NDSU puts up a fight for Kansas

On friday North Dakota State played Kansas in the opening round for the NCAA Tournament. The beginning of the game went back and forth but after a while Kansas was able to get a decent lead. That wasn't going to stop the Bison, North Dakota State got the game close again but Kansas pulled away again. At half Kansas was up 43 to 34 but the Bison came out ready to play in the second half and pulled the game to within 3 and kept it close for awhile. At the end Kansas was just to strong and pulled away. Ben Woodside was a huge help for the Bison scoring 37 points which led the team and game. This was NDSU first year eligible for the tournament and they almost made a big impact on the tourny.

Gophers fall short in Tourny

The Gophers played Texas on thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers put up a good fight but fell short. In the beginning the Gophers had the momentum, they took a ten point led just a couple minutes into the game but then the momentum started to switch sides. Texas started to come back and took the led then it was the Gophers trying to catch up. The Gophers were only down four at half after Texas made a 3 at the end of the first half. In the second half the momentum stayed with Texas. AJ Abrams was the star in the second half, he had a run of six 3's in a row. He ended the game one 3 shy of his record. Abrams made eight 3's in the game and led Texas with 26 points. The Gophers never really had a chance to get anything going and Texas won the game 76 to 62

UNC stunned by Florida St

Earlier today Florida St upset #1 North Carolina in a game that was close all the way through. The game went up and down in the first half with North Carolina taking good leads but Florida St came back and was only down three at halftime. Then in the second half the game was much closer, the lead went back and forth between the two teams. One of North Carolina's big impact players missed the game and it was his second game in a row. North Carolina had their chances to win the game or make the game go into overtime but missed the 3s they tried. North Carolina already has a spot in the NCAA Tournament so now they just have to wait the the tourny to start.

Gophers knocked out of Big Ten Tournament

The Gophers were beaten by Michigan State in the 2nd round of the Big Ten Tournament on friday and were eliminated from the tournament. The Gophers kept the game fairly close through out the game but Michigan State was just to strong. The first half went back and forth until Michigan State took a 33 to 30 led at halftime. In the second half Michigan State pulled away but the Gophers were able to close the lead to five with a minute and a half left. Then Michigan State pulled away making 5 out of 6 free throws to win the game 64 to 56. Now the Gophers have to wait till sunday night to know if they will be the NCAA Tournament.

Oklahoma back on track

Last week Oklahoma lost to Kansas and fell in the top 25. Oklahoma also lost 3 of their last 4 games and needed to get back on track. Then yesterday Oklahoma State went to Norman to face Oklahoma. The game kept going back and forth and then Oklahoma got the lead right before halftime and held it for the rest of the game. Oklahoma State made the game come down to the line though. Oklahoma was up by one but then Willie Warren made a 3 pointer with 28 seconds left and that sealed the game for Oklahoma. Blake Griffin led the Sooners with 33 points and 14 rebounds. With the 14 rebounds Griffin set the single-season record in rebounds with 425 for the Big 12. The Sooners are the number 2 seed in the Big 12 tournament that starts next week.

Gophers suffer loss to Michigan

On saturday the Gophers played the Michigan Wolverines and suffered a lose that could knock them out of the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers had many chances to seal the game but wasn't able and could've lost their biggest game of the year yesterday. The Gophers were winning at halftime but the second half was all about Michigan. The Gophers were winning 51 to 39 with 13 minutes left in the game but then Laval Lucas-Perry scored three 3 pointers in a row to cut the led to 2. Then Michigan went on a 13 to 4 run and sealed the game. Now the Gophers have to play good in Big Ten tournament to try to get an at-large bid.

Oklahoma downs Texas Tech

Blake Griffin helps Oklahoma win after he had to miss one game due to a concussion. Oklahoma suffered a lose in the game Griffin missed because of his concussion but he came back strong and ready to play.Oklahoma didn't struggle much in the game but Texas Tech was able to cut Oklahomas' lead to four in the sencond half but Oklahoma pulled away again. Taylor Griffin lead the Sooners with 22 points and Blake Griffin was right behind him with 20 points. Blake Griffin also lead Oklahoma in rebounds. John Roberts lead Texas Tech with 17 points. Next the Sooners play Missouri on Wednesday March 4th.

Twins strong in Spring Training

The Twins have started strong in Spring Training. Through their first four games they haven't lost and are leading their league. All the players are helping the team win and are playing well together. Delmon Young is leading the team with his .857 batting average. Brian Buscheris leading the team in total bases and is tied for the most RBI's. Many of the pitchers have had good outings and many haven't given up any runs. The last spring training game is on April 4th and the Twins home opener is on Monday April 4th.