By Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — In a dominant performance that showcased why they’ve been one of the nation’s toughest teams all year, the Houston Cougars advanced to the Final Four for the first time in four years and the seventh in school history with a 69-50 win over the Tennessee Volunteers. …
Read MoreBy Chris Schumerth | @ChrisSchumerth Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — It is not an exaggeration to say that if Milos Uzan had not shot 6-for-9 from the 3-point line against Purdue in the Sweet 16, the University of Houston men’s basketball team would probably be home by now, ready to watch the Elite Eight …
Read MoreBy Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — When Zakai Zeigler first arrived on the University of Tennessee campus in 2021, he was a lightly recruited, undersized combo guard that many believed would redshirt his freshman year. Even Rick Barnes and his staff initially thought the same. But two weeks into practice, Barnes knew …
Read MoreBy Chris Schumerth | @ChrisSchumerth Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — After Camden Heide’s 3-pointer tied the game and sent the Purdue fans in Lucas Oil Stadium into a frenzy with 35 seconds to go, it looked like the Houston Cougars, the Midwest Regional’s top seed, were in danger of losing in the Sweet 16 …
Read MoreBy Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The Tennessee Volunteers are headed back to the Elite Eight after a dominant 78–65 win over Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night. Fueled by a collective effort, defensive intensity, and a signature team-first mindset, the Volunteers proved they belong among college basketball’s elite. Led …
Read MoreBy Mitchell Rans Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Before the start of his second season as men’s basketball coach at the University of Michigan, Dusty May looked at the schedule and discovered that his team’s first Big Ten opponent was Wisconsin at Madison on December 3. When the Wolverines managed to leave with a …
Read MoreBy Mitchell Rans Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS- Michigan! Maryland! March! The Michigan Wolverines and Maryland Terrapins battled in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament on Saturday afternoon. With 5.3 seconds remaining in the game with Maryland ahead 80-79, Michigan junior guard Tre Donaldson inbounded the ball to his big man Vladislav Goldin, who …
Read MoreBy Mitchell Rans Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – The Maryland Terrapins and Michigan Wolverines reached semifinal games of the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament with overwhelming victories on Friday night. The second-seeded Terrapins (25-7) advanced with a 88-65 victory over Illinois, while the third-seeded Wolverines (23-9) beat Purdue 86-68. The Terrapins forced 17 Illinois …
Read MoreBy Mitchell Rans Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – In the month of March when a season’s worth of preparation can help extend a season, the Purdue Boilermakers revealed another important part of their success. The USC Trojans held Purdue’s Braden Smith, the Big Ten Player of the Year, to nine points in their only …
Read MoreBy Cort Street | @cort_street Sports Capital Journalism INDIANAPOLIS – At the sight of Mike Woodson appearing on the video screen at Gainbridge Fieldhouse ahead of the Indiana Hoosiers’ second round matchup against the Oregon Ducks, their cheers surged into a roar. It was a roar of admiration, not for all the Indiana head coach, …
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