Men’s NCAA Tournament Championship set to be defensive battle
By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories
The age-old sports adage that defense wins championships certainly held true on Saturday night when No. 3 Texas Tech and No. 1 Virginia each won their Final Four matchups to advance to the National Championship.
What are the odds: Final Four picks
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
In the Final Four, Auburn’s fast-paced offense could cause problems for Virginia, while Texas Tech’s stifling defense will make for a low-scoring affair against Michigan State.
Sluggish Sweet 16 dwarfed by Electric Elite Eight
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
The Sweet 16 featured a number of blowouts and left fans hungry for more, but the Elite Eight made up for it with late-game drama.
Oregon, Gonzaga, South Carolina try to brace for Final Four experience
By Shannon Ryan | Chicago Tribune (TNS)
March 30, 2017
Filed under National News
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Final Four is an event where stars become star struck and distractions are plentiful. Fulfilling a request from Nike, Kobe Bryant visited Oregon and Gonzaga locker rooms. South Carolina players were given a deadline on distributing tickets to friends and family. Gonzaga players w...
City of Pittsburgh, Pitt host NCAA with hopes of hosting women’s Final Four
By Jasper Wilson / Sports Editor
September 11, 2014
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
The Pitt women’s basketball team might not make the Final Four next March, but by November, the University and the city of Pittsburgh may have secured a role hosting the prestigious sporting event in the near future.At the David Lawrence Convention Center Wednesday, people from various sectors of ...