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Mel Greenberg covered college and professional women’s basketball for the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he worked for 40 plus years. Greenberg pioneered national coverage of the game, including the original Top 25 women's college poll. His knowledge has earned him nicknames such as "The Guru" and "The Godfather," as well as induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Guru Report: 7th Seed Drexel Daunting Run in CAA Leads to League Title and the Big Dance

By ROB KNOX

@knoxrob1

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Drexel women’s basketball team could care less about its seeding and destination. 


The Dragons are happy to be included in the NCAA Tournament.

 

Seventh-seeded Drexel secured its second Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) championship in four years by holding off feisty and talented Stony Brook, 68-60, at the Entertainment & Sports Arena Sunday afternoon. The Dragons learned a few hours later that they earned the No. 16 seed and will meet top-seeded Texas in Austin Friday afternoon in the Portland Two regional. 

 

That didn’t stop the Dragons from celebrating an accomplishment that was achieved with four heart-stopping wins in four days.


 Drexel’s first three victories over No. 10 Delaware, No. 2 Monmouth, and No. 6 Towson were by a combined five points. The Dragons led wire-to-wire to become the second straight seventh seed to win the CAA Tournament.


It certainly can be a payback of sorts on this past week’s path. It started with the local rival Delaware who did the nipping to the Dragons in this event in the Elena Delle Donne era.


The next stop paid back Monmouth who as the seventh seed last year and new CAA member made Drexel the first upset victim on the way to the 2023 title. That win snapped an 0-4 streak with the Hawks.


In the quarterfinal Towson felt the grief delivered not long ago by the Tigers stealing the looming trophy heading Drexel’s way in the closing minutes of the tourney at Delaware.


Finally, top-seed Stony Brook, another new member owning the Dragons, went down depriving the Seawolves access to the NCAA achieved as a recent champion in the America East.

 

Although Stony Brook had a 38-28 rebounding advantage, Drexel won the board battle in the fourth quarter, 8-7, withGrace O’Neill grabbed two of her three boards. 


Defensively, Drexel held Stony Brook to 30.6 percent (19-62) shooting in the game and 24.1 percent (7-29) in the first half.

 

“To win a championship, you hear all the time that rebounding is the key,” Drexel head coach Amy Mallon said. “It was key in 2021 when we outrebounded a talented team in Delaware to win the CAA championship. 


“It was something we knew we had to do. It was something we talked about before the game, to do whatever we had to do to get the ball even if it meant knocking it out of their hands and out of bounds, so they didn’t score,” Mallon said.


“Some of our best rebounders are our guards and you saw that with Grace O’Neill on the floor. We committed to it today and you saw the results. If we didn’t control the boards, it would’ve been hard for us to be successful.”

 

Drexel (19-14) is in the NCAA Tournament for the third time in program history and the second time since 2021. In addition, the Dragons have now reached postseason play in either the NCAA Tournament or WNIT in nine consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the CAA.

 

Drexel shot 50.0 percent (23-46) from the floor and 57.9 percent from three (11-19) despite not making a basket in the final 5:04 of the contest. The Dragons tied a program record for 3-pointers in a CAA Tournament game. Drexel made 11 3-pointers in a quarterfinal win over William & Mary in 2013.

 

Junior guard Amaris Baker paced Drexel for the fourth straight game, scoring a game-high 19 points, and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2024 Championship.


 Baker averaged 19.8 points per game during the four-day run. Graduate guard Brooke Mullin, a former Villanova player, added 16 points in the title game and joined Baker on the All-Tournament team, and senior guard Erin Sweeney provided a lift off the bench with a career-high 16 points on Sunday.

 

“My role was to let my teammates know every day that I got you and we can do this,” Baker said. “It was just giving that confidence to them, and it was so contagious.


“ And you see the result now. We needed the challenges we had during the season to understand each other. It took the whole season, but now it’s worth and it means everything. This year has been a rollercoaster. Coming together as a group, we just needed that turning point and it’s been awesome.” 

 

Mullin scored 13 points in the first half to help Drexel lead 36-26 at halftime. Sweeney scored nine points in the third quarter, which Baker finished with a flourish when she swished a 3-pointer from the corner as the buzzer sounded. Senior forward Chloe Hodges, who had the winning basket in the semifinals against Towson, finished with seven rebounds and six assists.

 

Sweeney picked the perfect time to score a career-high after missing eight games midway through the season. Since returning on Feb. 25, she has scored in double figures three times. 

 

She scored consecutive baskets in the third quarter after the Seawolves cut a 10-point halftime deficit to six points. Later in the quarter, Sweeney made two foul shots after Stony Brook closed to within 43-40 with 3:10 remaining. 

 

She also made a 3-pointer that bounced on the rim and dropped through the net, giving the Dragons a 48-42 lead late in the third quarter. Baker made a 3-pointer from the corner as the buzzer sounded, giving Drexel a 51-42 lead entering the final quarter.

 

However, Sweeney's most significant moment of the game was grabbing a critical offensive rebound with 80 seconds remaining. Even though Drexel didn't score, it enabled the Dragons to eat more time off the clock.    

 

“I knew we needed scoring in the third quarter, so I just had to take the shots confidently and do whatever we needed at that time, no matter what it was,” Sweeney said. “I wanted to do whatever I could to help my team today. 


“We knew it wouldn't be an easy road to the championship. We have confidence because we drill things like that every time in practice. We are prepared and know what to do. We all believed in each other, and that made a difference.”

 

Throughout a season of tension, turbulence, and triumph, the Dragons remained together even when they went through a stretch where they lost six of nine games from Jan. 21 to Feb. 25. Drexel turned it around and ended the season by winning eight of its final nine games, including six straight. 

 

They won the title with plenty of grit and defense even though four Seawolves scored in double figures, led by All-Tournament selections Gigi Gonzalez, also a Villanova transfer, and Victoria Keenan, but it wasn’t enough against the red-hot Dragons. 


Gonzalez had 18 points, and Keenan added 14 off the bench. Khari Clark (12) and Shamarla King (10) rounded out the quartet of double-figure scorers. 

 

Drexel’s defense dominated the first quarter, limiting Stony Brook to 18.8 percent (3-16) shooting en route to a 16-9 lead. The Dragons made four of their first six shots to build an early 9-4 lead, with Mullin scoring the first five points. 

 

Drexel held the Seawolves to 1-for-9 shooting over the final 6:46, and Baker gave the Dragons a seven-point lead on a second-chance layup with 27 seconds remaining in the opening stanza. After missing their first shot, they hit five in a row, pushing the lead to 31-18. 

 

Baker has been shining in the Dragons’ last 10 games, averaging 16.9 points per outing, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 53.4 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from 3-point distance. Her increased production coincided with the Dragons’ rallying cry “Because We Can.” 

 

“We had so many battles during the season that we lost games because we didn’t take care of the small things,” Mallon said. “I made the point to the team that I am going to keep telling you that I know you can do it, but you just have to believe that you can. That’s where it came from and that set the momentum for us coming into the tournament. 


“I said you can do it and it’s up to you. I could see their eyes lock-in.

 

“I must give Amaris credit with the amount of games, and minutes she plays with how she performed. We talk about being an Iron Dragon. She’s certainly been an Iron Dragon through and through. She shows up and works hard in practice every day and you’re seeing the result today.”

 

Drexel fed off O'Neill's energy, overcame significant foul trouble in which five of the seven players who saw action finished with four fouls.

 

In the final 51 seconds, with Drexel clinging to a 64-60 edge, O'Neill made a steal, made two free throws, and secured a clutch defensive rebound in traffic with plenty of taller Seawolves battling for the ball with 22 seconds remaining. 


O'Neill also fueled a Drexel defensive effort that limited Stony Brook to 30.6 percent (19-62) shooting in the game and 24.1 percent (7-29) in the first half. 

 

"Ever since I was little, I have been very aggressive and competitive," O'Neill said. "I've always been very scrappy. Rebounding and defense have been staples of my game. 


“When shots don't go in, I know my defense is always good to fall back on. We practice being gritty and tough. They read out the stats in practice, and it fuels me, especially when they say who has the most rebounds or most steals. My coaches and teammates instill confidence in me. This feels great and I am looking forward to our next challenge." 

 

 

Sunday, March 17, 2024

The Guru Conference Watch: Complete Results All Tourneys

2023-24 Conference Tournament Schedule (Women)

(By Conference and Start Dates)

 

Horizon League

Campus Sites Highest Seeds

Tuesday, March 5

First Round

7 p.m.

No 11 Robert Morris 6-24F at No. 6 Detroit Mercy 17-15 W:59-48

7 p.m.

No. 10 IUPUI 7-23F at No. 7 Youngstown State 14-17 W:73-50

7 p.m. Local

No. 9 Northern Kentucky 11-19 W:70-62 at No. 8 Oakland 12-17F

 

Campus Sites Highest Seeds

Thursday, March 7

Quarterfinals

7 p.m.

No. 9 Northern Kentucky 11-20F  at No. 1 Cleveland State 28-4 W:88-78

6:30 p.m.

No. 7 Youngstown State 14-18F at No. 2 Green Bay 25-6 W:94-57

7 p.m.

No. 6 Detroit Mercy 17-16F  at No. 3 Purdue Fort Wayne 21-11 W:66-35

6:30 p.m.

No. 5 Milwaukee 16-16F at No. 4 Wright State 18-14 W:70-60

 

Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, Ind.

Monday, March 11

Semifinals

12 p.m.

No. 4 Wright State 18-15F vs No. 1 Cleveland State 29-4 W: 83-50

2:30 p.m.

 No. 3 Purdue Fort Wayne 21-12 vs. No. 2 Green Bay 26-6 W:64-55

 

Tuesday, March 12

Championship

12 p.m.

Nos. 1 Cleveland State 29-5F vs. No. 2 Green Bay 27-6 W:64-40

 

Sun Belt Conference

Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola, Fla.

Tuesday, March 5

First Round

12:30 p.m.

No. 12 Georgia Southern 14-18 W:72-70 vs. No. 13 Texas State 14-18F

3 p.m.

No. 11 Coastal Carolina 12-20 W:79-60 vs. No. 14 South Alabama 9-23F

 

Wednesday, March 6

Second Round

12:30 p.m.

No. 8 Georgia State 15-15F vs. No. 9 Appalachian State 17-14 W: 73-68

3 p.m.

No. 5 ULM 19-12 W:78-57 vs. Nos. 12 Georgia Southern 14-19F

6 p.m.

No. 6 Southern Miss 18-12 W:70-53 vs. Nos. 11 Coastal Carolina 12-21F

8:30 p.m.

No. 7 Louisiana 16-13 W: 54-41 vs. 10 Arkansas State 13-17F

 

Friday, March 8

Quarterfinals

12:30 p.m.

No. 1 Marshall 24-6 116-74 vs. Nos. 9 Appalachian State 17-15F

 

3 p.m.

No. 4 Old Dominion 22-8 W:67-64 vs. Nos. 5 ULM 19-13F

6 p.m.

No. 3 James Madison 22-10 W:77-49 vs. Nos. 6 Southern Miss 18-13F

8:30 p.m.

No. 2 Troy 19-11F vs. Nos. 7 Louisiana 17-13 W:67-65

 

Sunday, March 10

Semifinals

12:30 p.m.

Nos. 1 Marshall 25-6 W: 76-70 vs. Nos. 4 Old Dominion 22-9F

3 p.m.

Nos. 3 James Madison 23-10 W: 64-54 vs. Nos. 7 Louisiana 17-14F

 

Monday, March 11

Championship

2 p.m.

Nos. 1 Marshall 26-6 W: 95-92 ovt vs. Nos. 3 James Madison 23-11F

 

Atlantic 10 Conference

Henrico Sports & Events Center, Henrico, Va.

Wednesday, March 6

First Round

12 p.m.

No. 13 Massachusetts 5-26 W:54-49 vs. No. 12 La Salle 8-22F

2:30 p.m.

No. 11 Dayton 12-18 W:66-52 vs. No. 14 St. Bonaventure 4-26F

 

Thursday, March 7

Second Round

11 a.m.

No. 9 Fordham 12-17F vs. No. 8 Loyola Chicago 15-15 W: 53-52

1:30 p.m.

No. 13 Massachusetts 5-27F vs. No. 5 Duquesne 19-11 W:81-57

5 p.m.

No. 10 George Washington 13-18F vs. No. 7 Saint Louis 14-17 W:75-68

7:30 p.m.

No. 11 Dayton 12-19F vs. No. 6 Rhode Island 19-13 W: 70-57

 

Friday, March 8

Quarterfinals

11 a.m.

No. 8 Loyola Chicago 15-16F vs. No. 1 Richmond 27-5 W:70-54

1:30 p.m.

No. 5 Duquesne 20-11 W: 63-62 vs. No. 4 George Mason 23-7F

5 p.m.

No. 7 Saint Louis 16-17 W:65-63 vs. No. 2 VCU 26-5F

7:30 p.m.

No. 6 Rhode Island 20-13 W:57-47 vs. No. 3 Saint Joseph’s 26-5F

 

Saturday, March 9

Semifinals

11 a.m.

No. 1 Richmond 27-5 W: 80–66 vs. No. 5 Duquesne 20-12

1:30 p.m.

No. 7 Saint Louis 16-18F vs. No. 6 Rhode Island W: 68-62

 

Sunday, March 10

Championship

4 p.m. 

Nos. 1 Richmond 29-5 W: 65-51 vs. Nos. 6 Rhode Island 21-14F

 

Atlantic Coast Conference

Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C.

Wednesday, March 6

First Round

1 p.m.

No. 12 Clemson 12-19F vs. No. 13 Boston College 14-18 W: 85-72

3:30 p.m.

No. 10 Georgia Tech 17-14 W:73-60 vs. No. 15 Pitt 8-24F

6:30 p.m.

No. 11 Virginia 15-15F vs. No. 14 Wake Forest 7-24 W:58-55

 

Thursday, March 7

Second Round

11 a.m.

No. 13 Boston College 14-19F vs. No. 5/AP-24 Louisville 24-8 W:58-55

1:30 p.m.

No. 9 Miami 19-11 W:60-59 vs. No. 8 North Carolina 19-12F

5 p.m.

No. 10 Georgia Tech 17-15F vs. No. 7 Duke 20-10 W:70-58

7:30 p.m.

No. 14 Wake Forest 7-25F vs. No. 6 Florida State W:70-53

 

Friday, March 8

Quarterfinals

11 a.m.

No. 5/AP24 Louisville 24-9F vs. No. 4/AP-14 Notre Dame 27-6 W:7c7-68

1:30 p.m.

No. 9-Miami 19-12F vs. No. 1/AP-11 Virginia Tech 24-6 W:55-47

5 p.m.

No. 7 Duke 20-11F  vs. No. 2/AP-10 NC State 26-5 W:54-51

7:30 p.m.

No. 6 Florida State 23-9 W:78-65 vs. No. 3/AP-20 Syracuse 23-7F 

 

Saturday, March 9

Semifinals

12 p.m.

No. 4 AP-14 Notre Dame 25-6 W: 82-53 vs. No 1 AP-11 Virginia Tech 24-7

2:30 p.m.

No. 2 AP-10 NC State 27-5 W:69-43 vs. No. 6 Florida State 23-10

 

Sunday, March 10

Championship

1 p.m.

Nos.4 AP-14 Notre Dame 26-6 W:55-51 vs. Nos. 2 AP-10 NC State 27-6F

 

Big Ten Conference

Target Center, Minneapolis, Minn.

Wednesday, March 6

First Round

6:30 p.m.

No. 13 Northwestern 9-21F vs. No. 12 Purdue 13-17 W:78-72

9 p.m.

No. 11 Minnesota 16-14 W:77-69 vs. No. 14 Rutgers 8-24F

 

Thursday, March 7

Second Round

12:30 p.m.

No. 9 Illinois 14-15F vs. No. 8 Maryland 18-12 W:75-65

3 p.m.

No. 12 Purdue 13-18F vs. No. 5 Nebraska 20-10 W:64-56

6:30 p.m.

No. 7 Penn State 19-11 W: 80-56 vs. No. 10 Wisconsin 13-16F

9 p.m.

No. 11 Minnesota 16-15F vs. No. 6 Michigan 19-12 W:76-57

 

Friday, March 8

Quarterfinals

12:30 p.m.

No. 8 Maryland 19-12 W: 82-62 vs. No. 1/AP-4 Ohio State 25-5F

3 p.m.

No. 5 Nebraska 21-10 W: 73-61 vs. No. 4 Michigan State 22-8F

6:30 p.m.

No. 7 Penn State 19-12F vs. No. 2/AP-3 Iowa 27-4 W:95-62

9 p.m.

No. 6 Michigan 20-12 W:69-56 vs. No. 3/AP-12 Indiana 24-5F

 

Saturday, March 9

Semifinals

2 p.m.

Nos. 8 Maryland 19-13F vs. No. 5 Nebraska 22-10 W:78-68

4:30 p.m.

Nos.2/AP-3 Iowa 28-4 W:95-68 vs. Nos. 6 Michigan 20-13F

 

Sunday, March 10

Championship

12 p.m.

Nos. 5 Nebraska 22-11F vs. Nos. 2/AP-3 Iowa 29-4 94-89 ovt

 

Pac-12

MGM Grand Garden Arena at Las Vegas, Nevada

 

Wednesday, March 6

First Round

3 p.m.

No. 12 Oregon 11-21F vs. No. 5/AP-18 Colorado 22-8 W:79-30

5:30 p.m.

No. 8 California 18-13 W: 65-44 vs. No. 9 Washington State 18-14F

9 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona 17-14 W: 58-50 vs. No. 10 Washington 16-14F

11:30 p.m.

No. 6/AP-22 Utah 21-9 vs. No. 11 Arizona State 11-19 (Pac-12)

 

Thursday, March 7

Quarterfinals

3 p.m.

Nos. 5/AP-18 Colorado 22-9F vs. No. 4/AP-13 Oregon State 24-6 W:75-89 2 ovts.

5:30 p.m.

Nos. 8 California 18-14F vs. No. 1/AP-2 Stanford 27-4 W:71-57

9 p.m.

Nos. 7 Arizona 17-15F vs. No. 2/AP-5 Southern Cal 24-5 W:65-62

11:30 p.m.

No. 6/AP22 Utah 22-10F vs. No. 3/AP-7 UCLA 25-5 W:67-57

 

Friday, March 8

Semifinals

8 p.m.

Nos. 4/AP13 Oregon State 24-7F vs. Nos. 1/AP2 Stanford 28-4 W: 66-57

10:30 p.m.

No. 2/AP5 Southern Cal 25-5 W: 80-70 2ovt. vs. Nos. 3/AP7 UCLA 25-6F

 

Sunday, March 10

Championship

Nos. 1/AP-2 Stanford 28-5F vs. Nos. 2/AP-5 Southern Cal 26-5 W: 74-61

 

Southeastern Conference

Bon Secours Wellness Arena at Greenville, S.C.

Wednesday, March 6

First Round

11 a.m.

No. 12 Kentucky 12-19 W: 64-50 vs. No. 13 Georgia 12-18F

1 p.m.

No. 11 Florida 15-14 W:66-60 vs. No. 14 Missouri 11-19F

 

Thursday, March 7

Second Round

12 p.m.

No. 8 Mississippi State 21-11F vs. No. 9 Texas A&M 19-11 W:72-56

2 p.m.

No. 5 Tennessee 18-11 W:76-62 vs. Nos. 12 Kentucky 12-20F

6 p.m.

No. 10 Arkansas 18-14F vs. No. 7 Auburn 20-10 W:67-48

8 p.m.

No. 6 Vanderbilt 22-9F vs. Nos. 11 Florida 16-14 W:62-59

 

Friday, March 8

Quarterfinals

12 p.m.

No. 9 Texas A&M 19-12F vs. No. 1/AP-1 South Carolina 30–0 W:79-68

2:30 p.m.

No. 4 Alabama 23-9F vs. Nos. 5 Tennessee 19-11 W:83-61

6 p.m.

Nos. 7 Auburn 20-11F vs. No. 2/AP-8 LSU 27-4 W: 78-48

8:30 p.m.

No. 3 Ole Miss 23-7 W:84-74 vs. No. 11  Florida 16-15F

 

Saturday, March 9

Semifinals

4:30 p.m.

Nos.1/AP-1 South Carolina W:74-73 vs. Nos. 5 Tennessee 19-12

6:30 p.m.

Nos. 2/AP-8 LSU 28-4 W: 75-67 vs. Nos. 3 Ole Miss 23-8

 

Sunday, March 10

Championship

3 p.m.

Nos. 1/AP-1 South Carolina 32-0 W:79-72 vs. Nos. 2/AP-8 LSU 28-5F

 

Big South Conference

Nido and Mariana Queen Center (High Point), High Point, N.C.

Wednesday, March 6

First Round

6 p.m.

No. 9 UNC Asheville 11-19 W:75-74 vs. No. 8 Gardener Webb 6-24F

 

Thursday, March 7

Quarterfinals

11:30 a.m.

No. 1 High Point 20-10 W: 70-57 vs. No. 9 Asheville 11-20F

2 p.m.

No. 4 Charleston Southern 11-19F vs. No. 5 Presbyterian 18-14 W:54-51

6 p.m.

No. 2 SC Upstate 16-14 W:60-37 vs. No. 7 Longwood 9-21F

8 p.m.

No. 3 Radford 14-17 W:64-51 vs. No. 6 Winthrop 14-16F

 

Saturday, March 9

Semifinals

6 p.m.

Nos. 1 High Point 20-11F  vs. Nos. 5 Presbyterian 19-14 W:59-50

8 p.m.

Nos. 2-SC Upstate 16-15F vs. Nos. 3 Radford 15-17 W:61-45

 

Sunday, March 10

6 p.m.

Championship

Nos.5 Presbyterian 20-14 W:60-37 vs. Nos. 3 Radford 16-18F

 

Ohio Valley Conference

Ford Center, Evansville, Ind.

Wednesday, March 6

First Round
1 p.m.

No. 5 Morehead 15-15F vs. No. 8 Tennessee State 11-18 W:58-50

3:30 p.m.

No. 6 Tennessee Tech 16-14 W:78-69 vs. No. 7 Western Illinois 18-12F

 

Thursday, March 7

Quarterfinals

1 p.m.

No. 4 Eastern Illinois 15-17 W:60-48 vs. Nos. 8 Tennessee State 11-19F

3:30 p.m.

No. 3 UT Martin 15-15 W:79-71 vs. No. 6 Tennessee Tech 16-15F

 

Friday, March 8

Semifinals

2 p.m.

No 1 Southern Indiana 23-6 W: 69-54 vs. Nos. 4 Eastern Illinois 15-18F

4;30 p.m. p.m.

No. 2 Little Rock 12-18F vs. Nos. 3 UT Martin 16-15 W: 54-48

 

Saturday, March 9

Championship

2 p.m.

Nos. 1 Southern Indiana 24-6 W: 69-54 vs. 3 UT Martin 16-16F*

*NCAA Autoqualifier

 

Big 12

T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.

Thursday, March 7

First Round

6:30 p.m.

No. 12 Texas Tech 17-15 W:74-60 vs. No. 13 Houston 14-15F

9 p.m.

No. 11 Cincinnati 14-16 W:67-62 vs. No. 14 UCF 12-17F

 

Friday, March 8

Second Round

12 p.m.

No. 5/AP-17 Baylor 24-6 W: 71-60 vs. Nos. 12 Texas Tech 17-16F

2:30 p.m.

No. 8 Oklahoma State 14-16F vs. No. 9 TCU 20-10 W: 68-66

6:30 p.m.

No. 7 Kansas 19-11 W: 77-53 vs. No. 10 BYU 16-16

9 p.m.

No. 6 West Virginia 24-6 W: 70-55 vs. Nos. 11 Cincinnati 14-17F

 

Saturday, March 9

Quarterfinals

12 p.m.

No. 4 Iowa State 19-10 W: 67-62 vs. Nos. 5/AP-17 Baylor 24-7F

2:30 p.m.

No. 1/AP-19 Oklahoma 22-8 W: 69-53 vs. Nos. 9 TCU 20-11F

6:30 p.m.

No. 2/AP-6 Texas 28-4 W:76-60 vs. Nos. 7 Kansas 19-12F

9 p.m.

No. 3/AP-16 Kansas State 25-6 W:65-62 vs. Nos. 6 West Virginia 24-7F

 

Monday, March 11

Semifinals

2:30 p.m.

Nos. 5 Iowa State 20-10 W: 85-68 vs. Nos. 1/AP-19 Oklahoma 22-9F

5 p.m.

Nos. 2/AP-6 Texas 29-4 W: 71-64 vs. Nos. 3/AP-16 Kansas State 25-7F

 

Tuesday, March 12

Championship

9 p.m.

Nos. 5 Iowa State 20-11F vs. Nos.2 Texas AP5 30-4 W:70-53

 

Southern Conference

Hurrah’s Cherokee Center, Asheville, N.C.

Thursday, March 7

Quarterfinals

11 a.m.

No. 1 Chattanooga 26-4 W:64-43 vs. No. 8 Western Carolina 6-24F

1:15 p.m.

No. 7 Furman 15-16F No. 2 UNC Greensboro 20-10 W:64-44

3:30 p.m.

No. 3  Wofford 17-12 W:66-45 vs. No. 6 Samford 14-16F

5:45 p.m.

No. 4 Mercer 15-16 W:67-52 vs. No. 5 ETSU 18-12F

 

Friday, March 8

Semifinals

11 a.m.

Nos. 1 Chattanooga 27-4 W:66-55 vs. Nos. 4 Mercer 15-17

1:15 p.m.

Nos 2 UNC Greensboro 21-10 W:72-62 vs. Nos. 3 Wofford 17-13F

 

Sunday, March 10

Championship

12 p.m.

Nos. 1 Chattanooga 28-4 W:69-60 vs. Nos. 2 UNC Greensboro 21-11F

 

West Coast Conference

Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

Thursday, March 7

First Round

3 p.m.

No. 8 San Diego 9-21 W:79-64 vs. No. 9 Pepperdine 5-25F

 

Friday, March 8

Second Round

3 p.m.

No. 5 Pacific 17-13 W: 72-66 vs. Nos. 8 San Diego 9-22

5:30 p.m.

No. 6 Saint Mary’s 13-18F vs. No. 7 LMU 11-18 W: 78-62

 

Saturday, March 9

Quarterfinals

4 p.m.

No. 4 San Francisco 14-16F vs. Nos. 5 Pacific 18-13 W:76-71

6:30 p.m.

No. 3 Portland 19-12 W: 78-51 vs. Nos. 7 LMU 11-19F

 

Monday, March 11

Semifinals

3 p.m.

No. 1/AP-14 Gonzaga 30-2 W:72-61 vs. Nos. 5 Pacific 18-14F

5:30 p.m.

No. 2 Santa Clara 24-8F vs. Nos. 3 Portland 20-12 W:63-61

 

Tuesday, March 12

Championship

4 p.m.

Nos. 1 AP14 Gonzaga 30-3 vs. No. 3 Portland 21-12 W:67-66

 

Big East Conference

Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Ct.

Friday, March 8

First Round

11 am.

First Round

No. 9 Providence 13-19 W: 75-60 vs. No. 8 Butler 14-16F

1:30 p.m.

No. 7 Seton Hall 17-13 W:71-64 vs. No. 10 DePaul 12-20F

4 p.m.

No. 6 Georgetown 20-10 W:62-40 vs. No. 11 Xavier 1-27F

 

Saturday, March 9

Quarterfinals

12 p.m.

No. 9 Providence 13-20F vs. No. 1/AP-9 Connecticut 27-5 W:86-53

2:30 p.m.

No. 4 Villanova 18-12F vs. No. 5 Marquette 23-7 W: 50-48

7 p.m.

No. 7 Seton Hall 17-14F vs. No. 2/AP-21 Creighton 25-4 W: 72-65

9:30 p.m.

No. 6 Georgetown 21-10 W:53-44 vs. No. 3 St. John’s 17-14F

 

Sunday, March 10

Semifinals

2:30 p.m.

Nos. 1/AP-9 Connecticut 28-5 W:58-29 vs. Nos. 5 Marquette 23-8F

5 p.m.

Nos. 2/AP-21 Creighton 25-5F vs. Nos. 6 Georgetown 22-10 W:55-46

 

Monday, March 11

Championship

7 p.m.

Nos. 1 AP-10 Connecticut 29-5 W: 78-42 vs. Nos. 6 Georgetown 22-11F

 

America East Conference

(Higher Seeds Host Each Round)

Friday, March 8

Quarterfinals

5 p.m.

No. 8 UMass Lowell 4-25F at No. 1 Maine 22-9 W: 49-43

7 p.m.

No. 7 NJIT 12-18F at No. 2 Albany 25-5 W:57-52

6 p.m.

No. 6 UMBC 10-19F at No. 3 Vermont 21-10 W: 54-41

6 p.m.

No. 5 Binghamton 14-16 W: 56-51 at No. 4 Bryant 15-15F

 

Monday, March 11

Semifinals

6 p.m.

No. 5 Binghamton 14-17F at No. 1 Maine 23-9 W:64-58

7 p.m.

No. 3 Vermont 22-10 W:50-46 at No. 2 Albany 25-6F

 

Friday, March 15

Championship

5 p.m.

No. 3 Vermont 22-11F at No.1 Maine 24-9 W:64-48

 

 ASUN Conference

(Higher Seeds Host Each Round)

Friday, March 8

First Round

6 p.m.

No. 10 Bellarmine 10-19F at No. 9 Jacksonville 11-19 W:79-62

6 p.m.

No. 8 Kennesaw State 11-9F No. 7 Austin Peay 16-15 W:73-60

 

Saturday, March 9 

Quarterfinals

6 p.m.

No. 9 Jacksonville 11-20F No. 1 Florida Gulf Coast 27-4 W:76-69

5 p.m.

No. 5 Eastern Kentucky 22-10 W:99-68 at No. 4 Lipscomb 17-13F

6 p.m.

No. 7 Austin Peay 17-15 W:49-45 at No. 2 Stetson 17-14F

7 p.m.

No. 6 North Alabama 12-18F at No. 3 Central Arkansas 20-10 W:69-52

 

Tuesday, March 12

Semifinals

7 p.m.

No. 7 Austin Peay 17-16F at No. 1 Florida Gulf Coast 28-4 W:74-52

7:30 p.m.

No. 5 Eastern Kentucky 22-11F at No. 3 Central Arkansas 21-10 W:68-57

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

7 p.m.

No. 3 Central Arkansas 21-11F at No. 1 Florida Gulf Coast 29-4 W:76-47

 

Summit League

Denny Samford PREMIER Center Sioux Falls, S.D.

Friday, March 8

First Round

5:30 p.m.

No. 8 Kansas City 12-20F vs. No. 9 Omaha 8-22 W:61-55

 

Saturday, March 9 

Quarterfinals-1

1:30 p.m.

No. 2 North Dakota State 20-10 W: 72-60 vs. No. 7 Denver 8-22F

4 p.m.

No. 1 South Dakota State 25-5 W: 66-53 vs.9 Omaha 8-23F

 

Sunday, March 10

Quarterfinals-2

1:30 p.m.

No. 3 Oral Roberts 21-9 W:91-68 vs. No. 6 North Dakota 9-21F

4 p.m.

No. 4 South Dakota 21-11 W: 70-57 vs. No. 5 St. Thomas 15-16F

 

Monday, March 11

Semifinals

1:30 p.m.

Nos. 1 South Dakota State 26-5 W:76-63 vs. Nos. 4 South Dakota 21-12F

4 p.m.

Nos. 2 North Dakota State 21-10 W:75-66 vs. Nos. 3 Oral Roberts 21-10F

 

Tuesday, March 12

Championship

4:30 p.m.

Nos. 2 North Dakota State 21-11F vs. Nos. 1 South Dakota State 27-5 W:67-54

 

American Athletic Conference

Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas

Saturday, March 9

First Round

5 p.m.

No. 13 Wichita State 10-21 W: 54-50 vs. No. 12 Florida Atlantic 11-19F

7 p.m.

No. 14 Tulane 11-19 W:68-62 vs. No. 11 SMU 14-16F

 

Sunday, March 10

Second Round

1 p.m.

No. 9 East Carolina 17-13 W:65-63 vs. No. 8 Memphis 13-17F

3 p.m.

No. 13 Wichita State 10-22F vs. No. 5 South Florida 19-13 W: 69-62

7 p.m.

No. 10 Rice 16-14 W:71-56 vs. No. 7 UAB 18-13F

9 p.m.

No. 14 Tulane 12-19 W:65-52 vs. No. 6 Charlotte 16-15F

 

Monday, March 11

Quarterfinals

1 p.m.

No. 9 East Carolina 18-13 W:75-71 vs. No. 1 Tulsa 23-9F

3 p.m.

No. 5 South Florida 19-14F vs. No. 4 UTSA 17-13 W: 58-56

7 p.m.

No. 10 Rice 17-14 W:61-59 vs. No. 2 North Texas 23-8F

 9 p.m.

No. 14 Tulane 12-20F vs. No. 3 Temple 20-11 W:76-72 3ovt

 

Tuesday, March 12

Semifinals

7 p.m.

No. 9 East Carolina 19-13 W:55-54 vs. No. 4 UTSA 17-14F

9 p.m.

No. 10 Rice 18-14 W:60-57 vs. No. 3 Temple 20-12F

 

Wednesday, March 13

Championship

7 p.m.

Nos. 9 East Carolina 19-14F vs.Nos. 10 Rice 19-14 W: 61-41

 

Patriot League

Home Courts of Higher Seeds

Saturday, March 9

First Round

1 p.m.

No. 10 Lafayette 10-20F at No. 7 Navy 14-16 W: 67-45

7 p.m.

No. 9 American U. 10-20F at No. 8 Bucknell 13-17 W:77-71

 

Monday, March 11

Quarterfinals

7 p.m.

Nos. 8 Bucknell 13-18F at No. 1 Holy Cross 18-12 W:61-56

6 p.m.

Nos. 7 Navy 14-17F at No. 2 Colgate 18-12 W: 69-64

 

6:10 p.m.

No. 6 Army 12-17F at No. 3 Boston U. 19-11 W:64-62

7:10 p.m.

No. 5 Lehigh 17-13F at No. 4 Loyola, Md. 16-14 W: 58-51

 

Thursday, March 14

Semifinals

7 p.m.

Nos 4 Loyola, Md. 16-15F at Nos. 1 Holy Cross 19-12 W:72-54

6 p.m.

Nos. 3 Boston U. 20-11 W;52-40 at vs.Nos. 2 Colgate 18-13F

 

Sunday, March 17

Championship

Highest Seed Court

12 p.m.

Nos. 3 Boston U. 20-12 at Nos. 1 Holy Cross 20-12 W:61-55 (CBSSN)

 

Big Sky Conference

Idaho Central Arena, Bose, Idaho

Saturday, March 9

First Round

2 p.m.

No. 9 Weber State 8-24 W:62-53 vs. No. 10 Portland State 8-23F

4:30 p.m.

No. 7 Idaho State 11-19F vs. No. 8 Sacramento State 6-24 W:73-55

 

Sunday, March 10

Second Round

2 p.m.

No. 9 Weber State 8-25F vs. No. 1 Eastern Washington 27-5 W:71-58

4:30

No. 8 Sacramento State 6-25F vs. No. 2 Northern Arizona 24-8 W:81-63

 

Monday, March 11

Quarterfinals

2 p.m.

No. 4 Montana State 17-15 W:47-44 ovt vs. No. 5 Northern Colorado 15-15F

4:30 p.m.

No. 3 Montana 22-8 W: 73-61 vs. No. 6 Idaho 15-16F

 

Tuesday, March 12

Semifinals

2 p.m.

Nos. 1 Eastern Washington 28-5 W:56-39 vs. Nos. 4 Montana State 17-16F

4:30 p.m.

Nos. 2 Northern Arizona 25-8 W:74-67 vs. Nos. 3 Montana 22-9F

 

Wednesday, March 13

Championship

5p.m.

Nos. 1 Eastern Washington 29-5 W:73-64 vs. Nos. 2 Northern Arizona 25-9

 

Mountain West Conference

Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

Sunday, March 10

First Round

5 p.m.

No. 8 Air Force 15-17F vs. No. 9 Fresno State 15-17 W:62-44

7:30 p.m.

No. 7 San Diego State 20-12 W:72-51 vs. No. 10 San Jose State 7-24F

10 p.m.

No. 6 Boise State 20-12 W:85-49 vs. No. 11 Utah State 6-24 (ESPN+)

 

Monday, March 11

Quarterfinals

3 p.m.

Nos. 9 Fresno State 15-18F vs. No. 1 UNLV 28-2/AP-21 W:83-35

5:30 p.m.

No. 4 Nevada 16-16F vs. No. 5 Colorado State 20-10 W:65-54

8 p.m.

Nos.7 San Diego State 21-12 W:67-56 vs. No. 2 New Mexico 21-11F

10:30 p.m.

Nos. 6 Boise State 21-12 W:62-54 vs. No. 3 Wyoming 16-14F

 

Tuesday, March 12

Semifinals

8 p.m.

Nos. 1 AP21 UNLV 29-2 W: 62-52 vs. No. 4 Colorado State 20-11F

10:30 p.m.

Nos. 7 San Diego State 22-12 W:72-69 70-67 vs. Nos. 6 Boise 21-13F

 

Wednesday, March 13

 Championship

10:30 p.m. 

Nos. 1 AP21 UNLV 30-2 W:66-49 vs.7 San Diego State 22-13F

 

Northeast Conference

Home Courts of Higher Seeds

Monday, March 11

Quarterfinals

TBA

No. 8 St. Francis 5-25F at No. 1 Sacred Heart 22-9 W:78-48

7 p.m.

No. 7 Stonehill 4-26F at No. 2 Le Moyne 17-13 W:79-59

7 p.m.

No. 6 Long Island U. 8-22F at No. 3 Fairleigh Dickinson 14-16 W:71-59

7 p.m.

No. 5 Central Connecticut 9-21F at No. 4 Merrimack 12-18 W:76-61

 

Thursday, March 14

Semifinals

7 p.m.

 No. 4 Merrimack 12-19F at No. 1 Sacred Heart 23-9 W: 73-41

7 p.m.

No. 3 Fairleigh Dickinson 14-17F at No. 2 Le Moyne 18-13 W:52-38

 

Sunday, March 17

Championship

12 p.m.

2 Le Moyne 18-14F at 1 Sacred Heart 24-9 W: 69-48

Nos. 4-1 vs. No. 3-2

 

Southland Conference

Legacy Center, Lake Charles, La

Monday, March 11

First Round

12 p.m.

No. 8 Northwestern State 11-19F vs. No. 5 Texas A&M-Commerce 14-15 W:65-57

2:30 p.m.

No. 7 Nicholls 14-17 W:73-66 vs. No. 6 New Orleans 11-19F

 

Tuesday, March 12

Second Round

12 p.m.

No. 4 UIW 19-11F vs. Nos. 5 Texas A&M Commerce 15-15 W:66-57

2 p.m.

No. 3 SE Louisiana 19-11 W: 75-57 vs. Nos. 7 Nicholls 14-12F

 

Wednesday, March 13

Semifinals

12 p.m.

No. 1 Lamar 24-5 W83-58 vs. Nos. 5 Texas A&M-Commerce 15-16F

2 p.m.

No. 2 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 22-8 W:60-59 vs. Nos. 3 SE Louisiana 19-12F

 

Thursday, March 14

Championship

5 p.m.

Nos. 1 Lamar 24-6F vs. Nos. 2 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 23-8 W:68-61

 

 

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, N.J.

Tuesday, March 12

Opening Round

10:30 a.m.

No. 8 Rider 10-20 W:66-56 vs. No. 9 Iona 11-19F

12:45 p.m.

No. 7 Quinnipiac 13-17 W:68-63 ovt. vs. No. 10 Saint Peter’s 7-23F

3 p.m.

No. 6 Mount St. Mary’s 14-16 W: 60-47 vs. No. 11 Marist 6-25

 

Wednesday, March 13

Quarterfinals-A

1 p.m.

No. 1/AP-25 Fairfield 29-1 W:57-51 -1 vs. Nos. 8 Rider 10-21F

3:30 p.m.

No. 2 Niagara 19-12 W:70-56 vs. Nos. 7 Quinnipiac 13-18F

 

Thursday, March 14

Quarterfinals-B

1 p.m.

No. 3 Siena 18-11 W: 80-57 vs. Nos. 6 Mount St. Mary’s 14-17F

3:30 p.m.

No. 4 Manhattan College 18-12F vs. No. 5 Canisius 17-13 W:58-55

 

Friday, March 15

Semifinals

11 a.m.

Nos. 1 AP25 Fairfield 30-1 W:77-64 vs. Nos. 5 Canisius 17-14F

1:30 p.m.

Nos. 2 Niagara 20-12 W: 87-70 vs. Nos. 3 Siena 18-12F

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

3:30 p.m.

Nos. 1 AP25 Fairfield 31-1 W:70-62 ovt vs. Nos. 2 Niagara 20-13F

 

C-USA

Propst Arena, Huntsville, Ala.

Tuesday, March 12

First Round

5:30 p.m.

No. 8 UTEP 19-11 W:78-64 vs. No. 9 Sam Houston 7-22F

 

Wednesday, March 13

Quarterfinals-A

12:30 p.m.

No. 1 Middle Tennessee 27-4 W: 78-50 vs. Nos. 8 UTEP 19-12F

3 p.m.

No. 2 Liberty 17-15 W:62-59 vs. No. 7 Western Kentucky 15-17F

 

Thursday, March 14

Quarterfinals-B

12:30 p.m.

No. 4 Louisiana Tech 14-18 W:60-54 vs. No. 5 Jacksonville State 12-17F

3 p.m.

No. 3 FIU 20-11F vs. No. 6 New Mexico State 13-17 W:63-58

 

Friday, March 15

Semifinals

6:30 p.m.

Nos. 1 Middle Tennessee 28-4 W:62-56 vs. Nos. 4 Louisiana Tech 14-19F

9 p.m.

Nos. 2 Liberty 18-15 W:82-70 vs. Nos. 6 New Mexico State 13-18F

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

5:30 p.m.

Nos. 1 Middle Tennessee 29-4 W:67-51 vs. Nos. 2 Liberty 18-16F

 

CAA

Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, March 13

First Round

2 p.m.

No. 12 Hampton 3-26F vs. No. 13 Hofstra 10-20 W:71-55

4:30 p.m.

No. 11 Northeastern 10-16 W:66-60 vs. No. 14 UNCW 5-21F

 

Thursday, March 14

Second Round

12 p.m.

No. 8 Campbell 17-13 W:67-52 vs. No. 9 Elon 11-21F

2:30 p.m.

No. 5 William & Mary 5-14F vs. Nos. 13 Hofstra 11-20 W:57-53

5 p.m.

No. 7 Drexel 16-14 W:57-55 vs. No. 10 Delaware 11-20F

7:30 p.m.

No. 6 Towson 19-10 W: 78-69 vs. Nos. 11 Northeastern 10-17F

 

Friday, March 15

Quarterfinals

12 p.m.

No. 1 Stony Brook 26-3 W: 61-52vs. Nos. 8 Campbell 17-14F

2:30 p.m.

No. 4 North Carolina A&T 20-10 W:55-40 vs. Nos. 13 Hofstra 11-21F

5 p.m.

No. 2 Monmouth 21-9F vs. 7 Drexel 17-14 W:58-56

7:30 p.m.

No. 3 Charleston 21-9F vs. Nos. 6 Towson 20-10 W:69-60

 

Saturday, March 16

Semifinals

2 p.m.

Nos. 1 Stony Brook 27-3 W:59-51 vs. Nos. 4 North Carolina A&T 20-11F

 

4:30 p.m.

No. 7 Drexel 18-14 W:69-68 vs. Nos. 6 Towson 20-11F

 

Sunday, March 17

Championship

2 p.m.

Nos. 1 Stony Brook 27-4F vs. Nos. 7 Drexel 19-14 W:68-60

 

MEAC

Scope Arena, Norfolk Arena

Wednesday, March 13

Quarterfinals-A

12 p.m.

No 8 South Carolina State 2-28F vs. No. 1 Norfolk State 25-5 W:75-43

2 p.m.

No. 2 Howard 14-15 W;49-44 vs. No. 7 Morgan State 8-22F

 

Thursday, March 14

Quarterfinals-B

12 p.m.

No. 4 Coppin State 12-17 W:61-55 vs. No. 5 Md.-Eastern Shore 13-15F

2 p.m.

No. 3 North Carolina Central 16-14 W: 66-56 vs. No. 6 Delaware State 8-20F

 

Friday, March 15

Semifinals

12 p.m.

Nos. 1-Norfolk State 26-5 W:73-44. Nos. 4 Coppin State 12-18F

2 p.m.

Nos. 2 Howard 15-15 W:69-56 vs. Nos. 3 North Carolina Central 16-15F

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

4 p.m.

Nos. 1 Norfolk State 27-5 W: 51-46 vs. Nos. 2 Howard 15-16F

 

Big West Conference    

Dollar Loan Center, Henderson, Nev.

Wednesday, March 13

First Round

3 p.m.

No. 5 UC Davis 18-13 W:81-56 vs. No. 8 Cal State Fullerton 10-21F

5:30 p.m.

No. 6 UC Santa Barbara 16-15F vs. No. 7 Long Beach State 14-17 W:90-75

 

Thursday, March 14

Quarterfinals

3 p.m. 

No. 3 UC Riverside 18-13F vs. Nos. 7 Long Beach State 15-17 W:83-75 ovt

5:30 p.m.

No. 4 Cal Poly 17-13F vs. Nos. 5 UC Davis 19-13 W:56-48

 

Friday, March 15

Semifinals

3 p.m.

No. 1 Hawaii 20-10F vs. Nos. 5 UC Davis 20-13 W:51-48

5:30 p.m.

No. 2 UC Irvine 22-8 W:69-57 vs. Nos. 7 Long Beach State 15-18F

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

6 p.m.

Nos. 5 UC Davis 20-14F vs. Nos. 2 UC Irvine 23-8 W:53-39

 

Ivy League

Levien Gym, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.

Friday, March 15

Semifinals

4:30 p.m.

No.1 Princeton 24-4 W:59-54 vs. No. 4 Penn 15-13F

7 p.m.

No. 2 Columbia 23-5 W: 63-61 vs. No. 3 Harvard 16-12F

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

5 p.m.

Nos. 1 Princeton 25-4 W: 75-58 vs. Nos. 2 23-6F

 

Mid-American Conference

Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio

Wednesday, March 13

Quarterfinals

11 a.m.

No. 1 Toledo 26-4 W:72-61 vs. No. 8 Western Michigan 12-18F

1 p.m.

No. 4 Buffalo 18-12 W:70-64 vs. No. 5 Bowling Green 16-14F

3 p.m.

No. 7 Ohio U. 11-19F vs. No. 2 Ball State 28-4 W:77-53

5 p.m.

No. 6 Northern Illinois 15-16F vs. No. 3 Kent State 19-10 W:63-60

 

Friday, March 15

Semifinals

11 a.m.

Nos. 1 Toledo 26-5F vs. Nos. 4 Buffalo 19-12 W:77-74 ovt.

1 p.m.

Nos. 2 Ball State 19-11F vs. Nos. 3 Kent State 20-10 W:65-50

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

11 a.m. Nos. 4 Buffalo 19-13F vs. Nos. 3 Kent State 21-10 W:78-60

 

Missouri Valley Conference

Vibrant Arena at the Mark, Molline, Ill.

Thursday, March 14

First Round

1:02 p.m.

No. 8 Southern Illinois 11-20 vs. No. 9 Indiana State 11-20 W:66-54

3:32 p.m.

No. 5 Illinois State 21-10 W:85-64 vs. No. 12 Evansville 4-28F

7:02 p.m.

No. 7 UIC 18-14 W:79-77 vs. No. 10 Valparaiso 5-25F

9:32 p.m.

No. 6 Murray State 20-10 W: 87-49 vs. No. 11 Bradley 6-26F

 

Friday, March 15

Quarterfinals

1:02 p.m.

Nos. 9 Indiana State 11-21F vs. No. 1 Drake 27-5 W:79-57

3:32 p.m.

Nos. 5 Illinois State 21-11F vs. No. 4 Northern Iowa 16-14 W:79-75

7:02 p.m.

Nos. 7 UIC 18-15F vs. No. 2 Belmont 25-7 W:60-65

9:32 p.m.

Nos. 6 Murray State 20-11F vs. No. 3 Missouri State 22-8 W:71-70

 

Saturday, March 16

Semifinals

2:30 p.m.

Nos. 1 Drake 28-5 W: 92-83 ovt vs. Nos. 4 Northern Iowa 16-15F

5 p.m.

Nos. 2 Belmont 25-8F vs. Nos. 3 Missouri State 23-8 W:63-48

 

Sunday, March 17

Championship

5 p.m.

Nos. 1 Drake 28-5 vs. Nos. 3 Missouri State 23-8 (ESPNU)

 

SWAC

Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Ala.

Wednesday, March 13

Quarterfinal-1

12 p.m.

No. 2 Grambling 22-8 W:66-60 vs. No. 7 Florida A&M 9-21F

6:30 p.m.

No. 1 Jackson State 24-6 W:67-58 vs. No. 8 Prairie View 11-18F

 

Thursday, March 14

Quarterfinal-2

12 p.m.

No. 3 Southern U. 15-15F vs. No. 6 Alcorn State 11-19 W:59-52

6:30 p.m. 

No. 4 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 17-15 W:82-74 vs. No. 5 Alabama A&M 15-16F

 

Friday, March 15

Semifinals

12 p.m.

Nos. 6 Alcorn State 12-19 W:61-59 vs. Nos. 2 Grambling 22-9F

6:30 p.m.

Nos. 1 Jackson State 25-6 W: 70-48 vs. Nos. 4 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 17-16F

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

2 p.m.

Nos. 6 Alcorn State 12-20F vs. Nos. 1 Jackson State 26-6 W:68-44

 

Western Athletic Conference

Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

Wednesday, March 13

First Round

3 p.m.

No. 5 UT Arlington 16-15 W:67-53 vs. No. 8 Southern Utah 8-22F

5:30 p.m.

No. 6 Abilene Christian14-16F vs. No. 7 Tarleton State 11-19 W:54-41

 

Thursday, March 14

Quarterfinals

3 p.m.

No. 4 Utah Tech 18-14F vs. Nos. 5 UT Arlington 17-15 W:72-57

5:30 p.m.

No. 3 Stephen F. Austin 21-11 W:70-58vs. Nos. 7 Tarleton State 11-20F

 

Friday, March 15

Semifinals

3 p.m.

No. 1 Cal Baptist 27-3 W:83-67 vs. Nos. 5 UT Arlington 17-16F

  5:30 p.m.

No. 2 Grand Canyon 24-8F vs. Nos. 3 Stephen F. Austin 22-11 W:66-63  

 

Saturday, March 16

Championship

1:30 p.m.

Ns. 1 Cal Baptist 23-11 W:75-74 vs. Nos. 3 Stephen F. Austin 22-12F