Two major conference regular season title races ended last night in a small, yet competitive NCAA basketball schedule. There were only three games that involved Top 25 games, but each game was highly competitive and tightly contested. Let’s get to the games: Embed from Getty Images (14) Baylor Bears 59 (22-8) Texas Longhorns 61 (18-12)… Continue reading Two More Conference Champions Crowned: NCAA Review for Mar 3
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Toronto back on track: NBA Daily Review for March 2
The Raptors took advantage of the 76ers to right their ship, moving 9 1/2 games back of Atlanta in second place. Elsewhere, the Nets upset the Warriors and the Heat got a big win over the Suns. Let’s get to the games: Toronto Raptors 114 (38-22) Philadelphia 76ers 103 (13-47) Final The Raptors looks to… Continue reading Toronto back on track: NBA Daily Review for March 2
The Shockers Repeat as MVC Conference Champions
Saturday afternoon at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, the Wichita State Shockers beat the Northern Iowa Panthers 74-60 in a hard fought game giving the Shockers the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title for the second consecutive year and avenging their only conference defeat of the season. The Shockers were led by their backcourt… Continue reading The Shockers Repeat as MVC Conference Champions
Clippers run it up: NBA Daily Review for March 1
The playoff picture is shaping up in the ever-changing East. Spots are up for grabs — yesterday the Nets were in, today the Pacers were in — they keep fighting for the final spot. Other teams are definitely in but are improving their body of work in the last weeks of the season. Let’s get… Continue reading Clippers run it up: NBA Daily Review for March 1
The Calm Before the Storm: NCAA Review for Mar 2
It was a small schedule of games on Sunday, but two conference races were more closely defined in tense matchups. Let’s get to the games: (21) SMU Mustangs 73 (23-6) Connecticut Huskies 81 (17-11) UConn built on their NCAA resume and created tension on the top of the AAC by beating SMU Sunday afternoon. UConn… Continue reading The Calm Before the Storm: NCAA Review for Mar 2
The Rockets Look to Shoot up the Standings: NBA Weekly Preview for Mar 2-8
After a big overtime win over the red-hot Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon, the Rockets come into the week with high hopes and face a week of huge games including a back-to-back with the Hawks and Grizzlies. Elsewhere the Mavericks, who have been lackluster of late, will be tested by the Pelicans and Blazers. The weekend… Continue reading The Rockets Look to Shoot up the Standings: NBA Weekly Preview for Mar 2-8
Wiz end streak: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 29
Even a small struggle won’t keep the Washington Wizards out of the playoffs. The same could be said for a lot of teams in the Eastern Conference. But even those cellar dwellers have been on a brief rise. Let’s get to the games: Detroit Pistons 95 (23-36) Washington Wizards 99 (34-26) Final Washington snapped… Continue reading Wiz end streak: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 29
Champions are named and a top team falls: NCAA Review for Mar 1
As the calendar moves to March, teams are clinching regular season conference titles and four titles were clinched on Saturday. There were few upsets yesterday, but another top five team fell last night. Kentucky won their 29th straight game and Arizona won a pivotal matchup, headlining the slate from yesterday. Let’s get to the games:… Continue reading Champions are named and a top team falls: NCAA Review for Mar 1
Sixers make statement: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 27
Could it be? The Philadelphia 76ers actually recorded a victory on Friday. An early losing streak to start the season and a trade deadline fire sale may have derailed the team for this season, but there was some positivity in the City of Brotherly Love as the 76ers dispatched one of the top teams in… Continue reading Sixers make statement: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 27
A Day for the Favorites: NCAA Review for Feb 27
There were only four games that involved Top 25 teams and there was very little excitement in the games. The top teams rolled and moved closer to solidifying their stances in the NCAA tournament. As we move towards March, the top teams need to rise to the top, and that is exactly what happened last… Continue reading A Day for the Favorites: NCAA Review for Feb 27