By Paul Schmidt Even if you take at face value how much the Illini are trying to win the NIT, their second half performance against Kent State was inspiring. Such is life for the Illini, who had to answer a barrage of questions about whether or not they really wanted to be in the NIT after their 75-58 win against the Kent State Golden Flashes. The win was the 21st on … [Read more...] about Illinois Advances in the N. I. T., Happy to Be Here. Really.
NCAA tournament snubs
Title Games Produce Different Fates for Mississippi State, Minnesota
By Mike Gallagher Don’t get me wrong, winning the Big Ten Tournament would’ve been nice on a number of levels for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Not only would it have kept their ridiculous amount of late season momentum going right into the tournament with the auto bid they would’ve received, but in the big picture it also would be a great title and trophy to hold along … [Read more...] about Title Games Produce Different Fates for Mississippi State, Minnesota