At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
In the lone Saturday NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional contest, Mitch McGary scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as fourth-seeded Michigan (28-7) dominated fifth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth (27-9) 78-53 to reach the regional semifinals. This will mark the Wolverines' first appearance in the Sweet Sixteen sinve 1994.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
NCAA East: Hoosiers Too Much For Dukes; Fighting Ilini Knock Off Buffs
Second-round action in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continued on Friday with four games from the East Regional.
At Dayton, Ohio:
In the first of two games at the University of Dayton's arena, Khalif Wyatt scored 31 points (making six free throws in the final 32 seconds) as the #9-seeded Temple Owls (24-9) knocked off the #8-seeded North Carolina State Wolfpack (24-11) 76-72.
In the second contest, Yogi Ferrell scored 14 of his 16 pints in the first six minutes as the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (28-6) had no trouble as they defeated #16-seeded James Madison (21-15) 83-62 in a game that wasn't as close as the final score indicated despite 24 points from the Dukes' Andre Madison.
At Austin, Texas:
In the first of two East Regional contests played at the Frank Erwin Center, Durand Scott scored 21 points as the second-seeded Miami Hurricanes (28-6) blew away the fifteenth-seeded Pacific Tigers (22-13) 78-49.
In the second match, Brandon Paul scored 17 points as the seventh-seeded Illinois Fighting Ilini (23-12) fought off the tenth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes (21-12) 57-49.
THIRD-ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's games:
At Lexington, Kentucky:
#3 Marquette vs. #6 Butler (4:45 PM, CBS)
At San Jose, California:
#4 Syracuse vs. #12 California (6:40 PM, TBS)
Sunday's games:
At Dayton, Ohio:
#1 Indiana vs. #9 Temple
At Austin, Texas:
#2 Miami (Florida) vs. #7 Illinois
At Dayton, Ohio:
In the first of two games at the University of Dayton's arena, Khalif Wyatt scored 31 points (making six free throws in the final 32 seconds) as the #9-seeded Temple Owls (24-9) knocked off the #8-seeded North Carolina State Wolfpack (24-11) 76-72.
In the second contest, Yogi Ferrell scored 14 of his 16 pints in the first six minutes as the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers (28-6) had no trouble as they defeated #16-seeded James Madison (21-15) 83-62 in a game that wasn't as close as the final score indicated despite 24 points from the Dukes' Andre Madison.
At Austin, Texas:
In the first of two East Regional contests played at the Frank Erwin Center, Durand Scott scored 21 points as the second-seeded Miami Hurricanes (28-6) blew away the fifteenth-seeded Pacific Tigers (22-13) 78-49.
In the second match, Brandon Paul scored 17 points as the seventh-seeded Illinois Fighting Ilini (23-12) fought off the tenth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes (21-12) 57-49.
THIRD-ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's games:
At Lexington, Kentucky:
#3 Marquette vs. #6 Butler (4:45 PM, CBS)
At San Jose, California:
#4 Syracuse vs. #12 California (6:40 PM, TBS)
Sunday's games:
At Dayton, Ohio:
#1 Indiana vs. #9 Temple
At Austin, Texas:
#2 Miami (Florida) vs. #7 Illinois
NCAA South: Debutant Eagles Shock Hoyas; Tar Heels Top Nova, Set Up Matchup With Jayhawks (Who Outlast Plucky Hilltoppers); Aztecs Top Sooners;Gophers Too Much For UCLA
Six games were played on Friday in the NCAA Men's Baskteball Tournament's South Regional as second-round play continued.
At Philadelphia:
In the first of two South Regional games contested at the Wells Fargo Center, Sherwood Brown scored 24 points and Bernard Thompson added 23 as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (25-10), the tournament's lone debutant, in only their second season as a team eligible for Division I postseason play, became only the seventh #15 seed to knock off a #2 seed by defeating Georgetown (25-7) 78-68.
In the second contest, Jamaal Franklin scored 21 points as the seventh-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (23-10) topped the Oklahoma Sooners (20-12) 70-55, despite 22 points from the Sooners' Romero Osby.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In the first of two South Region contests at the Sprint Center, P.J. Hairston scored 23 points as the #8-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (25-10) defeated the #9-seeded Villanova Wildcats (20-14) 78-71.
In the second match, Jeff Withey scored 17 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (30-5) survived a scare from #16-seeded Western Kentucky (20-16) 64-57.
At Austin, Texas:
In the opening game at the Frank Erwin Center, Erik Murphy had 18 points to lead four players in double digits as the #3-seeded Florida Gators (27-7) dominated the fourteenth-seeded Northwestern State Demons (23-9) 79-47.
In the nightcap, Andre Hollins scored 28 points as the 11th-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-12) dominated the #6-seeded UCLA Bruins (25-10) 83-63.
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's game, at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#4 Michigan vs. #5 VCU (9:15 AM, CBS)
Sunday's games:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
#1 Kansas vs. #8 North Carolina
At Austin, Texas:
#3 Florida vs. #11 Minnesota
At Philadelphia:
#7 San Diego State vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast
At Philadelphia:
In the first of two South Regional games contested at the Wells Fargo Center, Sherwood Brown scored 24 points and Bernard Thompson added 23 as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (25-10), the tournament's lone debutant, in only their second season as a team eligible for Division I postseason play, became only the seventh #15 seed to knock off a #2 seed by defeating Georgetown (25-7) 78-68.
In the second contest, Jamaal Franklin scored 21 points as the seventh-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (23-10) topped the Oklahoma Sooners (20-12) 70-55, despite 22 points from the Sooners' Romero Osby.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In the first of two South Region contests at the Sprint Center, P.J. Hairston scored 23 points as the #8-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (25-10) defeated the #9-seeded Villanova Wildcats (20-14) 78-71.
In the second match, Jeff Withey scored 17 points as the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks (30-5) survived a scare from #16-seeded Western Kentucky (20-16) 64-57.
At Austin, Texas:
In the opening game at the Frank Erwin Center, Erik Murphy had 18 points to lead four players in double digits as the #3-seeded Florida Gators (27-7) dominated the fourteenth-seeded Northwestern State Demons (23-9) 79-47.
In the nightcap, Andre Hollins scored 28 points as the 11th-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-12) dominated the #6-seeded UCLA Bruins (25-10) 83-63.
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's game, at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#4 Michigan vs. #5 VCU (9:15 AM, CBS)
Sunday's games:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
#1 Kansas vs. #8 North Carolina
At Austin, Texas:
#3 Florida vs. #11 Minnesota
At Philadelphia:
#7 San Diego State vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast
NCAA West: Rebels Knock Off Badgers; Explorers Shock K-State
Four games were played on Friday as second-round action in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional continued.
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In the first of two games played at the Sprint Center, Marshall Henderson scored 19 points as the #12-seeded Ole Miss Rebels (27-8) knocked off the fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (23-12) 57-46. It was the Rebels' first NCAA tourney win since 2001.
In the second contest, Jerrell Wright scored 21 points (converting three foul shots in the final half-minute along the way) as the thirteenth-seeded LaSalle Explorers (22-9) blew an 18-point halftime lead but managed to upset fourth-seeded Kansas State 63-61(27-8) despite a 17-point, 12-rebound performance from the Wildcats' Jordan Henriquez.
At Dayton, Ohio:
In the opening contest played at University of Dayton Arena, Deshaun Thomas scored 24 points while Sam Thompson added 20 (to go with his 10 rebounds, both career highs) as the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (27-7) took care of #15-seeded Iona (20-14) 95-70.
#10-seeded Iowa State (23-11) eliminated #7-seeded Notre Dame 76-58 (25-10). Georges Niang scored 19 points to pace the Cyclones as the Fighting Irish played their final basketball game as a member of the Big East Conference (they will join the ACC next season).
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's Games, at Salt Lake City, Utah:
# 6 Arizona vs. #14 Harvard (3:10 PM, TNT)
#1 Gonzaga vs. #9 Wichita State (5:40 PM, TNT)
Sunday's games, at Kansas City, Missouri:
#2 Ohio State vs. #10 Iowa State
#12 Ole Miss vs. #13 LaSalle
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In the first of two games played at the Sprint Center, Marshall Henderson scored 19 points as the #12-seeded Ole Miss Rebels (27-8) knocked off the fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (23-12) 57-46. It was the Rebels' first NCAA tourney win since 2001.
In the second contest, Jerrell Wright scored 21 points (converting three foul shots in the final half-minute along the way) as the thirteenth-seeded LaSalle Explorers (22-9) blew an 18-point halftime lead but managed to upset fourth-seeded Kansas State 63-61(27-8) despite a 17-point, 12-rebound performance from the Wildcats' Jordan Henriquez.
At Dayton, Ohio:
In the opening contest played at University of Dayton Arena, Deshaun Thomas scored 24 points while Sam Thompson added 20 (to go with his 10 rebounds, both career highs) as the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (27-7) took care of #15-seeded Iona (20-14) 95-70.
#10-seeded Iowa State (23-11) eliminated #7-seeded Notre Dame 76-58 (25-10). Georges Niang scored 19 points to pace the Cyclones as the Fighting Irish played their final basketball game as a member of the Big East Conference (they will join the ACC next season).
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday's Games, at Salt Lake City, Utah:
# 6 Arizona vs. #14 Harvard (3:10 PM, TNT)
#1 Gonzaga vs. #9 Wichita State (5:40 PM, TNT)
Sunday's games, at Kansas City, Missouri:
#2 Ohio State vs. #10 Iowa State
#12 Ole Miss vs. #13 LaSalle
NCAA Midwest: Blue Devils and Bluejays Advance
Two games in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament were contest at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center.
In the opener, Seth Curry scored 26 points while Mason Plumlee added 23 (to go with his nine rebounds) as the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (28-5) defeated the fifteenth-seeded Albany Great Danes (24-11) 73-61. For Blue Devils' coach Mike Krzyzewski, it was his 80th NCAA Tourney victory.
In the second game, seventh-seeded Creighton (28-7), with a 27-point, 11-rebound performance from Doug McDermott, held off tenth-seeded Cincinnati (22-12) 67-63.
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday games:
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#3 Michigan State vs. #6 Memphis (11:45 AM, CBS)
At Lexington, Kentucky:
#1 Louisville vs. #8 Colorado State (2:15 PM, CBS)
At San Jose, California:
#4 Saint Louis vs. #12 Oregon (4:10 PM, TBS)
Sunday's game, at Philadelphia:
#2 Duke vs. #7 Creighton
In the opener, Seth Curry scored 26 points while Mason Plumlee added 23 (to go with his nine rebounds) as the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils (28-5) defeated the fifteenth-seeded Albany Great Danes (24-11) 73-61. For Blue Devils' coach Mike Krzyzewski, it was his 80th NCAA Tourney victory.
In the second game, seventh-seeded Creighton (28-7), with a 27-point, 11-rebound performance from Doug McDermott, held off tenth-seeded Cincinnati (22-12) 67-63.
THIRD ROUND MATCH-UPS:
Saturday games:
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#3 Michigan State vs. #6 Memphis (11:45 AM, CBS)
At Lexington, Kentucky:
#1 Louisville vs. #8 Colorado State (2:15 PM, CBS)
At San Jose, California:
#4 Saint Louis vs. #12 Oregon (4:10 PM, TBS)
Sunday's game, at Philadelphia:
#2 Duke vs. #7 Creighton
Thursday, March 21, 2013
NCAA South: Wolverines, VCU Set Up Saturday Duel
Two games were played in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's South Regional on Thursday, both contested at Auburn Hill Michigan.
In the opener, Tim Hardaway, Jr. scored 21 points as the #4-seeded Michigan Wolverines (27-7) defeated the 13th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (25-10) 71-56.
#5-seeded Virginia Commonwealth, in the nightcap, crushed #12-seeded Akron 88-42, which stood for a few hours as the most lopsided victory in the tournament by a school seeded third or worse. Troy Daniels scored 23 points and Juvonte Reddic added 21 to pace the Rams.
In the opener, Tim Hardaway, Jr. scored 21 points as the #4-seeded Michigan Wolverines (27-7) defeated the 13th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (25-10) 71-56.
#5-seeded Virginia Commonwealth, in the nightcap, crushed #12-seeded Akron 88-42, which stood for a few hours as the most lopsided victory in the tournament by a school seeded third or worse. Troy Daniels scored 23 points and Juvonte Reddic added 21 to pace the Rams.
NCAA West: Zags Survive Scare From Jags; Harvard Stuns Lobos; Shockers Manhandle Pitt; Harvard Stuns Lobos;
Four games were played in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's West Regional, all played at Salt Lake City, Utah:
In the opening contest at Engery Solutions Arena, Malcolm Armstead scored 22 points while Cleanthony Early came off the bench to add 21 as the ninth-seeded Wichita State Shockers (27-8) defeated the eighth-seeded Pittsburgh Panthers (24-9) 73-55.
In the second contest, Kelly Olynyk scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-2) suvived a major scare from the sixteenth-seeded Southern Jaguars (23-10) 64-58. Derick Beltran scored 20 points to pace the game Jaguars.
Mark Lyons scored 23 points as sixth-seeded Arizona (26-7) defeated eleventh-seeded Belmont (26-7) 81-64, despite 22 points from the Bruins' Kerron Johnson.
In the Thursday finale, Wesley Sauders scored 18 points as fourteenth-seeded Harvard (20-9) shocked third-seeded New Mexico (29-6) 68-62. In this, their third NCAA Tourney appearance, this was the first game the Crimson have ever won.
In the opening contest at Engery Solutions Arena, Malcolm Armstead scored 22 points while Cleanthony Early came off the bench to add 21 as the ninth-seeded Wichita State Shockers (27-8) defeated the eighth-seeded Pittsburgh Panthers (24-9) 73-55.
In the second contest, Kelly Olynyk scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (32-2) suvived a major scare from the sixteenth-seeded Southern Jaguars (23-10) 64-58. Derick Beltran scored 20 points to pace the game Jaguars.
Mark Lyons scored 23 points as sixth-seeded Arizona (26-7) defeated eleventh-seeded Belmont (26-7) 81-64, despite 22 points from the Bruins' Kerron Johnson.
In the Thursday finale, Wesley Sauders scored 18 points as fourteenth-seeded Harvard (20-9) shocked third-seeded New Mexico (29-6) 68-62. In this, their third NCAA Tourney appearance, this was the first game the Crimson have ever won.
NCAA East: Butler, Marquette Survive Challengs; Cal Bears Knock Off UNLV; Orangemen Turn Gizzlies Into Bearburgers
Four games were played on Thursday in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's East Regional.
At Louisville, Kentucky:
In the first of two East Regional games played at Rupp Arena, sixth-seeded Butler (27-8) defeated eleventh-seeded Bucknell (28-6) 68-56. Rotnei Clarke scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half Roosevelt Jones and Andrew Smith (who grabbed 16 rebounds) each scored 14 for the Bulldogs. Joe Willman scored 20 points for the Bison.
In the second contest, Vander Blue (who scored 16 points) connected on a layup with one second remaining as the third-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles(24-8) overcame a late nine-point deficit and upended the #14-seeded Davidson Wildcats (26-8) 59-58 to advance to the Round of 32.
At San Jose, California:
In the first of two West Regional contests at the HP Pavilion, Allen Crabbe scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the twelfth-seeded California Golden Bears (21-11) knocked off the #5-seeded UNLV Runnin' Rebels (25-10) 64-61.
In the nightcap, Brandon Triche scored 20 points as the fourth-seeded Syracuse Orangmen (27-9) made mince meet of the #13-seeded Montana Grizzlies (25-7) 81-34, the most lopsided victory by a team seeded third or worse. No Grizzlies scored more than five points.
At Louisville, Kentucky:
In the first of two East Regional games played at Rupp Arena, sixth-seeded Butler (27-8) defeated eleventh-seeded Bucknell (28-6) 68-56. Rotnei Clarke scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half Roosevelt Jones and Andrew Smith (who grabbed 16 rebounds) each scored 14 for the Bulldogs. Joe Willman scored 20 points for the Bison.
In the second contest, Vander Blue (who scored 16 points) connected on a layup with one second remaining as the third-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles(24-8) overcame a late nine-point deficit and upended the #14-seeded Davidson Wildcats (26-8) 59-58 to advance to the Round of 32.
At San Jose, California:
In the first of two West Regional contests at the HP Pavilion, Allen Crabbe scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the twelfth-seeded California Golden Bears (21-11) knocked off the #5-seeded UNLV Runnin' Rebels (25-10) 64-61.
In the nightcap, Brandon Triche scored 20 points as the fourth-seeded Syracuse Orangmen (27-9) made mince meet of the #13-seeded Montana Grizzlies (25-7) 81-34, the most lopsided victory by a team seeded third or worse. No Grizzlies scored more than five points.
NCAA MIdwest: Ducks Hogtie Cowboys, Get Billikens Next; Cards Steamroll Aggies; Spartans, Memphis, CSU Advance
The second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament got under way on Thursday with 16 games being played, including six games played in the Midwest Regioinal.
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
In the first of two Midwest Regional contests being played at the Palace of Auburn Hills, third-seeded Michigan State (26-8) coasted to a 65-54 victory over #14-seeded Valparaiso (26-8). Derrick Nix scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Spartans.
In the second contest, a three-point bucket from Matthew Dellavedova as time expired carried the sixth-seeded Memphis Tigers (31-4) to a narrow 54-52 win over #11-seeded Saint Mary's (28-7). Joe Jackson tallied 14 points to pace the Tigers.
At San Jose, California:
In the first of two Midwest Regional contests played at the HP Pavillion, Dwayne Evans scored 24 points as #4-seeded Saint Louis (28-6) manhanded thirteenth-seeded New Mexico State (24-11) 64-44. The 28th win this season is a new single-season school record for the Billikens, who held the Aggies to 28% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers.
In the second game, Damyean Dotson scored 17 points while Dominic Artis added thirteen and Arsalan Kazemi eleven (to go with his 17 rebounds) as the #12-seeded Oregon Ducks (27-8) racked up their first NCAA Tourney win since 2007 with their 68-55 win over fifth-seeded Oklahoma State (24-9).
At Lexingon, Kentucky:
In the first of two Midwest Regional games as Rupp Arena, Russ Smith scored 23 points as the Louisville Cardinals (30-5) , not only the Midwest Regional's top seed, but the #1 overall seed in the tournament, spanked 16th-seeded North Carolina A&T (20-17) 79-48.
In the second game, Dorian Green scored 26 points as the eighth-seeded Colorado State Rams (26-8) defeated the ninth-seeded Missouri Tigers (23-11) 84-72.
At Auburn Hills, Michigan:
In the first of two Midwest Regional contests being played at the Palace of Auburn Hills, third-seeded Michigan State (26-8) coasted to a 65-54 victory over #14-seeded Valparaiso (26-8). Derrick Nix scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Spartans.
In the second contest, a three-point bucket from Matthew Dellavedova as time expired carried the sixth-seeded Memphis Tigers (31-4) to a narrow 54-52 win over #11-seeded Saint Mary's (28-7). Joe Jackson tallied 14 points to pace the Tigers.
At San Jose, California:
In the first of two Midwest Regional contests played at the HP Pavillion, Dwayne Evans scored 24 points as #4-seeded Saint Louis (28-6) manhanded thirteenth-seeded New Mexico State (24-11) 64-44. The 28th win this season is a new single-season school record for the Billikens, who held the Aggies to 28% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers.
In the second game, Damyean Dotson scored 17 points while Dominic Artis added thirteen and Arsalan Kazemi eleven (to go with his 17 rebounds) as the #12-seeded Oregon Ducks (27-8) racked up their first NCAA Tourney win since 2007 with their 68-55 win over fifth-seeded Oklahoma State (24-9).
At Lexingon, Kentucky:
In the first of two Midwest Regional games as Rupp Arena, Russ Smith scored 23 points as the Louisville Cardinals (30-5) , not only the Midwest Regional's top seed, but the #1 overall seed in the tournament, spanked 16th-seeded North Carolina A&T (20-17) 79-48.
In the second game, Dorian Green scored 26 points as the eighth-seeded Colorado State Rams (26-8) defeated the ninth-seeded Missouri Tigers (23-11) 84-72.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
NCAA Tournament: Dukes Pluck Blackbirds; Explorers Buck Broncos
Two more games were played on Wednesday as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's "First Four" came to a close at Dayton, Ohio:
In the opener, A.J. Davis scored twenty points as James Madison (21-14) defeated LIU-Brooklyn (20-14) 68-55, despite a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds) from the Blackbirds' Jamal Olasewere. The Dukes, who notched their first NCAA Tourney victory in 30 years, will stay in Dayton to take on East Regional top seed Indiana on Friday at 1:10 PM Pacific Time (TBS).
In the nightcap, Tyrone Garland scored 22 points while Ramon Galloway added 21 as the LaSalle Explorers (22-9) defeated Boise State (21-11) 80-71 despite a 28-point performance from the Broncos' Anthony Drmic. Next up for the Explorers as the West Regional's #13 seed, a Friday date in Kansas City with the #4-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (12:10 PM Pacific Time, truTV).
In the opener, A.J. Davis scored twenty points as James Madison (21-14) defeated LIU-Brooklyn (20-14) 68-55, despite a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds) from the Blackbirds' Jamal Olasewere. The Dukes, who notched their first NCAA Tourney victory in 30 years, will stay in Dayton to take on East Regional top seed Indiana on Friday at 1:10 PM Pacific Time (TBS).
In the nightcap, Tyrone Garland scored 22 points while Ramon Galloway added 21 as the LaSalle Explorers (22-9) defeated Boise State (21-11) 80-71 despite a 28-point performance from the Broncos' Anthony Drmic. Next up for the Explorers as the West Regional's #13 seed, a Friday date in Kansas City with the #4-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (12:10 PM Pacific Time, truTV).
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
NCAA Tournament: Aggies Hold On; Double-Digit Win For Gaels
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commenced with two games played on Tuesday at Dayton, Ohio:
In the opener, Jeremy Underwood scored 19 points while Bruce Beckwood added 16 (to go with his nine rebounds) as North Carolina A&T (20-16) held off pesky Liberty University (15-21) despite 22 points from the Flames' Davon Marshall and 21 from his teammate John Caleb Sanders, whose left-handed layup as time expired, which would have won the game, just glanced off the glass.
Next up for the Aggies, a trip to Lexington, Kentucky and a second-round Midwest Regional encounter---as the #16 seed---against the Louisville Cardinals, the regional's top seed---and the tournament's top overall seed on Thursday at 3:50 PM (TBS).
In the nightcap, in a battle of prospective #11 seeds, Matthew Dellavedova scored 22 points as Saint Mary's (28-6) defeated Middle Tennessee (28-6) 67-54 to earn a trip to Auburn Hills, Michigan for a Thursday Midwest Regional encounter with sixth-seeded Memphis (11:45 AM, CBS).
All times Pacific
In the opener, Jeremy Underwood scored 19 points while Bruce Beckwood added 16 (to go with his nine rebounds) as North Carolina A&T (20-16) held off pesky Liberty University (15-21) despite 22 points from the Flames' Davon Marshall and 21 from his teammate John Caleb Sanders, whose left-handed layup as time expired, which would have won the game, just glanced off the glass.
Next up for the Aggies, a trip to Lexington, Kentucky and a second-round Midwest Regional encounter---as the #16 seed---against the Louisville Cardinals, the regional's top seed---and the tournament's top overall seed on Thursday at 3:50 PM (TBS).
In the nightcap, in a battle of prospective #11 seeds, Matthew Dellavedova scored 22 points as Saint Mary's (28-6) defeated Middle Tennessee (28-6) 67-54 to earn a trip to Auburn Hills, Michigan for a Thursday Midwest Regional encounter with sixth-seeded Memphis (11:45 AM, CBS).
All times Pacific
Monday, March 18, 2013
Ducks Ranked In Both Polls On Eve Of NCAA Tournament
Following a one-week absence resulting from their lost weekend in the Rockies, the Oregon Ducks, following their triumphant performances in the Pacific-12 Tournament, returned to both the Associated Press (#25) and USA Today/Coaches (#24) polls on Monday, the final day before the start of the NCAA Tournament.
The Ducks, seeded #12 in the Midwest Regional, will take on fifth-seeded Oklahoma State on Thursday at San Jose, California (1:40 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
The Ducks, seeded #12 in the Midwest Regional, will take on fifth-seeded Oklahoma State on Thursday at San Jose, California (1:40 PM Pacific Time, TNT).
Sunday, March 17, 2013
NCAA Tournament: Louisville Top Overall Seed; Ducks Seeded 12th In Midwest, Get Oklahoma State On Thursday
Here is a look at the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, set to start on Tuesday.
Rankings are seedings for the respective regions.
First Four at Dayton, Ohio:
Tuesday:
Middle Tennessee State vs. Saint Mary's (winner will be seeded eleventh in the Midwest Regional)
Liberty vs. North Carolina A&T (winner will be seeded 16th in the Midwest Regional)
Wednesday:
Boise State vs. LaSalle (winner to be seeded 13th in West Regional)
James Madison vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn (winner to be seeded 16th in East Regional)
MIDWEST REGIONAL (INDIANAPOLIS)
Thursday and Saturday at Lexington, Kentucky:
#1 (top overall seed) Louisville vs. #16 (Liberty/North Carolina A&T winner)
#8 Colorado State vs. #9 Missouri
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday in San Jose, California:
#5 Oklahoma State vs. #12 Oregon
#4 Saint Louis vs. #13 New Mexico State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#6 Memphis vs. #11 (Middle Tennessee State-Saint Mary's winner)
#3 Michigan State vs. #14 Valparaiso
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Philadelphia:
#7 Creighton vs. #10 Cincinnati
#2 Duke vs. #15 Albany
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
SOUTH REGIONAL (ARLINGTON, TEXAS)
Friday and Next Sunday at Kansas City, Missouri:
#1 Kansas vs. #16 Western Kentucky
#8 North Carolina vs. #9 Villanova
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#5 Virginia Commonwealth vs. #12 Akron
#4 Michigan vs. #13 South Dakota State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Austin, Texas:
#6 UCLA vs. #11 Minnesota
#3 Florida vs. #14 Northwestern State (Louisiana)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Philadelphia:
#7 San Diego State vs. #10 Oklahoma
#2 Georgetown vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast (the tournament's lone debutant)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
EAST REGIONAL (WASHINGTON)
Friday and Next Sunday at Dayton, Ohio:
#1 Indiana vs. #16 (James Madison-LIU/Brooklyn winner)
#8 North Carolina State vs. #9 Temple
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at San Jose, California:
#5 UNLV vs. #12 California
#4 Syracuse vs. #13 Montana
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday at Lexington, Kentucky:
#6 Butler vs. #11 Bucknell
#3 Marquette vs. #14 Davidson
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Austin, Texas:
#7 Illinois vs. #10 Colorado
#2 Miami (Florida) vs. #15 Pacific
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
WEST REGIONAL (LOS ANGELES)
Thursday and Saturday at Salt Lake City, Utah:
#1 Gonzaga vs. #16 Southern
#8 Pittsburgh vs. #9 Wichita State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Kansas City, Missouri:
#5 Wisconsin vs. #12 Mississippi
#4 Kansas State vs. #13 (Boise State-LaSalle winner)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at Salt Lake City, Utah:
#6 Arizona vs. #11 Belmont
#3 New Mexico vs. #14 Harvard
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Dayton, Ohio:
#7 Notre Dame vs. #10 Iowa State
#2 Ohio State vs. #15 Iona
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Rankings are seedings for the respective regions.
First Four at Dayton, Ohio:
Tuesday:
Middle Tennessee State vs. Saint Mary's (winner will be seeded eleventh in the Midwest Regional)
Liberty vs. North Carolina A&T (winner will be seeded 16th in the Midwest Regional)
Wednesday:
Boise State vs. LaSalle (winner to be seeded 13th in West Regional)
James Madison vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn (winner to be seeded 16th in East Regional)
MIDWEST REGIONAL (INDIANAPOLIS)
Thursday and Saturday at Lexington, Kentucky:
#1 (top overall seed) Louisville vs. #16 (Liberty/North Carolina A&T winner)
#8 Colorado State vs. #9 Missouri
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday in San Jose, California:
#5 Oklahoma State vs. #12 Oregon
#4 Saint Louis vs. #13 New Mexico State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#6 Memphis vs. #11 (Middle Tennessee State-Saint Mary's winner)
#3 Michigan State vs. #14 Valparaiso
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Philadelphia:
#7 Creighton vs. #10 Cincinnati
#2 Duke vs. #15 Albany
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
SOUTH REGIONAL (ARLINGTON, TEXAS)
Friday and Next Sunday at Kansas City, Missouri:
#1 Kansas vs. #16 Western Kentucky
#8 North Carolina vs. #9 Villanova
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at Auburn Hills, Michigan:
#5 Virginia Commonwealth vs. #12 Akron
#4 Michigan vs. #13 South Dakota State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Austin, Texas:
#6 UCLA vs. #11 Minnesota
#3 Florida vs. #14 Northwestern State (Louisiana)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Philadelphia:
#7 San Diego State vs. #10 Oklahoma
#2 Georgetown vs. #15 Florida Gulf Coast (the tournament's lone debutant)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
EAST REGIONAL (WASHINGTON)
Friday and Next Sunday at Dayton, Ohio:
#1 Indiana vs. #16 (James Madison-LIU/Brooklyn winner)
#8 North Carolina State vs. #9 Temple
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at San Jose, California:
#5 UNLV vs. #12 California
#4 Syracuse vs. #13 Montana
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Thursday and Saturday at Lexington, Kentucky:
#6 Butler vs. #11 Bucknell
#3 Marquette vs. #14 Davidson
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Austin, Texas:
#7 Illinois vs. #10 Colorado
#2 Miami (Florida) vs. #15 Pacific
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
WEST REGIONAL (LOS ANGELES)
Thursday and Saturday at Salt Lake City, Utah:
#1 Gonzaga vs. #16 Southern
#8 Pittsburgh vs. #9 Wichita State
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Kansas City, Missouri:
#5 Wisconsin vs. #12 Mississippi
#4 Kansas State vs. #13 (Boise State-LaSalle winner)
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Thursday and Saturday at Salt Lake City, Utah:
#6 Arizona vs. #11 Belmont
#3 New Mexico vs. #14 Harvard
(Winners of these Thursday games will face each other on Saturday)
Friday and Next Sunday at Dayton, Ohio:
#7 Notre Dame vs. #10 Iowa State
#2 Ohio State vs. #15 Iona
(Winners of these Friday games will face each other next Sunday)
Saturday, March 16, 2013
DUCKS HOLD BRUINS AT BAY, WIN PAC-12 TOURNEY TITLE
At Las Vegas:
Carlos Emory scored 20 points while Johnathan Loyd added 18 as the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (26-8) defeated the top-seeded UCLA Bruins (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 25-9) 78-69 Saturday night to win the Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament championship. This marked the third such conference tourney title for the Ducks.
Carlos Emory scored 20 points while Johnathan Loyd added 18 as the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (26-8) defeated the top-seeded UCLA Bruins (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 25-9) 78-69 Saturday night to win the Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament championship. This marked the third such conference tourney title for the Ducks.
BIG SKY TOURNAMENT: GRIZ HOLD OFF WILDCATS TO REPEAT AS CHAMPS
At Missoula, Montana:
Kareem Jamar scored 20 points while Will Cherry added 18 as the top-seeded Montana Grizzlies (25-6) held off the second-seeded Weber State Wildcats (26-6) 67-64 to win their second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament championship (and automatic NCAA Tournament invitation) and third in four years on Saturday.
Kareem Jamar scored 20 points while Will Cherry added 18 as the top-seeded Montana Grizzlies (25-6) held off the second-seeded Weber State Wildcats (26-6) 67-64 to win their second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament championship (and automatic NCAA Tournament invitation) and third in four years on Saturday.
Rodney Wallace Uses His Noggin As Timbers Gain Late Cascadia Cup Clash Draw With Sounders In Seattle
At Seattle:
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Rodney Wallace headed in the equalizer in the 90th minute on Saturday as the Portland Timbers began their defense of their Cascadia Cup title with a 1-1 Major League Soccer road draw against the Seattle Sounders. Eddie Johnson scored for the hosts in the 13th minute.
Oregonian photo by Thomas Boyd
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Rodney Wallace headed in the equalizer in the 90th minute on Saturday as the Portland Timbers began their defense of their Cascadia Cup title with a 1-1 Major League Soccer road draw against the Seattle Sounders. Eddie Johnson scored for the hosts in the 13th minute.
Oregonian photo by Thomas Boyd
Friday, March 15, 2013
Pac-12 Tournament: Bruins And Ducks To Battle For Title
The semifinal round of the Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament took place on Friday with both games played at Las Vegas.
In the opener, Jordan Adams scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half before suffering a season-ending injury by breaking his right foot as the top-seeded UCLA Bruins (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches' rankings; 25-8) defeated the fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (#18 in the both polls; 25-7) 66-64.
In the nightcap, Damyean Dotson and E.J. Singler each scored 14 points to lead a balanced attack as the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (25-8) manhandled the tenth-seeded Utah Runnin' Utes (15-18) 64-45.
The Ducks and Bruins---both likely to make the NCAA tournament---will face off for the Pac-12 tourney crown and the automatic NCAA tournament berth on Saturday night at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).
In the opener, Jordan Adams scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half before suffering a season-ending injury by breaking his right foot as the top-seeded UCLA Bruins (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches' rankings; 25-8) defeated the fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (#18 in the both polls; 25-7) 66-64.
In the nightcap, Damyean Dotson and E.J. Singler each scored 14 points to lead a balanced attack as the third-seeded Oregon Ducks (25-8) manhandled the tenth-seeded Utah Runnin' Utes (15-18) 64-45.
The Ducks and Bruins---both likely to make the NCAA tournament---will face off for the Pac-12 tourney crown and the automatic NCAA tournament berth on Saturday night at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN).
Big Sky Conference Tournament: It's Wildcats Vs. Grizzlies For The Marbles
Both Big Sky Conference Men's Basketball Tournament semifinal-round games were played on Friday at Missoula, Montana.
In the opener, Davion Berry scored 25 points while Kyle Tresnak scored the go-ahead basket with 19 seconds left as the second-seeded Weber State Wildcats (26-5) edged the third-seeded North Dakota Fighting Sioux (16-16) 76-74.
In the nightcap, Will Cherry scored 21 points while Kareem Jamar added 19 (to go with his 10 rebounds) as the top-seeded Montana Grizzlies (24-6) defeated the fifth-seeded Northern Colorado Bears (13-18) 70-56.
The Grizzlies and Wildcats will battle for the tournament title and an automatic NCAA tourney berth on Saturday at 4:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPNU)
In the opener, Davion Berry scored 25 points while Kyle Tresnak scored the go-ahead basket with 19 seconds left as the second-seeded Weber State Wildcats (26-5) edged the third-seeded North Dakota Fighting Sioux (16-16) 76-74.
In the nightcap, Will Cherry scored 21 points while Kareem Jamar added 19 (to go with his 10 rebounds) as the top-seeded Montana Grizzlies (24-6) defeated the fifth-seeded Northern Colorado Bears (13-18) 70-56.
The Grizzlies and Wildcats will battle for the tournament title and an automatic NCAA tourney berth on Saturday at 4:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPNU)
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Big Sky Tournament: Wildcats, Fighting Sioux, Bears Advance
Three games were played on Thursday as the Big Sky Conference Men's Basketball Tournament commenced at Missoula, Montana.
In the opening contest, Frank Otis scored 16 points as the second-seeded Weber State Wildcats (25-5) defeated the seventh-seeded Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (11-21).
Troy Huff scored 15 points as the #3-seeded North Dakota Fighting Sioux (16-15) defeated the sixth-seeded Southern Utah Thunderbirds (11-20) 69-52.
In the finale, a 21-point, seven-rebound performance from Tate Unruh carried the fifth-seeded Northern Colorado Bears (13-17) to a 69-56 victory over the fourth-seeded Montana State Bobcats (13-17).
In Friday's semifinal round, Weber State will take on North Dakota while top-seeded Montana (who received a first-round bye) will tangle with Northern Colorado.
In the opening contest, Frank Otis scored 16 points as the second-seeded Weber State Wildcats (25-5) defeated the seventh-seeded Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (11-21).
Troy Huff scored 15 points as the #3-seeded North Dakota Fighting Sioux (16-15) defeated the sixth-seeded Southern Utah Thunderbirds (11-20) 69-52.
In the finale, a 21-point, seven-rebound performance from Tate Unruh carried the fifth-seeded Northern Colorado Bears (13-17) to a 69-56 victory over the fourth-seeded Montana State Bobcats (13-17).
In Friday's semifinal round, Weber State will take on North Dakota while top-seeded Montana (who received a first-round bye) will tangle with Northern Colorado.
Pac-12 Tournament: Bruins, Wildcats, Utes, Ducks Advance To Semis
Four games were played as the quarterfinal round of the Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was held on Thursday at Las Vegas.
In the opener, Larry Drew II scored 20 points and Shabazz Muhammad added 16 (12 in the second half) as top-seeded UCLA (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches poll; 24-8) held off Arizona State (21-12) 80-75.
Nick Johnson scored 18 points as Arizona (#18 in both the AP and Coaches' polls; 25-6) defeated Colorado (21-11) 79-69.
Jarred DuBois scored 21 points and hit a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation time as the Utah Runnin' Utes (15-17) outscored California (20-11) 20-10 in the overtime period as the Runnin' Utes, who are seeded #10 in the tournament, knocked off the second-seeded Golden Bears 79-69.
In the nightcap, the Oregon Ducks (24-8) held off the Washington Huskies (18-15) 80-77 in overtime. Tony Woods scored 19 points to pace the Ducks.
Friday's semifinal-round match-ups:
Top seeded UCLA vs. fourth-seeded Arizona (6:00 PM, Pac-12 Networks)
Third-seeded Oregon vs. tenth-seeded Utah (8:30 PM, ESPN)
All times Pacific
In the opener, Larry Drew II scored 20 points and Shabazz Muhammad added 16 (12 in the second half) as top-seeded UCLA (#21 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches poll; 24-8) held off Arizona State (21-12) 80-75.
Nick Johnson scored 18 points as Arizona (#18 in both the AP and Coaches' polls; 25-6) defeated Colorado (21-11) 79-69.
Jarred DuBois scored 21 points and hit a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation time as the Utah Runnin' Utes (15-17) outscored California (20-11) 20-10 in the overtime period as the Runnin' Utes, who are seeded #10 in the tournament, knocked off the second-seeded Golden Bears 79-69.
In the nightcap, the Oregon Ducks (24-8) held off the Washington Huskies (18-15) 80-77 in overtime. Tony Woods scored 19 points to pace the Ducks.
Friday's semifinal-round match-ups:
Top seeded UCLA vs. fourth-seeded Arizona (6:00 PM, Pac-12 Networks)
Third-seeded Oregon vs. tenth-seeded Utah (8:30 PM, ESPN)
All times Pacific
Pac-12 Tournament: Sun Devils, Utes, Buffs (Who Ousted Beavers), Huskies (Who Play Ducks Thursday) Advance To Quarterfinals
The Pacific-12 Conference tournament opened with four games played on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
In the opener, Jarred DuBois scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half as the Utah Runnin' Utes (14-17) defeated the Southern California Trojans (14-18) 69-66.
Spencer Dinwiddie scored 20 points as the Colorado Buffaloes (21-10) avenged their regular-season-closing defeat at home to Oregon State (14-18) by holding off the Beavers 74-68.
Jahii Carson scored five of his 34 points in overtime as the Arizona State Sun Devils (21-11) defeated Stanford (18-14) 89-88.
In the finale, Scott Suggs scored 19 points as the Washington Huskies (18-14) held off Washington State (13-19) 64-62 despite 28 points from the Cougars' Brock Motum.
Here are the Thursday quarterfinal-round matchups:
Top seeded UCLA will take on ninth-seeded Arizona State (12:00 Noon, Pac-12 Networks)
Fourth-seeded Arizona gets fifth-seeded Colorado (2:30 PM, Pac-12 Networks)
Second-seeded California will get their shot at tenth-seeded Utah (6:00 PM, Pac-12 Networks)
Third-seeded Oregon will take on sixth-seeded Washington (8:30 PM, ESPNU)
All times Pacific
In the opener, Jarred DuBois scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half as the Utah Runnin' Utes (14-17) defeated the Southern California Trojans (14-18) 69-66.
Spencer Dinwiddie scored 20 points as the Colorado Buffaloes (21-10) avenged their regular-season-closing defeat at home to Oregon State (14-18) by holding off the Beavers 74-68.
Jahii Carson scored five of his 34 points in overtime as the Arizona State Sun Devils (21-11) defeated Stanford (18-14) 89-88.
In the finale, Scott Suggs scored 19 points as the Washington Huskies (18-14) held off Washington State (13-19) 64-62 despite 28 points from the Cougars' Brock Motum.
Here are the Thursday quarterfinal-round matchups:
Top seeded UCLA will take on ninth-seeded Arizona State (12:00 Noon, Pac-12 Networks)
Fourth-seeded Arizona gets fifth-seeded Colorado (2:30 PM, Pac-12 Networks)
Second-seeded California will get their shot at tenth-seeded Utah (6:00 PM, Pac-12 Networks)
Third-seeded Oregon will take on sixth-seeded Washington (8:30 PM, ESPNU)
All times Pacific
Monday, March 11, 2013
ZAGS TAKE CARE OF GAELS, WIN WCC TOURNEY FINAL AND POSSIBLY AN NCAA TOURNEY #1 SEED
At Las Vegas:
Kelly Olynyk scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the top-ranked (both in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-2) defeated the St. Mary's Gaels (27-6) 65-51 Monday night to win the West Coast Conference Tournament championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament, where the Bulldogs could end up as a regional #1 seed.
Kelly Olynyk scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the top-ranked (both in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-2) defeated the St. Mary's Gaels (27-6) 65-51 Monday night to win the West Coast Conference Tournament championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament, where the Bulldogs could end up as a regional #1 seed.
Have A Bowl Of Post Alpha Bits?
Here's a 1958 commercial for Post Alpha-Bits Cereal, starring Ruff and Reddy, the first characters to emerge from Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera's recently-minuted television cartoon studio. Ruff the Cat and the evil Mr. X are voiced here by Don Messick and Reddy the Dog is voiced by Daws Butler. General Foods sponsored The Ruff and Reddy Show on NBC on Saturday mornings from 1957 to 1960.
Saturday, March 09, 2013
WCC Tournament: Zags Dominate Second Half In Win Over LMU, Face Gaels (Who Survive Scare From Toreros) In Final
The semifinal round of the West Coast Conference Tournament took place with two games played at Las Vegas on Saturday.
In the opener, Elias Harris scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (#1 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls; 29-2) pulled away from Loyola Marymount (11-22) in the second half for 66-48 victory and a berth in Monday night's title game.
In the nightcap, St. Mary's (ranked #23 in the coaches' poll; 27-5) survived a scare from San Diego (16-18) 69-66 in overtime to advance to the title game on Monday night against Gonzaga. Brad Waldow scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for the Gaels.
In the opener, Elias Harris scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs (#1 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls; 29-2) pulled away from Loyola Marymount (11-22) in the second half for 66-48 victory and a berth in Monday night's title game.
In the nightcap, St. Mary's (ranked #23 in the coaches' poll; 27-5) survived a scare from San Diego (16-18) 69-66 in overtime to advance to the title game on Monday night against Gonzaga. Brad Waldow scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for the Gaels.
Timbers Could Not Climb Out Of Two-Goal Deficit This Time
At Portland, Oregon:
Hassoun Camara (30') and Felipe Martins (60') each scored a goal on Saturday night as the Montreal Impact grabbed another win on Cascadia soil, this time 2-1 over the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer action. Ryan Johnson scored the lone Timbers goal in the 80th minute.
Hassoun Camara (30') and Felipe Martins (60') each scored a goal on Saturday night as the Montreal Impact grabbed another win on Cascadia soil, this time 2-1 over the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer action. Ryan Johnson scored the lone Timbers goal in the 80th minute.
Late Bucket Sinks Vikings In Season Finale
At Pocatello, Idaho:
Chris Hansen scored 16 points while Tomas Sanchez scored the winning bucket with 6.2 seconds remaining as the Idaho State Bengals (5-24 overall, 5-15 in Big Sky play) upended the visiting Portland State Vikings (8-19, 5-15) on Saturday in the season finale for both teams, who both failed to qualify for the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
Chris Hansen scored 16 points while Tomas Sanchez scored the winning bucket with 6.2 seconds remaining as the Idaho State Bengals (5-24 overall, 5-15 in Big Sky play) upended the visiting Portland State Vikings (8-19, 5-15) on Saturday in the season finale for both teams, who both failed to qualify for the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
Beavers Buffalo Colorado At Boulder
At Boulder, Colorado:
Eric Moreland scored 17 points and Roberto Nelson added 15 as the Oregon State Beavers (14-17 overall, 4-14 in Pac-12 play) knocked off the Colorado Buffaloes (20-11, 10-8) 64-58 on Saturday, ending their five-game losing streak. It was the Beavers' first-ever victory in seven tries in Boulder over the Buffaloes.
Eric Moreland scored 17 points and Roberto Nelson added 15 as the Oregon State Beavers (14-17 overall, 4-14 in Pac-12 play) knocked off the Colorado Buffaloes (20-11, 10-8) 64-58 on Saturday, ending their five-game losing streak. It was the Beavers' first-ever victory in seven tries in Boulder over the Buffaloes.
Ducks Fall To Utes In Regular-Season Finale; Blow Shot At Top Seed In Upcoming Pac-12 Tourney
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Jason Washburn scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while Jarred DuBois added 15 as the Utah Runnin' Utes (13-17 overall, 5-13 in Pac-12 play), with four players in double figures, outgunned the visiting Oregon Ducks (#19 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches' rankings; 23-8, 12-6) 72-62 on Saturday despite 21 points from the Ducks' E.J. Singler. The loss, Oregon's third in their last five games, coupled with UCLA's victory over Washington, ended the Ducks' shot at at least a share of the Pacific-12 Conference regular-season title. Oregon will be seeded third in the upcoming conference tournament which begins in Las Vegas this coming Wednesday. The win, coupled with their earlier home triumph over Oregon State, marked the first time that the Utes have won back-to-back conference games since joining the Pac-12 last season.
Jason Washburn scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while Jarred DuBois added 15 as the Utah Runnin' Utes (13-17 overall, 5-13 in Pac-12 play), with four players in double figures, outgunned the visiting Oregon Ducks (#19 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches' rankings; 23-8, 12-6) 72-62 on Saturday despite 21 points from the Ducks' E.J. Singler. The loss, Oregon's third in their last five games, coupled with UCLA's victory over Washington, ended the Ducks' shot at at least a share of the Pacific-12 Conference regular-season title. Oregon will be seeded third in the upcoming conference tournament which begins in Las Vegas this coming Wednesday. The win, coupled with their earlier home triumph over Oregon State, marked the first time that the Utes have won back-to-back conference games since joining the Pac-12 last season.
Friday, March 08, 2013
WCC Tournament: Lions Continue Tourney Hot Streak, Knock Off Broncos; Toreros Deliver Blow To BYU NCAA Chances
The two games that made up the third round of the West Coast Conference tournament were played in Las Vegas on Friday.
In the opener, Anthony Ireland scored two of his 23 points on the go-ahead basket with 5.3 seconds remaining as Loyola Marymount (11-22) knocked off Santa Clara (21-11) 60-58. The Lions, who went through a miserable regular season but who have now won three straight conference tournament contests, will face top-seeded (and top-ranked in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) Gonzaga in semifinal-round action on Saturday.
In the nightcap, San Diego (16-17) shocked BYU (21-11) 72-69, perhaps delivering a crippling, if not fatal, blow to the Cougars' NCAA Tournament chances. The Toreros will get second-seeded (and #23-ranked in the Coaches' poll) St. Mary's on Saturday.
In the opener, Anthony Ireland scored two of his 23 points on the go-ahead basket with 5.3 seconds remaining as Loyola Marymount (11-22) knocked off Santa Clara (21-11) 60-58. The Lions, who went through a miserable regular season but who have now won three straight conference tournament contests, will face top-seeded (and top-ranked in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) Gonzaga in semifinal-round action on Saturday.
In the nightcap, San Diego (16-17) shocked BYU (21-11) 72-69, perhaps delivering a crippling, if not fatal, blow to the Cougars' NCAA Tournament chances. The Toreros will get second-seeded (and #23-ranked in the Coaches' poll) St. Mary's on Saturday.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
WCC Tournament: Lions, Toreros Advance
The second round of the West Coast Conference Tournament took place on Thursday with two games played at Las Vegas.
In the opener, Anthony Ireland scored 16 points, two of them on a pair of critical free throws late in overtime as Loyola Marymount (10-22) knocked off San Francisco (14-16) 61-60, despite 23 points from the Dons' Cole Dickerson.
In the nightcap, San Diego (14-17) defeated Pepperdine (12-17) 62-59. Johnny Dee scored 16 points to pace the Toreros while Stacy Davis scored 19 (to go with his 11 rebounds) for the defeated Waves.
In the opener, Anthony Ireland scored 16 points, two of them on a pair of critical free throws late in overtime as Loyola Marymount (10-22) knocked off San Francisco (14-16) 61-60, despite 23 points from the Dons' Cole Dickerson.
In the nightcap, San Diego (14-17) defeated Pepperdine (12-17) 62-59. Johnny Dee scored 16 points to pace the Toreros while Stacy Davis scored 19 (to go with his 11 rebounds) for the defeated Waves.
Wildcats Devour Overmatched Vikings
At Ogden, Utah:
Davion Berry scored 19 points as Weber State (23-5 overall, 17-2 in Big Sky play) kept their chances of winning the Big Sky Conference regular-season title alive following their 80-52 Thursday night fist-beating of the visiting Portland State Vikings (8-19, 5-14) who have now gone 0-13 on the road this season.
Davion Berry scored 19 points as Weber State (23-5 overall, 17-2 in Big Sky play) kept their chances of winning the Big Sky Conference regular-season title alive following their 80-52 Thursday night fist-beating of the visiting Portland State Vikings (8-19, 5-14) who have now gone 0-13 on the road this season.
Utes Top Hungry Beavers
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Jordan Loveridge scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Thursday night as the Utah Runnin' Utes (12-17 overall, 4-13 in Pac-12 play) handed the visiting Oregon State Beavers (13-17, 3-14) their fifth straight defeat, 72-61.
Jordan Loveridge scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Thursday night as the Utah Runnin' Utes (12-17 overall, 4-13 in Pac-12 play) handed the visiting Oregon State Beavers (13-17, 3-14) their fifth straight defeat, 72-61.
Ducks Buffaloed
At Boulder, Colorado:
Xavier Johnson scored a career-high 22 points while Spencer Dinwiddie added 17 as the Colorado Buffaloes (20-9 overall, 10-7 in Pac-12 play) dominated the visiting Oregon Ducks (#19 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 23-7, 12-5) 76-53 on Thursday to complete a regular-season series sweep.
Xavier Johnson scored a career-high 22 points while Spencer Dinwiddie added 17 as the Colorado Buffaloes (20-9 overall, 10-7 in Pac-12 play) dominated the visiting Oregon Ducks (#19 in the Associated Press poll, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 23-7, 12-5) 76-53 on Thursday to complete a regular-season series sweep.
Claude King, Singer-Songwriter Best Remembered For Hit "Wolverton Mountain," R.I.P.
Claude King, the Country-and-Western music singer-songwriter best remembered for his 1962 hit "Wolverton Mountain," passed away on Thursday at Shreveport, Louisiana at the age of 90.
Mr. King, an original member of the Louisiana Hayride, a Shreveport-based radio production (out of KWKH Radio), that ran from 1948 until 1960. This was the program that helped launch other entertainers such as Slim Whitman and Elvis Presley, wrote (along with Merle Kilgore) and sang a song about mountain man Clifton Clowers who did his darnedest to protect his daughter from suitors.
Here's Claude's 1962 hit recording.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
WCC Tournament: Pilots Fall To LMU; Season Over
At Las Vegas, Nevada:
Ashley Hamilton scored 21 points as Loyola Marymount (9-22) knocked off the Portland Pilots (11-21) 65-54 in the opening game of the West Coast Conference Tournament on Wednesday. The Lions, whom the Pilots defeated twice during the regular season, will face San Francisco on Thursday.
Ashley Hamilton scored 21 points as Loyola Marymount (9-22) knocked off the Portland Pilots (11-21) 65-54 in the opening game of the West Coast Conference Tournament on Wednesday. The Lions, whom the Pilots defeated twice during the regular season, will face San Francisco on Thursday.
Time For Early Porky
Here's Porky Pig, starring in the 1936 cartoon "Porky's Pet," part of Warner Brothers' Looney Tunes series. In this one, our hero and his pet osterich Lulu find great difficulty going to New York City. With animation by Cal Dalton and Sandy Walker and musical score by Norman Spencer, this cartoon was produced by Leon Schlesinger and directed by Jack King.
Time For A Corny Commercial
Here's a 1950s commercial for Nucoa Margerine.
Don't you think the mother and daughter kinda overacted?
Don't you think the mother and daughter kinda overacted?
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Ducks Climb Five Spots In AP Poll; Return To Coaches Rankings
The Oregon Ducks, in the latest Associated Press poll released on Monday, climbed up five spots to #19 while returning to the USA Today/Coaches poll (at #25) following a one-week absence.
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Timbers Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Gain Season-Opening Draw At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
Jamison Olave, who scored in the 28th minute to give the New York Red Bulls a 3-1 lead, scored an own goal in the 83rd minute as the Portland Timbers came back from that two-goal deficit on Sunday to gain a 3-3 home draw with the Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer regular-season opener for both clubs. Diego Valeri (14') and Darlington Nagbe (56') each delivered a goal for the Timbers while the aforementioned Jamison Olave's fellow former Real Salt Lake player Fabian Espindola scored twice (9', 24') for New York.
Jamison Olave, who scored in the 28th minute to give the New York Red Bulls a 3-1 lead, scored an own goal in the 83rd minute as the Portland Timbers came back from that two-goal deficit on Sunday to gain a 3-3 home draw with the Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer regular-season opener for both clubs. Diego Valeri (14') and Darlington Nagbe (56') each delivered a goal for the Timbers while the aforementioned Jamison Olave's fellow former Real Salt Lake player Fabian Espindola scored twice (9', 24') for New York.
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Bears Knock Off Vikings On Road; Portland State Eliminated From Conference Tournament Contention
At Portland, Oregon:
Tate Unruh scored 23 points (15 of them on five three-pointers) on Saturday as the Northern Colorado Bears (11-17 overall, 9-10 in Big Sky play) defeated the Portland State Vikings (8-18, 5-13) 85-75 on the road, eliminating the Vikings from contention for a berth in the Big Sky Conference tournament.
Tate Unruh scored 23 points (15 of them on five three-pointers) on Saturday as the Northern Colorado Bears (11-17 overall, 9-10 in Big Sky play) defeated the Portland State Vikings (8-18, 5-13) 85-75 on the road, eliminating the Vikings from contention for a berth in the Big Sky Conference tournament.
Zags Blast Pilots; Look To Become New #1 Team On Monday
At Spokane, Washington:
Elias Harris scored 20 points while Kelly Olynyk added 15 (to go with his 11 rebounds) as the Gonzaga Bulldogs (#2 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls; 29-2 overall, 16-0 in West Coast Conference play) dominated the overmatched Portland Pilots (11-20, 4-12) 81-52 on Saturday to conclude an undefeated regular-season West Coast Conference schedule heading into next weekend's conference tournament, rack up their 18th straight victory over the Pilots, and all but assure themselves of gaining the school's first-ever #1 ranking when the new polls come out on Monday.
Elias Harris scored 20 points while Kelly Olynyk added 15 (to go with his 11 rebounds) as the Gonzaga Bulldogs (#2 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls; 29-2 overall, 16-0 in West Coast Conference play) dominated the overmatched Portland Pilots (11-20, 4-12) 81-52 on Saturday to conclude an undefeated regular-season West Coast Conference schedule heading into next weekend's conference tournament, rack up their 18th straight victory over the Pilots, and all but assure themselves of gaining the school's first-ever #1 ranking when the new polls come out on Monday.
Time For A Race Riot, Friends and Neighbors!
From Universal Pictures in 1929, we present Oswald the Lucky Rabbit starring in the Walter Lantz cartoon "Race Riot."
Story and animation by Walter Lantz, Bill Nolan, and Tom Palmer with musical synchronization and score by Bert Fiske.
Story and animation by Walter Lantz, Bill Nolan, and Tom Palmer with musical synchronization and score by Bert Fiske.
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