Read more Big East stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/17595/big-east.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 8:23:29 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/53243/syracuse-tops-uconn-in-epic-6-ots.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIt was a game for the ages, the longest in Big East history and nearly the longest college hoops has ever seen. After six grueling overtimes—you read that right, six overtime —Syracuse emerged victorious over UConn last night, to the final tune of 127-117. “I've got no words,” said...http://www.newser.com/story/53243/syracuse-tops-uconn-in-epic-6-ots.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 13 Mar 2009 6:50:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/52929/dont-buy-big-east-hoop-hype.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith March Madness upon us, the hype machine is cranking up again about the Big East, with powers like Louisville, Connecticut, and Pittsburgh. Mike Celizic covered the conference’s period of dominance in the 1980s, but he’s no longer convinced, he writes for NBC Sports. The league has won only two...http://www.newser.com/story/52929/dont-buy-big-east-hoop-hype.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 10 Mar 2009 19:50:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22924/unc-punches-san-antonio-ticket.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNorth Carolina reached its second Final Four in four years with an 83-73 win over Louisville last night, reports the Raleigh News & Observer . The Tar Heels, who blew an 11-point lead to lose to Georgetown in last season's Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, had flashbacks in the second...http://www.newser.com/story/22924/unc-punches-san-antonio-ticket.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 30 Mar 2008 0:32:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22908/unc-women-come-from-way-back-for-win.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAngel McCoughtry did everything she could to lift Louisville past North Carolina today, but it wasn't enough to keep the Tar Heels from a 78-74 win in the women's NCAA Tournament, reports the Associated Press. LaToya Pringle had 27 points and 11 rebounds as UNC came back from 18 down...http://www.newser.com/story/22908/unc-women-come-from-way-back-for-win.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 29 Mar 2008 18:00:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22791/louisville-derails-tennessee-train.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRick Pitino improved to 8-0 in regional semifinals and has Louisville one win away from the Final Four after a 79-60 win over Tennessee last night, reports the Associated Press. Pitino mixed up his defenses throughout the game to shut down the high-powered offense of the No. 2-seeded Volunteers. The...http://www.newser.com/story/22791/louisville-derails-tennessee-train.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 28 Mar 2008 1:16:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22308/neitzel-shoots-msu-past-pitt.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDrew Neitzel helped carry fifth-seeded Michigan State into the Sweet 16, keying the run that opened the game up for the Spartans, reports the Detroit News . Neitzel scored 21 points, including eight in a 2:10 seconds in the waning minutes, to lift Michigan State to a 65-54 win over...http://www.newser.com/story/22308/neitzel-shoots-msu-past-pitt.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 23 Mar 2008 0:01:50 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22287/walker-cal-prove-too-much-for-san-diego.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAshley Walker led third-seeded California to its first NCAA women's tournament win in 15 years today as the Golden Bears downed San Diego, 77-60, reports the Associated Press. Walker dominated the inside with 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Devanei Hampton also had 22 points. Cal (27-6) led by 20...http://www.newser.com/story/22287/walker-cal-prove-too-much-for-san-diego.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 22 Mar 2008 21:12:40 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22276/duke-dumped.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWest Virginia ended today what Belmont failed to on Thursday: an upset of second-seeded Duke, reports the AP. Joe Alexander had 22 points and 11 rebounds as West Virginia held the Blue Devils to 38% shooting, out-rebounding them 47-27 in the 73-67 victory. Duke has now missed the Sweet Sixteen...http://www.newser.com/story/22276/duke-dumped.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 22 Mar 2008 17:45:24 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22275/schaefer-hartford-shock-syracuse.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMaryLynne Schaefer hit a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left and then added two free throws to seal Hartford's 59-55 win over Syracuse in the first round of the NCAA women's tournament today, reports the Associated Press. Schaefer finished with 19 points for 10th-seeded Hartford. In other women's action:http://www.newser.com/story/22275/schaefer-hartford-shock-syracuse.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 22 Mar 2008 16:38:00 CDT