NCAA introduces rule changes for targeting, electronic devices The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel unveiled a handful of new rules Tuesday, including one involving targeting. Moving forward, if an instant replay official believes an on-field official erred in his or her targeting ruling, the instant replay official – who watches the game from the press box – can intervene. The replay … [Read more...]

UNC-Wilmington goes dancing thanks to 11-minute Hofstra drought When the final buzzer sounded at the end of regulation time of the Colonial Athletic Association championship game Monday night, Hofstra players and coaches had to feel fortunate the score was tied and they still had a chance to win in overtime. The Pride endured a 10-minute, 47-second drought in the second half without making a … [Read more...]

Iona proves more poised than Monmouth in capturing MAAC title The Monmouth Hawks have been one of the fun stories of the college basketball season because of the antics of their bench players and numerous upsets over more notable opponents. But none of that mattered at all to rival Iona on Monday night in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship game. The second-seeded Gaels won a … [Read more...]

Illinois officially hires Lovie Smith as its next coach Illinois has officially hired coach Lovie Smith. Smith replaced Bill Cubit, who was fired Saturday in athletic director Josh Whitman’s first day on the job. Whitman will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to dicuss the hire. “I am extremely excited to be named head coach of the Fighting Illini,” Smith said in a statement. “Josh … [Read more...]

Late block propels Florida Gulf Coast back to NCAA tournament Florida Gulf Coast saved the Atlantic Sun from the embarrassment of a postseason-ineligible team winning its conference tournament. The fourth-seeded Eagles edged Stetson 80-78 in overtime, capturing the Atlantic Sun tournament title and securing their first NCAA bid since their memorable 2013 Sweet 16 run as a No. 15 seed.  When … [Read more...]

Indiana finishes undefeated at home and continues to build resume Voters have begrudgingly moved No. 12 Indiana up in the polls over the past month because the Hoosiers have earned it. Some have taken longer to come around to giving the Hoosiers their due because Indiana just didn't have the strength of schedule on its side that others in the conference and around the nation did. But after … [Read more...]

Ticket punched: Austin Peay is first Cinderella story of season Austin Peay completed one of the most unlikely runs to the NCAA Tournament in recent memory Saturday night by winning its fourth game in four days to capture the Ohio Valley Conference tournament title 83-73 over UT-Martin. It was quite the birthday present for Austin Peay coach Dave Loos, the winningest coach in OVC history who … [Read more...]

Ticket punched: Yale's 54-year NCAA Tournament drought ends One year after watching an NCAA Tournament bid slip through their fingers in the final two games of the season, the Yale Bulldogs captured the Ivy League title Saturday by beating Columbia 71-55 and will go dancing for the first time since John F. Kennedy was president. Hey @Yale_Basketball, YOU READY TO DANCE? #OneIvy … [Read more...]

Perry Ellis jokes about his lengthy Kansas career in senior speech Kansas forward Perry Ellis played his final home game Saturday. No, it's legitimate. He won't be eligible, finally, when opponents visit Allen Fieldhouse next season. Ellis has been a huge success and a big contributor in each of his four years in the Kansas lineup, which has led fans of other teams, opposing players and … [Read more...]

North Carolina rides rebounding to ACC title-clinching win over Duke Seldom has one possession better typified a game than a sequence that came midway through the second half of North Carolina's 76-72 victory at Duke on Saturday night. Five times the Tar Heels hoisted up shots. Five times they missed. Five times they managed to secure the offensive rebound. A masterpiece, North Carolina's … [Read more...]