Michigan State takes down Louisville for a trip to the Final Four
No. 2 seed Michigan State defeated No. 1 seed Louisville 64-52 Sunday in Indianapolis winning the Midwest Regional and securing their spot in the Final Four. This is the fifth Spartan appearance in the Final Four in 11 years, the most of any other team in the nation in that time span.
Spartans head coach Tom Izzo said he's looking forward to playing in Detroit, a place only 90 miles from the Michigan State campus in East Lansing.
"It's as big a win as our school has had because we're going to Detroit," Izzo said. "And that's been a dream and a goal since they announced where the Final Four was in 2009."
Michigan State takes on No. 1 seed Connecticut at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday.
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Week seven - post three
Michigan State eliminates Kansas; moves on to Elite Eight
No. 2 seed Michigan State defeated Kansas 67-62 Friday night in Indianapolis in the Midwest Regional semifinals. With the win, the Spartans knocked out the defending champions and will move on to the Elite Eight.
The Spartans overcame a 13-point deficit in the first half which led them to victory.
"You know, we gave them a run. We just didn't finish the game," said Kansas head coach Bill Self.
Michigan State will take on Louisville Sunday for a trip to the Final Four.
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No. 2 seed Michigan State defeated Kansas 67-62 Friday night in Indianapolis in the Midwest Regional semifinals. With the win, the Spartans knocked out the defending champions and will move on to the Elite Eight.
The Spartans overcame a 13-point deficit in the first half which led them to victory.
"You know, we gave them a run. We just didn't finish the game," said Kansas head coach Bill Self.
Michigan State will take on Louisville Sunday for a trip to the Final Four.
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Week seven - post two
Villanova upsets Duke; moves on to Elite Eight
Villanova took down Duke 77-54 in Boston Thursday night in the third round of NCAA tournament play. Villanova will advance to the East regional final as part of the Elite Eight.
This win marks the first time in more than 50 years the Wildcats have beat the Blue Devils.
"[Duke head] coach K plays to win, not to try and keep it close," said Villanova head coach Jay Wright. "I was concerned they were going to start drilling 3s and we were going to be in trouble. But we just did a great job."
Villanova will take on No. 1 seed and Big East rival Pittsburgh on Sunday.
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Villanova took down Duke 77-54 in Boston Thursday night in the third round of NCAA tournament play. Villanova will advance to the East regional final as part of the Elite Eight.
This win marks the first time in more than 50 years the Wildcats have beat the Blue Devils.
"[Duke head] coach K plays to win, not to try and keep it close," said Villanova head coach Jay Wright. "I was concerned they were going to start drilling 3s and we were going to be in trouble. But we just did a great job."
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Week seven - post one
Louisville survives battle with Siena
No. 1 seed Louisville defeated No. 9-ranked Siena 79-72 in Dayton, Ohio, Sunday. For awhile, it seemed as though the Cardinals wouldn't hang on as the Saints took the lead in the second half.
The Cardinals are on a 12-game winning streak that the Saints threatened.
"Yeah, we thought we had them," said Siena guard Kenny Hasbrouck. "We were running them up and down. We kept up with them every time. But unfortunately, I guess a team that's good, there's a reason they're No. 1."
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No. 1 seed Louisville defeated No. 9-ranked Siena 79-72 in Dayton, Ohio, Sunday. For awhile, it seemed as though the Cardinals wouldn't hang on as the Saints took the lead in the second half.
The Cardinals are on a 12-game winning streak that the Saints threatened.
"Yeah, we thought we had them," said Siena guard Kenny Hasbrouck. "We were running them up and down. We kept up with them every time. But unfortunately, I guess a team that's good, there's a reason they're No. 1."
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Week six - post three
UConn, Louisville, Pitt and UNC claim No. 1 seeds in NCAA tournament
The NCAA has spoken. The brackets are out, and Louisville, UConn and Pitt,three Big East teams, have earned No. 1 seeds in the tournament bracket. North Carolina nabbed the other spot.
Oklahoma, Memphis, Duke and Michigan State round out the No. 2 seeds.
"If we're a 1, we're a 1; if we're a 2, we're a 2. We just want to play," said Memphis coach John Calipari before the bracket came out Sunday.
First round games begin on March 19 and continue to the 20.
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The NCAA has spoken. The brackets are out, and Louisville, UConn and Pitt,three Big East teams, have earned No. 1 seeds in the tournament bracket. North Carolina nabbed the other spot.
Oklahoma, Memphis, Duke and Michigan State round out the No. 2 seeds.
"If we're a 1, we're a 1; if we're a 2, we're a 2. We just want to play," said Memphis coach John Calipari before the bracket came out Sunday.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Week six - post two
Baylor upsets top-ranked Kansas in tournament
Unranked Baylor stunned No. 11 Kansas 71-64 in the Big 12 quarterfinals on Thursday. With the loss, Kansas looses the chance to defend their title as conference champions.
It was the first time in tournament history that Kansas was eliminated in their first game.
LaceDarius Dunn led Baylor with 24 points and and six rebounds.
Kansas will still play in the regular post-season tournament, but now their spot is up in the air. Selections will be made Sunday.
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Unranked Baylor stunned No. 11 Kansas 71-64 in the Big 12 quarterfinals on Thursday. With the loss, Kansas looses the chance to defend their title as conference champions.
It was the first time in tournament history that Kansas was eliminated in their first game.
LaceDarius Dunn led Baylor with 24 points and and six rebounds.
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Week six - post one
UNC reclaims No. 1 spot in coaches' poll
The University of North Carolina jumped to the top of the coaches' poll after defeating rival Duke and claiming the ACC regular-season title on Sunday. The poll shift might help the Tar Heels clinch a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
This is the second time UNC has held the No. 1 spot after spending eight weeks there at the start of the season. Pittsburgh, Memphis, Connecticut and Louisville round out the top five.
Senior forward Tyler Hansbrough said playing his last home game was tough, but it was important win. "It's a hard game to play," he said. "You're thinking about everything. You're thinking about your after-game speech. You're thinking, 'Oh man, this is my last game in the Dean Dome,' and you start to think your college career is coming to an end. Then you're still trying to focus on the game and get the win."
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The University of North Carolina jumped to the top of the coaches' poll after defeating rival Duke and claiming the ACC regular-season title on Sunday. The poll shift might help the Tar Heels clinch a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
This is the second time UNC has held the No. 1 spot after spending eight weeks there at the start of the season. Pittsburgh, Memphis, Connecticut and Louisville round out the top five.
Senior forward Tyler Hansbrough said playing his last home game was tough, but it was important win. "It's a hard game to play," he said. "You're thinking about everything. You're thinking about your after-game speech. You're thinking, 'Oh man, this is my last game in the Dean Dome,' and you start to think your college career is coming to an end. Then you're still trying to focus on the game and get the win."
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Week five - post three
No. 4 Pittsburgh takes down No. 1 UConn
No. 4 Pittsburgh beat top-ranked UConn 70-60 in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Pitt had never beat a No. 1-ranked team in school history until earlier this season when they upset No. 1UConn. Now, less than a month later they've done it again.
The teams expect to meet again in the Big East tournament, and UConn head coach Jim Calhoun says his team is ready to take on the Panthers.
"Do I think we can beat Pitt?" Calhoun said. "Yes, but we are 0-2 and I don't have any graphic evidence to support that."
Pitt and UConn are second and third in the Big East right now with a 15-3 record. Both teams are expected to get a high seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
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No. 4 Pittsburgh beat top-ranked UConn 70-60 in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Pitt had never beat a No. 1-ranked team in school history until earlier this season when they upset No. 1UConn. Now, less than a month later they've done it again.
The teams expect to meet again in the Big East tournament, and UConn head coach Jim Calhoun says his team is ready to take on the Panthers.
"Do I think we can beat Pitt?" Calhoun said. "Yes, but we are 0-2 and I don't have any graphic evidence to support that."
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Week five - post two
No. 5 Oklahoma falls to No. 12 Missouri
No. 12 Missouri stunned No. 5 Oklahoma Wednesday night 73-64 in Columbia, Mo.
With the win, the Tigers achieved a perfect home record this season.
Missouri tied Oklahoma with a 13-2 conference record. The Tigers now sit in second place under Kansas.
"Perfect, that's a good word," said Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll. "It's one of those things you dream about. To finish it off like this, it's amazing."
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No. 12 Missouri stunned No. 5 Oklahoma Wednesday night 73-64 in Columbia, Mo.
With the win, the Tigers achieved a perfect home record this season.
Missouri tied Oklahoma with a 13-2 conference record. The Tigers now sit in second place under Kansas.
"Perfect, that's a good word," said Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll. "It's one of those things you dream about. To finish it off like this, it's amazing."
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Week five - post one
Kansas grabs conference lead with win over Missouri
No. 15 Kansas upset rival Missouri with a 90-65 win Sunday in Lawrence, Kan.
With this win, Kansas now leads the Big 12 over Oklahoma and Missouri with their 13-1 conference.
After winning the national title last season, this has been seen as Kansas' transitional year. But now, they are on the verge of claiming their fifth straight conference title.
"I'm falling in love with this team," said coach Bill Self. "They try hard and they're getting more and more aggressive all the time."
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No. 15 Kansas upset rival Missouri with a 90-65 win Sunday in Lawrence, Kan.
With this win, Kansas now leads the Big 12 over Oklahoma and Missouri with their 13-1 conference.
After winning the national title last season, this has been seen as Kansas' transitional year. But now, they are on the verge of claiming their fifth straight conference title.
"I'm falling in love with this team," said coach Bill Self. "They try hard and they're getting more and more aggressive all the time."
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Week four - post three
No. 25 Florida State upsets No. 13 Clemson
The Seminoles took down the Tigers 73-66 Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.
The win puts Florida State one step closer to their first NCAA tournament bid in 11 years.
Three weeks ago, FSU came back from a 18-point deficit to beat Clemson 65-61 on the Tigers' home court. With that win, the Seminoles clinched their second winning ACC record in the past 16 years.
"I'd say we're in, but we have more games too," Douglas said. "I know if we'd lost after having an 18-point lead, I'd have cried afterward."
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The Seminoles took down the Tigers 73-66 Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.
The win puts Florida State one step closer to their first NCAA tournament bid in 11 years.
Three weeks ago, FSU came back from a 18-point deficit to beat Clemson 65-61 on the Tigers' home court. With that win, the Seminoles clinched their second winning ACC record in the past 16 years.
"I'd say we're in, but we have more games too," Douglas said. "I know if we'd lost after having an 18-point lead, I'd have cried afterward."
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