In the SEC, it’s been fairly ho-hum for the Kentucky Wildcats. On Sunday, they routed Arkansas to claim their third-straight SEC championship and cap the season on an 11-game winning streak. But for the fervent Wildcat fans, it hasn’t been about winning the conference the last few years — it’s been …
Read More »The Razorbacks Return to the Tournament
The Arkansas Razorbacks have made it back to the NCAA tournament. They have appeared in the postseason 30 times but only have one national title. The Razorbacks are 41-30 in the tournament and their lone title came in 1994 when they defeated Duke. Arkansas hasn’t made the tournament since 2015 when they lost to North …
Read More »Vanderbilt vs. Northwestern NCAA preview: What You Need to Know
With a record of 19-15, college basketball teams would not in the past have been competing as an at large team in the NCAA Tournament. This year, Vanderbilt performed the unheard of, officially being the first team in history with 15 or more losses to make the Big Dance. Northwestern …
Read More »2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Breakdown
After nearly four straight months on the court, it’s finally here: the 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Sixty-four teams are set to face off this upcoming weekend for two more weeks of basketball. While there were some changes this season as compared to the last, some aspects of the tournament …
Read More »Is This Duke’s Year?
If you take a look at Duke’s schedule this season, you might not see why they’re one of the best teams in college basketball. The Blue Devils went 27-8 this season with some bad losses to Virginia Tech and at home vs. NC State, the ACC’s third worst team. Despite losing three …
Read More »ETS-Who? Get to Know the Buccaneers
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers clinched their 10th NCAA tournament bid after beating UNC Greensboro in the Southern Conference Championship game. The Bucs were given a 13 seed by the committee, which matches them up with the #4 seed Florida Gators down in Orlando, Florida. Almost everyone is familiar with …
Read More »Arkansas Razorbacks Looking to Make Noise Against Seton Hall in March Madness Opener
The Arkansas Razorbacks are heading to March Madness. The team starts as the No. 8 seed in the South bracket and will begin tournament play this Friday. They face No. 9 ranked Seton Hall in the opening round in Greenville, SC. https://twitter.com/SEC/status/841046260211687425 The Road to the Dance The Arkansas men’s …
Read More »Florida State Takes on FGCU in First Round of NCAA Tournament
Two Florida teams will go head to head in the first round of the 2017 NCAA tournament, this week. Florida Gulf Coast University is set to take on Florida State University, Thursday. The Eagles earned the 14th seed in the West while the Seminoles snagged the No. 3 seed. FSU …
Read More »NCAA Tournament Preview
March is finally upon us and all the tickets have been punched. Reigning champ Villanova came in as the No. 1 overall seed, followed by Kansas, North Carolina and Gonzaga. Here's your FIRST LOOK at the #FinalFour court! pic.twitter.com/qCPH0ug8ck — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 13, 2017 Regional Analysis East …
Read More »Florida Gators Receive No. 4 Seed and Will Take on ETSU on Thursday in Orlando
The Florida Gators are a #4 seed for the first time since 2005, and will be taking on the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Buccaneers in Orlando on Thursday. This is the Buccaneers’ first NCAA Tournament birth since the 2009-2010 season. ETSU took down UNC-Greensboro this past Monday, 79-74, to win …
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