Basketball

March Madness Moves Onward

Author: Ryan Graff March Madness is finally back, signalling avid fans to fill out their brackets, enter their betting pools and settle in for the long...

UConn Basketball Program: Too much hassle for a tassel

Author: Juliet Suess I am cheering for UConn right now; I am hoping that they win another championship. For some unknown reason, my family has cheered...

Messick leaves humble roots in Reno to shine in basketball spotlight

Author: Tim O'Donnell As a young competitor and aspiring basketball player, senior and now 6-foot-3-inch Elizabeth "Bisty" Messick discovered that hoops is a way of life...

Silver takes a gamble

Author: Joe Siegal In last Thursday's edition of the New York Times, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took a bold stance, advocating for the legalization and regulation...

Silver takes a gamble

Author: Joe Siegal In last Thursday's edition of the New York Times, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took a bold stance, advocating for the legalization and regulation...

Don’t forget Tim Duncan; he won’t remind you

Author: Tim O'Donnell We are now in the midst of the NBA playoffs — a long, drawn-out process that feels almost like a full season in...

Winter Sports Active Over Break

Author: Jeremy Shapiro & Lauren Taylor Men's Basketball   The Occidental men's basketball team (8-11 overall, 4-5 SCIAC) has struggled this season, leaving them fifth in the SCIAC...

NBA flopping will be missed

Author: Damian Mendieta Ever since NBA center Vlade Divac popularized the defensive art of flopping, the league has tried to assert their authority and restrict the...

Sports in Brief Nov. 20

Author: Ryan Whalen Men's Basketball (0-1 overall, 0-0 SCIAC)The Occidental men's basketball team tipped off its home season Saturday in Rush Gymnasium against No. 15 University...

Tigers fall to nationally ranked St. Thomas

Author: Noel Hemphill The Occidental women's basketball team fell to No. 12 University of St. Thomas (Minn.) in its first home game of the season. A...

Men’s Basketball Opens Season with Two Game Homestand

Author: Jeremy Shapiro The Occidental men's basketball team faced a tough stretch of opponents to open the season. The Tigers narrowly lost their first game, 78-72,...

Lakers, Clippers poised for start of 2012-2013 season

Author: Joe Siegal With the NBA season ready to tip off on Oct. 20, hopes are sky high for Los Angeles' two teams. The Lakers and...