Wednesday, February 24, 2016

A March Madness feel

Minnesota upset #5 Ohio State in overtime, 90-88. Rachel Banham lead the Gophers with 35 points. Rachel Banham lead the Gophers with 35 points.

Almost-upsets:

#21 South Florida 72, Tulsa 66.

#25 Colorado State 49, New Mexico 48.

More intriguing results:

Penn State 81, Iowa 68.

Kansas State 68, Iowa State 53.

Indiana 79, Nebraska 68.

George Washington 55, Richmond 53, in OT.

All scores.

Team news:

There's no rest for Indiana in their rush to the postseason.

Washington is in a Plum position.

Colorado State is making a play for the NCAA Tournament.

Georgia is preparing for their first game without Shacobia Barbee.

Has Kentucky improved? Tomorrow's game against Missouri will be the true test.

Nebraska lacks the passion to win games, one columnist says.

Young UCF is struggling.

UConn clinched the American Athletic Conference regular-season title with tonight's win over SMU.

Player news:

Army retired Kelsey Minato's jersey tonight. I keep voting for her on various award ballots. I don't know what's wrong with people.

Iowa State's Lexi Albrecht inspired others with her shot last week, in the wake of her sister's death from breast cancer.

Katie Hempen found her second family with Arizona State.

Northwestern's Ashley Deary's focus remains on the team, despite breaking the Big Ten single-season steals record.

DePaul's Jacqui Grant and Amarah Coleman navigated a whirlwind experience together.

Kentucky's Janee Thompson is in the senior spotlight.

Penn State's Jaylen Williams continues to grow. Teammate Brianna Banks has big plans.

UConn's Morgan Tuck has changed her mind and will take part in senior day this weekend after all.

Ronni Williams is leading struggling Florida into the final stretch of the season.

Yale's Nyasha Sarju has saved the best for her senior season.

For Pitt's Brenna Wise, home is where the heart is.

The Gonzalez twins are making an impact at UNLV.

Keyahndra Cannon is making the most of her senior season at Arizona.

Two players are leaving Temple.

Coach news:

Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says her team is still battling.

Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly is pressing on during what he calls his toughest season.

Rutgers is sputtering at an inopportune time for coach Vivian Stringer. Is she in her last days with the Scarlet Knights?

San Diego coach Cindy Fisher is tenacity personified.

USA Basketball:

Questions linger after training camp.

WNBA news:

Tamika Catchings reveals marriage details and more.

Storm coach Jenny Boucek revisits the past and sees the future.

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