By ADAM ZAGORIA The Auburn basketball fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Senior forward Johni Broome won’t need surgery after suffering a serious ankle injury in Saturday’s win over South Carolina. “Auburn senior All-American Johni Broome underwent an MRI this morning which revealed a non-surgical, ankle sprain,” the school announced. No timetable was given on … [Read more...] about Auburn star Johni Broome won’t need surgery after injury
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Bosnian guard Harun Zrno calls Wisconsin staff ‘amazing’ following official visit
By ADAM ZAGORIA Bosnian guard Harun Zrno called the Wisconsin staff “amazing” following his official visit to the Big Ten school. “Wisconsin was very good,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “Great game [Friday over Minnesota], team is playing good basketball and Coach Greg [Gard] and staff are amazing. [The] fan base is huge and the arena is always packed. I liked everything that … [Read more...] about Bosnian guard Harun Zrno calls Wisconsin staff ‘amazing’ following official visit
Both Michigan programs sit atop the Big 10 to begin conference play
By SAM LANCE Looking for the best two teams in the Big 10 conference to start the year? Look no further than the state of Michigan. Both the Michigan Wolverines (13-3, 5-0) and the Michigan State Spartans (14-2, 5-0) sit atop the conference, including a 3-0 record on the road. The Wolverines have won four straight, and the Spartans nine straight games. Both teams are … [Read more...] about Both Michigan programs sit atop the Big 10 to begin conference play
No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball fights off Wisconsin, 83-68
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. Despite being shorthanded, the Terps were resilient on the road. No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball entered Saturday’s game in Madison, Wisconsin, shorthanded, without Saylor Poffenbarger due to an illness and Sarah Te-Biasu due to left ankle soreness. Throughout most of Saturday’s action, Maryland was in a dog fight with Wisconsin, … [Read more...] about No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball fights off Wisconsin, 83-68
Takeaways from No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball’s 83-68 win at Wisconsin
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps pulled away in the fourth quarter for their 15th win of the season. After its first loss of the season, Maryland women’s basketball went on the road and pulled out a scrappy victory over Wisconsin, 83-68. Here are three takeaways from the game. Maryland felt its absences For the first time all season, Maryland had to play … [Read more...] about Takeaways from No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball’s 83-68 win at Wisconsin