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Rob Carr | Getty ImagesInterview: Minnesota’s Richard Pitino on father’s legacy and influence, Gophers’ growth
MILWAUKEE, WI – Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino was named the Big Ten’s Coach of the Year last week. His peaking Golden Gophers burrow into Milwaukee as winners of nine of their last eleven games and just might be peaking at the right time. Earning the fifth seed in the Midwest,… Read More »
This Week in the NCAA: Hockey titles for North Dakota and more
North Dakota captured its first men’s hockey championship in 16 years earlier this week. Titles in the sport were also won by Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Division III and by the women of the University of Minnesota. Kevin Kugler has details. Read More »
Bill Frieder on OU-KU, Diamond Stone and more
Happy New Year, folks! It’s early January, and here’s one reason college basketball is so great: Alabama State won at Virginia Tech on the opening weekend of the season; two nights ago, Virginia Tech beat fourth-ranked Virginia. You just never know as conference play begins. Speaking of… One word: Wow.… Read More »
This Week in the NCAA: Louisville among basketball teams headed overseas
It’s summer break for America’s students, which means it’s also a great time for a nice summer vacation. But unlike their classmates’ study-abroad or backpacking trips, some of Division I’s best basketball stars are getting a chance to hone their craft overseas as part of sanctioned team trips. More than… Read More »This Week in the NCAA: Providence captures first hockey title
Providence College captured its first-ever men’s ice hockey title on Saturday night thanks to a come-from-behind 4-3 win over Boston University. Friars goalie Jon Gillies made 49 saves in the title game and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. On the latest installment of This Week in the NCAA, Kevin… Read More »
