Butler G Ronald Nored Out For Horizon League Opener Due To Concussion Symptoms--
SB NationButler point guard Ronald Nored will miss Horizon League opener due to concussion symptoms--
The Indy StarNored out for Loyola game--
Indy Star Butler InsiderNo. 18 Notre Dame Runs Past Butler--
ButlerSports.comHamilton Named All-Tourney At WBCA Classic--
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Stardate 22-20101129: Line and Formula--
The Mid-Majority
Game! Of! The! Night!
Robert Morris at Cleveland State
H. J. Goodman Arena - Cleveland, OH
6:00 EST
The big news out of the Horizon League is that Butler lost to Evansville. At home. No really, this happened. Obviously, anything that the Bulldogs (now 3-2) do will be more important than anything else that happens in the ex-MCC this season, but it's worth pointing out that there are a pair of teams that are undefeated but probably wouldn't be expected to be. Loyola, who we'll be seeing this weekend, is 7-0. So is Cleveland State. Halfway ironically, Cleveland State looks like the kind of ball control/defense team that Butler was last season, and it would be fully completely ironic if this team wins the Horizon autobid. (No really, get accustomed to the idea.) The Vikings have beaten both Kent State and Akron of the MAC, two proud programs with a lot of recent championships, as well as an Iona team that might end up winning the MAAC.
Gary Waters' team goes for its eighth tonight against NEC champions Robert Morris. Mike Rice, who led the Colonials to two straight titles, took his services to Rutgers, where he's already felt the warm glow of the RLU. There are some familiar names on the roster, like Karon Abraham, the 6-0 sophomore who went nuts in the first round game against Villanova last year with his fearless freshman #superhoops. Like Cleveland State, this team has been putting up strong defensive numbers, but under new coach Andrew Toole, the offense has sputtered and suffered. RMU lost to that same Kent State team, and owns a pair of wins against Duquesne and Saint Peter's. So, 2-2. And against a schedule so far that's only included one higher power (Pitt), the team's shot 34 percent. That's in the bottom 10 of the entire country, but facts are useless in emergencies.
CSU women travel to Indiana on Sunday--
Let's Go Vikes!Undefeated Cleveland State host Robert Morris on Monday--
Let's Go Vikes!Vikings Move Up to 5th in Mid-Major Top 25; Earn a Vote in AP Top 25--
Let's Go Vikes!7-0 Vikings Host Robert Morris--
csuvikings.comBlue Scores Career High 20 Points, But Vikings Fall at Indiana, 66-56--
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High-flying dunk helps pace Detroit Mercy past Niagara, 96-77--
The Detroit NewsDetroit Blows Past Niagara, 96-77--
detroittitans.comHolman Named Horizon League Player of the Week--
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Previous Evening MAC Review: Didn't Buzz In Time--
Hustle BeltIllinois-Chicago defeats Toledo 63-62--
The Chicago TribuneCOLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Kreps' late three-pointer rescues UIC--
The Chicago Sun-TimesFlames brought the fire to Toledo--
UIC Chicago FlameBackcourt duo saves Flames--
Whoosh!NetNeely, Flames Rally for 63-62 win over Toledo--
uicflames.comWomen's Basketball Returns Home To Host Northern Illinois--
uicflames.com
Games 7-009/010/011: CBE Classic Subregional at Miami (Oh.)--
The Mid-MajorityCaribbean Challenge All-Tournament Team Announced--
uwgbathletics.com
Tough turkey--
UWM PostKlotsche Krazies--
UWM PostNo Cigar.... Milwaukee Battles Tough, Falls to Marquette, 75-72--
Milwaukee Panther TracksPanthers Sign Five To NLIs For Women's Basketball--
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VU rally falls short--
The Post-TribuneBearcats speed too much for Valpo to handle--
The NWI TimesCrusaders End Homestand Falling to Cincinnati on Sunday--
valpoathletics.comValpo Finishes 5th in Las Vegas Invitational--
Dave's Thoughts and Rants
Better late than never for Sandifer--
Dayton Daily NewsWomens Hoops Preview: UD (2-3) at WSU (2-1)--
The GuardianAfter 6 games, defense leading Raiders--
Dayton Daily NewsWSU observations after 6 games: Fast and stingy but small and off-target--
Wright State University SportsLate-game bursts hurt WSU in three losses--
Wright State University SportsRaiders show success, fall short in windy city--
The Guardian
Brandi Brown Named Horizon League Player of the Week--
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Detroit Coasts to Win while UIC Takes in Thriller on Sunday--
Horizon League NetworkHolman Captures Horizon League Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors--
Horizon League NetworkYoungstown State's Brown garners women's basketball player of the week honors--
Horizon League Network
The Other 26: Week Two--
Hoopville
Butler @ Loyola-Chicago (Dec. 1) — Conference games are rare for this time of the year, but this conference clash is between two of the Horizon League’s two top teams. Loyola has sprinted out to a torrid 6-0 start, and will look to gain the early upper hand in the conference table on Butler with a win.
Butler’s missed FT attempt--
The Mikan DrillUnderdog Evansville Aces stun Butler Bulldogs--
The Indy StarTime to re-evaluate these Dawgs--
Indy Star Butler InsiderEVANSVILLE 71, BUTLER 68 (OT)--
THE unOFFICIAL BUTLER BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL PAGEBulldogs Lose In Overtime To Evansville, 71-68--
ButlerSports.comBulldogs Pull Away From IUPUI, 63-51--
ButlerSports.comDefense, Norris Cole help lead Cleveland State to 7-0 start--
Cleveland Plain DealerCSU Basketball notebook: Vikes are winning with defense--
Let's Go Vikes!Vikings Dominate In Second Half, Pull Away For 69-51 Win--
csuvikings.comPrevious Evening MAC Review: Seward's Revenge--
Hustle Belt
Detroit 71, Bowling Green 62 — Unfortunately, BGSU kept chasing the Titans' dust in this one throughout the entire game. UDM gets the coveted wire-to-wire victory in the three-day tournament that they're hosting. But what a sloppy affair on both sides: each team had 20+ turnovers. Everyone made way for Dee Brown, who helped the Falcons with 22 points. Is there any hope for this team? I'm curious to see if dunk specialist Torian Oglesby can be a factor: he had only eight points and seven boards, but he had three dunks. (He also missed a dunk.) If nothing else, it's a modicum of excitement that'll be helpful. And what did Oglesby have to say on Twitter after the game? ... Okay then. Bowling Green's next game: Today vs. Albany in Detroit
The NC-Double-Eh Schedule - Nov. 28--
Raptors HQ
5:30pm Niagara @ Detroit – Toronto’s Jason Calliste is playing amazing though the Titans’ first five games which included a 20 point outburst against Mississippi State. But in the game against Bowling Green yesterday, Calliste was a DNP and there was nothing I could find that indicated as to why. Detroit is a fun team to watch (I’ve seen a half of action and they were running and trapping) and whether Calliste plays or not, it will be entertaining. On top of that, you may have a sighting of Hope, BC native Eric Williams for Niagara.
Titans Take Down Falcons 71-62--
detroittitans.comUp next: Toledo at Illinois-Chicago--
The Chicago TribuneToledo (0-6) at UIC (3-3)--
Daily HeraldMen's Basketball Hosts Toledo at UIC Pavilion Sunday--
uicflames.comWomen's Basketball Beats Dayton At Buzzer, 66-65--
uicflames.comCOLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Ramblers rally to stay perfect at 7-0--
The Chicago Sun-TimesLoyola of Chicago rallies for 63-62 victory--
Daily HeraldLoyola Rallies To Win Thriller At San Francisco, 63-62--
LoyolaRamblers.comLoyola Battles Colorado For Omni Hotels Classic title--
LoyolaRamblers.comCold-Shooting Loyola Drops Omni Hotels Classic Final to Colorado, 65-34--
LoyolaRamblers.comWomen's basketball: UW-Green Bay beats Utah 60-40--
Green Bay Press GazetteGreen Bay Faces Utah in Final Contest of Caribbean Challenge--
uwgbathletics.comGreen Bay Finishes Caribbean Challenge 3-0--
uwgbathletics.comMen's basketball: UW-Green Bay beats North Dakota State--
Green Bay Press GazettePerine's Jumper Leads Green Bay Past NDSU, 71-69--
uwgbathletics.comGreen Bay-North Dakota State Postgame Notes--
uwgbathletics.comRTC Live: Marquette @ Milwaukee--
Rush The CourtGolden Eagles find a way--
Milwaukee Journal SentinelAnd the streak goes on--
UWM PostSeries Renewed: Game 7 vs. Marquette--
PantherUI’m thankful for…--
PantherULive Blog: Milwaukee vs. Marquette--
Panther Blog ZonePostgame Extra – Marquette at Milwaukee--
Panther Blog ZonePanther Comeback Falls Just Short In Battle With Marquette--
uwmpanthers.comUWM women come out strong, then hold on--
Milwaukee Journal SentinelLive Blog: Milwaukee vs. Western Illinois--
Panther Blog ZonePost-Game Wrap-Up: Milwaukee vs. Western Illinois--
Panther Blog ZonePanthers Overpower Western Illinois At Home, 70-55--
uwmpanthers.comWomen's basketball: Cincinnati at Valparaiso--
The Post-TribuneScouting Valparaiso University women's basketball--
The NWI TimesLive from Vegas: Valparaiso vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi--
Region Sports ExtraMBB: Wrapping up Las Vegas--
Region Sports ExtraCrusaders Beat Texas A&M-CC To Conclude Las Vegas Invitational--
valpoathletics.comCrusaders take two in Las Vegas Invitational--
The Post-TribuneCrusaders win Upper Division bracket of Las Vegas Invitational--
The NWI TimesFocus hurts WSU close to the basket--
Dayton Daily NewsShooting sinks Raiders despite late chances--
Dayton Daily NewsWright State starts slow, can’t rally against Southern Illinois in 56-50 loss--
Wright State University SportsNot a misprint: WSU 3-of-23 in first half on dreary shooting night--
Wright State University SportsRaiders Fall to Southern Illinois in Consolation of Chicago Invitational Challenge--
wsuraiders.comYSU women earn 2nd win against Ohio U--
Youngstown VindicatorYSU women win second straight--
Mahoning Valley Tribune ChronicleWomen's Basketball Starts New Streak, Rallies from 18 Down to Beat Ohio, 60-52--
ysusports.comSulskis nets 1,000th point in YSU win--
Youngstown VindicatorPenguins just Flashy--
Mahoning Valley Tribune ChronicleSulskis Gets 1,000th Point in Guins' Big Win over Red Flash--
ysusports.comLeague Adds Six Wins to Ledger on Saturday--
Horizon League Network
Mid-Majority Chat Block, Episode 703--
The Mid-Majority
4:27
[Comment From Mike M. Mike M. : ]
Anybody out there surprising you so far, positively or negatively? Loyola Chicago's 6-0 start raised a few eyebrows with me.
Friday November 26, 2010 4:27 Mike M.
4:30
Seriously, good for Loyola. We're headed out there to check them out next week. But look at who the Ramblers have played: SWAC, Great West, low Valley, etc. The SOS is not very high at all, but the fact that this hasn't been a factor team in the Horizon makes it impressive. Same situation with Cleveland State, but that's a more impressive start as far as I'm concerned. Vikings are 6-0 too, but have beaten both ends of the Kent-Akron MAC axis and a very good Iona team that could win the MAAC. All of this adds up to one thing: Butler isn't going undefeated in the league this year.
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5:11
[Comment From Greg Greg : ]
Any impressions on the Michigan Mid Major Coaches' Sons Uber Recruits? Or MMMCSUB for short?
Friday November 26, 2010 5:11 Greg
5:13
First of all, Trey Ziegler is the truth. The way that CMU team is, he's going to get a lot of touches, and he's been doing a lot with them so far. As for Ray McCallum Jr., he had a great game against Mississippi State that I caught a tiny bit of. He wasn't instant impact for Detroit, but that game showed that he could really be a factor. After all, the first thing he said when he signed was "I want to beat Butler."
Gaudin's past, present meet today--
The Indy Star‘Underdawgs’ book launch Saturday--
Indy Star Butler InsiderButler Hosts Long-Time Foe Evansville--
ButlerSports.comBulldogs Fall To Wake Forest In Overtime--
ButlerSports.comThe NC-Double-Eh Schedule - Nov. 27--
Raptors HQ
6:00pm St. Bonaventure @ Cleveland State – Andrew Nicholson and Matthew Wright may have their hands full when they take the floor against Cleveland State. The CSU Vikings are 6-0 right now and may be the best of the Horizon League right now. The Bonnies’ Nicholson has been on a tear through the first four games and he will need to come up big on both ends in this one to fend off the Vikings.
Vikes host St. Bonaventure on Saturday--
Let's Go Vikes!Vikings Host St. Bonaventure--
csuvikings.comCleveland State women's basketball team off to best start in 36 years--
Cleveland Plain DealerBlue Leads With 17, Winton Doubles As CSU Shake Rattlers 67-49--
Cleveland Plain DealerTrip to Bloomington Up Next for Vikings--
Cleveland Plain DealerHolman Lifts Titans In Double Overtime Victory 84-82--
detroittitans.comWomen's Basketball Continues Non-Conference Slate At Dayton--
uicflames.comAlbano, Ayoub Lead Loyola Past Eastern Washington, 74-67--
LoyolaRamblers.comWomen's basketball: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 79, Penn State 74--
Green Bay Press GazetteGreen Bay Beats Penn State 79-74--
uwgbathletics.comMen's basketball: Defense still the focus for Phoenix--
Green Bay Press GazetteHome at Last, Green Bay Hosts North Dakota State Saturday--
uwgbathletics.comUW-Milwaukee hopes for a first time--
Milwaukee Journal SentinelDefense, hot second-half shooting lift VU--
The Post-TribuneCrusaders shoot lights out in second half over Northern Colorado--
The NWI TimesLive from Vegas: Valparaiso vs. Northern Colorado--
Region Sports ExtraSecond-Half Shooting Propels Valpo to Comeback Victory--
valpoathletics.comCrusader Women to host Cincinnati Sunday Afternoon--
valpoathletics.comHealthy Evans back on attack--
Dayton Daily NewsRaiders fall late against Richmond--
Dayton Daily NewsPreview: Wright State vs. S. Illinois--
Dayton Daily NewsRichmond rallies to beat foul-troubled Wright State, 71-61--
Wright State University SportsThe return of N’Gai Evans, and its promise for WSU’s future--
Wright State University SportsRaiders in Chicago to take on Richmond tonight--
RaiderRoundball.comRaiders Lose Narrow One to Richmond--
wsuraiders.comMen's Basketball Seeks Fourth Straight Home Win Against Saint Francis (Pa.)--
ysusports.comWomen's Hoops Hopes Momentum Carries Over Saturday vs. Ohio--
ysusports.comValpo, Detroit Pick Up Tournament Wins on Friday--
Horizon League Network
Previous Evening MAC Review: Horizon Wireless--
Hustle BeltBehind the Numbers: Do Blowouts Predict Champions?--
Rush The CourtMorning Five: Thanksgiving Day Edition--
Rush The Court
Mike DeCourcy answers some reader (?) questions, and the lead query asks which coach among the heavy-lifters (K, Izzo, Calipari, Donovan) would he choose to win a one-game scenario. His answer won’t surprise you (K), but it reminded us of a solid question we received last week in a similar vein. If we had to choose one coach and player to currently build a program with — who would it be? We assumed a four-year window, but our choice was Butler’s Brad Stevens and Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger. Who would you guys start with?
Wednesday's Shootaround: Duke rolls, UConn pulls an upset--
Ballin' is a Habit
Other Notable Games
No. 23 Butler 70, Siena 57: Ryan Rossiter was the best player on the floor, finishing with 26 points and 15 rebounds. But no one else on the Saints could get it going, as Matt Howard went for 17 points and 12 boards and the Bulldog bench came through to the tune of 38 points in the win. Of note: Ronald Nored had an ugly collision early in the game and left looking dazed and bloodied. Haven't yet seen an update on his condition.
B.I.A.H. Quotables: Featuring the best tweets at Isaiah Thomas--
Ballin' is a Habit
Butler and Siena put on a great Mid-Major battle on Tuesday night, in which Butler pulled away with a 70-57 victory. Despite the 13-point win, the Bulldogs had nothing but glowing reviews of Siena's star player Ryan Rossiter:
Butler Head Coach Brad Stevens “I told Rossiter, I’m blown away by how much he’s improved. I didn’t think last year he could score like that with a guy between him and the hoop and his back to the basket.”
Butler senior Matt Howard “Rossiter, he’s going right over us, right through us, and I didn’t feel like I was playing terrible defense. I don’t think there’s any hype with that guy.”
Rossiter finished with 26 points and 15 rebounds. He had 14 and 9 before the intermission. In case you forget, Rossiter was named MAAC preseason player of the year.
Jazz Notes: Miles wants to stay in Utah
Full house
Rookie Jazz guard Gordon Hayward will be hosting five people today for Thanksgiving — in a two-bedroom apartment.
Hayward will be joined by his father, mother, sister and girlfriend during the holiday.
“It’ll be hectic,” Hayward said smiling.
LIVE BLOG: Men's Basketball vs. Evansville--
ButlerSports.comButler Opens WBCA Classic With Wake Forest--
ButlerSports.comCleveland State beats Akron Zips in 64-51 basketball road victory--
Cleveland Plain DealerVIDEO: Gary Waters Media Gathering--
csuvikings.comLIVE BLOG: Men's Basketball At The JAR...--
csuvikings.comCole Springs To Life In Second Half As Vikes Roll 64-51--
csuvikings.comVikings Host Florida A&M on Friday to Conclude Homestand--
csuvikings.comJones Nets Season-High 16 Points As Titans Falter At Bowling Green--
detroittitans.comDetroit Set to Host Legends Classic--
detroittitans.comHoward Moore Podcast: Episode #3--
uicflames.comMen's Basketball Drops 62-52 Decision versus Central Michigan--
uicflames.comRamblers Visit Golden State In Search Of Seventh Consecutive Win--
LoyolaRamblers.comUWGB women's basketball Caribbean Classic preview--
Green Bay Press GazetteGreen Bay Women's Basketball Introduced to Mayan Culture--
uwgbathletics.comThe worst loss wasn’t on the court…--
PantherUThe U.S. Cellular Arena and the On-Campus Arena--
Milwaukee Panther TracksCaught Sleeping? Panthers' Listless Retro Night Performance Leads to 67-55 Loss to Western Michigan--
Milwaukee Panther TracksPanthers Return Home To Host Western Illinois--
uwmpanthers.comPoor shooting dooms VU women against Ball State--
The Post-TribuneLearning curve continues for VU women's basketball team--
The NWI TimesBall State Spoils Valpo’s Home Opener--
valpoathletics.comMBB: Continuing Education (Getting ready for Vegas)--
Region Sports ExtraValpo In Vegas For Pair of Games--
valpoathletics.comRaiders get big non-conference win against Oakland with perfect free-throw shooting--
The GuardianSulskis nets 20 in YSU men’s victory--
Youngstown VindicatorYSU men top winless Toledo--
Mahoning Valley Tribune ChronicleSulskis, Eargle Lift Men's Hoops to 73-67 Victory Over Toledo--
ysusports.comYSU snaps 34-game skid--
Youngstown VindicatorYSU women snap 34-game skid--
Mahoning Valley Tribune ChronicleBrown's Double-Double Keys Women's Basketball's 71-57 Victory over Bucknell--
ysusports.comHorizon League women's basketball starts Thanksgiving week on Wednesday--
Horizon League NetworkCleveland State, Youngstown State Notch Wins Wednesday--
Horizon League NetworkThanksgiving Brings Bounty of Horizon League Men's Basketball--
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