Spartans Weblog summarized Oklahoma State: 2007-08 record: 17-16 (7-9 in the Big 12) 2007-08 tempo-free strength: Creating turnovers; the Cowboys ranked 32nd in the nation in defensive TO% at 24.0% 2007-08 tempo-free weakness: Giving up points at the line; Oklahoma State’s opponents put up a free throw rate of 44.1 (308th in the nation for [...]

Wichita State outlasted Siena 72-70 at the Milk House this morning. Wichita State’s Clevin Hannah was unstoppable from three in the second half. The Shockers did a great job slowing down the game, taking long possessions, and hitting deep threes. Siena mostly beat themselves with turnovers. Kenny Hasbrouck finished the game with 20 points (7/7 [...]

Yet another 7:30am wake up call from Mickey and Minnie put another unpleasant end to a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was served promptly at 8am, the standard team pre-game meal. Following breakfast we had an hour to rest before we left for the Milk House. Leaving the Coronado Springs at 9:45, we arrived at the [...]

Not going to talk about these two teams much after their performances on Thanksgiving. Most of the fans here saw it on ESPN2. As they get ready after game planning each other in their hotel meeting rooms, we can give a quick turkey preview on this upcoming game. The Shockers put up a real fight [...]

Last night: Canisius and Loyola both lost, but Farfield got their first win of the season, beating up on Sacred Heart 70-54. Canisius lost to Buffalo, but almost staged a late comeback, 69-64, and Loyola fell to Cornell 82-72. Earlier This Week: The Purple Eagles got a verbal commitment from (what is so far) the [...]