The New York Times – Sports:
“This is one of the few things in life where they told me how good it was and, somehow, it’s better.”
Category: Basketball (College)
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Who is Fairleigh Dickinson, the No. 16 Seed That Beat Purdue?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Knights, who delivered one of the biggest upsets in March Madness history by defeating Purdue, made an unlikely run just to even get to the game.
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For Villanova Star Maddy Siegrist, an Early Rejection Was Motivating
The New York Times – Sports:
And the more she scores (and scores), the more she makes good on her promise to always make the team.
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Fairleigh Dickinson, Barely in the N.C.A.A. Tournament, Topples Purdue in a Shocker
The New York Times – Sports:
The 16th-seeded Knights were heavy underdogs to Purdue. But in 40 minutes on the court, none of that mattered.
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Rick Pitino’s Iona Season Ended at the N.C.A.A. Tournament. Is a Bigger Job Next?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pitino not long ago was ousted in Louisville as a recruiting scandal hit men’s college basketball. Years later, he is back in contention for bigger jobs in the sport.
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Is the UConn Dynasty a Thing of the Past?
The New York Times – Sports:
As the wealth of talent deepens across the N.C.A.A., UConn no longer stands alone atop women’s basketball.
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Friday’s Matchups to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:
The South Carolina women begin their title defense, while a couple of No. 12 seeds have us on upset watch in the men’s tournament.
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Princeton Commemorates Long-Ago Upset With a New One, of Arizona
The New York Times – Sports:
In 1996, Princeton dropped U.C.L.A. in one of the most stirring N.C.A.A. tournament upsets. In the same city this year, it downed No. 2 seed Arizona.
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A Princeton Passer’s Skills Recall a Departed Coach’s Legacy
The New York Times – Sports:
Tosan Evbuomwan is leading Princeton into the N.C.A.A. tournament seven months after the death of one of its best-known coaches, Pete Carril.