Ida Jarlskog and the Florida women’s tennis team’s practice had ended. Coaches began claiming stray tennis balls, while players gathered their belongings and refueled by the Gatorade coolers. The 5-foot-7-inch Swedish sophomore stayed on the court. “One more time,” she yelled to a Florida assistant. Rep after rep, volley after …
Read More »Former Gator Brandone Francis Standout Performance for Texas Tech
Drake’s doppelgänger Brandone Francis didn’t need the 6 God’s presence to have an outstanding performance at the NCAA Championship game last night. https://twitter.com/QuestionMarcs/status/1115454463655972866 https://twitter.com/jephphchan/status/1115461722192666624 Jokes and name-misspelling aside, fans recognized his talent and drive during the bitter 85-77 OT loss against the Virginia Cavaliers. This is the Brandone Francis that …
Read More »Texas Tech Has Historic Season to Look Back On
Chris Beard has a lot to be proud of in his short time at Texas Tech. Crumbling in a national championship is never a good feeling, but the state of the Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s basketball program is in better shape than ever. Despite the hard fall, the Red …
Read More »Virginia Wins First Ever National Title: Defeat Texas Tech 88-75
After an upset loss last year in the first round of the tournament against 16-seeded UMBC, Virginia was looking for a fierce comeback. Last night, they accomplished just that with one of the greatest comeback stories of all time. In an overtime 85-77 win against Texas Tech, Virginia won their …
Read More »Virginia, Texas Tech Each Look for School’s First Title in National Championship Game
For the first time since the Florida Gators did it in 2006, there will be a first time men’s basketball champion crowned tonight. Virginia and Texas Tech will battle tonight in Minneapolis for all the marbles. It’s unfamiliar territory for both schools, as each team is in the national championship …
Read More »Final Four: Michigan State Spartans Versus the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Then there were four. The NCAA Tournament is down to the Final Four, with Michigan State facing Texas Tech and Auburn facing Virginia. Michigan State versus Texas Tech The second semifinal matchup on Saturday features the Michigan State Spartans and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Both teams had to get through …
Read More »Auburn Ready to Challenge Virginia in Final Four
The No. 5 Auburn Tigers are about to take on the No. 1 Virginia Cavaliers in a battle for a spot in the NCAA National Championship game. Unfinished Business The phrase “unfinished business” has become a motto for Auburn basketball this season. The Tigers have surpassed expectations this season. They …
Read More »Baylor and Oregon fight for a spot in the NCAA Women’s Championship
It is no surprise that these two teams are facing off in the NCAA women’s semifinals. The No. 2 seed Oregon Ducks and the No. 1 seed Baylor Bears will fight for a spot in the championship tonight at 7. Baylor Advances The Big 12 Champions have a record of …
Read More »Notre Dame vs. UConn in the NCAAW Basketball Final Four
The No. 1 Fighting Irish and the No. 2 Huskies once again meet for a Final Four match. The last time these teams met in the NCAA tournament was last year, where Notre Dame won and advanced to the championship in overtime, 91-89. The rivalry was well-established back in 1996, …
Read More »Before The Clock Struck Midnight: Ranking The Top 7 Cinderella Teams Over The Past Five Years
There’s a reason they call it March Madness. Every year in the NCAA tournament, there’s always that one team. The team that your friends brag about having picked, the team that busts your bracket alongside your hopes and dreams. The team that isn’t expected to go far, but does anyway. …
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