3/16/2022 The Ramblers have won their last three NCAA First Round games Loyola vs. Ohio StateDate: March 18, 2022Time: 11:15 a.m. CTSite: PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh, Pa.)TV: CBSRadio: AM 560 The Answer (WIND); Westwood One; Sirius (Ch. 135), XM (Ch. 202), Sirius XM Internet (Ch. 965) CHICAGO (March 16, […]
Wright State Raiders continue NCAA Tournament journey against #1 seeded Arizona tonight in San Diego
3/17/2022 SAN DIEGO – Fresh off its first NCAA Division I postseason victory, the Wright State men’s basketball team looks to keep the journey alive on Friday night in the First Round against Arizona at Viejas Arena in San Diego. The No. 16-seeded Raiders and No. […]
Wright State makes history with first NCAA Division I win over Bryant in its own backyard, Dayton, Ohio
3/16/2022 DAYTON (AP Release) — Tanner Holden had 37 points and 11 rebounds and Wright State beat Bryant 93-82 on Wednesday night for its first NCAA Tournament victory. Playing inside the University of Dayton Arena just 12 miles from its home court, Wright State (22-13) advanced to play […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, March 18, 2022
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Blue Jackets visit Ottawa tonight
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS. OTTAWA SENATORS TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) THE MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2021-22 Record: 30-27-3, 63 pts. (5th, Metropolitan Division) Goals: 3.25 Goals-For/3.67 Goals-Against… Shots: 29.8 Shots-For/35.6 Shots-Against Power […]
Wright State Raiders ready for Bryant Bulldogs in NCAA’s First Four, 12 miles from campus at UD Arena
DAYTON – The Wright State men’s basketball team begins its NCAA Championship journey on Wednesday night in the First Four against Bryant across town at UD Arena. The Raiders and Bulldogs square off in a battle of No. 16 seeds, with the winner advancing to take […]
South Carolina fires Men’s Basketball Coach Frank Martin
3/14/2022 University of South Carolina Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Monday that Frank Martin is no longer the head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. “After a thorough evaluation of our men’s basketball program, we have decided to make a change,” said Tanner. “We are grateful for the dedication […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: Travis Steele is out as head coach
03.16.22 CINCINNATI — Xavier University Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Travis Steele have mutually agreed to part ways, Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today. “I appreciate the opportunity to lead Xavier Men’s Basketball the past four years,” said Steele. “I am excited for the next […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: ‘X’ dispatches Cleveland State to move on in NIT
03.15.22 Five Musketeers hit double figures in 72-68 win CINCINNATI – Five Musketeers hit double figures as No. 2 Xavier topped Cleveland State, 72-68, to advance to the NIT Second Round. The Musketeers will now host either Iona or No. 3 seed Florida at Cintas Center […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball: Jack Nunge Earns A Spot On The NABC All-District 5 Second Team
Nunge leads Xavier in scoring and is second in rebounding. 03.15.22 CINCINNATI – The National Association of Basketball Coaches released the 2022 NABC Division I All-District Teams today and Xavier junior Jack Nunge earned a spot on the All-District Second Team for District 5. The All-District honors […]
Dayton Flyers Men’s Basketball News: Travels To Toledo For First Round NIT Matchup; needs to win two road games to host Third Round
Game Time Is 7 P.M. ET DAYTON — The University of Dayton Flyers will play the Toledo in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. ET. Dayton has qualified for the post-season in the last four seasons since Anthony Grant took […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, March 16, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time. He reigned as the world […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets News: ASSIGNS RIGHT WING TREY FIX-WOLANSKY TO AHL’S CLEVELAND MONSTERS
MARCH 14, 2022 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned right wing Trey Fix-Wolansky to the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Fix-Wolansky, 22, has recorded one goal and one assist for […]
Blue Jackets, led by rookie Cole Sillinger’s hat trick, dumps visiting Golden Knights, 6-4
GAME AT A GLANCE GOAL SCORERSColumbus: PP – P. Laine (23), C. Sillinger (9), O. Bjorkstrand (21), C. Sillinger (10), C. Sillinger (11), EN – E. Robinson (7)Vegas: J. Marchessault (25), W. Carrier (7), E. Dadonov (12), PP – J. Eichel (5) GOALTENDERSColumbus: E. Merzlikins (23 saves, W)Vegas: L. […]
Xavier makes NIT field; will host Cleveland State Tuesday Night in Opening Round
03.13.22 Musketeers are making their ninth all-time NIT appearance CINCINNATI — The Xavier University Musketeers, 18-13, earned a No. 2 seed and will host the Cleveland State University Vikings on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. at Cintas Center in the first round of the 2022 […]
Xavier upset by Butler, 89-82 OT in Big East Tournament
NEW YORK – Jack Nunge’s 24 points led four Musketeers in double figures as the No. 8 seed Xavier battled through overtime, but fell to No. 9 seed Butler, 89-82, in the BIG EAST Tournament opening round at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening. Nunge’s 24 points mark […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: Jack Nunge Earns Postseason BIG EAST Conference Honor
3.06.22 Nunge leads Xavier in scoring and is second in rebounding CINCINNATI — Xavier University junior Jack Nunge has been named All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention by the league coaches. Nunge is the lone Musketeer who earned a league postseason honor this year. Nunge leads Xavier in scoring at […]
Xavier sends Nate Johnson and Paul Scruggs out on winning note with 97-75 Senior Night win over hapless Georgetown
Nate Johnson scores 25, including seven threes Georgetown winless in Big East for first time ever CINCINNATI – Nate Johnson’s 25 points led four Musketeers in double figures as Xavier closed out the regular season with a 97-75 win over Georgetown at Cintas Center on Saturday night. Johnson […]
Xavier can’t stay with St. John’s in 81-66 road loss
03.02.22 Colby Jones, Jack Nunge, Nate Johnson hit double figures QUEENS, N.Y. – Colby Jones, Jack Nunge and Nate Johnson, in his first game back from an injury, all hit double figures but Xavier fell 81-66 at St. John’s after the Red Storm pulled away late at Carnesecca Arena on […]