Tag Archives: Murray State
OVC Championship Highlights: Murray St. 54 – Tennessee St. 52
NASHVILLE, TN – Jewaun Long’s driving layup with just seconds remaining gave Murray State a 54-52 win over Tennessee State in Saturday’s Ohio Valley Conference championship game. The Racers (30-1. 15-1 OVC) were led by Isaiah Canaan and Donte Poole, who each scored 14 points. Robert Covington led Tennessee State… Read More »
Bill Frieder on Kentucky, Baylor, Murray State and more
Right now Kentucky has become the Harlem Globetrotters and anyone that plays the Wildcats are the Washington Generals. Baylor has had a great season. A magical season. But at some point, to be considered a Final Four contender, you have to beat a top-10 team. The Bears have failed in… Read More »Bill Frieder on Bracket Busters and more…
BracketBusters A few years ago ESPN hatched the BracketBusters idea to help teams get into the tournament — and also help mid-majors get better games. It’s been a huge success and the top game assigned Monday – St. Mary’s (21-2 and an RPI of 20) at Murray State (21-0 and RPI… Read More »This Week in the NCAA
A tribute to the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno...Bill Frieder on Unbeatens, Baylor, Tournament Streaks and More
The unbeatens are down to just two as Kansas slaughtered Baylor on Monday night. There is no question that even though Scott Drew’s team has more talent, the Jayhawks are the better team as they play with much more intensity and have a superior inside game. Personally, I think Baylor… Read More »