Friday, March 24, 2023

First four in

Today's Sweet 16 results:


Miami held on to defeat Villanova, 70-65, and make their first Elite 8 in program history.


LSU pulled off a dramatic 66-63 win over Utah.


Iowa downed Colorado, 87-77, behind 31 points from Caitlin Clark.


Louisville took out Ole Miss, 72-62.


Tomorrow's game schedule


WNIT results:


Columbia, Arkansas and Washington prevailed in today's WNIT matchups, moving on to the Elite 8.


College team news:


Parity has hit the game, and top seeds are the victims.


Notre Dame is showing resilience after the loss of Olivia Miles.


Is the UConn dynasty dead, or on the verge of resurgence?


College player news:


Kiki Rice diary.


Brea Beal will bring her defensive mastery to the Sweet 16.


Elizabeth Kitley is letting her sister shine.


Angel Reese has found a home away from home at LSU.


As Nika Muhl drives UConn forward, she sometimes drives her coach crazy.


Maddy Siegrist is likely off to the WNBA draft.


Memphis guard Jamirah Shutes has been charged with assault for punching Bowling Green guard Elissa Brett after a game last night.


College coach news:


Prominent coaches want a separate TV deal for the women's tourney.


Tennessee coach Kellie Harper says playing is easier than coaching at this stage.


South Carolina assistant coach Jolette Law is one of the best to ever do it, her colleagues say.


Katrina Merriweather will resign as head coach at Memphis, which she said is independent of last night's post-game incident in which one of her players struck an opponent.


Merriweather is expected to be named head coach at Cincinnati.


Missouri will retain Robin Pingeton in 2023-2024.


Yolisha Jackson is the new head coach at South Alabama.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Ready for the next round

T'was the night before the Sweet 16!!!!


Tomorrow's game schedule


College team news:


Iowa said their late-season blowout loss gave them renewed focus.


Indiana still has the pieces to contend next season.


LSU is fueling a "girl power" movement.


Colorado on scouting Iowa.


With Hannah Stuelke returning, the Hawkeyes prepared for the Buffs' double-post play.


What's next for BYU.


College player news:


Caitlin Clark's top five season quotes.


Gamecock Laeticia Amihere is taking basketball to girls in West Africa......teammate Chloe Kitts has the support of her peers.


Native Hailey Van Lith makes her triumphant return to Washington.


Notre Dame freshman KK Branford looks to continue acing her NCAA Tournament education.


The four Wade Trophy finalists.


Memphis' Jamirah Shutes allegedly punched Bowling Green's Elissa Brett in the post-game handshake line tonight. Police are investigating.


More on the incident.


College coach news:


How Brenda Frese quickly turned a new roster into a Sweet 16 team.


Kim Mulkey is cautious about LSU's quick success.


Mulkey is what the Tigers needed, players say.


Yolett McPhee-McCuin has returned Ole Miss to relevance.


Grambling State has relieved coach Freddie Murray of duties.


Oregon State assistant coach Jenny Huth has left the program.


NCAA news:


Seattle is hosting the NCAA Tournament, with the ultimate goal to host the Final Four.


Is the next step for WBB a March Madness deal?


WNIT news:


Today's winners advance to the Elite 8.


WNBA news:


Tom Brady has become a minority owner for the Las Vegas Aces.


He ended up in Las Vegas after all.

Monday, March 20, 2023

Round 2 closes with some shockers

 Final day of round 2 of maybe the wildest Tournament ever did not disappoint......


Upsets and shockers:


No. 9 Miami stunned No. 1 Indiana, 70-68


No. 5 Louisville pummeled No. 4 Texas, 73-51.


No. 6 Colorado knocked out No. 3 Duke in OT, 61-53.


More results:


No. 2 UConn 77, No. 7 Baylor 58


No. 3 Ohio State 71, No. 6 North Carolina 69


No. 4 Tennessee 94, No. 12 Toledo 47


No. 4 Villanova 76, No. 12 FGCU 57


No. 4 UCLA 82, No. 5 Oklahoma 73


New bracket


And a break for three days.....thank goodness


College player news:


Tearfully, Grace Berger said she loved every minute of being a Hoosier.


College coach news:


Dawn Plitzuweit was introduced as Minnesota's new coach, and players were quick to greet and support her.


Her coaching staff could follow her to Minneapolis.


Erin Batth has been named the new head coach at Providence.

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Upset of the Tournament

Upset of the Tournament, so far:


No. 8 Ole Miss just took out No. 1 Stanford, 54-49 !!!!!!


Other round 2, day 1 results:


No. 1 South Carolina 76, No. 8 South Florida 45


No. 1 Virginia Tech 72, No. 9 South Dakota State 60


No. 1 Stanford 


No. 2 Iowa 74, No. 10 Georgia 66


No. 2 Maryland 77, No. 7 Arizona 64


No. 2 Utah 63, No. 10 Princeton 56


No. 3 Notre Dame 53, No. 11 Mississippi State 48


No. 3 LSU 66, No. 6 Michigan 42


WNIT results


WBI results


Tomorrow's game schedule


College team news:


Indiana has stars, but their bench propels them too.


UCLA is using a focus and fun formula.


UConn and Baylor are set to renew their rivalry......Bears coach Nicki Collen reflects on nine years with the Connecticut Sun.


The Huskies and Baylor discuss the controversial ending to their 2021 Elite Eight game.


Fearless Toledo is out to make history in a city that is full of it.


College player news:


Caitlin Clark wasn't going to let the Hawkeyes miss the Sweet 16 again this year.


Lauren Ebo guided the Irish to the win today.


Faith Masonius is both a great player, and the Terps' team mom.


The fire that drives Flau'jae Johnson.


Kennady McQueen is taking the Utes to new heights.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Brackets busted

The drama was rich in making our way to 32 teams for round 2.........


Upsets:


No. 12 Toledo knocked off No. 5 Iowa State, 80-73.


No. 12 FGCU took care of No. 5 Washington State, 74-63.


No. 9 Miami rallied from 17 behind to edge No. 8 Oklahoma State, 62-61.


Escapes:


No. 5 Louisville 83, No. 12 Drake 81


No. 6 North Carolina 61, No. 11 St. John's 59


No. 7 Baylor 78, No. 10 Alabama 74......the Bears climbed back from 18 behind


More results:


No. 1 Indiana 77, No. 16 Tennessee Tech 47


No. 2 UConn 95, No. 15 Vermont 52


No. 3 Ohio State 80, No. 14 James Madison 66.........the Buckeyes came back from 16 behind


No. 3 Duke 89, No. 14. Iona 49


No. 4 Tennessee 95, No. 13 St. Louis 50


No. 4 Villanova 76, No. 13 Cleveland State 59


No. 4 UCLA 67, No. 13. Sacramento State 45


No. 4 Texas 79, No. 13 ECU 40


No. 5 Oklahoma 85, No. 12 Portland 63


No. 6 Colorado 82, No. 11 MTSU 60


Tomorrow's game schedule


College coach news:


Minnesota has hired Dawn Plitzuweit as their new head coach.

Friday, March 17, 2023

Some overthrowing and fire on day 1 of round 1

Upsets:


No. 9 South Dakota State scraped by No. 8 USC, 62-57 (OT)


No. 10 Princeton stunned No. 7 NC State, 64-63


No. 10 Georgia ousted No. 7 Florida State, 66-54


No. 11 Mississippi State crushed No. 6 Creighton, 81-66


More results:


No. 1 South Carolina 72, Norfolk State 40


No. 1 Virginia Tech 58, Chattanooga 33


No. 1 Stanford 92, No. 16 Sacred Heart 49


No. 2 Iowa 95, No. 15 Southeast Louisiana 43


No. 2 Maryland 93, No. 15 Holy Cross 61


No. 2 Utah 103, No. 15, Gardner-Webb 77


No. 3 LSU 73, No. 14 Hawaii 50


No. 3 Notre Dame 82, No. 14 Southern Utah 56


No. 6 Michigan 71, No. 11 UNLV 59


No. 7 Arizona 75, No. 10 West Virginia 62


No. 8 Ole Miss 71, No. 9 Gonzaga 48


No. 8 South Florida 67, No. 9 Marquette 65 (OT)


Tomorrow's game schedule

Those tourney storylines

College team news:


The Terps have turned a transition year into a title opportunity.


UCLA reveals the secret to their March surge.


Washington State wants their first NCAA tourney win tomorrow, as they face FGCU.


Is the UConn dynasty a thing of the past?


College player news:


Why Caitlin Clark is the most exciting player in the Tournament.


The Gamecocks are looking to give "mama" Victaria Saxton one last Championship.


Maddy Siegrist has faith, and her game.


March Madness reunites the Garzon sisters.


Kiki Rice came to UCLA for one reason.


Why Loyal McQueen turned down South Carolina for Alabama.


Tameiya Sadler's return from injury is sparking the Buffs.


How Louisville's Mykasa Robinson found strength in vulnerability.


College coach news:


Is Jacie Joyt turning Oklahoma State into a Big 12 power?


Small-town roots have lead Portland coach Michael Meek to the NCAA Tournament.


Lindy La Rocque "couldn't be more proud" of the Rebels......the team says goodbye to its foundational seniors.


Dawn Plitzuweit has emerged as the top candidate for the Minnesota job.


Colorado associate head coach Toriano Townes is at the heart of the team's defensive mindset.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

The round of 64 tips tomorrow

Today's play-in results:


St. John's 66, Purdue 64


Tennessee Tech 79, Monmouth 69


The round of 64 begins tomorrow!


Today's WNIT scores


College team news:


With the Gamecocks on another title run, the university hopes to score more donations and students.


Stanford enters the Dance in a rare underdog role.


For Utah, hosting the Tournament is all about planning and logistics.


Notre Dame must navigate their tourney journey without Olivia Miles.


Virginia Tech has gone from challengers to champions.


UNLV looks to beat Michigan and end their NCAA Tournament drought.


Arizona can beat anyone when clicking.


Ole Miss has won a landmark NIL deal.


UConn is ready for March Madness after a tough season.


Georgia returns to the stage, despite 10 newcomers.


Women's basketball is changing, and Creighton thinks they can take advantage.


As the only Massachusetts team in the Tournament, Holy Cross looks to shock the world.


Even in defeat, a "bunch of fighters" elevated the Boilermakers.


Seven players from Pitt are in the transfer portal.


College player news:


Freshman Hannah Stuelke has given Iowa what they need in a year of growth.


Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles is out for the season with a knee injury.


Florida State guard Ta'Niya Latson is out for the season with an injury.


NC State's Diamond Johnson announced that injury will keep her out of the tourney.


Paige Bueckers says she'll return from injury better than she was before.


Protective styles protect Black women's hair during the Tournament.


College coach news:


Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico praised upcoming opponent UNLV.


Behind the scenes with Utes coach Lynne Roberts.


Rebel coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin's upbringing holds the key to her success.


Jackson State coach Tomekia Reed bonds with her son through the love of the sport.


Keeshawn Davenport has resigned at New Orleans.


WNBA news:


Sabrina Ionescu now has her own Nike signature shoe.

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