The stage is set for an electrifying clash between the George Mason Patriots and Saint Joseph’s Hawks in the Atlantic 10 Tournament quarterfinals. With both teams vying for a coveted spot in the next round, the anticipation is palpable as they prepare to take the court at the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The Patriots, seeded eighth, have been on a roll lately, securing back-to-back victories and boasting an impressive 20-11 overall record.
In a season where UCLA’s defensive prowess has been a driving force behind their success, it’s only fitting that one of their own has been recognized for his exceptional play on that end of the court. Adem Bona, the Bruins’ sophomore center, was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, continuing a legacy of defensive excellence at Westwood.
Bona’s impact on UCLA’s defense has been undeniable, with his ability to protect the rim and deter opponents from driving to the basket.
The 2023 ACC Tournament in Washington D.C. was supposed to be a fresh start for the Louisville Cardinals, but it ended in familiar heartbreak. Despite leading by as many as 12 points early on, the Cardinals couldn’t hold off a late surge by the NC State Wolfpack, falling 94-85 in a game that was tied at 75 with just 4:30 remaining.
Louisville seemed to have everything going their way in the first half.
The hardwood stage is set for an epic Atlantic 10 showdown as the Saint Joseph’s Hawks and George Mason Patriots lock horns in a highly-anticipated second-round clash. With both teams entering the fray with matching 9-9 conference records, this matchup promises to be a fierce battle of wills and skills.
For the Hawks, the dynamic junior guard Erik Reynolds II has been the driving force behind their recent surge. Reynolds has been on a scoring tear, reaching double-digit points in each of the last five games, including four outings where he eclipsed the 19-point mark.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are set to take on the UCF Knights in a first-round matchup of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City today. The game tips off at 11:30 am CT from the T-Mobile Center.
Both teams enter the tournament on the back of disappointing regular seasons. Oklahoma State finished 13th in the Big 12 with a 4-14 conference record and 12-19 overall mark. UCF wasn’t much better at 7-11 in conference play and 16-14 on the year as the 12th seed.
BJ Freeman put on a scoring clinic, pouring in 32 points to lead the No. 6 seed Milwaukee Panthers to a hard-fought 95-84 victory over the third-seeded Green Bay Phoenix in the Horizon League Tournament on Thursday night.
Freeman was simply unstoppable, knocking down shots from all over the court and willing his team to the win. The senior guard shot an efficient 11-of-18 from the field, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, and also chipped in with five rebounds and four assists in a complete performance.
Eastern Washington finds itself in a familiar position entering the Big Sky Tournament as the No. 1 seed, but they’re determined to avoid a repeat of last season’s disappointing first-round exit.
“We’re embracing it,” EWU’s head coach David Riley said. “We talked about how that adversity from last year, as long as we use it right, can prepare us and help us.”
The Eagles (21-10, 15-3 Big Sky) will face either No.
The Northern Colorado Bears and the Idaho State Bengals are set to clash in an exciting Big Sky Tournament matchup on Sunday, March 10th, at the Idaho Central Arena in Boise. With both teams vying for a spot in the next round, this promises to be a hotly contested battle.
According to computer predictions, the Northern Colorado Bears are favored to emerge victorious with a projected score of 77-73. The Bears, who boast an impressive 19-12 overall record and a 12-6 mark in the Big Sky Conference, are slight favorites based on the model’s projections.
