College Basketball

Number 8 Wisconsin’s 7-game win streak is snapped!

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3 years ago

January 23, 2022

Joshua

Number 8 Wisconsin’s 7-game win streak is snapped!

Number 8 Wisconsin’s 7-game win streak is snapped! After less than a week to this over their lost to Northwestern, No. 14 Michigan State beat No. 8 Wisconsin to end their 7-game win streak. The 86-74 win over Wisconsin is the type of game that is great for Michigan State. How so? Mainly to get one back in the win column and being able to take the fight to the bigger team and beat them fair and square.

Shooting was very scarce for Wisconsin as they shot 9-for-32 in the first half, and only scored 26 points. The Spartans took the advantage, and at the half they put Wisconsin on notice as it was 42-26 Spartans. Talk about dominance just in a half.

The sad part for Wisconsin?

That poorly executed first-half by Wisconsin was the worst first-half that they have had by three points. Talk about a huge failure.

Plus, whether it was offensively or defensively, rebounding was not an option for Wisconsin. Smash-mouth rebounding was there for Michigan State as they beat out the trailing Wisconsin by 19 rebounds – it was 39-20 total rebounds. Joey Hauser’s 11 rebounds led the way.

Top players from both teams:

The Spartans had Malik Hall (14 points and 8 rebounds), Tyson Walker (12 points), Max Christie (12 points), and Joey Hauser (11 rebounds) to push forward for the victory.

The Badgers, despite the loss, had Jonathan Davis (25 points) and Brad Davison (22 points) to lead them back into the game when it was all said and done.

Conclusion:

Michigan State won it big as they went all out; Wisconsin got their butts handed to them, no other way to say it. The first-half was the earliest indicator of Wisconsin losing and Michigan State winning it. The more dominant team was shown as it didn’t matter who had home advantage or seeding advantage. Good win for the Spartans. Good win for everyone involved. Should be a huge confidence booster.

Note: The Big Ten is now seeing Michigan State as number one in that conference. Michigan State is number one while Wisconsin is number two. Something to note as we are continuing to see how the NCAA is shaping up when we gear towards the tournament, etc.

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College Basketball

Scores of opening games in college basketball

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2 years ago

November 8, 2022

Joshua

Scores of opening games in college basketball

College basketball is back and the opening games happened yesterday, Monday, as it had some banger of games. Today, CourtSideHeat will be giving all the scores from Monday as all teams played. We will do more recaps, with player recaps, throughout the season and for showtime/important games.

Here are the scores:

5. Baylor 117, MS Valley 53
16. Villanova 81, La Salle 68
22. Michigan 75, Fort Wayne 56
4. Kentucky 95, Howard 63
13. Indiana 88, Morehead St 53
7. Duke 71, Jacksonville 44
24. Dayton 73, Lindenwood 46
11. Tennessee 75, TN Tech 43
5. Kansas 89, Omaha 64
14. TCU 73, AR-Pine Bluff 72
3. Houston 83, Northern CO 36
15. Auburn 70, George Mason 52
10. Arkansas 76, ND State 58
20. Alabama 75, Longwood 54
9. Creighton 72, St Thomas MN 60
12. Texas 72, UTEP 57
23. Illinois 87, Eastern IL 57
18. Virginia 73, NC Central 61
1. UNC 69, UNCW 56
25. Texas Tech 73, NW State 49
2. Gonzaga 104, North Florida 63
17. Arizona 117, Nicholls State 75
21. Oregon 80, Florida A&M 45
19. San Diego St 80, CSUF 57
8. UCLA 76, Sacramento St 50

College Basketball

Kansas completes the comeback to win the championship

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3 years ago

April 4, 2022

Joshua

Kansas completes the comeback to win the championship

One of the most thrilling, if not the thrilling, championship matches have happened today and it was electrifying. It was between North Carolina and Kansas as Kansas won the championship; both teams were heavily favored to win the championship, but it was given to Kansas. North Carolina has been putting up a fight by eliminating Duke to get to this moment.

Kansas dominated everyone, that was to be expected. Right? A number one team is expected to do that, so the stage was set for an epic match. It was a high-level contest after Kansas came back from being down by 16 points to win it in a down-to-the-wire thriller.

At half, it was 40-25 UNC. However, come the final 20 minutes of this game, Kansas turned itself into a beast. While North Carolina kept the pressure up, the Jayhawks found a way. The final 20 seconds of this game was punch-for-punch. Honestly, this game went back-and-forth, counterpunches, loaded punches, game-changers, and everything else thrown into this game.

In the end, UNC was outscored by Kansas. To be exact it was 47-29. Defense turned into offense created opportunities for Kansas; but the glass was being controlled by North Carolina. Like I have been saying, blows traded and received.

Without watching the game, no one will truly understand how significant this game was. This was an enjoyable game, an intense game, and no mercy given. History has been created and everyone in attendance will not forget this moment.

WINNER: Kansas, 72-69

Check out the highlights as you do not want to miss this. If you couldn’t see the game, then watch the highlights. Highly recommend as it was a blast of a game; love it!

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Sean Miller has been hired by Xavier

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3 years ago

March 19, 2022

Joshua

Sean Miller has been hired by Xavier

After taking a year away from college basketball, the former Arizona head coach is back and at it. And guess what? Xavier has lured Sean Miller, who has been with the organization from 2001-09, to their program.

He has been announced, by the team, as head coach of the Musketeers. His options were between South Carolina and Xavier, Xavier was the team to go back to. Not just because he is most familiar with this program, but because of his history with the team.

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From 2004-09, he went 120-47, made four NCAA Tournaments, a trip to the Elite Eight in 2008, and a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2009. He then opted to take his talents to Arizona, where he would have a similar resume of success.

Miller led Arizona to five Pac-12 regular-season titles and three Elite Eight appearances from 2011 to 2015. Plus, Arizona went to the NCAA tournament in seven of Miller’s first nine seasons, talk about success.

The program got caught up in controversy, investigations, and a lot of depleting stuff that ultimately left Miller without a job and taking a year off. Now he is back and ready to sign officially with Xavier.

Miller will be replacing already-fired Travis Steele, who could never take his team to a NCAA Tournament.

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