Stories tagged with "NCAA Tournament"

Will Xavier come in pursuit of Butler's Stevens? by David Woods

Xavier came calling on a Butler basketball coach once before. Would it do so again? That’s the question Bulldogs fans are asking following the decision by Xavier coach Sean... – Apr 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Butler

North Carolina beats Michigan State by indystar

DETROIT — No team had ever left the court at halftime of a championship game in better shape than North Carolina did Monday night. The second half couldn’t have been as... – Apr 07, 2009 at 1:51 AM in Sports

Michigan governor: Spartans’ run ‘uplift’ for struggling state by indystar

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State’s run in the NCAA tournament has provided a welcome emotional boost to the economically struggling state, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said today.... – Apr 06, 2009 at 6:59 PM in Sports

Michigan State defeats UConn 82-73 by indystar

DETROIT — Raymar Morgan was Michigan State’s best player before a bout of illnesses stunted his season. He was back to his old self Saturday night. Right on time.Morgan had... – Apr 04, 2009 at 9:55 PM in Sports

Spartans nearly perfect in upset of mighty Louisville by Phil Richards

Michigan State rose slowly Sunday, then raged like a great, green storm at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Spartans enveloped the NCAA Tournament’s No. 1 overall seed in a second-half... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Summers grows up by Terry Hutchens

Spartans sophomore plays with emotion in 2nd half rally, keys upset of Louisville Durrell Summerswas the X-factor Sunday that powered Michigan State to its fifth Final Four in the... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Boilers demonstrate they can close the deal by indystar

OKLAHOMA CITY — Those painful close losses the Purdue women’s basketball team suffered during the regular season paid dividends Sunday night. Without watching... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue women beats Rutgers 67-61 by indystar

OKLAHOMA CITY — Lakisha Freeman scored 18 points, and sixth-seeded Purdue held off a late rally to beat Rutgers 67-61 on Sunday night and advance to the round of eight in the NCAA... – Mar 29, 2009 at 10:53 PM in Purdue

Michigan St. beats No. 1 seed Louisville 64-52 by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan State is marching on to Motown. The Spartans gave the Final Four a hometown feel, stopping overall No. 1 seed Louisville 64-52 Sunday to win the Midwest... – Mar 29, 2009 at 5:56 PM in Sports

No. 1 Louisville vs. No. 2 Michigan St. by indystar

•Michigan State:Kalin Lucas, 6-0, sophomore •Louisville:Andre McGee, 5-10, senior [chart]|PPG|RPG|APG||PPG|RPG|APG||14.7|2.1|4.5|Season|5.5|1.7|1.8||24|6|10|High|16|6|4|[end... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

O'Brien's ties to Pitino go way back by Mike Wells

CHICAGO — It’s easy to understand Indiana Pacers coachJim O’Brien’s respect for Louisville coachRick Pitino. They’ve been together a long time.... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Louisville dominates Arizona in 103-64 victory by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Louisville proved it was the best in the Big East. Now, the Cardinals are showing just how mighty they might be. Earl Clark had 19 points and nine rebounds and the... – Mar 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM in Sports

Lucas Oil Stadium is the house of champions by David Woods

Kansas. Michigan State. Louisville. Arizona. Four programs. Eight NCAA titles. College basketball’s royalty. All gathering under one roof. The venue, Lucas Oil Stadium, is... – Mar 27, 2009 at 2:27 AM in Sports

UConn defeats Purdue 72-60 in NCAA West semifinals by indystar

GLENDALE, Ariz. — After cruising through the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, Connecticut found itself in trouble for the first time. Thanks to Hasheem Thabeet, the... – Mar 26, 2009 at 10:24 PM in Purdue

30 years ago, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson's matchup changed basketball by Phil Richards

Bird and unheralded Indiana State took on Johnson and mighty Michigan State. Indiana State University was coming off a 23-9 season and had a many-splendored All-American in Larry... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:31 AM in Indiana State

In their words by Phil Richards

Observations from members of the 1978-79 Indiana State Sycamores: Larry Bird:“I had the best times of my life in college. Being able to play basketball and go to school, you... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indiana State

Clock strikes midnight for Ball State by indystar

Cinderella run ends for upstart Cardinals with loss to Cyclones BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — As soon as Ball State’s storybook journey began, it slammed shut with a... – Mar 25, 2009 at 2:10 AM in Ball State

Quick return to top for Jayhawks by Curt Cavin

Defending champs remain contenders despite roster turnover This wouldn’t be a believable tale if it didn’t involve one of college basketball’s traditional powers... – Mar 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Don't be fooled by Arizona's 12 seed by Phillip Wilson

Wildcats have talent and don’t consider themselves underdogs This isn’t Arizona as usual in the NCAA Tournament. A Sweet Sixteen berth isn’t out of the ordinary... – Mar 24, 2009 at 2:13 AM in Sports

Boilers keeping up with men by indystar

Both Purdue teams now in Sweet Sixteen of NCAA Tournament CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The final numbers would suggest North Carolina, not Purdue, was advancing to the women’s... – Mar 24, 2009 at 2:11 AM in Purdue