Saturday News:

February 16, 2008 at 11:32 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

Today's Game: Brown (13-8 / 5-2) vs. Princeton (5-16 / 2-4)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 7:30 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: wprb.com, goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 91-21.
Last meeting: Brown 64 Princeton 55 - 3/2/07.

Georgetown vs. Syracuse - 12:00 pm ET - ESPN
Purdue vs. Northwestern - 4:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Richmond vs. Duquesne - 7:00 pm ET
Denver vs. Louisiana-Monroe - 8:30 pm ET

Yale vs. Penn - 6:00 pm ET - ESPN Classic
Cornell vs. Dartmouth - 7:00 pm ET
Columbia vs. Harvard - 7:00 pm ET

Articles on last night's game between Yale and Princeton can be found on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trentonian, courtesy of the Associated Press and at goyalebulldogs.com.

Georgetown visits Syracuse this afternoon. The Hoyas are 15-3 in games decided by three points or less since John Thompson III became their head coach.

Northwestern hosts Big Ten leader Purdue.

Denver travels to Louisiana-Monroe.

Richmond is in Pittsburgh to face Duquesne.

The New York Times has reporter Pete Thamel embedded with the Cornell men's basketball team this weekend on their road trip to Harvard and Dartmouth. Thamel's frequent blog posts give you a view of life away from home for an Ivy League basketball team that many of us have not seen before.

Princeton alum Sean Gregory wrote a piece in this week's Time Magazine about the Boston Celtics.

Around the Ivy League: Cornell (15-5 / 7-0) scored three times in the final 25 seconds for an amazing 72-71 comeback victory against Harvard (6-17 / 1-6). Brown (13-8 / 5-2) ended the 24 game home conference winning streak that Penn (8-15 / 3-3) had built up, defeating the Quakers 66-61. Columbia (11-11 / 4-3) beat Dartmouth (8-13 / 1-6) in Hanover, 59-50.

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Villanova / Georgetown finish.

February 15, 2008 at 11:30 am
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, Video

Here's split screen video of Rich Chvotkin calling the controversial finish of Monday's game between Georgetown and Villanova.

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Tuesday News:

February 12, 2008 at 10:04 am
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, Princeton, Today's News

Today's Game: Princeton (5-14 / 2-2) vs. Penn (7-14 / 2-2)
Location: The Palestra - Philadelphia, PA
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: CN8
Internet: wprb.com, goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Penn leads 119-97.
Last meeting: Penn 64 Princeton 48 - 3/6/07.

Previews of tonight's rivalry game are published in the Trenton Times, the Daily Princetonian and the Daily Pennsylvanian.

The Daily Pennsylvanian also profiles Tiger senior Noah Savage.

The Princeton Packet reviews Princeton's weekend in New York State.

Kyle Koncz makes the Honor Roll in the latest Ivy Weekly Basketball Awards.

Jonathan Wallace converted two free throws with less than one second remaining, as Georgetown (20-3) squeezed by Villanova 55-53. Listen to postgame audio from head coach John Thompson III.

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Monday News:

February 11, 2008 at 10:10 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

Villanova vs. Georgetown - 7:00 pm ET - ESPN

Weekend wrap-ups are posted in today's Daily Princetonian, the Columbia Spectator and the Cornell Sun.

The Trenton Times is the first to mention a local recruit that Princeton has interest in.

Congratulations to Joe Scott, who recorded his 100th victory as a head coach in a 63-44 Denver (11-12) victory over Louisiana-Lafayette.

Richmond (12-10) fell to St. Louis 64-55. The Billikens finished the game on an 18-6 run.

Jonathan Wallace and Georgetown host Villanova tonight.

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Sunday News:

February 10, 2008 at 9:50 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Denver - 2:00 pm ET - FSN Rocky Mountain
St. Louis vs. Richmond - 2:00 pm ET - CW 11

Read all about the Princeton / Columbia game on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trenton Times, courtesy of the Associated Press and at gocolumbialions.com.

An excellent profile of Craig Robinson is in today's Providence Journal.

Georgetown (19-3) scored just 20 points in the second half, and the Hoyas were trumped by Louisville 59-51.

Another game effort, another Big Ten loss for Northwestern (7-14), who played Michigan State tight but the Spartans pulled away down the stretch of a 70-55 victory.

Denver hosts Louisiana-Lafayette in a battle for first place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division.

Richmond hosts St. Louis this afternoon.

Around the Ivy League: Yale (9-11 / 3-3) throttled Dartmouth (8-12 / 1-5) to the tune of 97-58. Cornell (14-5 / 6-0) stayed perfect in league play, beating Penn (7-14 / 2-2) for the first time in 18 games, 87-74. Brown (12-8 / 4-2) made quick work of Harvard (6-16 / 1-5) in Providence, 71-51.

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Saturday News:

February 9, 2008 at 9:54 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

Today's Game: Princeton (5-13 / 2-1) vs. Columbia (9-11 / 2-3)
Location: Levien Gym - New York City, NY
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: N/A
Internet: wprb.com, goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 135-82.
Last meeting: Princeton 54 Columbia 49 - 2/17/07.

Northwestern vs. Michigan State - 7:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network
Georgetown vs. Louisville - 9:00 pm ET - ESPN

Harvard vs. Brown - 7:00 pm ET - YES
Penn vs. Cornell - 7:00 pm ET
Dartmouth vs. Yale - 7:00 pm ET

Articles about last night's loss to Cornell can be found on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trenton Times, the Trentonian and the Ithaca Journal, courtesy of the Associated Press and at cornellbigred.com.

Expecting to see some full court pressure, Georgetown visits Louisville tonight.

Northwestern travels to Michigan State.

The Denver Post reports on the unnoticed turnaround Joe Scott has pulled off this season at Denver.

Around the Ivy League: Brown (11-8 / 3-2) shot 64% from the field and blew out Dartmouth (8-11 / 1-4) by 26. Columbia (9-11 / 2-3) handed Penn (7-13 / 2-1) its first conference loss, defeating the Quakers 74-58. Yale (8-11 / 2-3) defeated Harvard (6-15 / 1-4) for the ninth straight time at Lee Amphitheater, 83-70.

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Breaking down the backdoor.

February 8, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, Video

ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla explains why Georgetown's cuts are so effective.

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Thursday News:

February 7, 2008 at 10:29 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Mason Rocca, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

Troy vs. Denver - 9:30 pm ET

...and we're back.

The Princeton Packet talks to Jason Briggs about his new role this season.

The Town Topics reviews Princeton's opening Ivy weekend.

The Daily Princetonian profiles two former Tigers playing overseas - Mason Rocca and Konrad Wysocki.

There are also capsule write-ups about all eight Ivy teams in today's Prince.

Princeton recruit John Comfort scored a team-high 16 points as Fenwick won its ninth straight.

The Princeton Alumni Weekly blog has a nice blurb about the job I've done covering Princeton’s last 101 consecutive Ivy League games.

Someone should let John Trubee know that his VBK hat has shown up on eBay.

Georgetown (19-2) overcame a sluggish start on Tuesday night versus South Florida, eventually coming away with a 63-53 victory.

Richmond (12-9) has quietly put together a nice season. Last night the Spiders defeated Temple 64-58. Chris Mooney's hybrid defense continues to evolve.

Northwestern (7-13) lost to Minnesota by 20. The Wildcats remain winless in Big Ten play.

Denver hosts Troy tonight at Magness Arena.

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Seton Hall / Georgetown video.

February 3, 2008 at 10:28 am
Filed under Basketball, Georgetown, Video

Highlights of the Hoyas' 18th victory.

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Super Bowl Sunday News:

February 3, 2008 at 10:27 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

Northwestern vs. Indiana - 12:00 pm ET - Big Ten Network

Read all about the Harvard / Princeton game on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trenton Times and the Trentonian, courtesy of the Associated Press and at gocrimson.com.

The Harvard Crimson was also live-blogging last night's contest.

Patrick Ewing Jr. scored a career-high 16 points as Georgetown (18-2) defeated Seton Hall 73-61.

Richmond (11-9) became the first team to beat Charlotte at home, defeating the 49ers 64-58 in Atlantic 10 play. Coach Chris Mooney has taken a unique approach to scouting the opposition this season.

Denver (9-12) fell 78-64 at Western Kentucky.

Northwestern travels to Indiana this afternoon.

Around the Ivy League: Cornell (12-5 / 4-0) had a decisive 66-45 win over Yale (7-11 / 1-3). Penn (7-12 / 2-0) survived at the buzzer against Dartmouth (8-10 / 1-3). Brown (10-8 / 2-2) pulled away in the second half from Columbia (8-11 / 1-3) in Providence, 68-63.

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Saturday News:

February 2, 2008 at 10:41 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News

Today's Game: Harvard (6-13 / 1-2) vs. Princeton (4-12 / 1-0)
Location: Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Radio: 103.3 fm WPRB
TV: ESPNU
Internet: wprb.com, goprincetontigers.com
Series History: Princeton leads 120-37.
Last meeting: Harvard 50 Princeton 43 - 2/24/07.

Seton Hall vs. Georgetown - 12:00 pm ET - ESPN+
Richmond vs. Charlotte - 3:00 pm ET - Time Warner N.C.
Denver vs. Western Kentucky - 8:00 pm ET

Dartmouth vs. Penn - 7:00 pm ET
Cornell vs. Yale - 7:00 pm ET
Columbia vs. Brown - 7:00 pm ET

Articles about last night's Ivy opener can be found on goprincetontigers.com, in the Trenton Times and the Trentonian, courtesy of the Associated Press and at dartmouthsports.com

Vernon Macklin and Georgetown host Seton Hall this afternoon.

Richmond travels to Charlotte.

Denver visits 17-5 Western Kentucky.

Around the Ivy League: Cornell (11-5 / 3-0) took control of the race for the title with a 75-64 win at Brown (9-8 / 1-2). Penn (6-12 / 1-0) eked out a 73-69 victory versus Harvard (6-13 / 1-2). Columbia (8-10 / 1-2) got the best of Yale (7-10 / 1-2), 71-58 in New Haven.

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Thursday News:

January 31, 2008 at 10:17 am
Filed under Basketball, Denver, Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Richmond, Today's News

FIU vs. Denver - 9:30 pm ET - ESPN+

Georgetown (17-2) decimated St. John's 74-42, holding the Red Storm without a field goal for most of the first half.

Richmond (10-9) was down one at Rhode Island with 10:37 to play, eventually falling 78-64.

Northwestern (7-11) picked up a much-needed 68-59 victory over Texas-Pan American.

Denver hosts Florida International later tonight.

The Town Topics has a story about the end of Princeton's long losing streak.

Because it is Full Ivy Schedule Eve, the Columbia Spectator previews Princeton.

Princeton recruit John Comfort scored a team-high 16 points as Fenwick dismissed Loyola 74-45.

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