GONZAGA HOLDS OFF TENNESSEE,
CAPTURES OLD SPICE CLASSIC TITLE
At the midway point, Gonzaga clung to a 4-point lead, and everyone figured this game would go down to the wire. With the crowd doing its part as Sixth Man, the Bulldogs stretched their lead in the second half, and came away with the victory and the title as champions of the third annual Old Spice Classic. What a wonderful three days for this event—complete with surprises: Georgetown easily handling Maryland, a packed house every night (a sellout crowd watched Maryland upset No. 6 Michigan State) and confirmation that this tournament has indeed arrived. Said Gonzaga coach Mark Few: “It’s the best preseason field in the country this year, without a doubt. There are probably seven Tournament teams, at the worst six, which is an incredible field. Nobody can match that.” MORE >>
CHAMPIONSHIP | Gonzaga 83, Tennessee 74
Gonzaga led by 4 at the half and held on for the win after surviving the Vols’ late rally that cut the lead to 6 with less than a minute to go. Recap
Game 11 | Georgetown 75, Maryland 48
It had been seven years since they met on the court. Will the Hoyas' convincing win help--or hurt--their chances of meeting again? Recap
Game 10 | Michigan St. 65, Wichita State 57
Marquise Gray's 12 points led three players in double figures as the Spartans beat the Shockers. Recap
Game 9 | Oklahoma St. 77, Siena 68
Keiton Page scored 21 points to lead Oklahoma State past Siena. Recap
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