On Monday night, Villanova stunned North Carolina and the Wildcats earned themselves its first national title since 1985. With 4.7 seconds left in the National Championship game, the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Villanova Wildcats were all knotted up at 74 points apiece. But in a blink of an eye, confetti showered …
Read More »O’Connell Center Demolition Underway
The arena that served as a stage to two consecutive men’s basketball national championships, (’06, ’07) and three consecutive gymnastics national championships (’13, ’14, ’15) won’t house a show again until December 2016. Demolition and renovation of the 36 year-old O’Connell Center is finally underway. The $64.5 million project is …
Read More »NCAA Sweet Sixteen Preview: Miami vs. Villanova
Today marks the start of the NCAA’s Sweet Sixteen and the South Region semifinal kicks off in Louisville between Villanova (31-5) and Miami (27-7). The Wildcats entered the tournament seeded No. 1 last year, this year they sit at No. 2 while Miami is right behind as the No. 3 seed. On top …
Read More »SEC Tournament Quarterfinals Preview: Tennessee and LSU
The Tennessee Volunteers (15-18) and LSU Tigers (18-13) men’s basketball teams will duke it out today in an SEC Tournament quarterfinal match up. The 12th seed Vols upset fifth seed Vanderbilt yesterday afternoon 67-65. The game looked like it was headed for overtime until the referees determined Vanderbilt did not get a …
Read More »Preview: Florida Basketball Looks For Revenge Against Vandy
GAINESVILLE, Fla—An important SEC match-up in the O’Dome tonight as the Vanderbilt Commodores sail into town. Florida and Vanderbilt are currently all tied up in fifth place in the conference standings, which means this is a crucial game for both teams and should shape out to be a good one on the hardwood. Tip-off is scheduled …
Read More »SEC PREVIEW: Alabama Prepares to Host Texas A&M
The Texas A&M men’s basketball team has been struggling this week as they look for a turn around victory against Alabama tomorrow night. Texas A&M head coach, Billy Kennedy, is optimistic looking ahead for the remaining part of the season and is ready for the fight against Alabama. Texas A&M …
Read More »Santa Fe College Basketball Opens Seasons
Both the men’s and women’s basketball programs for Santa Fe College open their seasons tonight. The Santa Fe men get it started by hosting Impact Academy. Last season the Saints finished with a record of 22-9 and head coach Chris Mowry, who has coached for 12 years with the program, has the …
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