Post by 01- PirateDave on Mar 12, 2015 18:12:00 GMT -6
Thursday’s Notes: The bubble bursts for Illinois; North Carolina, Baylor win tourney games over ranked teams
Scott Phillips Mar 12, 2015, 5:35 PM EDT
source: AP
IMPORTANT OUTCOMES
1. Michigan 73, Illinois 55
Wave goodbye to the Illini’s NCAA Tournament hopes after barely showing up on Thursday afternoon in an ugly loss at the Big Ten Tournament. Illinois had terrible body language and minimal effort for a team fighting for its postseason life as the Illinois guards couldn’t buy a bucket. Aubrey Dawkins had 18 points to lead the Wolverines, who move on to face No. 1 seed Wisconsin in the Big Ten quarterfinals.
STARRED
1. Eastern Washington’s Tyler Harvey
The sophomore assassin dropped in 42 points in the Eagles’ Big Sky Tournament win over Idaho. The smooth lefty was 8-for-12 from 3-point range and 13-for-20 from the field.
STRUGGLED
1. Illinois guards
Ahmad Starks, Rayvonte Rice, Malcolm Hill and Kendrick Nunn combined to shoot 11-for-41 from the field. The quartet was also 1-for-13 from 3-point range.
2. St. John’s D’Angelo Harrison
The senior guard was only 3-for-15 from the field and was limited to seven points in a loss to Providence. Harrison also had three turnovers on the day.
OTHER TOP 25 RESULTS
No. 3 Virginia was in a battle for a little bit in the second half before putting down Florida State in the ACC quarterfinals. Justin Anderson made his return and Malcolm Brogdon scored all 10 of his points in the game’s final 9 minutes.
No. 4 Villanova raced past Marquette for an easy win in the Big East quarterfinals as Josh Hart had 20 points and five 3-pointers.
No. 5 Arizona got past Cal in the Pac 12 Tournament as Stanley Johnson had 19 points and seven rebounds. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson also chipped in 10 points and did this.
In a battle of top-25 teams in the Big 12 Tournament, No. 16 Baylor got the best of No. 18 West Virginia as Royce O’Neale led with 16 points. The Mountaineers were once again playing without senior guard Juwan Staten.
In the ACC, No. 19 North Carolina bested No. 14 Louisville as Brice Johnson had 22 points and seven rebounds.
In the Mountain West Tournament, No. 25 Boise State got past Air Force as Nick Duncan had 23 points.
NOTABLES
Penn State continued its winning ways in the Big Ten Tournament with a win over Iowa. D.J. Newbill had 18 points to pace the Nittany Lions.
Double-doubles from LaDontae Henton (20 points, 12 rebounds), Kris Dunn (17 points and 11 assists) and Ben Bentil (14 points, 13 rebounds) pushed Providence past St. John’s in the Big East quarterfinals.
Florida got past Alabama in the SEC Tournament as Dorian Finney-Smith had 23 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.
Five double-figure scorers propelled UTEP past FIU in the Conference USA quarterfinals. Julian Washburn led the way with 19 points.
VCU defeated Fordham in the A-10 Tournament as Treveon Graham had 22 points and nine rebounds.
Scott Phillips Mar 12, 2015, 5:35 PM EDT
source: AP
IMPORTANT OUTCOMES
1. Michigan 73, Illinois 55
Wave goodbye to the Illini’s NCAA Tournament hopes after barely showing up on Thursday afternoon in an ugly loss at the Big Ten Tournament. Illinois had terrible body language and minimal effort for a team fighting for its postseason life as the Illinois guards couldn’t buy a bucket. Aubrey Dawkins had 18 points to lead the Wolverines, who move on to face No. 1 seed Wisconsin in the Big Ten quarterfinals.
STARRED
1. Eastern Washington’s Tyler Harvey
The sophomore assassin dropped in 42 points in the Eagles’ Big Sky Tournament win over Idaho. The smooth lefty was 8-for-12 from 3-point range and 13-for-20 from the field.
STRUGGLED
1. Illinois guards
Ahmad Starks, Rayvonte Rice, Malcolm Hill and Kendrick Nunn combined to shoot 11-for-41 from the field. The quartet was also 1-for-13 from 3-point range.
2. St. John’s D’Angelo Harrison
The senior guard was only 3-for-15 from the field and was limited to seven points in a loss to Providence. Harrison also had three turnovers on the day.
OTHER TOP 25 RESULTS
No. 3 Virginia was in a battle for a little bit in the second half before putting down Florida State in the ACC quarterfinals. Justin Anderson made his return and Malcolm Brogdon scored all 10 of his points in the game’s final 9 minutes.
No. 4 Villanova raced past Marquette for an easy win in the Big East quarterfinals as Josh Hart had 20 points and five 3-pointers.
No. 5 Arizona got past Cal in the Pac 12 Tournament as Stanley Johnson had 19 points and seven rebounds. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson also chipped in 10 points and did this.
In a battle of top-25 teams in the Big 12 Tournament, No. 16 Baylor got the best of No. 18 West Virginia as Royce O’Neale led with 16 points. The Mountaineers were once again playing without senior guard Juwan Staten.
In the ACC, No. 19 North Carolina bested No. 14 Louisville as Brice Johnson had 22 points and seven rebounds.
In the Mountain West Tournament, No. 25 Boise State got past Air Force as Nick Duncan had 23 points.
NOTABLES
Penn State continued its winning ways in the Big Ten Tournament with a win over Iowa. D.J. Newbill had 18 points to pace the Nittany Lions.
Double-doubles from LaDontae Henton (20 points, 12 rebounds), Kris Dunn (17 points and 11 assists) and Ben Bentil (14 points, 13 rebounds) pushed Providence past St. John’s in the Big East quarterfinals.
Florida got past Alabama in the SEC Tournament as Dorian Finney-Smith had 23 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.
Five double-figure scorers propelled UTEP past FIU in the Conference USA quarterfinals. Julian Washburn led the way with 19 points.
VCU defeated Fordham in the A-10 Tournament as Treveon Graham had 22 points and nine rebounds.
good luck to all!