By William Armstead - The UConn Huskies defeated the Furman Paladins by a score of 82-71 in the first round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament on March 20. Tarris Reed Jr. put up a stat line that has not been seen in the tournament for over 60 years. The UConn Huskies were led by … Continue reading UConn Holds Off Furman as Tarris Reed Jr. Delivers Record-Breaking Night

By Tiffany Williams - Buffalo got a front-row seat to a demolition job, and it wasn’t subtle, pretty, or debatable. It was a statement. Michigan Wolverines didn’t just beat Saint Louis Billikens 95–72 at KeyBank Center — they overwhelmed them, exposed them, and then buried them under a landslide of efficiency, size, and cold-blooded shot-making. … Continue reading Michigan’s Ruthless Efficiency Buries Saint Louis in First-Round NCAA Clash

By Tiffany Williams - Wednesday night in men’s college basketball delivered everything — blowouts, overtime chaos, and scoring explosions from coast to coast as teams battled through the grind of March. Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball delivered the most brutal beatdown of the night, crushing Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball 91-42. Milan Momcilovic led … Continue reading Men’s College Basketball Roundup: Scoring Explosions and Nail-Biters Coast to Coast

By Tiffany Williams - March Madness intensity hit full throttle this weekend, delivering clutch shots, blowouts, and buzzer-beater chaos. Friday opened with 18th-ranked St. John’s holding off Hall, 72-65, Zuby Ejiofor pouring in 21 points. New England cruised past NCAT, 88-72, Mike Loughnane leading with 18 while Lewis Walker had 17. Saturday saw high drama … Continue reading March Madness Action: Weekend of Buzzer-Beaters, Upsets, and Star Performances

By Tiffany Williams - Al Pettway didn’t just change jobs. He changed zip codes, colors and expectations. In May 2024, after more than two decades stalking the sideline at North High in Worcester, Pettway walked away from the Polar Bears and their orange and black to take over the Worcester State University men’s basketball program. … Continue reading Al Pettway Wins MASCAC Title in Year Two as Worcester State Men’s Basketball Coach

The Engineers came in expecting a coronation. The top seed, ranked 21st nationally, 27-game winners over Wheaton, and holding home-court advantage, WPI looked untouchable. By the final buzzer Friday, the scoreboard told a different story: Wheaton 82, WPI 60. The Lyons, a fourth seed with nothing to lose, just shattered history, legacy, and egos in … Continue reading Wheaton Shocks Top-Seeded WPI 82-60 in NEWMAC Semifinals

By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night delivered a full slate of college basketball results that ranged from dominant top-ranked performances to overtime thrillers, with several individual scoring efforts shaping the outcomes. No. 1 Duke overwhelmed Notre Dame 100-56 on the road, turning the matchup into a showcase of efficiency and depth. Cameron Boozer led the … Continue reading College Basketball Recap – Tuesday Night Highlights

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — The roof didn’t cave in at John P. Brissette Court on Saturday afternoon. It just felt like it for Bridgewater State. Up three at the break. Up 17-4 early. Up 43-34 with under three minutes left in the first half. And then? A second-half collapse so thorough it … Continue reading Worcester State Scores 52 in Second Half to Beat Bridgewater State 96-87

By Tiffany Williams - It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t polite. And it sure wasn’t subtle. It was a 90-84 street fight disguised as a college basketball game, and Salem State University walked into North Adams and snatched one from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts like a team that simply wanted it more. Final score: 90-84. … Continue reading Final Score: 90-84, Record: Salem State 14-10. MCLA 8-14

By Tiffany Williams - Saturday, February 21, 2026 wasn’t just another packed slate. It was a gut-check, chest-thumping, no-excuses night across the country. Ranked teams flexed. Bubble teams sweated. Rivalries boiled. And a few locker rooms got real quiet on the bus ride home. Start in the Big East, where No. 5 UConn walked into … Continue reading Madness In February: Upsets, Overtime Thrillers, and Statement Wins Shake Men’s College Basketball

By Tiffany Williams - The Worcester State Lancers are heating up at exactly the right time — and on Valentine’s Day, they showed no love to the Salem State Vikings. In front of 136 at Brissette Court on February 14, 2026, Worcester State overpowered Salem State 91-81, stretching its win streak to three and tightening … Continue reading Joe Okla Leads Lancers in Statement Win Over Salem State

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — The record doesn’t scream powerhouse. The gym isn’t packed with NBA scouts. But don’t tell Camdyn Shoesmith this is small-time basketball. On Saturday, Worcester State University knocked off Salem State University 91-81 for its third straight win, pushing its conference mark to 9-3 and its overall record to … Continue reading Bedford, Massachusetts Native Camdyn Shoesmith Brings Muscle and Efficiency to Worcester State University Frontcourt

By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Laura Soukkavong WORCESTER — Worcester State walked into Brissette Court Wednesday night with a mission and walked out with an 84-70 statement over Framingham State. From the opening tip at 7:30 p.m., the Lancers dictated tempo, spacing and swagger. By the final horn, they had outshot, outpassed and outgunned … Continue reading Lancers Light It Up From Deep in 84-70 Win Over Framingham

By Tiffany Williams - Sunday’s men’s college basketball slate delivered sharp results and tight finishes, while several games were wiped off the board due to postponements. South Florida took control at home, beating Florida Atlantic 89-75. Wes Enis scored 19 points for FAU, but USF answered with balance and pressure, led by Devin Vanterpool’s 22 … Continue reading Men’s College Basketball Roundup: Upsets, Tight Finishes, Postponements

By Tiffany Williams - A full slate of men’s college basketball on Tuesday delivered ranked matchups, overtime finishes and several lopsided results across the country as conference play continued to intensify. Michigan pulled away from Indiana for an 86–72 win, led by Elliot Cadeau’s 19 points, while Tucker DeVries paced the Hoosiers with 15. UCLA … Continue reading Overtime Games and Statement Wins Mark Busy Tuesday in Men’s College Basketball

By Tiffany Williams - Overtime thrillers, conference matchups and road wins packed the men’s college basketball schedule Monday night, with more than 30 games decided across the country. Monmouth defeated Northeastern 81-68 as Justin Ray scored 27 points. Mike Loughnane led Northeastern with 15 points. St. Francis (Pa.) edged Stony Brook 63-61 behind 16 points … Continue reading Overtime Games, Conference Battles Highlight Busy Night in Men’s College Basketball