3:09 PM Pacific Time, CBS) for a berth in the Final Four, something the Sooners have not reach since 2002 and the Ducks since 1939, when they won the first NCAA national title.
NCAA South: Nova, Jayhawks Advance To Final With Final-Four Spot At Stake
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Sweet Sixteen commenced on Thursday with four games, two of them in the South Regional, both contested at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
In the opener, Ryan Arcidiacono and Kris Jenkins each scored 21 points as the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats (32-5) dominated the fifth-seeded Miami Hurricanes (27-8) 92-69 to advance to their first Elite Eight appearance since 2009.
Sheldon McClellan, who converted a career-high-tying five three-pointers, paced the Canes with 26 points.
In the nightcap, Perry Ellis scored 27 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (33-4) overpowered the fifth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (27-9) 79-63.
Kansas and Villanova will play for the South Regional title and a berth in the Final Four in Houston on Saturday in Louisville (5:49 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
In the opener, Ryan Arcidiacono and Kris Jenkins each scored 21 points as the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats (32-5) dominated the fifth-seeded Miami Hurricanes (27-8) 92-69 to advance to their first Elite Eight appearance since 2009.
Sheldon McClellan, who converted a career-high-tying five three-pointers, paced the Canes with 26 points.
In the nightcap, Perry Ellis scored 27 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (33-4) overpowered the fifth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (27-9) 79-63.
Kansas and Villanova will play for the South Regional title and a berth in the Final Four in Houston on Saturday in Louisville (5:49 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Joe Garagiola, Catcher On Cardinals' 1946 World Series Title Team, Best Remembered As Longtime, Iconic MLB Broadcaster, R.I.P.
Joe Garagiola, who was a catcher on the St. Louis Cardinals' 1946 World Series championship team, but then went on to become best remembered as long-time, legendary, and iconic Major League Baseball broadcaster, passed away on Wednesday at age 90.
For some 30 years, Joe was the voice of NBC's Game of the Week Saturday afternoon telecasts, during that period of time, he was at first a play-by-play man, teamed up with ex-New York Yankee Tony Kubek, then, in the 1980s, after the arrival of Vin Scully, became the color man.
He was also a regular on that network's Today show and even hosted a handful of game shows during the 1970s, such as Joe Garagiola's Memory Game and the original version of Sale of the Century.
For some 30 years, Joe was the voice of NBC's Game of the Week Saturday afternoon telecasts, during that period of time, he was at first a play-by-play man, teamed up with ex-New York Yankee Tony Kubek, then, in the 1980s, after the arrival of Vin Scully, became the color man.
He was also a regular on that network's Today show and even hosted a handful of game shows during the 1970s, such as Joe Garagiola's Memory Game and the original version of Sale of the Century.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
NCAA Midwest: Cuse Too Much For Blue Raiders
At St. Louis:
In the lone Sunday contest of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional's second round, Michael Gbinije scored 23 points as the #10-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (21-13) broke open what was a four-point game at halftime and smothered the #15-seeded Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (25-10) 75-50.
In the lone Sunday contest of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional's second round, Michael Gbinije scored 23 points as the #10-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (21-13) broke open what was a four-point game at halftime and smothered the #15-seeded Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (25-10) 75-50.
NCAA West: Sooners, A&M, Ducks (Who Will Face Duke) Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Three games were held in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional on Sunday.
Two games were contested at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
In the opener, Buddy Hield scored 36 points (19 of them in the final eight minutes) as the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (27-7) held off the tenth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth Rams (25-11) 85-81.
Melvin Johnson scored 22 points (18 in the second half) and JeQuan Lewis added 21 for the Rams.
In the nightcap, Alex Caruso scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the third-seeded Texas A&M Aggies (28-8) came storming back from down 10 points with less than 30 seconds left in regulation to outlast the eleventh-seeded Northern Iowa Panthers (23-13) 92-88 in double overtime.
Danuel House added 22 points (all in the second half and overtime) to the Aggies' coffers.
Jeremy Morgan scored 36 points to pace the Panthers while grabbing 12 rebounds.
At Spokane, Washington:
In the lone West Regional second-round Sunday contest to be played at the Seattle Veterans' Memorial Arena, Dillon Brooks scored 25 points as the top-seeded Oregon Ducks (30-6) held off the eighth-seeded Saint Joseph's Hawks (28-8) 69-64.
The victory was the Ducks' tenth consecutive.
Two games were contested at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
In the opener, Buddy Hield scored 36 points (19 of them in the final eight minutes) as the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (27-7) held off the tenth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth Rams (25-11) 85-81.
Melvin Johnson scored 22 points (18 in the second half) and JeQuan Lewis added 21 for the Rams.
In the nightcap, Alex Caruso scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the third-seeded Texas A&M Aggies (28-8) came storming back from down 10 points with less than 30 seconds left in regulation to outlast the eleventh-seeded Northern Iowa Panthers (23-13) 92-88 in double overtime.
Danuel House added 22 points (all in the second half and overtime) to the Aggies' coffers.
Jeremy Morgan scored 36 points to pace the Panthers while grabbing 12 rebounds.
At Spokane, Washington:
In the lone West Regional second-round Sunday contest to be played at the Seattle Veterans' Memorial Arena, Dillon Brooks scored 25 points as the top-seeded Oregon Ducks (30-6) held off the eighth-seeded Saint Joseph's Hawks (28-8) 69-64.
The victory was the Ducks' tenth consecutive.
NCAA East: Fighting Irish Pull Out Late Win Over Stubborn Lumberjacks; Badgers Pull Out Late Victory Over Musketeers To Join Irish In Sweet 16
Two games were played in the second round of the East Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Sunday.
At Brooklyn, New York:
Rex Plfuegor tapped in a missed shot with 1.5 seconds remaining as the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (23-11) survived a gallant effort from 14th-seeded Stephen F. Austin (28-6) 76-75.
Demetrius Jackson scored 18 points while Zach Augustin added 16 (to go with his 15 rebounds) paced the sixth-seeded Irish while Thomas Walkup topped the Lumberjacks with 21.
At St. Louis:
Bronson Koenig scored 20 points, hitting six three-pointers (including the game winner as time was expiring) in the process as the seventh-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (22-12) knocked off the second-seeded Xavier Musketeers (28-6) 66-63.
At Brooklyn, New York:
Rex Plfuegor tapped in a missed shot with 1.5 seconds remaining as the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (23-11) survived a gallant effort from 14th-seeded Stephen F. Austin (28-6) 76-75.
Demetrius Jackson scored 18 points while Zach Augustin added 16 (to go with his 15 rebounds) paced the sixth-seeded Irish while Thomas Walkup topped the Lumberjacks with 21.
At St. Louis:
Bronson Koenig scored 20 points, hitting six three-pointers (including the game winner as time was expiring) in the process as the seventh-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (22-12) knocked off the second-seeded Xavier Musketeers (28-6) 66-63.
NCAA South: Nova Wildcats Too Much For Hawkeyes; Terps Advance Too
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 32 concluded with eight games on Sunday, two of them in the South Regional.
At Brooklyn, New York:
Josh Hart scored 19 points as the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats (31-5) advanced to their first Sweet Sixteen since 2009 with an 87-68 beat-down of the seventh-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (22-11).
At Spokane, Washington:
Melo Trimble scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the fifth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (27-8) outgunned Hawaii (28-6) 73-60.
Mike Thomas delivered 19 points and 11 boards for the 13th-seeded Warriors.
At Brooklyn, New York:
Josh Hart scored 19 points as the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats (31-5) advanced to their first Sweet Sixteen since 2009 with an 87-68 beat-down of the seventh-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (22-11).
At Spokane, Washington:
Melo Trimble scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the fifth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (27-8) outgunned Hawaii (28-6) 73-60.
Mike Thomas delivered 19 points and 11 boards for the 13th-seeded Warriors.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Fanendo's Double Helps Timbers Gain Home Draw With Nine-Man RSL
At Portland, Oregon:
Fanendo Adi scored twice (79', PK-84') as the Portland Timbers battled back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 Saturday night Major League Soccer home deadlock with Real Salt Lake, who finished the match with nine men. Joao Plata (16) and Yura Movsisyan (58') delivered the goals for RSL, who lost Kyle Beckerman (31') and Jamison Olave (83') to red card ejections.
The Timbers' next game will take place on Sunday, April 3 on the road against Orlando City SC at 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Fox Sports 1.
Fanendo Adi scored twice (79', PK-84') as the Portland Timbers battled back from a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 Saturday night Major League Soccer home deadlock with Real Salt Lake, who finished the match with nine men. Joao Plata (16) and Yura Movsisyan (58') delivered the goals for RSL, who lost Kyle Beckerman (31') and Jamison Olave (83') to red card ejections.
The Timbers' next game will take place on Sunday, April 3 on the road against Orlando City SC at 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Fox Sports 1.
NCAA Midwest: Cavs, Cyclones, Zags Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Three games were played in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional on Saturday.
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
In the lone Saturday Midwest Regional contest played at the PNC Arena, Malcolm Brogdon scored 22 points as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (28-7) downed the ninth-seeded Butler Bulldogs (22-11) 77-69.
Andrew Chrabascz paced the Bulldogs with 25 points.
Two games were contested at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
In the opener, Georges Niang scored 28 points as the fourth-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (23-11) proved too much for Arkansas-Little Rock (30-5) 78-61.
Roger Woods paced the 12th-seeded Trojans with 19 points while grabbing ten rebounds.
In the nightcap, Eric McClellan scored 22 points while Domantas Sabonis added 19 (to go with his ten rebounds) as the eleventh-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-7) manhandled the third-seeded Utah Runnin' Utes (27-9) 82-59.
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
In the lone Saturday Midwest Regional contest played at the PNC Arena, Malcolm Brogdon scored 22 points as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (28-7) downed the ninth-seeded Butler Bulldogs (22-11) 77-69.
Andrew Chrabascz paced the Bulldogs with 25 points.
Two games were contested at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
In the opener, Georges Niang scored 28 points as the fourth-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (23-11) proved too much for Arkansas-Little Rock (30-5) 78-61.
Roger Woods paced the 12th-seeded Trojans with 19 points while grabbing ten rebounds.
In the nightcap, Eric McClellan scored 22 points while Domantas Sabonis added 19 (to go with his ten rebounds) as the eleventh-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-7) manhandled the third-seeded Utah Runnin' Utes (27-9) 82-59.
NCAA East: Hoosiers, Tar Heels Advance To Sweet Sixteen
The second round of the East Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commenced on Saturday with two games.
At Des Moines, Iowa:
Thomas Bryant scored 15 of his 19 points in the final eight minutes while Yogi Ferrell added 18 as the fifth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (27-7) knocked off the fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (27-9) 73-67, despite 27 points from the Cats' Tyler Ulis.
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
Brice Johnson scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (30-6), with five players scoring in double figures, defeated foul-plagued Providence (24-11) 85-66.
Kris Dunn scored 29 points and Ben Bentil added 21 for the ninth-seeded Friars.
At Des Moines, Iowa:
Thomas Bryant scored 15 of his 19 points in the final eight minutes while Yogi Ferrell added 18 as the fifth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (27-7) knocked off the fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (27-9) 73-67, despite 27 points from the Cats' Tyler Ulis.
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
Brice Johnson scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (30-6), with five players scoring in double figures, defeated foul-plagued Providence (24-11) 85-66.
Kris Dunn scored 29 points and Ben Bentil added 21 for the ninth-seeded Friars.
NCAA West: Blue Devils Advance To Sweet 16
At Providence, Rhode Island:
In the lone Saturday contest from the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional, Grayson Allen scored 29 points (while making five three-point shots in the process) while Brandon Ingram added 25 as the fourth-seeded Duke Blue Devils (25-10) held off the game, 12th-seeded Yale Bulldogs (23-7) 71-64, overcoming a 22-point performance by the Ivy League champs' Brandon Sherrod.
In the lone Saturday contest from the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional, Grayson Allen scored 29 points (while making five three-point shots in the process) while Brandon Ingram added 25 as the fourth-seeded Duke Blue Devils (25-10) held off the game, 12th-seeded Yale Bulldogs (23-7) 71-64, overcoming a 22-point performance by the Ivy League champs' Brandon Sherrod.
NCAA South: Canes, Jayhawks Advance To Sweet 16
The second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commenced on Saturday with eight games, with two of them in the South Regional.
At Providence, Rhode Island:
Angel Rodriguez scored 28 points as third-seeded Miami (27-7) defeated the eleventh-seeded Wichita State Shockers (26-9) 65-57 to advance to the regional semifinals, also known as the Sweet 16, a first for the Hurricanes in three years.
At Des Moines, Iowa:
Wayne Seldon, Jr. scored 22 points while Perry Ellis added 21 as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (32-4) ran past the ninth-seeded Connecticut Huskies (25-11) 73-61.
Sterling Gibbs paced UConn with 20 points.
At Providence, Rhode Island:
Angel Rodriguez scored 28 points as third-seeded Miami (27-7) defeated the eleventh-seeded Wichita State Shockers (26-9) 65-57 to advance to the regional semifinals, also known as the Sweet 16, a first for the Hurricanes in three years.
At Des Moines, Iowa:
Wayne Seldon, Jr. scored 22 points while Perry Ellis added 21 as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (32-4) ran past the ninth-seeded Connecticut Huskies (25-11) 73-61.
Sterling Gibbs paced UConn with 20 points.
No More Long, Lonely Nights For Lee Andrews
Lee Andrews, the leader and lead singer of the 1950s R&B doo-wop vocal group, Lee Andrews and the Hearts, passed away on Wednesday at age 79.
The Philadelphia-based group is best remembered for a handful of hit recordings from the late 1950's, such as "Long, Lonely Night" (1957; hit #45 on the Pop charts and #11 in Rhythm and Blues), "Teardrops" (1957-58; #20 Pop, #4 R&B), and "Try the Impossible" (1958; #33 Pop).
The Philadelphia-based group is best remembered for a handful of hit recordings from the late 1950's, such as "Long, Lonely Night" (1957; hit #45 on the Pop charts and #11 in Rhythm and Blues), "Teardrops" (1957-58; #20 Pop, #4 R&B), and "Try the Impossible" (1958; #33 Pop).
Frank Sinatra Jr., Son Of Same-Named Show-Biz Icon, R.I.P.
Frank Sinatra, Jr., the singing son of the same-named show business icon, passed away on Wednesday at Dayton Beach, Florida at age 72.
Young Frank's sister Nancy reported that his passing was caused by cardiac arrest.
Though unlike his father and sister, the younger Mr. Sinatra never had that much success as a singer.
Frank was scheduled to perform this past Wednesday night at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach. His show, entitled "Sinatra Sings Sinatra," featured Frank, Jr.'s renditions of songs that were big hits from Frank, Sr.
Young Frank's sister Nancy reported that his passing was caused by cardiac arrest.
Though unlike his father and sister, the younger Mr. Sinatra never had that much success as a singer.
Frank was scheduled to perform this past Wednesday night at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach. His show, entitled "Sinatra Sings Sinatra," featured Frank, Jr.'s renditions of songs that were big hits from Frank, Sr.
Friday, March 18, 2016
NCAA East: Badgers, Musketeers, Lumberjacks (Who Knock Off West Virginia, Fighting Irish Advance To Round of 32
Action from the opening round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional continued on Friday with four games.
Two games were contested at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
In the opener, Ethan Happ scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the seventh-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (21-12) out-defensed the tenth-seeded Pittsburgh Panthers (21-12) 47-43.
The Oregon Ducks by themselves scored 91 points in their fist-beating of Holy Cross in Spokane, more than the total the Badgers and Panthers scored combined (90).
In the nightcap, James Farr scored 18 points and pulled down 15 rebounds as the #2-seeded Xavier Musketeers (28-5) manhandled the #15-seeded Weber State Wildcats (26-9) 71-53.
Two other contests took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In the opener, Thomas Walkup scored 33 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out four assists, becoming a one-man wrecking crew in the process as the fourteenth-seeded Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (28-5) stretched the nation's longest current winning streak to 21 games following their 70-56 upset victory over the third-seeded West Virginia Mountaineers (26-9).
In the nightcap, the #6-seeded Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (22-11) came back from a sluggish first half to upend the eleventh-seeded Michigan Wolverines (23-13) 70-63.
V.J. Beacham paced the Irish with 18 points.
Two games were contested at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
In the opener, Ethan Happ scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the seventh-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (21-12) out-defensed the tenth-seeded Pittsburgh Panthers (21-12) 47-43.
The Oregon Ducks by themselves scored 91 points in their fist-beating of Holy Cross in Spokane, more than the total the Badgers and Panthers scored combined (90).
In the nightcap, James Farr scored 18 points and pulled down 15 rebounds as the #2-seeded Xavier Musketeers (28-5) manhandled the #15-seeded Weber State Wildcats (26-9) 71-53.
Two other contests took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In the opener, Thomas Walkup scored 33 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out four assists, becoming a one-man wrecking crew in the process as the fourteenth-seeded Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (28-5) stretched the nation's longest current winning streak to 21 games following their 70-56 upset victory over the third-seeded West Virginia Mountaineers (26-9).
In the nightcap, the #6-seeded Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (22-11) came back from a sluggish first half to upend the eleventh-seeded Michigan Wolverines (23-13) 70-63.
V.J. Beacham paced the Irish with 18 points.
NCAA West: VCU Rams (Who Knock Out Beavers) Advance To Round of 32; Sooners, Aggies, UNI Panthers, Ducks, St. Joe's Likewise
Action from the first round of the West Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continued on Friday with six games.
Four of the contests took place at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
In the opener, LeQuan Lewis scored 21 points, dished out eight assists, and grabbed seven rebounds while Mo Alie-Cox added 20 points as the tenth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth Rams (25-10) outlasted the seventh-seeded Oregon State Beavers (19-13) 75-67.
In what turned out to be his swan song for the Beavers (who played in their first NCAA tourney game since 1990----still looking for their first such win since 1982), Gary Payton II led OSU with 19 points.
In the second contest, Buddy Hield scored 27 points as the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (26-7) topped fifteenth-seeded Cal State Bakersfield (24-9) 82-68.
Aly Ahmed scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Roadrunners, who were making their NCAA Division I Tournament debut.
In the opening game of the evening session, Danuel House scored 20 points as the third-seeded Texas A&M Aggies (27-8) throttled the #14-seeded Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix (23-13) 92-65.
Khalil Small, one of only two Green Bay players to score in double figures (compared to five for the Aggies), paced the Phoenix with 22 points.
In the finale, Paul Jesperson (who scored 14 points) banked in a halfcourt shot at the buzzer to carry #11-seeded Northern Iowa (23-12) to a 75-72 victory over the sixth-seeded Texas Longhorns (20-13).
Wes Washpun paced the Panthers with 17 points, while Isaiah Taylor (whose layup with 2.7 seconds left had tied the game at 72) topped the Horns with 22.
Two games were contested at the Seattle Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington.
In the opener, Chris Boucher scored 20 points as the top-seeded Oregon Ducks (29-6) from the start showed sixteenth-seeded Holy Cross (15-20) who was boss in their 91-52 dressing down of the Crusaders.
Robert Champion was the only real bright spot for Holy Cross as he scored 22 points.
In the nightcap, Isaiah Miles sank a three-point shot with nine seconds remaining to lift #8-seeded Saint Joseph's (28-7) to a 78-76 victory over the #9-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats (22-11).
DeAndre Bembry paced the Hawks with 23 points while Jacob Evans III led the Bearcats with 26 (to go with his nine rebounds).
Four of the contests took place at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
In the opener, LeQuan Lewis scored 21 points, dished out eight assists, and grabbed seven rebounds while Mo Alie-Cox added 20 points as the tenth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth Rams (25-10) outlasted the seventh-seeded Oregon State Beavers (19-13) 75-67.
In what turned out to be his swan song for the Beavers (who played in their first NCAA tourney game since 1990----still looking for their first such win since 1982), Gary Payton II led OSU with 19 points.
In the second contest, Buddy Hield scored 27 points as the second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners (26-7) topped fifteenth-seeded Cal State Bakersfield (24-9) 82-68.
Aly Ahmed scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Roadrunners, who were making their NCAA Division I Tournament debut.
In the opening game of the evening session, Danuel House scored 20 points as the third-seeded Texas A&M Aggies (27-8) throttled the #14-seeded Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix (23-13) 92-65.
Khalil Small, one of only two Green Bay players to score in double figures (compared to five for the Aggies), paced the Phoenix with 22 points.
In the finale, Paul Jesperson (who scored 14 points) banked in a halfcourt shot at the buzzer to carry #11-seeded Northern Iowa (23-12) to a 75-72 victory over the sixth-seeded Texas Longhorns (20-13).
Wes Washpun paced the Panthers with 17 points, while Isaiah Taylor (whose layup with 2.7 seconds left had tied the game at 72) topped the Horns with 22.
Two games were contested at the Seattle Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington.
In the opener, Chris Boucher scored 20 points as the top-seeded Oregon Ducks (29-6) from the start showed sixteenth-seeded Holy Cross (15-20) who was boss in their 91-52 dressing down of the Crusaders.
Robert Champion was the only real bright spot for Holy Cross as he scored 22 points.
In the nightcap, Isaiah Miles sank a three-point shot with nine seconds remaining to lift #8-seeded Saint Joseph's (28-7) to a 78-76 victory over the #9-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats (22-11).
DeAndre Bembry paced the Hawks with 23 points while Jacob Evans III led the Bearcats with 26 (to go with his nine rebounds).
NCAA South: Nova, Hawaii, Hawkeyes, Terps Advance To Round of 32
Four games were played on Friday as the opening round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional continued.
Two games were played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In the opener, Daniel Ochefu scored 17 points as the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats (30-5) demolished the fifteenth-seeded UNC-Asheville Bulldogs (22-12) 86-56.
In the second match, Adam Woodberry put back a missed shot as the overtime period expired as the seventh-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (22-10) defeated the tenth-seeded Temple Owls (21-12) 72-70.
Jarrod Uthoff paced the Hawkeyes with 23 points.
Quenton DeCorsey, whose three free throws with 2.1 seconds remaining in regulation forced the overtime period, topped the Owls with 26 points.
Two games were played at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington.
In the opener, Quincy Smith scored a career-high 19 points while Roderick Bobbitt added 17 (to go with his seven rebounds and four assists) as the #13-seeded Hawaii Warriors (28-5) picked up their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, 77-66 over the depleted fourth-seeded California Golden Bears (23-11).
Jordan Matthews paced the Bears with 23 points. Cal played minus leading scorer Tyrone Wallace (broke his hand in practice on Wednesday) and guard Jabari Bird (back spasms suffered during pre-game warm-ups, didn't play).
In the finale, Jake Layman scored 27 points as the fifth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (26-8) held off the 12th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (26-8) 79-74, despite 22 points from the Rabbits' Deondre Parks.
Two games were played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In the opener, Daniel Ochefu scored 17 points as the second-seeded Villanova Wildcats (30-5) demolished the fifteenth-seeded UNC-Asheville Bulldogs (22-12) 86-56.
In the second match, Adam Woodberry put back a missed shot as the overtime period expired as the seventh-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (22-10) defeated the tenth-seeded Temple Owls (21-12) 72-70.
Jarrod Uthoff paced the Hawkeyes with 23 points.
Quenton DeCorsey, whose three free throws with 2.1 seconds remaining in regulation forced the overtime period, topped the Owls with 26 points.
Two games were played at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington.
In the opener, Quincy Smith scored a career-high 19 points while Roderick Bobbitt added 17 (to go with his seven rebounds and four assists) as the #13-seeded Hawaii Warriors (28-5) picked up their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, 77-66 over the depleted fourth-seeded California Golden Bears (23-11).
Jordan Matthews paced the Bears with 23 points. Cal played minus leading scorer Tyrone Wallace (broke his hand in practice on Wednesday) and guard Jabari Bird (back spasms suffered during pre-game warm-ups, didn't play).
In the finale, Jake Layman scored 27 points as the fifth-seeded Maryland Terrapins (26-8) held off the 12th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (26-8) 79-74, despite 22 points from the Rabbits' Deondre Parks.
NCAA Midwest: Orangemen Advance To Round of 32; So Do Blue Raiders Who Knock Off Michigan State
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 continued on Friday with 16 games, two of them in the Midwest Regional, both played at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
In the opener, Malachi Richardson scored 21 points as the tenth-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (19-13), with five players scoring in double figures, whacked the seventh-seeded Dayton Flyers (25-8) 70-51.
In the finale, Reggie Upshaw scored 21 points as the #15-seeded Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (25-9) stunned second-seeded Michigan State 9(29-6) 0-81.
The Blue Raiders, with all five starters scoring in double figures, never trailed in the game.
Matt Costello scored 22 points (to go with his nine rebounds) to pace the Spartans.
In the opener, Malachi Richardson scored 21 points as the tenth-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (19-13), with five players scoring in double figures, whacked the seventh-seeded Dayton Flyers (25-8) 70-51.
In the finale, Reggie Upshaw scored 21 points as the #15-seeded Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (25-9) stunned second-seeded Michigan State 9(29-6) 0-81.
The Blue Raiders, with all five starters scoring in double figures, never trailed in the game.
Matt Costello scored 22 points (to go with his nine rebounds) to pace the Spartans.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
NCAA East: Tar Heels, Hoosiers, Kentucky, Providence Advance To Round of 32
The East Regional of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament commenced on Thursday with four games.
Two of the games were contested at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In the opener, Brice Johnson scored 18 points as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (29-6) defeated the sixteenth-seeded Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (21-14) 83-67.
In the nightcap, Rodney Bullock's layup (two of his 16 points---which went with his ten rebounds) with 1.5 seconds remaining lifted ninth-seeded Providence (24-10) to a 70-69 victory over the eighth-seeded Southern California Trojans (21-13).
Ben Bentil topped the Friars with 19 points.
Two more games were played at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
In the opener, Yogi Ferrell scored 20 points as the fifth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (26-7) proved too much for the 12th-seeded UT-Chattanooga Moccasins (29-6) 99-74, as five players scored in double figures.
In the nightcap, Jamal Murray scored 19 points as the fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (27-8), with five players scoring in double figures, made mincemeat of the 13th-seeded Stony Brook Seawolves (26-7) 85-57, ruining the upstarts' NCAA Tournament debut.
Jameel Warney paced the Seawolves with 23 points to go with his 15 rebounds.
Two of the games were contested at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In the opener, Brice Johnson scored 18 points as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (29-6) defeated the sixteenth-seeded Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (21-14) 83-67.
In the nightcap, Rodney Bullock's layup (two of his 16 points---which went with his ten rebounds) with 1.5 seconds remaining lifted ninth-seeded Providence (24-10) to a 70-69 victory over the eighth-seeded Southern California Trojans (21-13).
Ben Bentil topped the Friars with 19 points.
Two more games were played at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
In the opener, Yogi Ferrell scored 20 points as the fifth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (26-7) proved too much for the 12th-seeded UT-Chattanooga Moccasins (29-6) 99-74, as five players scored in double figures.
In the nightcap, Jamal Murray scored 19 points as the fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (27-8), with five players scoring in double figures, made mincemeat of the 13th-seeded Stony Brook Seawolves (26-7) 85-57, ruining the upstarts' NCAA Tournament debut.
Jameel Warney paced the Seawolves with 23 points to go with his 15 rebounds.
NCAA South: Jayhawks, UConn, Canes, Shockers Advance To Round of 32
Four games were played in the opening round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional.
Two games were played at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa:
In the opener, Svi Mykhailiuk scored a career-high 23 points while Perry Ellis added 21 as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (31-4; they're the tournament's top overall seed) impeached the Austin Peay Governors (18-18) 105-79.
Josh Robinson paced the sixteenth-seeded Governors with 24 points.
In the second contest, Rodney Purvis scored 19 points while Daniel Hamilton added 17 (to go with his 10 rebounds) as the ninth-seeded Connecticut Huskies (25-10) held off the eighth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes (22-12) 74-67.
Josh Scott led the Buffaloes with 23 points while grabbing eleven rebounds.
Two more games took place at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the opener, Angel Rodriguez scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Sheldon McClellan added 20 points as the third-seeded Miami Hurricanes (26-7) held off 14th-seeded Buffalo (20-15) 79-72.
Nick Perkins scored 20 points off the bench to pace the Bulls.
In the nightcap, Fred VanVleet scored 16 points while Ron Baker added 13 as the #11-seeded Wichita State Shockers (26-8) upended the #6-seeded Arizona Wildcats (25-9) 65-55.
Two games were played at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa:
In the opener, Svi Mykhailiuk scored a career-high 23 points while Perry Ellis added 21 as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (31-4; they're the tournament's top overall seed) impeached the Austin Peay Governors (18-18) 105-79.
Josh Robinson paced the sixteenth-seeded Governors with 24 points.
In the second contest, Rodney Purvis scored 19 points while Daniel Hamilton added 17 (to go with his 10 rebounds) as the ninth-seeded Connecticut Huskies (25-10) held off the eighth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes (22-12) 74-67.
Josh Scott led the Buffaloes with 23 points while grabbing eleven rebounds.
Two more games took place at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
In the opener, Angel Rodriguez scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Sheldon McClellan added 20 points as the third-seeded Miami Hurricanes (26-7) held off 14th-seeded Buffalo (20-15) 79-72.
Nick Perkins scored 20 points off the bench to pace the Bulls.
In the nightcap, Fred VanVleet scored 16 points while Ron Baker added 13 as the #11-seeded Wichita State Shockers (26-8) upended the #6-seeded Arizona Wildcats (25-9) 65-55.
NCAA Midwest: Cavs, Butler, Cyclones, UALR, Utes, Zags Advance To Round of 32
Six games were played in the opening round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional on Thursday.
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
Two games were contested at the PNC Arena.
In the opening contest, Anthony Gill scored 19 points as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (28-6) made roughshod of the sixteenth-seeded Hampton Pirates (20-11) 81-45.
In the nightcap, Kellen Dunham scored 23 points as the #9-seeded Butler Bulldogs (22-10) knocked off the #8-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (19-13) 71-61.
At Denver:
Four games were played at the Pepsi Center.
In the opener, Georges Niang scored 28 points and Monte Morris added 20 as the fourth-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (22-11), with all five starters scoring in double figures, blew past the #13-seeded Iona Gaels (22-11) 94-81.
The Gaels were paced by A. J. English and Jordan Washington who scored 28 and 26 points respectively.
In game two, Josh Hagins celebrated his 22nd birthday by scoring 31 points as the #12-seeded Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans (30-4), who trailed by 13 points with 3:33 left in regulation, stormed back and knocked off the fifth-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (26-9) 85-83 in double overtime.
Vince Edwards paced the Boilers with 24 points while grabbing 13 rebounds.
In game three, Lorenzo Bonham scored 17 points while Jakob Poeltl (who grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds), Brandon Taylor, and Jordan Loveridge each added 16 as the third-seeded Utah Runnin' Utes (27-8) held off the #14-seeded Fresno State Bulldogs (25-10) 80-69, despite 24 points from the Bulldogs' Marvelle Harris.
In the Thursday finale, a 21-point, 16 rebound performance from Domantas Sabonis carried the #11-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-7) to a 68-52 victory over the #6-seeded Seton Hall Pirates (25-9).
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
Two games were contested at the PNC Arena.
In the opening contest, Anthony Gill scored 19 points as the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (28-6) made roughshod of the sixteenth-seeded Hampton Pirates (20-11) 81-45.
In the nightcap, Kellen Dunham scored 23 points as the #9-seeded Butler Bulldogs (22-10) knocked off the #8-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (19-13) 71-61.
At Denver:
Four games were played at the Pepsi Center.
In the opener, Georges Niang scored 28 points and Monte Morris added 20 as the fourth-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (22-11), with all five starters scoring in double figures, blew past the #13-seeded Iona Gaels (22-11) 94-81.
The Gaels were paced by A. J. English and Jordan Washington who scored 28 and 26 points respectively.
In game two, Josh Hagins celebrated his 22nd birthday by scoring 31 points as the #12-seeded Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans (30-4), who trailed by 13 points with 3:33 left in regulation, stormed back and knocked off the fifth-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (26-9) 85-83 in double overtime.
Vince Edwards paced the Boilers with 24 points while grabbing 13 rebounds.
In game three, Lorenzo Bonham scored 17 points while Jakob Poeltl (who grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds), Brandon Taylor, and Jordan Loveridge each added 16 as the third-seeded Utah Runnin' Utes (27-8) held off the #14-seeded Fresno State Bulldogs (25-10) 80-69, despite 24 points from the Bulldogs' Marvelle Harris.
In the Thursday finale, a 21-point, 16 rebound performance from Domantas Sabonis carried the #11-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-7) to a 68-52 victory over the #6-seeded Seton Hall Pirates (25-9).
NCAA West: Duke, Yale Advance To Round of 32
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 commenced with sixteen games on Thursday, two of them in the West Regional, both played at Providence, Rhode Island's Dunkin' Donuts Center.
In the opener, Grayson Allen and Marshall Plumlee each 23 points (a career-high for the latter) and the fourth-seeded Duke Blue Devils (24-10) held off the 13th-seeded UNC-Wilmington Seahawks (25-8) 93-85.
Brandon Ingram added 20 points to the Blue Devils' coffers.
Craig Ponder paced the Seahawks with 22 points.
In the nightcap (which was played in the afternoon), Makai Mason delivered a career-high 31 points as the 12th-seeded Yale Bulldogs (23-6), in their first NCAA tourney appearance since 1962, picked up their first-ever NCAA tourney victory by knocking off the #5-seeded Baylor Bears (22-12) 79-75.
Taurean Prince scored 28 points to top the Bears.
In the opener, Grayson Allen and Marshall Plumlee each 23 points (a career-high for the latter) and the fourth-seeded Duke Blue Devils (24-10) held off the 13th-seeded UNC-Wilmington Seahawks (25-8) 93-85.
Brandon Ingram added 20 points to the Blue Devils' coffers.
Craig Ponder paced the Seahawks with 22 points.
In the nightcap (which was played in the afternoon), Makai Mason delivered a career-high 31 points as the 12th-seeded Yale Bulldogs (23-6), in their first NCAA tourney appearance since 1962, picked up their first-ever NCAA tourney victory by knocking off the #5-seeded Baylor Bears (22-12) 79-75.
Taurean Prince scored 28 points to top the Bears.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
NCAA Tournament: Crusaders Knock Off Jags To Get Crack At Ducks; Wolverines Top Golden Hurricane And Will Battle Irish In Brooklyn
The "First Four" round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament concluded on Wednesday with two games contested at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
In the opener, Robert Champion scored 19 points as the Holy Cross Crusaders (15-19), the only team who entered the tourney with a losing record, racked up their first NCAA tournament game victory since 1953 by knocking off the Southern University Jaguars (22-13) 59-55.
The Crusaders will travel up to Spokane, Washington for a West Regional encounter with top-seeded Oregon on Friday.
In the nightcap, the Michigan Wolverines (23-12) outlasted the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (20-12) 67-62. Zak Irvin and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman each scored 16 points for the Wolverines, who will now face sixth-seeded Notre Dame in an East Regional Friday contest in Brooklyn, New York.
Shaquille Harrison paced the Golden Hurricane with 23 points.
In the opener, Robert Champion scored 19 points as the Holy Cross Crusaders (15-19), the only team who entered the tourney with a losing record, racked up their first NCAA tournament game victory since 1953 by knocking off the Southern University Jaguars (22-13) 59-55.
The Crusaders will travel up to Spokane, Washington for a West Regional encounter with top-seeded Oregon on Friday.
In the nightcap, the Michigan Wolverines (23-12) outlasted the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (20-12) 67-62. Zak Irvin and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman each scored 16 points for the Wolverines, who will now face sixth-seeded Notre Dame in an East Regional Friday contest in Brooklyn, New York.
Shaquille Harrison paced the Golden Hurricane with 23 points.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
NCAA Tournament: Easy Wins For Florida Gulf Coast, Shockers; Get Heels, Zona, Next, Respectively
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament opened on Tuesday with two games at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
In the opener, Marc-Eddy Norelia scored 20 pionts and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (21-13) demolished the overmatched Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights (18-15) 96-65.
The Eagles will now head to Raleigh, North Carolina for a Thursday encounter with North Carolina, the East Regional's top seed.
In the nightcap, Ron Baker (who grabbed nine rebounds) and Fred VanVleet each scored 14 points as the Wichita State Shockers (25-8) scored 20 of the last 22 points and pasted the Vanderbilt Commodores (19-14) 70-50.
A Thursday match with South Regional #6-seeded Arizona at Providence, Rhode Island is in order for the Shockers.
In the opener, Marc-Eddy Norelia scored 20 pionts and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (21-13) demolished the overmatched Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights (18-15) 96-65.
The Eagles will now head to Raleigh, North Carolina for a Thursday encounter with North Carolina, the East Regional's top seed.
In the nightcap, Ron Baker (who grabbed nine rebounds) and Fred VanVleet each scored 14 points as the Wichita State Shockers (25-8) scored 20 of the last 22 points and pasted the Vanderbilt Commodores (19-14) 70-50.
A Thursday match with South Regional #6-seeded Arizona at Providence, Rhode Island is in order for the Shockers.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Ducks Climb Up To #5 In Final Pre-NCAA Tourney AP Poll; Up To #4 In Coaches Poll
In the final Associated Press men's college basketball poll to be released prior to Tuesday's opening of the NCAA Tournament, the Oregon Ducks, following their lopsided throttling of Utah in Saturday's Pac-12 Tournament title game which helped set the stage for claiming top seed in the West Regional, climbed up three spots to #5.
The Ducks had an even bigger climb in the USA Today/Coaches poll, climbing five spots to #4.
Despite qualifying for their first NCAA Tournament in 26 years, the Oregon State Beavers received no support in either poll.
The Ducks had an even bigger climb in the USA Today/Coaches poll, climbing five spots to #4.
Despite qualifying for their first NCAA Tournament in 26 years, the Oregon State Beavers received no support in either poll.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Quakes Hold Off Timbers At Home
At San Jose, California:
Chris Wondolowski (30') and Quincy Amerikwa (45'+1) each scored a goal in the first half as the San Jose Earthquakes held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1 in Sunday Major League Soccer action.
Jack McInerney scored his first goal in a Timbers' jersey in the 88th minute.
The Timbers will return to the friendly confines of Portland's Providence Park for a match this coming Saturday night against Real Salt Lake at 7:30 PM Pacific Time. The match will be televised over the Timbers' broadcast network with Portland's KPTV as the flagship station.
Chris Wondolowski (30') and Quincy Amerikwa (45'+1) each scored a goal in the first half as the San Jose Earthquakes held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1 in Sunday Major League Soccer action.
Jack McInerney scored his first goal in a Timbers' jersey in the 88th minute.
The Timbers will return to the friendly confines of Portland's Providence Park for a match this coming Saturday night against Real Salt Lake at 7:30 PM Pacific Time. The match will be televised over the Timbers' broadcast network with Portland's KPTV as the flagship station.
NCAA Tournament: Ducks Take Top Seed In West; Beavers Reach Tourney For First Time Since 1990
The 68-team field for the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament was set on Sunday.
All times Pacific.
SOUTH REGIONAL (Louisville, Kentucky):
Tuesday:
At Dayton, Ohio:
Vanderbilt vs. Wichita State (6:00 PM, truTV)
Thursday:
At Des Moines, Iowa:
#1 Kansas vs. #16 Austin Peay, 12:50 PM (TNT)
#8 Colorado vs. #9 Connecticut, 10:00 AM (TNT)
At Providence, Rhode Island:
#6 Arizona vs. #16 Vandy/Wichita State winner, 6:15 PM (TNT)
#3 Miami (Florida) vs. #14 Buffalo, 3:45 PM (TNT)
Friday:
At Spokane, Washington:
#5 Maryland vs. #12 South Dakota State, 1:20 PM (TBS)
#4 California vs. #13 Hawaii, 11:00 AM (TBS)
At Brooklyn, New York:
#7 Iowa vs. #10 Temple, 12:00 Noon (truTV)
#2 Villanova vs. #15 UNC Asheville, 9:30 AM (truTV)
WEST REGIONAL (Anaheim, California):
Wednesday:
At Dayton, Ohio:
Holy Cross vs. Southern, 3:30 PM (truTV)
Thursday:
At Providence, Rhode Island:
#5 Baylor vs. #12 Yale, 11:30 AM (CBS)
#4 Duke vs. #13 UNC Wilmington, 9:00 AM (CBS)
Friday:
At Spokane, Washington:
#1 Oregon vs. #16 Holy Cross/Southern winner, 4:15 PM (truTV)
#8 Saint Joseph's vs. Cincinnati, 6:55 PM (truTV)
At Oklahoma City:
#6 Texas vs. #11 Northern Iowa, 6:45 PM (TBS)
#3 Texas A&M vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay, 4:15 PM (TBS)
#7 Oregon State vs. #10 Virginia Commonwealth, 10:30 AM (TNT)
#2 Oklahoma vs. #15 Cal State Bakersfield, 12:50 PM (TNT)
EAST REGIONAL (Philadelphia):
Tuesday:
At Dayton, Ohio:
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, 3:30 PM (truTV)
Wednesday:
At Dayton, Ohio:
Michigan vs. Tulsa, 6:00 PM (truTV)
Thursday:
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
#1 North Carolina vs. #16 FGCU/FDU winner, 4:15 PM (TBS)
#8 Southern California vs. #9 Providence, 6:45 PM (TBS)
At Des Moines, Iowa:
#5 Indiana vs. #12 UT Chattanooga, 4:00 PM (CBS)
#4 Kentucky vs. #13 Stony Brook, 6:30 PM (CBS)
Friday:
At Brooklyn, New York:
#6 Notre Dame vs. #11 Michigan/Tulsa winner, 6:30 PM (CBS)
#3 West Virginia vs. #14 Stephen F. Austin, 4:00 PM (CBS)
At St. Louis:
#7 Wisconsin vs. #10 Pittsburgh, 3:45 PM (TNT)
#2 Xavier vs. #15 Weber State, 6:15 PM (TNT)
MIDWEST REGIONAL (Chicago):
Thursday:
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
#1 Virginia vs. #16 Hampton, 12 Noon (truTV)
#8 Texas Tech v. #9 Butler, 9:30 AM (truTV)
At Denver:
#5 Purdue vs. 12. Arkansas-Little Rock, 1:20 PM (TBS)
#4 Iowa State vs. #5 Iona, 10:30 AM (TBS)
#6 Seton Hall vs. #11 Gonzaga, 6:55 PM (truTV)
#3 Utah vs. #14 Fresno State, 4:15 PM (truTV)
Friday:
At St. Louis:
#7 Dayton vs. #10 Syracuse, 9:00 AM (CBS)
#2 Michigan State vs. #15 Middle Tennessee State, 11:30 AM (CBS)
All times Pacific.
SOUTH REGIONAL (Louisville, Kentucky):
Tuesday:
At Dayton, Ohio:
Vanderbilt vs. Wichita State (6:00 PM, truTV)
Thursday:
At Des Moines, Iowa:
#1 Kansas vs. #16 Austin Peay, 12:50 PM (TNT)
#8 Colorado vs. #9 Connecticut, 10:00 AM (TNT)
At Providence, Rhode Island:
#6 Arizona vs. #16 Vandy/Wichita State winner, 6:15 PM (TNT)
#3 Miami (Florida) vs. #14 Buffalo, 3:45 PM (TNT)
Friday:
At Spokane, Washington:
#5 Maryland vs. #12 South Dakota State, 1:20 PM (TBS)
#4 California vs. #13 Hawaii, 11:00 AM (TBS)
At Brooklyn, New York:
#7 Iowa vs. #10 Temple, 12:00 Noon (truTV)
#2 Villanova vs. #15 UNC Asheville, 9:30 AM (truTV)
WEST REGIONAL (Anaheim, California):
Wednesday:
At Dayton, Ohio:
Holy Cross vs. Southern, 3:30 PM (truTV)
Thursday:
At Providence, Rhode Island:
#5 Baylor vs. #12 Yale, 11:30 AM (CBS)
#4 Duke vs. #13 UNC Wilmington, 9:00 AM (CBS)
Friday:
At Spokane, Washington:
#1 Oregon vs. #16 Holy Cross/Southern winner, 4:15 PM (truTV)
#8 Saint Joseph's vs. Cincinnati, 6:55 PM (truTV)
At Oklahoma City:
#6 Texas vs. #11 Northern Iowa, 6:45 PM (TBS)
#3 Texas A&M vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay, 4:15 PM (TBS)
#7 Oregon State vs. #10 Virginia Commonwealth, 10:30 AM (TNT)
#2 Oklahoma vs. #15 Cal State Bakersfield, 12:50 PM (TNT)
EAST REGIONAL (Philadelphia):
Tuesday:
At Dayton, Ohio:
Florida Gulf Coast vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, 3:30 PM (truTV)
Wednesday:
At Dayton, Ohio:
Michigan vs. Tulsa, 6:00 PM (truTV)
Thursday:
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
#1 North Carolina vs. #16 FGCU/FDU winner, 4:15 PM (TBS)
#8 Southern California vs. #9 Providence, 6:45 PM (TBS)
At Des Moines, Iowa:
#5 Indiana vs. #12 UT Chattanooga, 4:00 PM (CBS)
#4 Kentucky vs. #13 Stony Brook, 6:30 PM (CBS)
Friday:
At Brooklyn, New York:
#6 Notre Dame vs. #11 Michigan/Tulsa winner, 6:30 PM (CBS)
#3 West Virginia vs. #14 Stephen F. Austin, 4:00 PM (CBS)
At St. Louis:
#7 Wisconsin vs. #10 Pittsburgh, 3:45 PM (TNT)
#2 Xavier vs. #15 Weber State, 6:15 PM (TNT)
MIDWEST REGIONAL (Chicago):
Thursday:
At Raleigh, North Carolina:
#1 Virginia vs. #16 Hampton, 12 Noon (truTV)
#8 Texas Tech v. #9 Butler, 9:30 AM (truTV)
At Denver:
#5 Purdue vs. 12. Arkansas-Little Rock, 1:20 PM (TBS)
#4 Iowa State vs. #5 Iona, 10:30 AM (TBS)
#6 Seton Hall vs. #11 Gonzaga, 6:55 PM (truTV)
#3 Utah vs. #14 Fresno State, 4:15 PM (truTV)
Friday:
At St. Louis:
#7 Dayton vs. #10 Syracuse, 9:00 AM (CBS)
#2 Michigan State vs. #15 Middle Tennessee State, 11:30 AM (CBS)
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