Is the week in lines: Tuesday FG 3pt FT Reb Min M-A M-A M-A O-T A F S TO BLK Pts Renaldo Balkman 42 4-9 0-1 0-1 6-13 3 4 5 1 1 8 Result: Win. South Carolina 69, Florida State 68. (OT) Ah, what the hell. I’ll give Renaldo my first ever Defender of […]

[Note to self: use spell checker on your entry titles from now on] George Mason 86, Connecticut 84 [69, OT] – The game that will forever be held up as the inspiration for mid-majors. You had to think the Patriots would get their share of shots, what with them not being turnover-prone and UConn not […]

LSU 70, Texas 60 [73, OT] – Texas goes 11 of 40 on twos as LSU’s frontline dominates again. LaMarcus Aldridge 2-of-14 in 44 minutes? I must have imagined that. Glen Davis and Tyrus Thomas combine to go 21-for-33. It was pretty amazing that Texas was able to force overtime, but the better team eventually […]

George Mason 63, Wichita State 55 [63 possessions] – George Mason wins with 15 fewer offensive rebounds than the Shockers. They do it again with great shooting (54.5% eFG) and perimeter defense (Wichita went 3 of 24 on 3s). The Patriots jumped out to a 9-0 lead on three trifectas and never were threatened after […]

Thanks to all who participated in yesterday’s contest. Answers were submitted for Adam Morrison, Keydren Clark, and Brion Rush. But most people had the correct answer – Eastern Washington’s Rodney Stuckey had the highest point total in a regulation game with 45 against Northern Arizona on January 5. Erik Kreutner submitted his e-mail first, so […]

Before I get to the preview, the folks at Grey Dog Software have given me a copy of their new college hoops simulation, Total College Basketball, to give away. This game is a simulation, so you’re not going to be doing 360 dunks or anything like that. You’re the coach and you manage all aspects […]

Let me tell you, it felt real good to log on and watch some games last Thursday knowing that signing up early for the VIP treatment would have such tremendous benefits. Here’s a review of the past week in Lines o’ the Night. Tuesday FG 3pt FT Reb Min M-A M-A M-A O-T A F […]

Bradley 72, Pittsburgh 66 [68 possessions] – Patrick O’Bryant: 28 points, 7 boards. Aaron Gray: 12 points, 4 boards. There is some stuff that happens during the Tournament that affects things beyond the event. For instance, Steve Alford probably won’t be going to Indiana, and Brandon Rush and Tyler Hansbrough aren’t going pro after early […]

Duke 74, George Washington 61 [71 possessions] – A fairly easy win over the Great Unknown. It’s up to George Mason to represent our nation’s forefathers in the Sweet 16. Florida 82, UW Milwaukee 60 [66] – I’m starting to get a ‘97 Arizona vibe here – a few emerging pro players coming together and […]

A rundown of the “action” on a slow-paced Friday… Ohio State 70, Davidson 60 [68 possessions] – The Buckeyes put together another strugglicious performance on 3s (5-22), but only committed four turnovers and steadily pulled away in the second half. Northwestern State 64, Iowa 63 [64] – The March Madness Moment of ‘06. A classic […]