NCAA.com’s Autumn Johnson breaks down how unranked Missouri took down No. 1 South Carolina in overtime, 70-69, to begin conference play.Source
Month: December 2021
Missouri’s Hayley Frank and Lauren Hansen on the Tigers’ historic upset over No. 1 South Carolina
Autumn Johnson speaks with Missouri women’s basketball’s Hayley Frank and Lauren Hansen after a thrilling upset over No. 1 South Carolina, finished off with a game winner from Lauren Hansen. Missouri handed South Carolina its first lost of the season.Source
11 facts to know from Missouri’s shocking upset over No. 1 South Carolina women’s basketball
Missouri women’s basketball shocked No. 1 South Carolina, 70-69, in overtime. Here are 11 things to know from Thursday’s upset.Source
ESI 2021 round-up: Looking back
As the sun sets on yet another year defined by the unyielding effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, one can’t help but step back and admire the intrinsic resilience of the esports industry. Unprecedented logistical shifts put in place during 2020 endured into 2021, and our digital nature as an industry meant we fared far better […]
After a brutal run of bad luck in 2021, NC State athletics looks to 2022 for some hope
North Carolina State athletics quite possibly faced more trials and tribulations than any other team in college sports in 2021. To top it all of, on Tuesday, the Wolfpack found out their bowl game against UCLA was canceled hours before kickoff. Source
2022 NCAA DI men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to be played as scheduled
With another surge in COVID-19 cases happening this holiday season, the NCAA DI men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are planning to go on as scheduled this spring. Source
Andy Katz provides the latest info on COVID’s impact on men’s basketball
Andy Katz reports on the effects of COVID on men’s basketball scheduling, seeding and policy decisions heading into the new year.Source
Mater Dei makes history in 2021, joins De La Salle atop all-time Super 25 champs list
The 40th USA TODAY Super 25 champion adds a historical footnote to the overall results that began in 1982. The Mater Dei Monarchs’ 2021 nod is the program’s fifth Super 25 crown, which ties them with football powerhouse De La Salle (Concord, Cailf.) for the most all-time. It’s a remarkable achievement, especially when considering the […]
Men’s college basketball: Biggest games that we missed due to COVID-19
There were multiple men’s basketball non-conference games that were canceled due to COVID and won’t be rescheduled. NCAA.com correspondent Andy Katz lists 10 lost games that may be the most significant come Selection Sunday.Source
How Innovative Group Of 5 Leaders Are Changing The Model For Coaches’ Pay
As Bowl Season rolls on, athletic directors across the country are taking a hard look at their seasons and asking themselves if their coach has delivered on expectations. If the answer is “no,” then it’s time to start crunching the numbers associated with making a change. Firing a coach is expensive and bringing on new […]