Category: College

The Coppin State University Lady Eagles’ softball team produced their second straight come from behind victory when they overcame a 4-0 deficit after four innings to defeat the George Washington Colonials, 5-4, on a foggy, rainy March 23 evening at Coppin State Field in West Baltimore, Md. Coppin State (5-7 overall) had just come from […]

The freshmen-led North Carolina Tar Heels sputtered to start the season, but followed their 4-3 beginning with a 25-4 record. Now, number two seed UNC is one game away from the Final Four after making quick work of the number 11 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, 81-63, in their Sweet Sixteen matchup on March 25. Thanks […]

Air-tight defense, blocked shots and an improbable jump shot from a freshman helped the fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats edge the top-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes, 62-60, in their Sweet Sixteen battle on March 25. With the game tied 60-60, freshman point guard Brandon Knight dribbled to his right and pulled up for a jumper with a defender’s […]

Just a month ago, college basketball experts thought the NCAA Tournament bid given to the 11th seeded Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rams was a joke. But those pundits are eating their words now, as VCU advanced on to the Elite 8 after edging No. 10 Florida State, 72-71, in the NCAA Tournament Men’s Championship Southwest […]

The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks made sure there would be no upsets on their watch as they made light work of the No. 12 Richmond Spiders in a 77-57 win on March 25 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament Southwest Region Semifinals in San Antonio. Richmond surprised critics when they reached the Sweet […]

Air-tight defense, blocked shots and an improbable jump shot from a freshman helped the fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats edge the top-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes, 62-60, in their Sweet Sixteen battle on March 25. With the game tied 60-60, freshman point guard Brandon Knight dribbled to his right and pulled up for a jumper with a defender’s […]

The No. 2 Florida Gators advanced on to the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament after surviving, 83-74, in overtime against the No. 3 Brigham Young University Cougars in the Southeast Region Semifinals at the New Orleans Arena. BYU star senior Jimmer Fredette put on his typical outstanding performance, scoring 32 […]

Butler University’s men’s basketball squad shocked the world when they advanced all the way to the NCAA Championship game in 2010, but would it be a surprise if they reached the finals again? The No. 8-ranked Bulldogs took one step closer to finding out as they took out No. 4 ranked Wisconsin, 61-54, on March […]

The University of Maryland-Eastern Shore women’s bowling team returned to champion status after routing the No. 6 ranked Morgan State University Lady Bears, 4-0, to claim its fifth Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Bowling Championship title on March 20 at the Gate City Lanes in Greensboro, N.C. UMES has consistently been one of the best bowling […]

Howard University’s women’s softball was rewarded for their stellar performances in the Cherry Blossom Classic last weekend as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference honored several players on March 21. Lady Bison freshman outfielder Ashley Turner was named the MEAC Rookie of the Week after helping Howard win three out of five games last week. Turner recorded […]

Arizona State University (ASU) senior wrestler Anthony Robles recently capped off his college career accomplishing the most difficult task in the sport: winning the NCAA Championship. He earned the 2011 125-pound title with an impressive 7-1 decision over Iowa sophomore and defending national champion Matt McDonough on March 19. The championship victory didn’t come easy, […]

Regional action at the Verizon Center concluded March 19 with two stellar games, as the tournament’s first defeat of a No. 1 seed in a controversial finish and the play of three Big East teams helped push attendance into capacity numbers. No. 8 Butler 71, No. 1 Pittsburgh 70 Two fouls which occurred 25 and […]