Over the next two nights, eight games will be played in the NCAA Tournament. When those games are over, we will know the identities of the Elite 8. The odds are strong there will be at least one, if not more, ACC teams among the final eight. No fewer than six ACC schools made the Sweet 16 and none play each other over the next two days. One of those non-ACC teams seeking to survive and advance is the Maryland…
The Miami Hurricanes became the first qualifier for the NCAA’s Sweet 16 after disposing of the Wichita State Shockers, 65-57. In a battle of backcourts, it was the Hurricanes’ duo of Angel Rodriguez and Sheldon McClellan who carried the day. The third-seeded Hurricanes had to survive a frantic second half run by the Shockers to advance. Miami got off to a strong start, dominating the Shockers at both ends of the court. With 8:26 remaining in the first half, Wichita…
The Latest on the third full day of the men’s NCAA Tournament, including games being played in Raleigh, North Carolina; Providence, Rhode Island; Des Moines, Iowa; and Denver (All times EDT): ___ 1 p.m. Miami came out fast, then weathered a late surge by Wichita State to take a 32-19 lead into the half in the second round of South Region matchup. The third-seeded Hurricanes led 27-6 early after connecting on 8 of its first 9 field goal attempts, before…
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament has already provided some memorable upsets during the first two days of competition. Florida’s two teams in tournament, Miami and Florida Gulf Coast, did as expected. The Hurricanes got by Buffalo while the Eagles gave top-seed North Carolina a good fight before finally falling. On Friday the women’s tournament began with a few surprises and Saturday will undoubtedly provide more. Five Florida teams were among the 64 teams announced on Monday. The Big Three of…
The Miami Hurricanes are a number three seed in the South Region of the NCAA tournament, while Wichita State is number 11. This should give Coach Jim Larranaga, the players or fans any comfort whatsoever. Miami was never able to put away the 14th-seeded Buffalo Bulls in Thursday night’s first round game in Providence. They held a double-digit lead in the second half only to see Buffalo close to within 72-68 at the two minute mark. Miami held on for…
Only two teams from Florida are participating in this year’s NCAA Tournament. By the time the “Big Dance” begins in full on Thursday, there may only be one remaining. The Miami Hurricanes will continue their outstanding season on Thursday in Providence, Rhode Island. Miami earned a No. 3 seed in the South Region and will take on the 14th-seeded Buffalo Bulls, champions of the Mid-America Conference. As far as Miami goes, they could face the No. 6 seed Arizona Wildcats…
The Virginia Cavaliers jumped on the Miami Hurricanes, then held them at bay for the rest of the game to earn a 73-68 victory Saturday night in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament in Washington, DC. Virginia made scoring difficult for the Hurricanes, as they do for every opponent. Miami actually shot the ball reasonably well, connecting on 56 percent of their shots, but Virginia forced them into 16 turnovers. Their pressure on the ball allowed resulted in the Hurricanes…
