Clash Of Styles Minneapolis,Minn – In NCAA tournaments past, a matchup between the Big Ten and Pac-10 usually meant contrasting styles.
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Taking Chances Boise,Ida – Marquette coach Buzz Williams isn’t so fond of the term “career suicide.”
Long Time Coming Minneapolis,Minn – The Edmonton Oilers haven’t won a road game against the Minnesota Wild in over two years, and Niklas Backstrom has been a big reason why.
No Mistakes Pittsburgh,Pa – A month without a regulation loss has vaulted Pittsburgh into a tie with Philadelphia for fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Rock Bottom Dayton,Oh – Rock bottom arrived with an embarrassing 24-point loss at Texas on Feb. 10, a blowout that forced Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford to blow up.
Purdue Steps Up Portland,Ore – Purdue was teetering. Desperate Washington was roaring back. The Huskies’ close-to-home crowd was screaming. And the stifling intensity that makes the NCAA tournament so popular blanketed the court.
Last Second Thriller Portland,Ore – Gonzaga’s rowdy celebration spilled into the locker room, where the team watched a replay of freshman Demetri Goodson’s game-winner and got to cheer again and again.
Wake Up Time Boston,Mass – The Boston Bruins have held the top spot in the Eastern Conference for more than three months, but as they struggle to regain their confidence and, they don’t have the feel of Stanley Cup finals favorites.
Road Warriors Chicago,Ill – The Los Angeles Lakers have the NBA’s best road record, and considering they completed a perfect six-game trip earlier this season, a seven-game stretch away from home shouldn’t be too intimidating.
High Flyers Orlando,Fla – When New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson and Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard squared off in the slam dunk contest over All-Star weekend, the 5-foot-9 Robinson came out on top after jumping over his 6-foot-11 counterpart.