by Charlie on March 14, 2010
The Houston Cougars are headed back to the big dance for the first time since 1992 after upsetting No. 25 UTEP in the Conference USA title game. Tom Penders becomes the fourth coach in Division I history to bring four different teams to the Big Dance. More 2010 NCAA Tournament Teams: 2010 Automatic Bids Houston [...]
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by Charlie on March 14, 2010
Winning a league title and bid to the Big Dance is always sweet. Beating your biggest rival while you’re at it? Even sweeter. The Mountain Hawks of Lehigh are headed back to the Big Dance for the first time since 2006 after beating Lafayette in the Patriot League final. The longtime rivals are neighbors, separated [...]
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by Charlie on March 11, 2010
The Northeast and Big Sky Conferences crowned champions yesterday — and 14 of 65 spots in this year’s NCAA Tournament are now officially spoken for. Northeast Conference: The Colonials’ stifling defense held regular-season champions Quinnipiac to just 50 points and won Robert Morris a second straight NEC Title and automatic bid. Big Sky Conference: Montana [...]
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by Charlie on March 10, 2010
Three more league champions earned tickets to the Big Dance on Tuesday, including one that could make noise in the tourney. Horizon League: Butler dismantled Wright State in the Horizon League final, and will return to the Big Dance for the fourth straight year. The number 12 team in the nation should land a three [...]
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