At Sandy, Utah:
Kalen Ryden scored twice (7', 32') on Saturday as Real Monarchs SLC posted a 4-2 United Soccer League victory over visiting Portland Timbers 2.
Next up for T2, a road match with the Tulsa Roughnecks on Wednesday April 4 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed on timbers2.com and YouTube).
Saturday, March 31, 2018
NCAA Final Four: It's Wolverines vs. Nova For The Marbles
Both national semifinals in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament were contested at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday.
Game #1:
Moritz Wagner scored 24 points and grabbed a career-high 15 points as the Michigan Wolverines (#3 West; 32-7) overcame a ten-point second-half deficit and upended Loyola-Chicago (#11 South; 32-5) 69-57, snapping the Ramblers' 14-game winning streak.
The Wolverines stretched their own winning streak to 14 games.
Game #2:
Eric Paschal made 10 of 11 shots on the field en route to a game-high 24-point performance as the Villanova Wildcats (#1 East; 34-4) overpowered the Kansas Jayhawks (#1 Midwest; 31-7) 95-79.
Devonte Graham paced the Jayhawks with 23 points.
Michigan and Villanova will play for the national championship in San Antonio on Monday at 6:20 PM Pacific Time (TBS).
Game #1:
Moritz Wagner scored 24 points and grabbed a career-high 15 points as the Michigan Wolverines (#3 West; 32-7) overcame a ten-point second-half deficit and upended Loyola-Chicago (#11 South; 32-5) 69-57, snapping the Ramblers' 14-game winning streak.
The Wolverines stretched their own winning streak to 14 games.
Game #2:
Eric Paschal made 10 of 11 shots on the field en route to a game-high 24-point performance as the Villanova Wildcats (#1 East; 34-4) overpowered the Kansas Jayhawks (#1 Midwest; 31-7) 95-79.
Devonte Graham paced the Jayhawks with 23 points.
Michigan and Villanova will play for the national championship in San Antonio on Monday at 6:20 PM Pacific Time (TBS).
Friday, March 30, 2018
Time For More Madge!
Here's another glamour photo of former child model and actress turned 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.
Monday, March 26, 2018
JAYHAWKS OUTLAST BLUE DEVILS IN OT THRILLER TO CAPTURE MIDWEST REGIONAL FINAL AND FINAL FOUR BERTH
At Omaha, Nebraska (CenturyLink Center Omaha):
Malik Newman scored 32 points on Sunday as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (31-7) outdueled the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (29-8) 85-81 in overtime to capture the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional and return to the Final Four.
Trevon Duval topped the Blue Devils with 20 points.
The Jayhawks will take on the Villanova Wildcats in a national semifinal game to be contested this coming Saturday in San Antonio.
Malik Newman scored 32 points on Sunday as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (31-7) outdueled the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (29-8) 85-81 in overtime to capture the final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional and return to the Final Four.
Trevon Duval topped the Blue Devils with 20 points.
The Jayhawks will take on the Villanova Wildcats in a national semifinal game to be contested this coming Saturday in San Antonio.
ANOTHER FINAL FOUR APPEARANCE FOR NOVA AFTER CATS TOP RED RAIDERS IN EAST FINAL
At Boston (TD Garden):
In Sunday's final in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional, Jalen Brunson scored 15 points as the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats (34-4), with four players scoring in double figures, defeated the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-10) 71-59 to advance to another Final Four.
In Sunday's final in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional, Jalen Brunson scored 15 points as the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats (34-4), with four players scoring in double figures, defeated the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-10) 71-59 to advance to another Final Four.
T2 Pick Up First Win By Knocking Off Switchbacks On The Road
At Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Augustine Williams' goal in the 82nd minute guided Portland Timbers 2 to their first United Soccer League victory of the season on Saturday as they knocked off the Colorado Springs Switchbacks 1-0 on the road.
This coming Saturday, T2 will take their road show out to Sandy, Utah for a clash with Real Monarchs SLC at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (streamed live at timbers2.com and YouTube).
Augustine Williams' goal in the 82nd minute guided Portland Timbers 2 to their first United Soccer League victory of the season on Saturday as they knocked off the Colorado Springs Switchbacks 1-0 on the road.
This coming Saturday, T2 will take their road show out to Sandy, Utah for a clash with Real Monarchs SLC at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (streamed live at timbers2.com and YouTube).
WOLVERINES HOLD OFF NOLES IN WEST REGIONAL FINAL; GET CRACK AT RAMLBERS IN SAN ANTONIO
At Los Angeles (Staples Center):
In Saturday's final in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional, Charles Matthews scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (32-7) held off the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (23-12) 58-54.
The Wolverines will take on the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers in a national semifinal to be contested next Saturday at San Antonio.
In Saturday's final in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional, Charles Matthews scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (32-7) held off the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (23-12) 58-54.
The Wolverines will take on the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers in a national semifinal to be contested next Saturday at San Antonio.
RAMBLERS OUTDISTANCE K-STATE TO WIN NCAA SOUTH REGION TITLE, ADVANCE TO FIRST FINAL FOUR IN 55 YEARS
At Atlanta (Philips Arena):
In Saturday's final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional, Ben Richardson scored a career-high 23 points as the eleventh-seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (32-5) had their way with the ninth-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (25-12) 78-62 to advance to their first Final Four since 1963---when they won the national title.
In Saturday's final of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional, Ben Richardson scored a career-high 23 points as the eleventh-seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (32-5) had their way with the ninth-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (25-12) 78-62 to advance to their first Final Four since 1963---when they won the national title.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Ten-Man Timbers Gain Road Draw With Hoops
At Frisco, Texas:
In Saturday Major League Soccer action, Sebastian Blanco's equalizer in the 47th minute enabled the Portland Timbers, despite finishing the match with ten men after Lawrence Olum's ejection in the 75th minute, to gain a 1-1 road draw with FC Dallas.
Roland Lamah scored in the 36th minute for the Hoops.
Next on Portland's agenda, a road match next Saturday against the Chicago Fire (3:00 PM Pacific Time, Timbers broadcast television network via KPTV of Portland).
In Saturday Major League Soccer action, Sebastian Blanco's equalizer in the 47th minute enabled the Portland Timbers, despite finishing the match with ten men after Lawrence Olum's ejection in the 75th minute, to gain a 1-1 road draw with FC Dallas.
Roland Lamah scored in the 36th minute for the Hoops.
Next on Portland's agenda, a road match next Saturday against the Chicago Fire (3:00 PM Pacific Time, Timbers broadcast television network via KPTV of Portland).
Friday, March 23, 2018
NCAA East: Nova, Red Raiders Advance To Regional Final With Final Four Berth At Stake
Both games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional----were contested on Friday at the TD Garden in Boston.
Game #1:
Jalen Brunson scored 27 points as the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats (33-4) outlasted the fifth-seeded West Virginia Mountaineers (26-11) 90-78.
Game #2:
Keenan Evans scored 16 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-9) advanced beyond the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in the program's 93-year history by upending the second-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (30-7) 78-65.
Carsen Edwards paced the Boilers with 30 points.
On Sunday (@11:20 AM Pacific Time over CBS), Villanova will take on Texas Tech in the East Regional Final, with the winner advancing to the Final Four in San Antonio.
Game #1:
Jalen Brunson scored 27 points as the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats (33-4) outlasted the fifth-seeded West Virginia Mountaineers (26-11) 90-78.
Game #2:
Keenan Evans scored 16 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-9) advanced beyond the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in the program's 93-year history by upending the second-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (30-7) 78-65.
Carsen Edwards paced the Boilers with 30 points.
On Sunday (@11:20 AM Pacific Time over CBS), Villanova will take on Texas Tech in the East Regional Final, with the winner advancing to the Final Four in San Antonio.
NCAA Midwest: Jayhawks, Blue Devils Advance To Regional Final
The Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continued on Friday with four games, two of them in the semifinal round of the Midwest Regional, both contested at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Game #1:
Malki Newman scored 17 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (30-7) held off the fifth-seeded Clemson Tigers (25-10) 80-76.
Gabe DeVoe paced the Tigers with 31 points while grabbing nine rebounds.
Game #2:
With Marvin Bagley III scoring 22 points, the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (29-7) defeated the 11th-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (23-14) 69-65.
Kansas and Duke will battle it out in Sunday's Midwest Regional Final (2:05 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
Game #1:
Malki Newman scored 17 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (30-7) held off the fifth-seeded Clemson Tigers (25-10) 80-76.
Gabe DeVoe paced the Tigers with 31 points while grabbing nine rebounds.
Game #2:
With Marvin Bagley III scoring 22 points, the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (29-7) defeated the 11th-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (23-14) 69-65.
Kansas and Duke will battle it out in Sunday's Midwest Regional Final (2:05 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Clint Clobber's Cat (Terrytoons/TCF-1957)
It's been a long, long, time, boys and girls----TIME FOR A CARTOON!
Here, in its' original CinemaScope format (and with original main titles), is Clint Clobber, starring in the Terrytoon "Clint Clobber's Cat."
Here are the credits:
Story and sound direction: Tom Morrison
Voice Characterizations: Doug Moye, Lionel Wilson
Music: Phil Scheib
Animation: Eddie Donnelly, Mannie Davis, Jim Tyer, Larry Silverman, Johnnie Gent, Al Chiarito
Production Manager: Frank (Sparky) Schudde
Director: Connie Rasinski
Supervising Director: Gene Deitch
Executive Producer: Bill Weiss
Made at New Rochelle, New York and released theatrically by 20th Century-Fox.
Terrytoons was owned at the time by the Columbia Broadcasting System.
ENJOY!
Autographed Madeleine!
Here's an autographed glamour photo of English-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Madeleine Carroll.
NCAA West: Wolverines, Noles To Face Each Other For Final Four Berth
The semifinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional took place on Thursday with both contests taking place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Game #1:
Muhammadali Abdur-Rahkman scored 24 points while Moritz Wagner added 21 as the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (31-7) demolished the seventh-seeded Texas A & M Aggies (22-13) 99-72.
Tyler Davis topped A and M with 24 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
Game #2:
Terance Mann scored 18 points as the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (23-11) knocked off the fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-5) 75-60.
On Saturday (5:49 PM Pacific Time, TBS), Michigan and Florida State will battle in the West Regional Final with the winner heading to San Antonio and the Final Four.
Game #1:
Muhammadali Abdur-Rahkman scored 24 points while Moritz Wagner added 21 as the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (31-7) demolished the seventh-seeded Texas A & M Aggies (22-13) 99-72.
Tyler Davis topped A and M with 24 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
Game #2:
Terance Mann scored 18 points as the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (23-11) knocked off the fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-5) 75-60.
On Saturday (5:49 PM Pacific Time, TBS), Michigan and Florida State will battle in the West Regional Final with the winner heading to San Antonio and the Final Four.
NCAA South: Ramblers, K-State Advance To Regional Final
The regional semifinal phase of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commenced on Thursday with four games, two of them in the South Regional, with both games contested at the Philips Arena in Atlanta.
Game #1:
Marques Townes scored 18 points as the eleventh-seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (31-5) held off the seventh-seeded Nevada Wolf Pack (29-8) 69-68.
Caleb Martin paced UNR with 21 points.
Game #2:
In a battle of the Wildcats, Xavier Sneed scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds as ninth-seeded Kansas State (25-11) knocked off fifth-seeded Kentucky (26-11) 61-58.
P.J. Washington topped UK with 18 points while grabbing 15 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago and Kansas State will take on each other this coming Saturday (3:09 PM Pacific Time, TBS) in the South Regional Final with a berth in the Final Four up for grabs.
Game #1:
Marques Townes scored 18 points as the eleventh-seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (31-5) held off the seventh-seeded Nevada Wolf Pack (29-8) 69-68.
Caleb Martin paced UNR with 21 points.
Game #2:
In a battle of the Wildcats, Xavier Sneed scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds as ninth-seeded Kansas State (25-11) knocked off fifth-seeded Kentucky (26-11) 61-58.
P.J. Washington topped UK with 18 points while grabbing 15 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago and Kansas State will take on each other this coming Saturday (3:09 PM Pacific Time, TBS) in the South Regional Final with a berth in the Final Four up for grabs.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2018
NCAA West: Aggies (Who Bounce Defening Champs Tar Heels), 'Noles Advance
Two games were played on Sunday as the quarterfinal round of the West Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament concluded.
At Charlotte, North Carolina (Spectrum Center):
T.J. Starks scored 21 points as the seventh-seeded Texas A & M Aggies (22-12) manhandled the second-seeded-----and defending national champions----North Carolina Tar Heels (26-11) 86-65.
Joel Berry II paced Carolina with 21 points.
At Nashville, Tennessee (Bridgestone Arena):
Braian Angola scored 16 points as the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (22-11) erased a 12-point second-half deficit and upended the top-seeded Xavier Musketeers (29-6) 75-70.
At Charlotte, North Carolina (Spectrum Center):
T.J. Starks scored 21 points as the seventh-seeded Texas A & M Aggies (22-12) manhandled the second-seeded-----and defending national champions----North Carolina Tar Heels (26-11) 86-65.
Joel Berry II paced Carolina with 21 points.
At Nashville, Tennessee (Bridgestone Arena):
Braian Angola scored 16 points as the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (22-11) erased a 12-point second-half deficit and upended the top-seeded Xavier Musketeers (29-6) 75-70.
NCAA Midwest: Clemson, 'Cuse Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Two games were played on Sunday as the curtain fell on the quarterfinal round of the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
At San Diego (Viejas Arena):
In what turned out to be a mismatch of Tigers, Gabe DeVoe scored 22 points as fifth-seeded Clemson (25-9) smothered fourth-seeded Auburn (26-8) 84-53.
At Detroit (Little Caesar's Arena):
Tyus Battle scored 17 points as the 11th-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (23-13) knocked off the third-seeded Michigan State Spartans (30-5) 55-53.
At San Diego (Viejas Arena):
In what turned out to be a mismatch of Tigers, Gabe DeVoe scored 22 points as fifth-seeded Clemson (25-9) smothered fourth-seeded Auburn (26-8) 84-53.
At Detroit (Little Caesar's Arena):
Tyus Battle scored 17 points as the 11th-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (23-13) knocked off the third-seeded Michigan State Spartans (30-5) 55-53.
NCAA South: K-State, Nevada Advance To Sweet Sixteen
Two games were played on Sunday as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional quarterfinal round concluded.
At Nashville, Tennessee (Bridgestone Arena):
Cody Martin scored 25 points as the seventh-seeded Nevada Wolf Pack (29-7), with five players scoring in double figures, erased a 22-point deficit with a game-ending 32-8 run in the final eleven minutes as they shocked the second-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats (31-5) 75-73.
At Charlotte, North Carolina (Spectrum Center):
In a tough low-scoring affair, Barry Brown, Jr. scored 18 points as the ninth-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (24-11) put an end to the sixteenth-seeded UMBC Retrievers' (25-11) magical tournament run with a 50-43 victory.
At Nashville, Tennessee (Bridgestone Arena):
Cody Martin scored 25 points as the seventh-seeded Nevada Wolf Pack (29-7), with five players scoring in double figures, erased a 22-point deficit with a game-ending 32-8 run in the final eleven minutes as they shocked the second-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats (31-5) 75-73.
At Charlotte, North Carolina (Spectrum Center):
In a tough low-scoring affair, Barry Brown, Jr. scored 18 points as the ninth-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (24-11) put an end to the sixteenth-seeded UMBC Retrievers' (25-11) magical tournament run with a 50-43 victory.
NCAA East: Boilermakers, Mountaineers Obtain Berths In Sweet Sixteen
The quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional concluded on Sunday with two games.
At Detroit (Little Caesar's Arena):
Vincent Edwards scored 20 points as the second-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (30-6) held off the tenth-seeded Butler Bulldogs 76-73 (21-14) .
Kelan Martin topped the Bulldogs with 29 points.
At San Diego (Viejas Arena):
In a battle of West Virginia's two Division I men's basketball programs, Jevon Carter scored 28 points to guide the fifth-seeded West Virginia Mountaineers (26-10) to a 94-71 domination of the Marshall Thundering Herd (25-11).
Lamont West added 23 points and 18 rebounds off the bench to the Mountaineers' coffers.
At Detroit (Little Caesar's Arena):
Vincent Edwards scored 20 points as the second-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (30-6) held off the tenth-seeded Butler Bulldogs 76-73 (21-14) .
Kelan Martin topped the Bulldogs with 29 points.
At San Diego (Viejas Arena):
In a battle of West Virginia's two Division I men's basketball programs, Jevon Carter scored 28 points to guide the fifth-seeded West Virginia Mountaineers (26-10) to a 94-71 domination of the Marshall Thundering Herd (25-11).
Lamont West added 23 points and 18 rebounds off the bench to the Mountaineers' coffers.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
NIT: Marquette Eagles Hold Off Ducks, End Oregon's Season
At Milwaukee:
Andrew Rowney scored 22 of his 29 points in the first half as the second-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles (21-13) held off the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (23-13) 101-92 on Sunday in second-round action from the Notre Dame Bracket in the National Invitation Tournament.
MiKyle McIntosh paced the Ducks with 25 points.
The Eagles will host Penn State in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday, with the winner going to New York City and the semifinals.
Andrew Rowney scored 22 of his 29 points in the first half as the second-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles (21-13) held off the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (23-13) 101-92 on Sunday in second-round action from the Notre Dame Bracket in the National Invitation Tournament.
MiKyle McIntosh paced the Ducks with 25 points.
The Eagles will host Penn State in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday, with the winner going to New York City and the semifinals.
CIT: Toreros Hold Off Vikings, End PSU's Season
At San Diege:
In Saturday action from the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, Tyler Williams hit the game-winning three-point shot with one second remaining as the San Diego Toreros (20-13) knocked off the visiting Portland State Vikings (20-14) 67-64, ending the Vikings' season.
In Saturday action from the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, Tyler Williams hit the game-winning three-point shot with one second remaining as the San Diego Toreros (20-13) knocked off the visiting Portland State Vikings (20-14) 67-64, ending the Vikings' season.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
NCAA West: Zags, Wolverines Punch Tickets For Sweet Sixteen
Two Saturday games are set to open the quarterfinal round of the West Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
At Boise, Idaho (Taco Bell Arena):
Zach Novell scored 28 points and Rui Hachiruma came off the bench to add 25 as the fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-4) downed the fifth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (25-9) 90-84.
Keita Bates-Diop led the Bucks with 28 points.
At Wichita, Kansas (Intrust Bank Arena):
Jordan Poole scored three of his eight points on the winning basket as time expire to lift the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (30-7) to a thrilling 63-62 win over the sixth-seeded Houston Cougars (27-8) in a contest in which neither team led by more than six points throughout.
Muhammadali Abdur-Rahkman and Moritz Wagner each scored 12 points to pace the Wolverines.
Rob Gray topped the Cougars with 23 points while grabbing 10 rebounds.
At Boise, Idaho (Taco Bell Arena):
Zach Novell scored 28 points and Rui Hachiruma came off the bench to add 25 as the fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-4) downed the fifth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (25-9) 90-84.
Keita Bates-Diop led the Bucks with 28 points.
At Wichita, Kansas (Intrust Bank Arena):
Jordan Poole scored three of his eight points on the winning basket as time expire to lift the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (30-7) to a thrilling 63-62 win over the sixth-seeded Houston Cougars (27-8) in a contest in which neither team led by more than six points throughout.
Muhammadali Abdur-Rahkman and Moritz Wagner each scored 12 points to pace the Wolverines.
Rob Gray topped the Cougars with 23 points while grabbing 10 rebounds.
NCAA South: Ramblers Knock Off Vols; UK Wears Down Pesky Bulls
Two games in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional are set for Saturday.
At Boise, Idaho (Taco Bell Arena):
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points while Hamidou Diallo added 22 as the fifth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (26-10) wore down the 12th-seeded Buffalo Bulls (27-9) 95-75.
Wes Clark topped the Bulls with 26 points.
At Dallas (American Airlines Center):
Clayton Custer, who scored 10 points, hit the game-winning three-point shot with 3.6 seconds remaining to lift eleventh-seeded Loyola-Chicago (30-5) to a 63-62 victory over third-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (26-9).
Andre Jackson came off the bench to pace the Ramblers with 16 points.
At Boise, Idaho (Taco Bell Arena):
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points while Hamidou Diallo added 22 as the fifth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (26-10) wore down the 12th-seeded Buffalo Bulls (27-9) 95-75.
Wes Clark topped the Bulls with 26 points.
At Dallas (American Airlines Center):
Clayton Custer, who scored 10 points, hit the game-winning three-point shot with 3.6 seconds remaining to lift eleventh-seeded Loyola-Chicago (30-5) to a 63-62 victory over third-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (26-9).
Andre Jackson came off the bench to pace the Ramblers with 16 points.
NCAA Midwest: Blue Devils, Jayhawks Advance To Sweet Sixteen
The quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Midwest Regional opened with two Saturday contests.
At Pittsburgh (PPG Paints Arena):
Marvin Bagley III scored 23 points as the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (28-7), with all five starters scoring in double figures, overpowered the seventh-seeded Rhode Island Rams (26-8) 87-62.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski picked up his 1,098th career victory, breaking a tie with former Tennessee women's head coach Pat Summit for the most wins by an NCAA basketball coach.
E.C. Matthews topped the Rams with 23 points.
At Wichita, Kansas (Intrust Bank Arena):
Malik Newman scored 28 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (29-7) held off the eighth-seeded Seton Hall Pirates (22-12) 83-79.
Khadeen Carrington scored 28 points and Angel Delgado added 24 (to go with his 23 rebounds) to top the Pirates.
At Pittsburgh (PPG Paints Arena):
Marvin Bagley III scored 23 points as the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (28-7), with all five starters scoring in double figures, overpowered the seventh-seeded Rhode Island Rams (26-8) 87-62.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski picked up his 1,098th career victory, breaking a tie with former Tennessee women's head coach Pat Summit for the most wins by an NCAA basketball coach.
E.C. Matthews topped the Rams with 23 points.
At Wichita, Kansas (Intrust Bank Arena):
Malik Newman scored 28 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (29-7) held off the eighth-seeded Seton Hall Pirates (22-12) 83-79.
Khadeen Carrington scored 28 points and Angel Delgado added 24 (to go with his 23 rebounds) to top the Pirates.
NCAA East: Nova, Red Raiders To Sweet Sixteen
The Round of 32 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commenced on Saturday with eight games, two of them in the East Regional.
At Pittsburgh (PPG Paints Arena):
Mikal Bridges scored 23 points as the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats (32-4) ran roughshod over the ninth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide (20-16) 81-58.
At Dallas (American Airlines Center):
Keenan Evans scored 22 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (26-9) held off the sixth-seeded Florida Gators (21-13) 69-66.
Jalen Hudson paced the Gators with 23 points.
At Pittsburgh (PPG Paints Arena):
Mikal Bridges scored 23 points as the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats (32-4) ran roughshod over the ninth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide (20-16) 81-58.
At Dallas (American Airlines Center):
Keenan Evans scored 22 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (26-9) held off the sixth-seeded Florida Gators (21-13) 69-66.
Jalen Hudson paced the Gators with 23 points.
T2 Drop Season Opener To S2 In Tacoma
At Tacoma, Washington:
In the regular-season opener for both United Soccer League clubs, Felix Chenkam (PK-43') and Nicholas Hinds (45') each scored once late in the first half as Seattle Sounders 2 came from behind to upend visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 2-1.
T2's next match will be on the road against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks next Saturday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (live streaming at timbers.com and YouTube).
In the regular-season opener for both United Soccer League clubs, Felix Chenkam (PK-43') and Nicholas Hinds (45') each scored once late in the first half as Seattle Sounders 2 came from behind to upend visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 2-1.
T2's next match will be on the road against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks next Saturday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (live streaming at timbers.com and YouTube).
Friday, March 16, 2018
NCAA Midwest: Spartans, Auburn, 'Cuse Advance
Four Friday games are on tap in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
At Detroit (Little Caesar's Arena):
Game #1:
Miles Bridges scored 29 points (and grabbed nine rebounds) while Joshua Langford added 22 for good measure as the third-seeded Michigan State Spartans (30-4) outlasted the fourteenth-seeded Bucknell Bison (25-10) 82-78.
Zach Thomas paced the Bison with 27 points while Stephen Brown added 20 to the Bucknell coffers.
Game #2:
Marek Dolezaj scored 17 points as the 11th-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (22-13) held off the sixth-seeded TCU Horned Frogs (21-12) 57-52.
At San Diego (Viejas Arena):
Game #1:
Mustapha Heron scored 15 points to carry the fourth-seeded Auburn Tigers (26-7) to a 62-58 victory over the College of Charleston (26-8).
Jarrell Brantley topped the Cougars with 24 points.
Game #2:
Shelton Mitchell scored 23 points while Gabe DeVoe added 22 as the fifth-seeded Clemson Tigers (24-9) outdistanced the 12th-seeded New Mexico State Aggies (28-6) 79-68.
Zach Lofton topped the Aggies with 29 points.
At Detroit (Little Caesar's Arena):
Game #1:
Miles Bridges scored 29 points (and grabbed nine rebounds) while Joshua Langford added 22 for good measure as the third-seeded Michigan State Spartans (30-4) outlasted the fourteenth-seeded Bucknell Bison (25-10) 82-78.
Zach Thomas paced the Bison with 27 points while Stephen Brown added 20 to the Bucknell coffers.
Game #2:
Marek Dolezaj scored 17 points as the 11th-seeded Syracuse Orangemen (22-13) held off the sixth-seeded TCU Horned Frogs (21-12) 57-52.
At San Diego (Viejas Arena):
Game #1:
Mustapha Heron scored 15 points to carry the fourth-seeded Auburn Tigers (26-7) to a 62-58 victory over the College of Charleston (26-8).
Jarrell Brantley topped the Cougars with 24 points.
Game #2:
Shelton Mitchell scored 23 points while Gabe DeVoe added 22 as the fifth-seeded Clemson Tigers (24-9) outdistanced the 12th-seeded New Mexico State Aggies (28-6) 79-68.
Zach Lofton topped the Aggies with 29 points.
NCAA South: RETRIEVERS PULL HISTORIC UPSET AS THEY KNOCK OFF CAVS TO BECOME FIRST #16 SEED TO DEFEAT A #1 SEED; Bearcats, Wolf Pack (Nevada, That Is) Advance
Four games were contested in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional on Friday.
At Nashville, Tennessee (Bridgestone Arena):
Game #1:
Jarron Cumberland scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the second-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats (31-4) survived a scared from fifteenth-seeded Georgia State (24-11) 68-53.
d'Marcus Simonds topped the Panthers with 24 points.
Game #2:
Kendall Stephens scored 22 points as the seventh-seeded Nevada Wolf Pack (28-7), with five players scoring in double figures, defeated the tenth-seeded Texas Longhorns (19-15) 87-83 in overtime.
Kerwin Roach II (26 points) and Matt Coleman (25) combined to score 51 points for the 'Horns.
At Charlotte, North Carolina (Spectrum Center):
Game #1:
Barry Brown, Jr. scored scored 18 points as the ninth-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (23-11) defeated the eight-seeded Creighton Blue Jays (21-12) 69-59.
Game #2:
In what may have been the biggest upset in the history of the NCAA Tournament, Jairus Lyles scored 28 points as the University of Maryland-Baltimore County Retrievers (25-10) became the first #16 seed ever to defeat a number-one seed by overpowering the Virginia Cavaliers (31-3) 74-54.
The Cavaliers had been the tournament's top overall seed.
At Nashville, Tennessee (Bridgestone Arena):
Game #1:
Jarron Cumberland scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the second-seeded Cincinnati Bearcats (31-4) survived a scared from fifteenth-seeded Georgia State (24-11) 68-53.
d'Marcus Simonds topped the Panthers with 24 points.
Game #2:
Kendall Stephens scored 22 points as the seventh-seeded Nevada Wolf Pack (28-7), with five players scoring in double figures, defeated the tenth-seeded Texas Longhorns (19-15) 87-83 in overtime.
Kerwin Roach II (26 points) and Matt Coleman (25) combined to score 51 points for the 'Horns.
At Charlotte, North Carolina (Spectrum Center):
Game #1:
Barry Brown, Jr. scored scored 18 points as the ninth-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (23-11) defeated the eight-seeded Creighton Blue Jays (21-12) 69-59.
Game #2:
In what may have been the biggest upset in the history of the NCAA Tournament, Jairus Lyles scored 28 points as the University of Maryland-Baltimore County Retrievers (25-10) became the first #16 seed ever to defeat a number-one seed by overpowering the Virginia Cavaliers (31-3) 74-54.
The Cavaliers had been the tournament's top overall seed.
NCAA East: Boilermakers, Thundering Herd, Butler, Mountaineers Advance
Action from the East Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continued on Friday with four games.
At Detroit (Little Caesar's Arena):
Game #1:
Vincent Edwards and Carsen Edwards each scored 15 points as the second-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (29-6) dominated 15th-seeded Cal State Fullerton (20-12) 74-48.
Kyle Allman, Jr. topped the Titans with 21points.
Game #2:
Kelan Martin scored 27 points while Kamar Baldwin added 24 (with each grabbing nine rebounds) as the tenth-seeded Butler Bulldogs (21-13) knocked off the seventh-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks (23-12) 79-62.
At San Diego (Viejas Arena):
Game #1:
Jon Elmore scored 27 points as the fourteenth-seeded Marshall Thundering Herd (25-10) shocked third-seeded Wichita State (25-8) 81-75.
Conner Frankamp paced the Shockers with 27 points of his own.
Game #2:
Jevon Carter scored 21 points to guide the fifth-seeded West Virginia Mountaineers (25-10) to an 85-68 victory over the twelfth-seeded Murray State Racers (26-6).
Terrell Miller, Jr. paced the racers with 27 points while grabbing 17 rebounds.
At Detroit (Little Caesar's Arena):
Game #1:
Vincent Edwards and Carsen Edwards each scored 15 points as the second-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (29-6) dominated 15th-seeded Cal State Fullerton (20-12) 74-48.
Kyle Allman, Jr. topped the Titans with 21points.
Game #2:
Kelan Martin scored 27 points while Kamar Baldwin added 24 (with each grabbing nine rebounds) as the tenth-seeded Butler Bulldogs (21-13) knocked off the seventh-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks (23-12) 79-62.
At San Diego (Viejas Arena):
Game #1:
Jon Elmore scored 27 points as the fourteenth-seeded Marshall Thundering Herd (25-10) shocked third-seeded Wichita State (25-8) 81-75.
Conner Frankamp paced the Shockers with 27 points of his own.
Game #2:
Jevon Carter scored 21 points to guide the fifth-seeded West Virginia Mountaineers (25-10) to an 85-68 victory over the twelfth-seeded Murray State Racers (26-6).
Terrell Miller, Jr. paced the racers with 27 points while grabbing 17 rebounds.
NCAA West: Aggies, Tar Heels, Musketeers, 'Noles Advance
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 continued on Friday with sixteen games, four of them in the West Regional.
At Charlotte, North Carolina (Spectrum Center):
Game # 1:
Admon Gilder scored 18 points as the Texas A and M Aggies (21-12), seeded seventh, held off the tenth-seeded Providence Frairs (21-14) 73-69.
Rodney Bullock scored 22 points to pace the Friars, while Alpha Diallo added 21 to the Providence coffers.
Game #2:
Kenny Williams scored 18 points as the second-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (26-10) defeated fifteenth-seeded Lipscomb (23-10) 84-66, spoiling the Bisons' NCAA Tourney debut (the Nashville-based school provided the tournament's lone debutantes).
At Nashville, Tennessee (Bridgestone Arena):
Game #1:
J.P. Macura scored 29 points while Trevon Bluiett added 26 and Kerem Kanter 24 as the top-seeded Xavier Musketeers (29-5) overpowered the sixteenth-seeded Texas Southern Tigers (16-20) 102-83.
Demontrae Jefferson paced the Tigers with 20 points.
Game #2:
Mfiondu Kabengele scored 14 points as the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (21-11) used a balanced attack to defeat the eighth-seeded Missouri Tigers (20-13) 67-54.
At Charlotte, North Carolina (Spectrum Center):
Game # 1:
Admon Gilder scored 18 points as the Texas A and M Aggies (21-12), seeded seventh, held off the tenth-seeded Providence Frairs (21-14) 73-69.
Rodney Bullock scored 22 points to pace the Friars, while Alpha Diallo added 21 to the Providence coffers.
Game #2:
Kenny Williams scored 18 points as the second-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (26-10) defeated fifteenth-seeded Lipscomb (23-10) 84-66, spoiling the Bisons' NCAA Tourney debut (the Nashville-based school provided the tournament's lone debutantes).
At Nashville, Tennessee (Bridgestone Arena):
Game #1:
J.P. Macura scored 29 points while Trevon Bluiett added 26 and Kerem Kanter 24 as the top-seeded Xavier Musketeers (29-5) overpowered the sixteenth-seeded Texas Southern Tigers (16-20) 102-83.
Demontrae Jefferson paced the Tigers with 20 points.
Game #2:
Mfiondu Kabengele scored 14 points as the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (21-11) used a balanced attack to defeat the eighth-seeded Missouri Tigers (20-13) 67-54.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
NCAA East: Nova, Red Raiders, 'Bama, Gators Gather Thursday Wins
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional's opening salvo took place on Thursday with four games.
At Pittsburgh (PPG Paints Arena):
Jalen Brunson scored 16 points as the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats (31-4), with six players scoring in double figures, dominated the sixteenth-seeded Radford Highlanders (23-13) 87-61 in the opening contest.
In the second game, Collin Sexton scored 25 points while John Petty added 20 coming off the bench as the ninth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide (20-15) held off the eighth-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies (21-12) 86-83.
At Dallas (American Airlines Center):
In the first of two Thursday games in Big D, Keenan Evans scored 23 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (25-9) defeated the 14th-seeded Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (28-7) 70-60.
In the nightcap, Egor Koulechov scored 20 points as the sixth-seeded Florida Gators (21-12) had their way with the 11th-seeded St. Bonaventure Bonnies (26-8) 77-62.
At Pittsburgh (PPG Paints Arena):
Jalen Brunson scored 16 points as the top-seeded Villanova Wildcats (31-4), with six players scoring in double figures, dominated the sixteenth-seeded Radford Highlanders (23-13) 87-61 in the opening contest.
In the second game, Collin Sexton scored 25 points while John Petty added 20 coming off the bench as the ninth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide (20-15) held off the eighth-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies (21-12) 86-83.
At Dallas (American Airlines Center):
In the first of two Thursday games in Big D, Keenan Evans scored 23 points as the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (25-9) defeated the 14th-seeded Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (28-7) 70-60.
In the nightcap, Egor Koulechov scored 20 points as the sixth-seeded Florida Gators (21-12) had their way with the 11th-seeded St. Bonaventure Bonnies (26-8) 77-62.
NCAA West: Zags, Buckeyes, Cougars, Wolverines Advance
The first four games of the West Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament were contested on Thursday.
At Boise, Idaho (Taco Bell Arena):
Johnathan Williams scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-4) held off the 13th-seeded UNC-Greensboro Spartans (27-8) 68-64 in the opening game from Boise.
In the second match, Keita Bates-Diop scored 24 points (while grabbing 12 rebounds), Kam Williams added 22, and C.J. Jackson 20 as the fifth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (25-8) held off the 12th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (28-7) 81-73.
Mike Daum led the Jackrabbits with 27 points.
At Wichita, Kansas (Intrust Bank Arena):
In the opener, Rob Gray, who scored 38 points (more than half of his team's total), scored the game winner with 1.1 seconds remaining as the sixth-seeded Houston Cougars (27-7) held off the 11th-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (22-11) 67-65.
#3 Michigan vs. #14 Montana, 6:50 PM (TBS)
In the nightcap, Charles Matthews scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (29-7) held off the fourteenth-seeded Montana Grizzlies (26-8) 61-47.
At Boise, Idaho (Taco Bell Arena):
Johnathan Williams scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-4) held off the 13th-seeded UNC-Greensboro Spartans (27-8) 68-64 in the opening game from Boise.
In the second match, Keita Bates-Diop scored 24 points (while grabbing 12 rebounds), Kam Williams added 22, and C.J. Jackson 20 as the fifth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (25-8) held off the 12th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (28-7) 81-73.
Mike Daum led the Jackrabbits with 27 points.
At Wichita, Kansas (Intrust Bank Arena):
In the opener, Rob Gray, who scored 38 points (more than half of his team's total), scored the game winner with 1.1 seconds remaining as the sixth-seeded Houston Cougars (27-7) held off the 11th-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (22-11) 67-65.
#3 Michigan vs. #14 Montana, 6:50 PM (TBS)
In the nightcap, Charles Matthews scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (29-7) held off the fourteenth-seeded Montana Grizzlies (26-8) 61-47.
NCAA South: Vols, Ramblers, UK, Buffalo Advance
Four games from the South Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Round of 64 were contested on Thursday.
At Dallas (American Airlines Center):
In game one, Lamonte Turner came off the bench to score 19 points as the third-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (26-8) dominated the 14th-seeded Wright State Raiders (25-10) 73-47.
In the second contest, Donte Ingram hit a three-point shot as time expire to lift the eleventh-seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (29-5) past the sixth-seeded Miami Hurricanes (22-10) 64-62.
Clayton Custer scored 14 points to pace the Ramblers.
At Boise, Idaho (Taco Bell Arena):
In the opening contest which was a battle of Wildcats, Kevin Knox scored 25 points as #5-seeded Kentucky (25-10), despite not converting a three-point shot for the first time since November of 1988, defeated 12th-seeded Davidson (21-12) 78-73.
Jon Axel Gudmundsson topped Davidson with 21 points.
In the nightcap, Wes Clark scored 25 points while Jeremy Harris added 23 as the thirteenth-seeded Buffalo Bulls (27-8) garnered their first-ever NCAA Tourney victory by dominating the fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (27-8) 89-68, capping off an 0-3 tournament for Pac-12 Conference schools.
At Dallas (American Airlines Center):
In game one, Lamonte Turner came off the bench to score 19 points as the third-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (26-8) dominated the 14th-seeded Wright State Raiders (25-10) 73-47.
In the second contest, Donte Ingram hit a three-point shot as time expire to lift the eleventh-seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (29-5) past the sixth-seeded Miami Hurricanes (22-10) 64-62.
Clayton Custer scored 14 points to pace the Ramblers.
At Boise, Idaho (Taco Bell Arena):
In the opening contest which was a battle of Wildcats, Kevin Knox scored 25 points as #5-seeded Kentucky (25-10), despite not converting a three-point shot for the first time since November of 1988, defeated 12th-seeded Davidson (21-12) 78-73.
Jon Axel Gudmundsson topped Davidson with 21 points.
In the nightcap, Wes Clark scored 25 points while Jeremy Harris added 23 as the thirteenth-seeded Buffalo Bulls (27-8) garnered their first-ever NCAA Tourney victory by dominating the fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (27-8) 89-68, capping off an 0-3 tournament for Pac-12 Conference schools.
NCAA Midwest: Rams, Blue Devils, Jayhawks, Pirates Advance
16 games were on tap for Thursday as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament opened its' Round of 64, with four games contested in the Midwest Regional.
At Pittsburgh (PPG Paints Arena):
Game #1
E.C. Matthews scored 16 points while Fatts Russell came off the bench to add 15 (making three three-pointers in the process) as the #7-seeded Rhode Island Rams (26-7) defeated tenth-seeded Oklahoma (18-14) 83-78 in overtime.
Trae Young topped the Sooners with 28 points.
In the second game, second-seeded Duke (27-7) outdistanced #15-seeded Iona (20-14) 89-67.
Marvin Bagley topped the Blue Devils with 22 points.
Roland Griffin paced the Gaels with 21 points of his own.
At Wichita, Kansas (Intrust Bank Arena):
Devonte` Graham scored 29 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (28-7) proved too much for the 16th-seeded Pennsylvania Quakers (24-9) 76-60 in the opening game.
In the second contest, Khadeen Carrington scored 26 points as the eighth-seeded Seton Hall Pirates (21-11) held off the ninth-seeded North Carolina Wolfpack (21-11) 94-83.
Al Freeman topped NC State with 36 points.
At Pittsburgh (PPG Paints Arena):
Game #1
E.C. Matthews scored 16 points while Fatts Russell came off the bench to add 15 (making three three-pointers in the process) as the #7-seeded Rhode Island Rams (26-7) defeated tenth-seeded Oklahoma (18-14) 83-78 in overtime.
Trae Young topped the Sooners with 28 points.
In the second game, second-seeded Duke (27-7) outdistanced #15-seeded Iona (20-14) 89-67.
Marvin Bagley topped the Blue Devils with 22 points.
Roland Griffin paced the Gaels with 21 points of his own.
At Wichita, Kansas (Intrust Bank Arena):
Devonte` Graham scored 29 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (28-7) proved too much for the 16th-seeded Pennsylvania Quakers (24-9) 76-60 in the opening game.
In the second contest, Khadeen Carrington scored 26 points as the eighth-seeded Seton Hall Pirates (21-11) held off the ninth-seeded North Carolina Wolfpack (21-11) 94-83.
Al Freeman topped NC State with 36 points.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Tigers, 'Cuse Advance; Will Face Musketeers, Horned Frogs, Respectively
At Dayton, Ohio:
The First Four portion of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament concluded on Wednesday as the University of Dayton Arena.
Game #1:
Damontrae Jefferson scored 25 points as the Texas Southern Tigers (16-19), a team that started the season 0-13, picked up their first-ever NCAA Tourney win, 64-46 over North Carolina Central (19-16).
The Tigers, who became the first team with a losing record to win a tournament game, will be the #16 seed in the West Regional and take on top-seeded Xavier on Friday at Nashville (4:20 PM Pacific Time, TBS).
Game #2:
Oshae Brissett scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Syracuse (21-13) knocked off Arizona State (20-12) 60-56.
The Orangemen will be the #11 seed in the Midwest Regional and will face sixth-seeded TCU on Friday in Detroit (6:40 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
The First Four portion of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament concluded on Wednesday as the University of Dayton Arena.
Game #1:
Damontrae Jefferson scored 25 points as the Texas Southern Tigers (16-19), a team that started the season 0-13, picked up their first-ever NCAA Tourney win, 64-46 over North Carolina Central (19-16).
The Tigers, who became the first team with a losing record to win a tournament game, will be the #16 seed in the West Regional and take on top-seeded Xavier on Friday at Nashville (4:20 PM Pacific Time, TBS).
Game #2:
Oshae Brissett scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Syracuse (21-13) knocked off Arizona State (20-12) 60-56.
The Orangemen will be the #11 seed in the Midwest Regional and will face sixth-seeded TCU on Friday in Detroit (6:40 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
NIT: Ducks Buck Broncs In Eugene; Get Harvard-Marquette Winner Next
At Eugene, Oregon:
Freshman Victor Bailey converted seven of eight three-point shots en route to a 23 point performance on Tuesday night as the Oregon Ducks (23-12) outlasted the visiting Rider Broncs (22-10) 99-86 in opening-round action in the National Invitation Tournament.
Payton Pritchard also scored 23 points for the Ducks, who were seeded third in the Notre Dame Bracket.
Dimencio Vaughn paced the sixth-seeded Broncs with 25 points.
Next up for Oregon: A second-round encounter with the winner of Wednesday's Harvard-Marquette contest.
Freshman Victor Bailey converted seven of eight three-point shots en route to a 23 point performance on Tuesday night as the Oregon Ducks (23-12) outlasted the visiting Rider Broncs (22-10) 99-86 in opening-round action in the National Invitation Tournament.
Payton Pritchard also scored 23 points for the Ducks, who were seeded third in the Notre Dame Bracket.
Dimencio Vaughn paced the sixth-seeded Broncs with 25 points.
Next up for Oregon: A second-round encounter with the winner of Wednesday's Harvard-Marquette contest.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
NCAA Tournament Opens with Highlanders and Bonnies Victories
At Dayton, Ohio:
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament opened with two games contested as the University of Dayton Arena.
In the opener, Travis Fields, Jr. and Ed Polite, Jr. each scored 13 points as the Radford Highlanders (23-12) downed the LIU-Brooklyn Blackbirds (18-17) 71-61 for their first-ever NCAA Tourney victory.
The Blackbirds are now winless in seven trips to the Big Dance.
The Highlanders will be the #16 seed in the East Region and will face top-seeded Villanova in Pittsburgh on Thursday (3:50 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
In the nightcap, Courtney Stockard scored 26 points as St. Bonaventure (26-7) knocked off UCLA (21-12) 65-58.
Aaron Holiday paced the Bruins with 20 points.
The Bonnies, who picked up their first NCAA Tourney win since 1970, will be the #11 seed in the South Region and will face sixth-seeded Florida in Dallas on Thursday (6:57 PM Pacific Time, truTV).
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament opened with two games contested as the University of Dayton Arena.
In the opener, Travis Fields, Jr. and Ed Polite, Jr. each scored 13 points as the Radford Highlanders (23-12) downed the LIU-Brooklyn Blackbirds (18-17) 71-61 for their first-ever NCAA Tourney victory.
The Blackbirds are now winless in seven trips to the Big Dance.
The Highlanders will be the #16 seed in the East Region and will face top-seeded Villanova in Pittsburgh on Thursday (3:50 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
In the nightcap, Courtney Stockard scored 26 points as St. Bonaventure (26-7) knocked off UCLA (21-12) 65-58.
Aaron Holiday paced the Bruins with 20 points.
The Bonnies, who picked up their first NCAA Tourney win since 1970, will be the #11 seed in the South Region and will face sixth-seeded Florida in Dallas on Thursday (6:57 PM Pacific Time, truTV).
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