Syracuse Flattens Marquette, Orange March Into Final Four
Syracuse held Marquette to just 39 points as the Orange advanced into the Final Four.
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Syracuse held Marquette to just 39 points as the Orange advanced into the Final Four.
Big East enemies Syracuse and Marquette ready for an Elite Eight fight. Only one will be left standing and into the Final Four.
Jamil Wilson scored 16 points, Vander Blue and Davante Gardner had 14 apiece, and Marquette advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2003 with a 71-61 win over Miami on Thursday night.
The Hurricanes have had a dream season, but Marquette is the toughest team in college basketball. That's just one of four great matchups.
The Hurricanes have had a dream season, but Marquette is the toughest team in college basketball. That's just one of four great matchups.
The 59-year-old Hall of Famer, who has coached at UConn for the past 28 seasons, will make $1.95 million in salary, speaking fees and media fees in the next year.
When Norwood Teague took over as athletic director at Minnesota, he knew it would take a little time for him to get up to speed with all the intricacies of major college football.
East Carolina will join the soon-to-be-renamed Big East as an all-sports member, instead of just for football as originally planned.
Ousted UCLA basketball coach Ben Howland, who was fired two days after the Bruins were eliminated from this year's NCAA tournament, held a press conference Monday afternoon.
Many sports fans couldn't tell you where Florida Gulf Coast University was before the current season started. But between an early season upset of Miami and now winning a berth in the Sweet 16, Florida Gulf Coast has put itself on the map in a big way.
There was no question about Shane Larkin's go-ahead 3-pointer for Miami. The ball that appeared to ricochet off the hands of Miami's Kenny Kadji seconds later but went to the Hurricanes — well, look at the replay.
Even Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has NCAA fever.
Mike Rosario scored 25 points and Florida used an overpowering first half to roll past Minnesota and into the NCAA tournament round of 16 for third consecutive year with a 78-64 win Sunday in the South Regional.
The Hoosiers are on to the "Sweet 16" 16 after holding off pesky Temple. They'll face Syracuse on Thursday.
Aaron Craft hit a clutch three-pointer that allowed Ohio State to advance past determined Iowa State and into the last 16.
The Johnnies are out of the NIT in the second round after losing to Virginia 68-50.
The Louisville Cardinals put on a defensive clinic, shutting down Colorado State and dominated the Rams 82-56.
Michigan State had no problems against Memphis as the Spartans topped the Tigers by 22 points.
The Wolverines had no trouble getting past VCU and are now into the "Sweet 16."
Don't be surprised if Iona pushes Ohio State. If the Gaels make some shots early on, this one could very interesting.
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Some people may have heard of the school that's suddenly generating a bit of March Madness buzz: Harvard. Yep, Harvard.
Oklahoma State had a terrific season, but got by far the toughest draw out of any five-seed in the bracket. Keep an eye on Oregon.
Syracuse has been under investigation for possible NCAA violations, mostly in its basketball program, for at least a year, according to two reports.
Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for, March Madness! A time were everyone will be putting all their attention into college basketball as the 1st round of the NCAA tournament kicks off Thursday March 21st.
