NCAA College Hoops

Big slate tonight of college games.  I happen to be at Draddy Gym for the Iona/Manhattan game - 38-23 Iona in the first half.  Iona scores in bunches it seems, it was just a seven point game I thought.  I watched through the first two media timeouts.  For those unfamiliar with this, media timeouts take place in each half during the first stoppage after the 16-, 12-, 8, and 4-minute mark.  That is why on television, during games, there are at least four timeouts every half - even if there are no called team timeouts. 

Other action includes:

#5 Duke at Virginia - Duke up seven with just over three minutes to play in the first half.  Duke had to overcome a 31-25 halftime defecit the first time they played at Cameron Indoor - a 51-29 second half helped the Dukies coast.

#18 Vanderbilt at Georgia - Georgia is looking to pull an upset (only if you go by ranking) as they lead #18 Vandy 21-16 with a little over two minutes to go in half number one.  Georgia was actually favored in this one.  The Commodores took down UGA the first time they met, 73-66.

#16 Louisville at Cincinnati - This one is getting ugly, but it's not that surprising, as Cinci was a 2-point favorite going into tip-off.  We all know my feelings on Big East play - it's a bear.  This is the only meeting between these two teams this season. 

#9 Georgetown at #13 UCONN - This one was looking like a blowout early, as G'Town led by 10 midway through the first half, but Jim Calhoun (almost) always has his guys ready to scrap.  With 2:25 left, it's the Hoyas 34, the Huskies 31.

#10 Wisconsin at #11 Purdue - I know my man thormoo has his eyes on this Big Ten showdown.  With 14:48 to go in the game, the Boilers are up 44-34 on Wisco.  This was a 6-point Purdue lead at the half - they're looking to avenge their loss in Madison on February 1st. 

Time to unlock the locker rooms.  First, a quick update on this one.

Iona at Manhattan - 54-33 Iona.  They were laying 12.5 points coming in to this one, so this, I guess, is no surprise.  Manhattan played well against Siena last time out, and with Senior Day festivities, I figured they'd come out with a little more fire.  Iona does look pretty tough and athletic though.