March 01, 2021 Cards’ forward averaged 14 points and 11 rebounds in a pair of UofL victories last week GREENSBORO, N.C. — University of Louisville forward Jae’Lyn Withers has been named ACC Co-Freshman of the Week for games Feb. 22-28. He shared the honor with North Carolina […]
Louisville Cardinals lose Malik Williams for 4-6 weeks
March 01, 2021 Senior co-captain reinjured his right foot in the second half at Duke LOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Louisville senior forward/center Malik Williams reinjured his right foot in the second half at Duke and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. The injury will not require […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Nelly Korda earns Fourth career win after capturing Gainbridge LPGA event
2/28/21 When Nelly Korda’s final putt dropped at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, the emotions took over. Tears welled in her eyes, as she realized the day’s reward. The 22-year-old had won her fourth victory on the LPGA Tour since joining in 2017 at […]
Blue Jackets look to end 5-game losing skid against visiting Detroit Red Wings tonight
MAR. 2, 2021 II vs. DETROIT RED WINGS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FOX Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 FM Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 8-10-5, 21 pts. (5th, Discover Central Division) […]
Atlanta Hawks name Nate McMillan as interim head coach
3/1/2021 ATLANTA -– Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Travis Schlenk announced today that assistant coach Nate McMillan has been named interim head coach of the team. McMillan joined the Hawks coaching staff on Nov. 11, 2020. As head coach with Seattle (2000-05), Portland (2005-12) […]
Atlanta Hawks fire head coach Lloyd Pierce
3/1/2021 ATLANTA – Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Travis Schlenk announced today that Lloyd Pierce has been relieved of his head coaching duties. “We would like to thank Lloyd for his work and commitment to not only the Hawks organization but the city of […]
Milwaukee plays Wright State for a third time this season in Quarterfinals of Horizon League Tournament
Panthers and Raiders playing for semifinal spot in Indianapolis The Milwaukee men’s basketball team continues postseason play Tuesday, heading to Ohio to take on Wright State in Horizon League Basketball Championship quarterfinal action. The Panthers will be looking for some revenge after the Raiders – […]
Milwaukee opened Horizon League Tournament play with 84-72 win over IUPUI on
February 25, 2021 Milwaukee advances in the Horizon League Tournament MILWAUKEE – Te’Jon Lucas led four players in double-figures and the Milwaukee men’s basketball team opened the 2021 Horizon League Tournament with an 84-72 victory over IUPUI Thursday night at the Klotsche Center. The Panthers (9-11) used a […]
Milwaukee Panthers star Te’Jon Lucas Earns Horizon League Postseason Honors
Back-to-back seasons Lucas recognized MILWAUKEE – Te’Jon Lucas of the Milwaukee men’s basketball team was named to the All-Horizon League Third Team today when the league announced its postseason awards. Lucas remains a key team leader in his second season on the court for the Panthers, sitting […]
Wright State Raiders hosts Milwaukee Panthers tonight in Horizon League Quarterfinals
The Wright State men’s basketball team begins postseason play at home on Tuesday night, as the No. 2-seeded Raiders host No. 8 Milwaukee inside the Nutter Center in the 2021 Horizon League Championship quarterfinals. Wright State clinched at least a share of the Horizon League regular […]
2021 Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament Information
INFORMATION CENTER BRACKET ROBINS CENTER (RICHMOND) VISIT RICHMOND SAFELY (COVID-19 INFO) BUY ONLINE MERCHANDISE! SIEGEL CENTER (VCU) GAME SCHEDULE/RESULTS Wednesday, March 3 FIRST ROUND (SIEGEL CENTER) Game 1: #12 La Salle vs. #13 Saint Joseph’s, 11:00 AM | Watch Live on ESPN+ | Live Stats | Recap | Box […]
St. Bonaventure Earns Men’s Basketball Regular Season Title, Championship Top Seed
BRACKET (PDF) CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRAL LINK March 01, 2021 NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— St. Bonaventure has won the 2021 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Regular Season title, and will be the No. 1 seed for next week’s A-10 Men’s Basketball Championship, presented by Air Force Reserve. The 14-team event begins […]
Jalen Crutcher fouls out, but Dayton Flyers hold on down the stretch to win at St. Bonaventure, 55-52
Mon, Mar 1, 2021 Flyers Hand A-10 Regular Season Champs Their First Homecourt Loss in 2020-21 OLEAN, N.Y. – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team closed the regular season with a hard-fought 55-52 win over the 2020-21 Atlantic 10 regular season champion St. Bonaventure Bonnies. […]
ATP Tour News: Djokovic ties Federer’s record of 310 weeks at #1 in FedEx ATP Rankings
3/1/2021 Serbian set to break record on 8 March Novak Djokovic has today equalled Roger Federer’s all-time record for most weeks at No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings. The Serbian has now held the top spot for 310 weeks over five different stints. Djokovic first rose […]
Binghamton Bearcats announces change in men’s basketball; Dempsey’s contract not renewed, Sanders promoted to interim head coach
3/1/2021 VESTAL, N.Y. – Binghamton University athletics will have a new men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday. Tommy Dempsey will not have his contract renewed after nine years at the helm. Assistant coach Levell Sanders will be elevated to interim head coach for the 2021-22 season. A […]
Albany and long-time men’s basketball coach Will Brown agree to part ways
3/1/2021 ALBANY, N.Y. – “After nearly 20 years coaching at UAlbany, I have decided that it is time for me to seek a new challenge and after meeting with Mark Benson, we have agreed to mutually part ways,” said head men’s basketball coach Will Brown. “Anyone who knows me […]
2021 NIT Tournament will be played in Dallas-Ft. Worth area and feature just 16 teams
MARCH 1, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — The 2021 National Invitation Tournament will feature 16 teams with all games being played in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The decision to conduct the NIT in one geographic location was made with the interests of having a safe and healthy […]
Rodney Billups, Chauncey’s brother, out as men’s basketball coach at University of Denver
3/1/2021 The University of Denver will begin a national search for his replacement DENVER – Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Karlton Creech has announced that there will be a change in leadership for the University of Denver men’s basketball program after Rodney Billups‘ fifth season came […]
Florida State extends contract of men’s basketball coach Leonard Hamilton
March 1, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (seminoles.com) — Florida State University Vice President and Director of Athletics David Coburn announced today that Florida State has extended the contract with head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton through the 2024-25 season. “Coach Hamilton has done so much for this […]