Showing posts with label #4 Seed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #4 Seed. Show all posts

18 March, 2018

The Monday Morning Quarterback

'Snacks' During the Game, and a Handstand After: Gonzaga is Sweet 16 Bound Again

[ PHOTO: THE SPOKANE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW ]

BOISE, Idaho — Ecstatic and elated, the Gonzaga men's basketball team bounced off one another, then parted to form a circle to allow one person to enter. Fifty-five-year-old head coach Mark Few stepped in — and did a handstand. "It's not quite as prevalent as it was after I hit 50. There's some rotator cuff issues…
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17 March, 2018

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Ohio St. Faces Tall Task in Rematch vs. Gonzaga

[ PHOTO: THE SPOKANE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW ]
BOISE, Idaho -- And now, on to the rematch between No. 5 seed Ohio State and No. 4 Gonzaga. The last time these two teams met, Gonzaga (31-4) disposed of Ohio State by 27 points. But that was then and this is now as the two teams attempt to get to the Sweet 16 on Saturday…
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16 March, 2018

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Elmore, Marshall Spring Upset on Wichita State

[ PHOTO: THE GUARDIAN ]
SAN DIEGO — A career-high 27 points from Wichita, Kan., native Conner Frankamp couldn't save Wichita State from falling victim to a Cinderella team. No. 13 seed Marshall stunned the Shockers ...
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

No. 13 Buffalo Pulls off Largest Upset of the NCAA Tournament in a Blowout Win

[ PHOTO: SALT LAKE TRIBUNE ]
BOISE, Idaho — Buffalo left no doubt. The 13th-seeded Bulls routed Arizona at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on Thursday, knocking off the heavily-favored Wildcats 89-68 for the largest upset on the first day of the NCAA Tournament. Buffalo shot a blistering 54.8 percent from the floor (34 for 62), including 50 percent (15 for…
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14 March, 2018

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Auburn, Charleston Happy to be Back in Big Dance

[ PHOTO: THE CHARLESTON POST AND COURIER ]
SAN DIEGO - Twelve rows up, actor/comedian and part-time Charleston resident Bill Murray leaped to his feet and pumped his fists in approval. Star guard Joe Chealey hugged an assistant coach and did not let go, tears flowing. The College of Charleston's 83-76 comeback overtime victory over Northeastern in the finals of the one-bid Colonial Athletic…
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

Buffalo Confident Heading into Matchup with Arizona

[ PHOTO: THE OLYMPIAN ]
Before the Buffalo Bulls boarded a plane to head west to face Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, coach Nate Oats waxed poetic about the Wildcats having four NBA players on their roster and how the NCAA committee didn't do them any favors. Then, he talked about Arizona's 7-footers Deandre Ayton…
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