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Opening Night 2012: Mid-Major Madness Covers the Country
Mid-Major Madness has spent the last three months running down the best teams and the best players in the mid-major ranks. Now we get a chance to see them live. Keep up to date with all the action as the day unfolds.
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November 9, 2012
Postscript: The Perfect Opening Night of Hoops
If you were making a movie about college basketball, you couldn't write the script that was played out on Friday night, the opening night of college basketball. From upsets, to big performances, it was the perfect start in every way.
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November 9, 2012
Long Island Fails to Shoot Lights Out
Long Island struggled with shooting on opening night at the Barclays Center. It eventually doomed them to a loss against Morehead State.
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November 9, 2012
Sloppy Jays: Creighton rolls over North Texas
A pair of preseason All-Americans faced of in Omaha on opening night, and it was Doug McDermott and his Creighton team who emerged victorious against the Mean Green of North Texas and their star forward Tony Mitchell.
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November 9, 2012
Drexel's Mistakes Cost Them Season Opener
In a series of unfortunate events and miscues from both sides, the Kent State Golden Flashes capitalized on repeated opportunities to stay in their season opener against Drexel, eventually pulling off the upset in a sloppy first game for both teams.
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November 9, 2012
Averkamp Quietly Leads Loyola to Win Over Toledo
Sometimes the story you get is better than the one you wanted to see. That is what happened Friday night when Loyola took on Toledo. There was a quiet hero in this story, one that in some ways seemed unlikely.
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November 9, 2012
Panthers Too Much For The Mount to Surmount
Mount St. Mary's came out of the gate strong and shooting hot in their season opener, but eventually the gap between the two sides was too great to cross and the end result was about what was expected.
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November 9, 2012
'Nole Kidding: South Alabama Nabs Road Win VS. FSU
The Jaguars hung with FSU all night behind a strong showing from Antoine Allen and knocked off a ranked opponent on the road to avenge last season's loss on their own court.
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November 9, 2012
Bucknell Draws First Blood, Drops Purdue On Road
Cameron Ayers led Bucknell to the upset on the road at Purdue. I believe we called this one.
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November 9, 2012
Loyola Living at Free Throw Line, Edging Toledo
The Ramblers have taken an 8-point lead to halftime thanks to 12-for 13 free throw shooting at the line, and more timely defense. Both teams lacking offense in first 20 minutes of season.
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November 9, 2012
McCollum Trying to Will Lehigh To Win, Needs Help
C.J. McCollum is trying to do his best to get Lehigh a win against Baylor. It doesn't look like his best will be good enough. He has had little help from the rest of his team, and the Mountain Hawks are definitely at a size disadvantage on the boards
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November 9, 2012
Opening Tip 2012: Mid-Major Madness Open Thread
Mid-Major Madness will be at a number of games across the country to bring it all the action of opening night to you. Join us as we watch games from North Carolina to California, with the biggest show of all putting Creighton against North Texas.
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November 9, 2012
TaShawn Thomas Pulls Down 20 Boards Vs. FAMU
Houston's TaShawn Thomas pulled down 20 rebounds as the Cougars beat Florida A&M 81-76 for the official tip-off of the 2012-3 season.
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November 9, 2012
Choppy Waters for Portland Pilots in Non Con
Portland used to be content to play middle of the road schedules. That has all changed. But the upgrade in schedule didn't translate into improved play during the WCC season. Will the second time out with a brutal slate prepare the Pilots better?
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November 9, 2012
The Top 50 Mid-Major Players, Ranked By Us
Sure we railed on lists before, but why not contribute to the madness? Here are our top 50 players among the mid-major ranks for the coming season. I am sure there are some surprises on the list. And you wouldn't believe how hard this is.
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November 9, 2012
9 Games You Should Find On Your Television
It's opening night and you are trying to decide what to watch. We have you covered. Here are nine games featuring mid-majors that you should go out of your way to see. We break them down and give you a key matchup for the night.
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November 9, 2012
Enemy Sidelines: Can Mount St. Mary's Push Pitt?
In the run-up prior to the season opener between Mount St. Mary's and Pitt, to be covered live and in person by Mid-Major Madness, we talked with SBN's own Cardiac Hill about what to look for from the Big Brother opponent.