Big Ten Conference
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Irish thrive when playing near homeMar 13, 2011 12:00 am - It’s easy to understand why Notre Dame coach Mike Brey appreciates the opportunity to play two NCAA Tournament games at United Center. When the Irish play within a two-h...
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Illinois gets in as a 9 seedMar 13, 2011 12:00 am - No, Lou Henson does not coach at Boston University. But based on a remarkable four-team quadrant paired up by the NCAA Tournament committee, it would be easy to presume ...
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For Cats' Carmody, NIT call comes better late than neverMar 13, 2011 12:00 am - Here's a lesson (and a warning) for all you tournament committees out there: If Northwestern coach Bill Carmody thinks you've disappointed him, he's going to strip and t...
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Illini will sweat it out in NCAA selectionsMar 11, 2011 11:00 pm - The NCAA Tournament committee members study so many numbers as they figure out the 68-team field, it’s a wonder their eyes don’t bleed. In the end, they combine statisti...
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Illini collapse as Michigan ralliesMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — You'd think during a season overloaded with last-minute losses and searing disappointments, Illinois might know better than to relax with a nice second-ha...
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Illinois, NU clinging to postseason hopesMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Heading into Selection Sunday last March, Illinois owned a 19-14 record with 6 losses in its last eight games. Following Illinois’ come-from-ahead, 60-55 ...
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Ohio State survives NU for OT winMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — In the tight quarters of Conseco Fieldhouse's visiting locker room Friday afternoon, Northwestern's players had no room for privacy. The Wildcats also had...
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DePaul set to make the state proudMar 10, 2011 10:00 pm - The prospects for the state of Illinois in the NCAA Tournament are slim. Illinois will likely be the only representative on the men's side. And DePaul will likely be fly...
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Fruendt energizes NorthwesternMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — It’s an understatement to say Nick Fruendt’s career arc at Northwestern hasn’t gone as hoped. The junior sharpshooter entered Thursday’s Big Ten tournamen...
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Northwestern keeps season alive with 75-65 win over MinnesotaMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — It didn't occur until 45 minutes after Northwestern's first-round win over Minnesota, but trainer Lanny Bradford finally achieved what the Gophers couldn'...