WSU, OSU have a history 2
COUGARS As promised, my advance of tomorrow's NIT game is available. So we put together a quick post for you. Read on.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2011
Chiefs No. 3 seed, opponent unknown
The Spokane Chiefs' 6-4 loss at Tri-City on Saturday night answered a few questions and left a few hanging. The Chiefs are the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference when the Western Hockey League playoffs start in a few days. Who they'll play will…
One more day until WSU, OSU 3
COUGARS Sunday morning and there's more basketball on the TV in about an hour. So let's get this done and get you ready for your day. Read on.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011
S-R coverage of GU's 89-67 loss to BYU
Back with all of our S-R coverage from Gonzaga's 89-67 loss to BYU on Saturday. Here's my game story, John Blanchette's column, my notebook and Dan Pelle's photos. Good night from Denver.
Roundup from Gonzaga's win over Iowa
It was quite a Saturday of NCAA Basketball Tournament - women's style - at McCarthey Athletic Center. Of course the highlight was Gonzaga's high-octane upset of Iowa that had the sellout crowd in a frenzy. The on the opposite end of the spectrum UCLA held…
BYU Cougars end GU's season, 89-67 2
DENVER – Jimmer Fredette scored 34 points and he had plenty of help from his teammates as Brigham Young crushed Gonzaga 89-67 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 30 years. The Cougars made nine 3s in the first…
GU women defeat Iowa 92-86
11th-seeded Gonzaga edged six-seeded Iowa 92-86 Saturday afternoon in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball Tournament before sellout crowd of 5,632 delirious fans at McCarthey Athletic Center.
GU-BYU tip at 4:55 Pacific 2
Gonzaga-BYU tip time will be at 5:55 (4:55 Pacific). In-game updates at Twitter.com/SRjimm.
Florida defeats UCLA
No. 2 Florida scored the last seven points to pull away from No. 7 UCLA 73-65. The Gators advance to the Sweet 16 in New Orleans on Thursday. They will meet the winner of tonight's GU-BYU game.
Bjorklund, Tennessee kick-start NCAA women
Were your eyes open enough to see the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament get off with a bang ... Angie Bjorklund (U-Hi) hitting her first three 3's, to be 19 of 21 over five games, as Tennessee beat somebody ... and an early upset, Marist over…
WSU's NIT run continues Monday 9
COUGARS • UPDATED: 10:30 A.M. I hope you are enjoying your NCAA-tournament watching as much as I am, though yesterday's games – outside of the Pac-10 ones – didn't seem as exciting as Thursday's. We have more on the link, so read on.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2011
Chiefs reach century mark
The fourth line picked up a pair of early goals and backup goalie Mac Engel made that stand up with 23 saves as the Spokane Chiefs ran their winning streak to nine games with a 5-0 decision over Seattle Friday night in the final home…
GU takes on Fredette-led Cougars 1
Good evening from Denver. A quick post of the GU-related material that will run in Saturday's S-R. Here's my game preview, John Blanchette's column and a Gonzaga notebook. There's a quick capsule look at tomorrow's contest below. UPDATE: Dan Pelle's photo gallery here. You can…
Chiefs present end-season awards
The Spokane Chiefs presented their end of season awards Friday night before their final Western Hockey League regular-season home game. Scholastic Award, presented by academic advisor Joe Everson, Brady Brassart. Presented by Booster Club, $30,000 from 50-50 raffles this year, for Chiefs' scholarship fund. Humanitarian…
Schick & Bulldogs ready for Iowa
OK, there's an hour before the hockey game and I've filed my women's basketball stories, so let's get caught up in the hoops world before we hit the ice. Today started with a story on Gonzaga's Carter Schick (above), the Bulldogs' ... um, free spirit.…
Softball glances, coaches resign
Here's a link to our preseason softball glances. Here's a notebook including three coaching resignations.
Friday from WSU 8
COUGARS Surprisingly, there is a lot to get to this morning, including a trio of items related to Washington State. So let's get right to it. Read on.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011
GU thumps Red Storm, face BYU Saturday
Back with my game story from GU's impressive 86-71 victory over St. John's. Added treats for late-night readers: John Blanchette's column and Dan Pelle's photos.
Zags handle St. John's
No. 11-seeded Gonzaga took command early with a 12-0 run, built an 11-point halftime lead and cruised to an 86-71 victory over No. 6 St. John’s on Thursday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga (25-9) will face No. 3 BYU (31-4), which…
Even more shots for the Spokane Chiefs
Hey hockey fans - and fight fans. You know the Spokane Chiefs put 78 shots on goal last night - not counting the two that won the shootout. But you better check out these shots that are on the scoresheeting under penalties.
Preps, and lots of preps 5
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And for your halftime reading, women's hoops
Back in the old days - or is that the young days - today would be the start of my personal two-day vacation. After the deadline stress of state basketball, two days of recliner basketball recharged the batteries. (I think I'm starting to sound like…
WSU's win over Long Beach, morning after 6
COUGARS That other tournament has started. You know, that NCAA-thingee. The one with the bracket and the million-dollar pools. That one. But, of course, it takes a back seat to the elder statesman of college basketball's postseason tournaments, the NIT. The one Washington State is…
Game-day reading 2
Some notes and links on game-day morning from Denver. Checked with Sam Dower, who will be wearing Amare Stoudemire-type protective glasses tonight, the first time he's worn eye gear in a game. He saw it was a bit awkward at first, but he quickly adjusted.…
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
Former T-Wolf overcomes hurdles
Former Lake City basketball standout Katie Baker is enjoying life at the University of Montana, which takes on UCLA in an NCAA tournament opener Saturday at Gonzaga University's McCarthey Athletic Center. I caught up with Baker on Wednesday. Here's the story.
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