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Princeton ready to take on Florida State in Waco, seeks first-ever NCAA tournament win

Princeton ready to take on Florida State in Waco, seeks first-ever NCAA tournament win

Princeton (22-6 overall, 13-1 Ivy League) arrived Friday evening in preparation for its fourth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. The No. 8 Tigers take on No. 9 Florida State (22-9, 11-7 ACC) on Sunday, Mar. 24…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 03-23-2013

Weekend TV schedule http://t.co/4oLZ2iUl05 #ncaaw -> Dishin & Swishin 3/21/13 Podcast: The roundtable returns for its annual look at the Women’s NCAA Tournament http://t.co/P6ApHXFFaN -> Get ready for #ncaaw madness! Watch the NCAA tournament like…

2013 NCAA Tournament – Day One Recaps

2013 NCAA Tournament – Day One Recaps

By David Siegel and Cheryl Coward Bracket Busters (10) Creighton 61, (7) Syracuse 56 (10) South Florida 71, (7) Texas Tech 70 (12) Kansas 67, (5) Colorado 52 NORFOLK REGION (4) South Carolina 74, (13)…

Nebraska changes defense, defeats Chattanooga 73-59 to advance in the first round of the NCAA tournament

Nebraska changes defense, defeats Chattanooga 73-59 to advance in the first round of the NCAA tournament

After falling behind by as many as nine points, Nebraska coach Connie Yori had her team abandon the zone defense they had been playing. The man-to-man defense sparked the team’s intensity as the Huskers turned…

Kansas answers critics with resounding victory over Colorado, 67-52 in Norfolk Regional

BOULDER, Colorado – The Kansas Jayhawks have spent the last week confronted with questions of whether they even deserved their at-large bid into the tournament. Seniors Angel Goodrich and Carolyn Davis were two of five…

South Carolina uses defense to cage Jackrabbits, 74-52 in Norfolk Regional

Dawn Staley’s South Carolina team has held all but four opponents under 60 points this season. Today they used that stellar defense to patiently extend a close game into a 74-52 point victory over South…

Bellock’s career-high 18 leads Texas A&M past Wichita State 71-45 in first round of NCAA tourney

Bellock’s career-high 18 leads Texas A&M past Wichita State 71-45 in first round of NCAA tourney

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – If it is time for March Madness, it is time for Gary Blair’s Texas A&M Aggies to peak. Each year, first in the Big 12 conference and now in the SEC,…

Connecticut rolls over Idaho 105-37 in first round matchup

STORRS, Conn. – Six Huskies scored in double figures as top-seeded Connecticut rolled over No. 16 seed Idaho, 105-37, in the first round of the NCAA DI women’s basketball tournament. Head coach Geno Auriemma said…

Storyfied: Creighton sends Syracuse home in first round of NCAA tournament, 61-56

Storyfied: Creighton sends Syracuse home in first round of NCAA tournament, 61-56

[View the story “Creighton sends Syracuse home in NCAA tournament first round, 61-56” on Storify] Creighton sends Syracuse home in NCAA tournament first round, 61-56 No. 10 Creighton beats No. 7 Syracuse in the Oklahoma…

No. 8 Vanderbilt holds off No. 9 St. Joseph’s to tip off Bridgeport regional

STORRS, Conn. – Vanderbilt used their size and strength to hold off a feisty St. Joseph’s team, 60-54 in the first game of the Storrs sub-regional of the NCAA tournament. Led by Tiffany Clarke’s twelve…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 03-22-2013

Yesterday's WNIT results and recaps http://t.co/35GKVfcvIj #ncaaw #wnit -> WNIT 1st round: St. Mary's (CA) cruises to 68-51 win over Seattle http://t.co/BJVus5E2aT #ncaaw #wnit -> President Obama predicts rematch between Baylor & Notre Dame for…

Watch the NCAA tournament like a WNBA coach: A beginner’s guide to scouting the seniors

Watch the NCAA tournament like a WNBA coach: A beginner’s guide to scouting the seniors

Your favorite WNBA team is close to making the climb to the next level. You know that all it takes is that draft choice to pan out, to be the difference maker. You have supreme…

The New York Liberty holds auditions for the Timeless Torches and Lil’ Torches

The New York Liberty will hold open auditions for its Timeless Torches and Lil’ Torches cheer and dance teams on Sunday, March 24 at Ripley Grier Studios in midtown Manhattan. Registration begins at 10 a.m.…

President Obama predicts a rematch between Baylor and Notre Dame

President Obama predicts a rematch between Baylor and Notre Dame

Last year, President Obama predicted Baylor would win the 2012 NCAA Women’s basketball tournament. The Lady Bears lived up to the billing, winning the national championship over Notre Dame, for a perfect 40-0 season. This…

Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year finalists announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the finalists for the Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. The 2013 finalists for the top honor in women’s college basketball are Delaware senior Elena Delle Donne, Notre Dame…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 03-21-2013

2013 Postseason WNIT: Schedule, results and recaps http://t.co/35GKVfcvIj #ncaaw #wnit -> Catch up on yesterday's news, WNIT & WBI results: Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 03-20-2013 http://t.co/0DxWm7bzvo #ncaaw -> Special Dishin & Swishin NCAA Tourney…

New York Liberty hires Barbara Farris and Taj McWilliams-Franklin as assistants, Teresa Weatherspoon and Tamika Whitmore as coaching associates

From the team: New York Liberty head coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer announced today the team’s coaching staff for the 2013 season, which will include four former Liberty players. Barbara Farris and Taj McWilliams-Franklin…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 03-20-2013

Westmont's big 2nd half run fuels win over Lee U. to claim NAIA Division I championship (Times Free Press) http://t.co/3MKG12afFJ #naia -> NAIA All-tournament team http://t.co/RkTib8PqV9 MVP: Tugce Canitez (Westmont), Coach of the Year: Kirsten…

Dishin & Swishin 3/21/13 Podcast: The roundtable returns for its annual look at the Women’s NCAA Tournament

Dishin & Swishin 3/21/13 Podcast: The roundtable returns for its annual look at the Women’s NCAA Tournament

[display_podcast] Spring is here! I know this not from looking out of my window at the snow-covered ground, but by knowing that the NCAA women’s tournament kicks off this weekend. That means, as annual as…

Sandy Brondello returns to the Sparks as an assistant coach for a third year

The Los Angeles Sparks announced that Sandy Brondello will return as an assistant coach for the 2013 season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brondello returns for her third season with the Sparks and…

2013 WBI Postseason Tournament: Schedule and Results

WBI 2013 Bracket 2nd Round Action March 23, 2013 #8 McNeese State 66 vs #4 Elon 58 #2 Penn 49, #3 Fairfield 48 March 24, 2014 2 pm EST #1 Detroit vs. #5 College of Charleston 3 pm CST #2 Lamar vs. #6 South Dakota 1st Round Action…

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 03-20-2013

Westmont’s big 2nd half run fuels win over Lee U. to claim NAIA Division I championship (Times Free Press) http://t.co/3MKG12afFJ #naia -> NAIA All-tournament team http://t.co/RkTib8PqV9 MVP: Tugce Canitez (Westmont), Coach of the Year: Kirsten…

A Special Dishin & Swishin Podcast: Both sides of the bubble, Jose Fernandez and USF are in, Tricia Cullop and Toledo are not

A Special Dishin & Swishin Podcast: Both sides of the bubble, Jose Fernandez and USF are in, Tricia Cullop and Toledo are not

[display_podcast] Selection Monday can be the most exhilarating and the cruelest of nights at the same time. With only 64 teams allowed into the NCAA national championship tournament, there are some teams that sweat their…

Six women’s basketball players among 10 finalists for 2013 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine and the NCAA announced the finalists for the 2013 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award. The winners will be profiled in the April 11 edition of the publication. The…

2013 Postseason WNIT: Schedule, results and recaps

WNIT Championship Game Saturday, April 6 Utah at Drexel, 3 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network Semifinal Wednesday, April 3 Drexel 67, Florida 57 Utah 54, Kansas State 46 OT Utah 54, Kansas State 46 OT…

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