NCAA Tournament roundup: 3/21

March Sadness for Buckeyes; Michigan advances against Wofford

3/21/2014
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Michigan defenders shut down Wofford

After a poor shooting effort for the bulk of the second half, the No. 2 Wolverines used a seven-point burst with less than seven minutes left to help itself to a 57-40 win Thursday over No. 15 Wofford in a second-round NCAA Tournament Midwest regional game. READ MORE.

 

March Sadness for the Buckeyes

The Ohio State basketball team’s 60-59 loss to Dayton in Thursday’s NCAA tournament opener was only seconds old, and already the senior guard from Findlay knew his mind would take weeks to settle. He remained on his back, oblivious to the pile of players on the other end of the court and the noise that rattled the First Niagara Center. READ MORE.

 

Falcons slow to start, then finish strong

The Falcons’ strong second-half effort propelled them to a 72-62 win against High Point. BG improved to 28-4 and will play the winner of today’s game between St. Bonaventure and Charlotte at a date, time, and place to be announced. READ MORE.

 

Badgers use big run to eliminate American

The start of the second round didn’t go without its routs. While teams such as Harvard and Dayton were celebrating close wins or upsets during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the first No. 2-No. 15 matchup at the Bradley Center ultimately held to form, as Wisconsin beat American 75-35 in a West regional game. READ MORE.

 

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