No. 2 Wake Forest Advances to Round of 16 with 2-1 Win Nov 23, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - and staked No. 2 Wake Forest to a 2-0 lead and the Demon Deacons held off a late rally by No. 18 UNC-Wilmington to claim a 2-1 win in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday evening at Spry Stadium ... The Demon Deacons advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament where they will face ACC-foe Duke ... The Deacs improve to 18-10-2 all-time in the NCAA Tournament and 7-4-0 in the second round. (Wakeforestsports.com)
UH postseason fortune rests in Mafua's hands Nov 23, 2009
Hawai'i will attempt to hurry through it all, anxious to keep its undersized attack a beat ahead of the block in preparation for the NCAA Tournament. If the goal is final four and beyond, the 'Bows will have to beat opponents, nearly all of whom are taller, to the punch. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Forever linked: Bird, Magic enter college hall Nov 23, 2009
That one hype-filled game gave the NCAA tournament a larger-than-life aura, made it must-see TV, a multimillion-dollar conglomerate ... Byers also was responsible for transforming the NCAA tournament, turning an eight-team event into the current multi-million-dollar-generating March Madness field of 64 teams. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Lions end season with first home loss Nov 23, 2009
The 10th time, though, lacked the magic of the previous nine, and the Penn State men's soccer team saw its season end at the hands of the Maryland Terrapins Sunday, 2-1, in the second round of the NCAA tournament ... "This was a new experience for us, to play on the road," Maryland coach Sasho Cirovski said, adding it was the first time in 12 years the Terrapins played a true road game in the NCAA tournament ... "Every time you step on the field you don't expect to lose, especially at home. NCAA... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Short In Stature, But Not Short In Heart Nov 23, 2009
After a strong run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, the UA basketball team wound up getting crushed by Louisville by a score of 103-64 and Henson recalled that did very little to help her mood. I just remember it being like the worst day of my life, Henson said. (Pac-10.org)
Men's soccer knocked out of NCAA Tournament Nov 23, 2009
The second-round NCAA Tournament loss marks the end of the season for Penn State. Maryland took the lead with about three minutes left. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Men's soccer knocked out of NCAA tournament in final minutes Nov 23, 2009
Men's soccer knocked out of NCAA tournament in final minutes - The Daily Collegian Online ... Men's soccer knocked out of NCAA tournament in final minutes ... A week after losing the Big Ten championship in the final minute, the Nittay Lions fell in the 86th minute of Sunday's NCAA tournament second-round showdown with Maryland, as Terrapin forward Jason Herrick ended the Lions' season to the jumping and smiling of Maryland student-fans who had traveled from College Park, Md. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Women's volleyball clinches Big Ten title Nov 23, 2009
The win this weekend, in all likelihood, clinched a pair of home games for the Lions in the first round of the NCAA tournament. For more coverage, check out the Daily Collegian's volleyball blog, "Can You Dig It?". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Gauchos Defeat San Diego, Advance to NCAA Third Round Nov 23, 2009
UC Santa Barbara Official Athletics Site. UCSB recorded its school and Big West record-setting 16th shutout against the Toreros. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Cold Streak Continues in Loss to LMU Nov 23, 2009
Fans from all over the world can also hear the Gauchos' run to the NCAA Tournament online by. All men's and women's basketball games will be broadcast live on AM 1490 and AM 990 again this year, and those games will also be available online. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Tar Heels advance in NCAA men's soccer Nov 23, 2009
CHAPEL HILL -- The North Carolina men's soccer team survived a physical second-round NCAA Tournament match against Brown that featured 29 fouls, including seven yellow cards. "Out there, it was rough," UNC coach Elmar Bolowich said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Devils, Deacons advance in men's soccer Nov 23, 2009
The Duke men's soccer team scored two first-half goals and held on to earn a 2-1 victory over 14th seed Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at East Lansing, Mich ... "The Blue Devils just missed an opportunity in the first half when they earned a free kick about 35 yards from goal. Cole Grossman served a ball into the back post, where Ibeagha headed it just wide of goal to keep the score 0-0 with less than 20 minutes to play.Also SundayWake Forest 2, UNC... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Izzo Ties Heathcote As Spartans Rout Valpo Nov 23, 2009
The last meeting produced a 65-38 Michigan State victory in the first round of the 2000 NCAA Tournament, which propelled the Spartans to the national title. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Devils Drop Radford, 104-69 Nov 23, 2009
After that, the only question was whether they'd make enough 3s to reach the school record set in 2000 and matched against Monmouth in the first round of the 2001 NCAA tournament ... Radford returned four starters from last season's NCAA tournament team - including the 6-foot-11 Parakhouski, the Big South's preseason player of the year, and 6-8. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Gauchos Roll Northridge on Saraceno's Senior Night Nov 23, 2009
UCSB will find out if it returns to the NCAA Tournament next Sunday, Nov. 29. Making things easier for Saraceno was the fact that had seven kills, added six and and had five apiece. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Billikens Fall in Overtime in Second Round of NCAA Tournament Nov 23, 2009
- Tulsa's Ashley McInnes scored the golden goal seven minutes into overtime to lift the Golden Hurricane past Saint Louis 4-3 Sunday afternoon in NCAA Tournament second-round action at Hurricane Stadium ... The win lifts Tulsa into the third-round of the NCAA Tournament, where it will face Northwestern next Sunday. (Slubillikens.com)
Georgia Tech men belt BU Nov 23, 2009
Men s soccer BC 1, St. John s 0 - Junior Karl Reddick one-timed a cross from freshman Kyle Bekker with his right foot at 7:43 for the winner as the visiting Eagles edged the No. 14 Red Storm in the second round of the NCAA tournament. BC (14-8-0) will face Drake in the Round of 16 next Sunday. (Boston Globe)
McInnes Nets Overtime Goal for 4-3 Win Over Saint Louis in... Nov 23, 2009
Tulsa's netted a goal at the 97:30 mark for a 4-3 overtime win over Saint Louis to send the seventh-ranked Golden Hurricane men's soccer team to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. TU moved to 14-4-2 on the season, while the Billikens fell to 15-7 overall. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Volleyball Falls in C-USA Championship, 3-1, to Rice Nov 23, 2009
" The Golden Hurricane now awaits its NCAA Tournament fate and a possible at-large bid. "I think if the (NCAA selection committee) takes a look at our performance over the last 15 or 16 matches, they'll see we're the hottest team in the league," Allen said. "It is in their hands. We had an opportunity today to take it out of their hands. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Lady Bears Blow Past No. 17 Cal, 69-49 Nov 23, 2009
N'diaye missed much of last season following reconstructive surgery on the same knee after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament during Cal's 2008 first-round NCAA tournament victory against San Diego. . (Baylorbears.com)
No. 6 Villanova cuts down Ole Miss, wins Puerto Rico Tip-Off Nov 23, 2009
Ole Miss earned its first-ever NCAA tournament win by defeating Villanova 72-70 in 1999 the only previous meeting between the schools. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
FLORIDA A&M DEFEATS UMES IN MEAC TITLE GAME, 3-1 Nov 23, 2009
Lady Rattlers deny Hawks NCAA Tournament berth for third straight season ... The loss for UMES snapped a 15 match winning streak and ended the Hawks' season at 24-7 while giving Florida A8) its ninth consecutive MEAC title and the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. (Umeshawks.com)
Another one got away from Aggies: Junior forward Bendall back home Nov 23, 2009
Many preseason publications have tabbed the Huskies (1-1) to make the NCAA Tournament. Northeastern is a good team, said USU forward Nate Bendall, who had 15 points and nine rebounds. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
UC Davis To Host No. 2 Stanford On Sunday Nov 23, 2009
Aggies to face highest-ranked NCAA Div. I opponent to visit The Paviilion (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Orange Slices Nov 23, 2009
"Now, Georgetown is next on the list of "must-win" games. The Hoyas are only 4-7 in conference, but you can throw out the numbers when they play the 'Cuse.Let's face facts, if Syracuse loses to Georgetown then you can bid adieu to the NCAA tournament. At 2-6 in their last eight games, the Orange need to turn the fail-safe key immediately. Syracuse does have three marquee wins -- Memphis, Kansas, Florida -- but it hasn't beaten anyone of substance in the Big East. For the most part, Syracuse has... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Tar Heels Defeat Bears, 2-0, in Second Round of NCAA Tournament Nov 23, 2009
Chapel Hill, N.C.- Sophomores Billy Schuler and Alex Dixon both scored goals during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men s Soccer Tournament to lift the Tar Heels to a 2-0 victory over the Brown University Bears at Fetzer Field. The Bears ended their terrific 2009 season with an 11-3-5 overall record, as UNC improved to 14-2-3. (Brownbears.com)
The Cougar Lounge - A Busy Signal Nov 23, 2009
"Will they have a chance?" asks V. de Milo, meekly, about the Wazzu volleyball team's chances to get in the NCAA tournament. We are sorry to have to be the ones to break this to you, Miss de Milo, coming on the heels of the Eggo and pumpkin shortage and all, but the chances are those familiar ones - slim and none. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bulldogs Play Home Opener Against... Nov 22, 2009
Celebrating the 2008-09 WAC Champions In Sunday's home opener against Saint Mary's the Fresno State women's basketball team will receive their WAC championship rings for winning the WAC regular season and tournament championship and the banners will be dropped for going to a second straight NCAA tournament game and for winning the WAC titles. This will take place right before the starting lineups. (Gobulldogs.com)
Milos Golic Tallies 200th Career Goal in Narrow Loss at Pepperdine Nov 22, 2009
UC Santa Barbara Official Athletics Site. The Gauchos were edged 9-8 in their regular season finale. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Men's Basketball Hosts Chattanooga Sunday At 5 P.M. Nov 22, 2009
com have the Spiders in the 2010 NCAA Tournament field, while FoxSports' Jeff Goodman had the Spiders on his list of Twenty More To Watch outside the Top-25 ... Former guard Curtis Blair, who scored 18 points in the 1991 NCAA Tournament win over Syracuse, is in his second year as a referee in the NBA.. (Richmondspiders.com)
#5/6 Irish Back Home For Sunday Matinee Against Iona Nov 22, 2009
With all 12 players returning from a year ago, along with an incoming freshman class ranked as high as ninth in the land, expectations are high as Notre Dame looks to not only reach a new level of success, but also wash away the bitter taste left by a first-round loss in last year's NCAA tournament. Setting the tone for the Irish will be a trio of senior captains, including returning all-BIG EAST Conference guards and , both of whom also were tabbed for this year's preseason all-conference team. (Und.com)
Hurricanes Improve to 4-0 With 70-54 Win at UAB Nov 22, 2009
The Hurricanes improved to 4-0 for the first time since the 2003-04 season - the last time UM advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Miami returns to the BankUnited Center on Tuesday, Nov. 24 to take on the Houston Cougars at noon for the Hurricanes' annual Youth Day. (Hurricanesports.com)
Johns Hopkins Advances to Elite 8 Nov 22, 2009
BALTIMORE, MD - The Johns Hopkins women's soccer team defeated Middlebury, 1-0, in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at Homewood Field ... This is the first time Johns Hopkins has advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament. (Hopkinssports.com)
Gonzaga women top Idaho 80-57 Nov 22, 2009
That team will be in the NCAA tournament, and they will be at least in the second round if not the sweet 16. They went and lost at South Dakota State who was also a top 30 team at their place in South Dakota. (BroncoCountry.com)
Uncaged Andrews ready Nov 22, 2009
So today marks Andrews' return to a Bulldogs program she helped guide to its first NCAA Tournament appearance. The last time she suited up was March 22 against Baylor in the Pit at the Albuquerque (N.M.) Regional. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Cal State Bakersfield too much for Rainbow Wahine, 105-75 Nov 22, 2009
Stanford was the last team to score over 100 on Hawai'i, beating the Rainbow Wahine, 106-76, on March 17, 1990, in the NCAA Tournament Second Round. The Rainbow Wahine shot 44 percent yesterday and made just 2-of-11 3 pointers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Volleyball Advances to Patriot League Championship Match with 3-0 Win Over Colgate Nov 22, 2009
American will meet top-seeded Army tomorrow, November 22, at 4 p.m. to decide the 2009 Patriot League Champion and who will represent the conference in the NCAA Tournament. American has won eight consecutive conference championships and has made 10 trips to the NCAA Tournament in the last 12 seasons. (Patriotleague.com)
Northwestern and Notre Dame Square Off in NCAA Second Round Matchup Nov 22, 2009
- Ninth-seeded Northwestern makes its fifth NCAA tournament appeareance in the last six years Sunday as it hosts Notre Dame in a second-round matchup at Lakeside Field ... NCAA Tournament History Northwestern is 6-4-1 all-time in NCAA tournament play ... All five of the Wildcats' NCAA tournament appearances have come in the last six seasons. (Nusports.com)
2008-09: Top 15 Countdown Nov 22, 2009
And if that weren't enough, her 16 assists in the 2009 NCAA tournament and her 35 career NCAA tournament assists are also Division I records ... A close loss at Ohio State in the regular-season finale and a defeat to Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament dashed NU's ultimate hopes of an NCAA tournament bid, but the team was still rewarded with its first postseason berth in 10 years when it was selected to play in the National Invitation Tournament ... After a winless Big Ten season in 2008, the... (Nusports.com)
Senior Day for Volleyball, SCU defeats LMU Nov 22, 2009
"Going back to Monday they wanted to have a good send off for the seniors and by beating Pepperdine and LMU they did just that. And we wanted to start a new conference season and we went 2-0. We'll see what happens next Sunday - it's a long shot in making the NCAA Tournament for the 12th straight year, but I am proud of our girls, we really finished strong and really played hard these last two matches.". "Lindsy went out with a great night, both hitting and blocking. We tried to give her some... (Santaclarabroncos.com)
OU-VCU: Game Preview Nov 22, 2009
Colonial Athletic Association member VCU, which finished 24-10 last year and lost 65-64 to in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, is off to a 1-1 start this season under first-year head coach Shaka Smart ... 694) record in Colonial Athletic Association play and to the 2004 NCAA Tournament and the 2005 postseason NIT. His four teams (starting with the 2002-03 squad) finished 18-10, 23-8, 19-13 and 19-10. (OUInsider.com)
NU, Utah State a good match Nov 22, 2009
The last game Utah State played in the Eastern time zone was in the 2001 NCAA Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. The last regular-season game the Aggies played in the Eastern time zone was in the Indiana Classic in Indianapolis in December 1988. A game in the Northeast. (Boston Globe)
Drawing Power Nov 22, 2009
Whether it's the power of Bob Huggins or West Virginia's recent success in the NCAA tournament, the Mountaineer basketball team is having no problem in racking up appearances in prestigious holiday tournaments. Although WVU has yet to play in the 2009 76 Classic, which tips off on Thursday, Nov. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Online UpdateUP FROM THE ASHES: Syracuse pummels Rutgers en route to first Big East winPosted: 11/21/2009, 6:46 PMOne week after being eliminated from bowl contention, Syracuse dominated. Everything that has gone wrong this season went right. The Carrier Dome was a three-hour cloud nine for Syracuse (4-7), a bizarre world of sorts. Rutgers (7-3) is heading to a bowl game. Not Syracuse. Nov 22, 2009
Will the Syracuse men's basketball team reach the NCAA Tournament this season. I already bought my tickets to the National Championship game. (Daily Orange, NY)
Heathcote And Johnson Inducted Into College Hall On Sunday Nov 22, 2009
Earvin "Magic" Johnson will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, along with Jud Heathcote. - Former Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote and Spartan All-American Earvin "Magic" Johnson will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday night (Nov. (Msuspartans.com)
FGCU loses Atlantic Sun volleyball title match Nov 22, 2009
Lipscomb, ranked as high as 39th in the nation in RPI, won its 25th consecutive match and will go into the NCAA Tournament next month at 28-3. The Bisons were 20-0 in the A-Sun in the regular season. (The News-Press -- Sports)
HAWKS TOP BETHUNE-COOKMAN, 3-0 Nov 22, 2009
The two square off for the right to go to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season. The match will air on ESPNU on a tape-delayed basis at 10 p.m.. (Umeshawks.com)
Duke Hits Triple Digits Again In Romp Over Radford Nov 22, 2009
Duke posted a 99-63 decision in opening-round action of the 1998 NCAA Tournament. Miles Plumlee totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Blue Devils, who shot 56. (ABC 7 News, DC)
MSU Plays Valparaiso On Sunday Nov 22, 2009
At Valparaiso, Drew has led his team to the postseason on eight occassions, including seven trips to the NCAA Tournament ... Outside of a meeting in the 2000 NCAA Tournament, every other game was contested in the 1920s ... Crean directed Marquette to the 2003 Final Four, while Heath directed Kent State to the Elite Eight in the 2002 NCAA Tournament. (Msuspartans.com)
Hawkeyes Travel to Kansas City For CBE Classic Nov 22, 2009
Texas and Pittsburgh participated in the 2009 NCAA Tournament, while Wichita State competed in the College Basketball Invitational ... That includes 15 games, and possibly 16, against teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament ... That included 10 teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament (3-12), three opponents who competed in the NIT (2-2) and three opponents who participated in the CBI Tournament (2-1). (Hawkeyesports.com)
Men’s Soccer Set to Take on North Carolina Tomorrow Nov 22, 2009
The Bears, who hosted their first-round NCAA Tournament game against Stony Brook on Thursday, are coming off a thrilling 1-0 double overtime victory ... North Carolina is making its 17th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and is currently second in the ACC with 38 goals scored this season. (Brownbears.com)
Pards Look For Third Win of Young Season Nov 22, 2009
A two-time Patriot League Coach of the Year recipient, O'Hanlon has twice led Lafayette's program to the NCAA Tournament and lays claim to three Patriot League regular-season titles ... From 1997-2000, Lafayette was 65-24 overall and 31-5 in the conference with two NCAA Tournament appearances. (Goleopards.com)
Irish Travel To Northwestern On Sunday For NCAA Second Round Nov 22, 2009
that was the first meeting between the two schools in the NCAA Tournament ... Notre Dame's high-water mark in the NCAA Tournament were quarterfinal trips in 2006 and 2007 ... the Irish fell to Northwestern, 2-1, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Alumni Field. (Und.com)
Orange Slices Nov 22, 2009
"Now, Georgetown is next on the list of "must-win" games. The Hoyas are only 4-7 in conference, but you can throw out the numbers when they play the 'Cuse.Let's face facts, if Syracuse loses to Georgetown then you can bid adieu to the NCAA tournament. At 2-6 in their last eight games, the Orange need to turn the fail-safe key immediately. Syracuse does have three marquee wins -- Memphis, Kansas, Florida -- but it hasn't beaten anyone of substance in the Big East. For the most part, Syracuse has... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Bucknell Women's Basketball Welcomes Fordham to Sojka Pavilion Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Bucknell began a varsity team in 1973-74 and, since its inaugural season, the Orange and Blue have made two trips to the NCAA Tournament, won two Patriot League regular-season titles and recorded three 20+ win seasons ... Since then, she has led two teams to the NCAA tournament and twice earned Patriot League Coach of the Year honors. (Bucknellbison.com)
Eagles look to heat up on 3-pointers Nov 21, 2009
The program had gone 221 consecutive games making at least one 3-pointer, a streak dating back to the March 14, 2002, an 84-37 loss to Duke in the first round of the NCAA tournament. They are shooting 34 percent overall, not quite as ugly, but a stat that lacks anything resembling a beauty mark. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Sacred Heart Pioneers Take on Harvard Crimson Saturday Afternoon Nov 21, 2009
500 record or better in 20 of the last 21 campaigns, and six trips to the NCAA tournament in the last decade. Scouting the Crimson. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Trapp seeks first national title Nov 21, 2009
She has added two more victories in the NCAA tournament to improve her career mark to 502-171-28. Yet the 1967 graduate of West Chester University has never won the final game of the season despite coming close so many times. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Tulsa to Host Saint Louis in NCAA Second Round Game Nov 21, 2009
This will be Tulsa's sixth time in the NCAA Tournament, including three-straight appearances and a quarterfinal run in 2004. TU has posted a 4-5-1 mark in the tournament, but has not advanced past the second round the last two seasons. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Life in the fast lane: Nov 21, 2009
With a banner highlighting back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament perched behind them, it's hard to disagree ... As a result, the Saints were not star-struck by top-seeded Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last March. (Sienasaints.com)
Siena Saints Hope to Continue March Run Nov 21, 2009
The bandwagon started filling two years ago, after Siena upset Vanderbilt in the opening round of the NCAA tournament ... Siena returns four starters from the team that knocked off Ohio State in the most exciting first-round game of last season's NCAA tournament ... He already had proved himself at Lehigh and UNC Greensboro, where he inherited losing programs and led them to NCAA tournament bids. (Sienasaints.com)
Orange Slices Nov 21, 2009
"Now, Georgetown is next on the list of "must-win" games. The Hoyas are only 4-7 in conference, but you can throw out the numbers when they play the 'Cuse.Let's face facts, if Syracuse loses to Georgetown then you can bid adieu to the NCAA tournament. At 2-6 in their last eight games, the Orange need to turn the fail-safe key immediately. Syracuse does have three marquee wins -- Memphis, Kansas, Florida -- but it hasn't beaten anyone of substance in the Big East. For the most part, Syracuse has... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hatters fail to hold 1-0 lead Nov 21, 2009
TAMPA -- Stetson men's soccer coach T. Logan Fleck led his team across the state Thursday evening for a first-round NCAA tournament match at South Florida, a place Fleck had coached for almost 20 years ... Suddenly Stetson (14-4-2) not only had scored its first goal in NCAA tournament history -- the Hatters lost 3-0 in their only other NCAA tournament appearance, in 2005 to USF -- but they were leading the 16th-ranked team in the country. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Bulldogs Face Indiana In NCAA Tournament Nov 21, 2009
The Bulldogs, ranked 23rd in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America national poll at the end of the regular season, earned the No. 12 seed and a first-round bye in the NCAA Tournament ... The victory was Indiana s 75th in NCAA Tournament play ... BULLDOGS IN THE NCAA: Butler is playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2001. (Butlersports.com)
Just like old times for Panthers' Sims Nov 21, 2009
But last night Sims showed flashes of her former self and looked a lot more like the player who Pitt coach Agnus Berenato believes can be the Panthers' next All-American as well as the next one who leads them to their fourth consecutive NCAA tournament berth. Sims scored 16 points, had 3 assists and 2 steals and led the Panthers to an impressive 81-58 destruction of Florida before a crowd of 2,848 at Petersen Events Center. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
