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McDermott fuels Creighton past <m> Drake </m> in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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<m> McDermott </m> fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
<m> McDermott </m> broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke <m> Rodney Buford </m> ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of <m> 2 , 116 points </m> with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with <m> 4 : 43 </m> to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play <m> in the first half </m> .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott <m> fuels </m> Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott <m> broke </m> Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school <m> scoring record </m> of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a <m> free throw </m> with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament <m> opener </m>
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in MVC Tournament opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to <m> play </m> in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels Creighton past Drake in <m> MVC Tournament </m> opener
Posted : Friday , March 8 , 2013 2 : 39 pm
Doug McDermott scored 23 points Friday and became Creighton ’ s all - time leading scorer in helping the Bluejays to a 65 - 53 victory over Drake at the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley tournament .
McDermott broke Rodney Buford ’ s school scoring record of 2 , 116 points with a free throw with 4 : 43 to play in the first half .
McDermott now has 2 , 129 points heading into Saturday ’ s semifinals against the winner of Friday ’ s second quarterfinal between Evansville and Indiana State .
Creighton also got 14 points from backup center Will Artino , while starting center Gregory Echenique scored 11 points , all in the second half , to help the top - seeded Bluejays shake the stubborn Bulldogs .
Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , hung with Creighton for about 30 minutes before running out of gas and ending its season 15 - 17 .
Creighton , with more than 6 , 000 fans cheering it on at the Scottrade Center , improved to 25 - 7 .
Seth VanDeest led Drake with 13 points , while Richard Carter added 12 for the Bulldogs .
Creighton got five points from Echenique in the first 3½ minutes of the second half as the Bluejays added a point to their 33 - 26 halftime lead when the center converted a three - point play to make it 41 - 33 .
Artino picked up the slack in the first half as he scored seven points .
Five came in a 7 - 0 run that allowed the Bluejays to go from being tied with the Bulldogs at 12 - 12 to a 19 - 12 lead .
Artino struck again in the second half , scoring four straight points on a dunk and two free throws that allowed Creighton to open a 45 - 36 lead with 13 : 41 to play .
Drake got baskets from Carter and Ben Simons to close within six again , then made it a 45 - 42 game when Simons buried a 3 - pointer from the corner with 11 minutes to play .
Artino ’ s putback on the next possession put Creighton up 47 - 42 but VanDeest ’ s basket pulled Drake back within three .
After a Creighton turnover , Drake had a chance to tie but Richard Carter couldn ’ t convert an open look , 3 - point shot .
Echenique ’ s three - point play stretched the Creighton lead to 50 - 44 , and the Bluejays got baskets from Austin Chatman and McDermott on their next two possessions to make it 54 - 46 with 7 : 54 to play .
McDermott then buried a 3 - point shot coming off a screen to make it 57 - 46 with 7 : 02 remaining .
After Echenique blocked a shot on Drake ” s end , he turned a rebound into a three - point play to make it 60 - 46 .
Two Grant Gibbs free throws hiked the run to 12 - 0 , making it 62 - 46 before Drake snapped its scoreless string with two free throws with 1 : 41 to play . |
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McDermott fuels <m> Bluejays </m> in Valley tournament win
Doug McDermott got a scoring record Friday , Will Artino got a chance to showcase his skills on the big stage and Gregory Echenique got mad .
The first two factored heavily into Creighton ’ s 65 - 53 victory against Drake in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament , but the last one might have been the deciding factor in moving the Bluejays along to Saturday ’ s semifinals .
Echenique scored all 11 points of his points in the second half , grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked six shots .
Six of his points , five of his rebounds and five of the blocks came after Echenique got roughed up — tackled , he said — while cutting toward the basket midway through the second half .
No foul was called , but Drake might have wished one had been .
After the no - call , the 6 - foot - 9 , 260 - pound Echenique turned up the intensity to fuel a 15 - 2 run that turned a 47 - 44 Creighton lead into a 16 - point cushion .
“ It made me kind of mad when that happened , ” Echenique said .
“ It changed my attitude a little , and gave me a little more of an edge .
I had to find a way to get that anger out , and I couldn ’ t say anything to the ref and risk getting a technical or something .
“ I think I did the right thing , and it kind of capped my focus .
It made me play harder . ”
With Echenique leading the late charge , Creighton finally subdued a stubborn Bulldog team that was playing to extend its season in an atmosphere that resembled a Bluejays home game .
Creighton fans filled almost two - thirds of the 9 , 000 seats in the lower bowl of the Scottrade Center , and experienced some anxious moments before their team finally took command .
McDermott , Artino and Echenique figured heavily into the outcome that improved the Bluejays to 25 - 7 and advanced them to a 1 : 35 p . m . semifinal meeting against Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 in Friday ’ s second quarterfinal .
“ Will was great the first half and made some great plays in the second half , ” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said .
“ Doug was consistent offensively throughout , and I thought Gregory really changed the game defensively in the second half .
“ There was nothing that happened in the paint because of his energy and his ability to block some shots and change shots .
And he went and got the basketball off the boards . ”
Doug McDermott finished with 23 points , setting the school scoring record when he got his 11th point on a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
He made 8 of 14 shots from the field , including 3 of 4 3 - pointers , and grabbed seven rebounds .
Artino , whose role has grown as his productivity has increased during the second half of the season , had a career - high 14 points and six rebounds .
Five of his points came in a 7 - 0 run in the first half that turned a 12 - 12 tie into a lead Creighton never relinquished .
Still , things were getting tight when Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , closed to 47 - 44 on Seth VanDeest ’ s basket with 10 : 03 to play .
On their next possession , the 15 - 17 Bulldogs missed an open 3 - pointer that would have tied the game .
In between , Echenique found himself sprawled on the court after getting bumped hard as he moved toward the basket on a pick - and - roll play .
He stayed down for several seconds , then glared at a referee as he got to his feet .
Echenique turned into an aggressive force in the final 10 minutes .
“ We are a totally different team , ” Greg McDermott said when asked what a fired - up Echenique means to his club .
“ We don ’ t resemble the team that we are when he isn ’ t playing like that .
He is so active .
He made multiple plays on several possessions .
“ I ’ m really proud of him , because sometimes it ’ s hard to get the switch flipped .
When it gets flipped , he ’ s hard to deal with . ”
Echenique ’ s dunk and free throw after being fouled started Creighton ’ s decisive run , putting the Bluejays ahead 50 - 44 .
A VanDeest layup would cut the Bulldogs ’ deficit to four , but they wouldn ’ t score again for almost eight minutes while Creighton stretched its lead to 62 - 46 .
“ You have to know how to use it when you get mad , ” Echenique said .
“ I think I used it the right way out there today . ”
His teammates know the Bluejays are a different team when Echenique is engaged , one reason Doug McDermott pulled him aside at halftime .
Echenique had missed both of his shots in the first 20 minutes and , McDermott said , appeared to be down on himself .
“ I just told him , ‘ Greg , you have to be the man here , ’ ” Doug said .
“ I told him he was going to be our guy and we were going to feed him the ball .
He took that to heart and played with a command .
“ I ’ m proud of him , and hopefully he can continue to bring that night after night . ”
Echenique scored five of Creighton ’ s first eight points in the second half .
Artino then had four in row as Creighton opened its first 10 - point lead of the game before Drake countered with a 9 - 2 spurt that got the Bulldogs back with three points .
Echenique “ was definitely a big factor , ” said VanDeest , who had 13 points .
“ He has a huge body and uses his body around the basket .
He really stepped up in the second half . ”
Drake coach Mark Phelps agreed .
“ Look at his numbers , ” Phelps said .
“ He had 11 and 11 , and had six blocks .
He was really good tonight . ”
Artino was never better .
His 14 points bettered his career high of 13 .
He was two rebounds off his personal best , and his play , especially in the first half , gave Creighton a huge boost .
“ Will was tremendous , ” Doug McDermott said .
“ He ’ s so easy to play with because he can see over the defense , he ’ s good at the high - low pass and he crashes the boards every time .
It ’ s great to have a guy like Will on the team . ”
It goes without saying that it ’ s pretty valuable to have McDermott around , too .
He came in needing 11 points to break Rodney Buford ’ s scoring record of 2 , 106 .
McDermott had 10 points in the first 7 ½ minutes , then broke the record when he made the first of two free throws with 4 : 43 left in the half .
McDermott now has 2 , 029 points in 106 games as a Bluejay , but who ’ s counting ?
“ It ’ s a special feeling that I can ’ t explain to pass guys like Kyle Korver , guys I looked up to in my childhood , ” he said .
“ And to do it in front of a big crowd here in St . Louis is cool .
“ But I don ’ t even think about that stuff .
You guys are going to make the most of it , but I ’ m just out there trying to win and play hard every night . ” |
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<m> McDermott </m> fuels Bluejays in Valley tournament win
Doug McDermott got a scoring record Friday , Will Artino got a chance to showcase his skills on the big stage and Gregory Echenique got mad .
The first two factored heavily into Creighton ’ s 65 - 53 victory against Drake in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament , but the last one might have been the deciding factor in moving the Bluejays along to Saturday ’ s semifinals .
Echenique scored all 11 points of his points in the second half , grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked six shots .
Six of his points , five of his rebounds and five of the blocks came after Echenique got roughed up — tackled , he said — while cutting toward the basket midway through the second half .
No foul was called , but Drake might have wished one had been .
After the no - call , the 6 - foot - 9 , 260 - pound Echenique turned up the intensity to fuel a 15 - 2 run that turned a 47 - 44 Creighton lead into a 16 - point cushion .
“ It made me kind of mad when that happened , ” Echenique said .
“ It changed my attitude a little , and gave me a little more of an edge .
I had to find a way to get that anger out , and I couldn ’ t say anything to the ref and risk getting a technical or something .
“ I think I did the right thing , and it kind of capped my focus .
It made me play harder . ”
With Echenique leading the late charge , Creighton finally subdued a stubborn Bulldog team that was playing to extend its season in an atmosphere that resembled a Bluejays home game .
Creighton fans filled almost two - thirds of the 9 , 000 seats in the lower bowl of the Scottrade Center , and experienced some anxious moments before their team finally took command .
McDermott , Artino and Echenique figured heavily into the outcome that improved the Bluejays to 25 - 7 and advanced them to a 1 : 35 p . m . semifinal meeting against Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 in Friday ’ s second quarterfinal .
“ Will was great the first half and made some great plays in the second half , ” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said .
“ Doug was consistent offensively throughout , and I thought Gregory really changed the game defensively in the second half .
“ There was nothing that happened in the paint because of his energy and his ability to block some shots and change shots .
And he went and got the basketball off the boards . ”
Doug McDermott finished with 23 points , setting the school scoring record when he got his 11th point on a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
He made 8 of 14 shots from the field , including 3 of 4 3 - pointers , and grabbed seven rebounds .
Artino , whose role has grown as his productivity has increased during the second half of the season , had a career - high 14 points and six rebounds .
Five of his points came in a 7 - 0 run in the first half that turned a 12 - 12 tie into a lead Creighton never relinquished .
Still , things were getting tight when Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , closed to 47 - 44 on Seth VanDeest ’ s basket with 10 : 03 to play .
On their next possession , the 15 - 17 Bulldogs missed an open 3 - pointer that would have tied the game .
In between , Echenique found himself sprawled on the court after getting bumped hard as he moved toward the basket on a pick - and - roll play .
He stayed down for several seconds , then glared at a referee as he got to his feet .
Echenique turned into an aggressive force in the final 10 minutes .
“ We are a totally different team , ” Greg McDermott said when asked what a fired - up Echenique means to his club .
“ We don ’ t resemble the team that we are when he isn ’ t playing like that .
He is so active .
He made multiple plays on several possessions .
“ I ’ m really proud of him , because sometimes it ’ s hard to get the switch flipped .
When it gets flipped , he ’ s hard to deal with . ”
Echenique ’ s dunk and free throw after being fouled started Creighton ’ s decisive run , putting the Bluejays ahead 50 - 44 .
A VanDeest layup would cut the Bulldogs ’ deficit to four , but they wouldn ’ t score again for almost eight minutes while Creighton stretched its lead to 62 - 46 .
“ You have to know how to use it when you get mad , ” Echenique said .
“ I think I used it the right way out there today . ”
His teammates know the Bluejays are a different team when Echenique is engaged , one reason Doug McDermott pulled him aside at halftime .
Echenique had missed both of his shots in the first 20 minutes and , McDermott said , appeared to be down on himself .
“ I just told him , ‘ Greg , you have to be the man here , ’ ” Doug said .
“ I told him he was going to be our guy and we were going to feed him the ball .
He took that to heart and played with a command .
“ I ’ m proud of him , and hopefully he can continue to bring that night after night . ”
Echenique scored five of Creighton ’ s first eight points in the second half .
Artino then had four in row as Creighton opened its first 10 - point lead of the game before Drake countered with a 9 - 2 spurt that got the Bulldogs back with three points .
Echenique “ was definitely a big factor , ” said VanDeest , who had 13 points .
“ He has a huge body and uses his body around the basket .
He really stepped up in the second half . ”
Drake coach Mark Phelps agreed .
“ Look at his numbers , ” Phelps said .
“ He had 11 and 11 , and had six blocks .
He was really good tonight . ”
Artino was never better .
His 14 points bettered his career high of 13 .
He was two rebounds off his personal best , and his play , especially in the first half , gave Creighton a huge boost .
“ Will was tremendous , ” Doug McDermott said .
“ He ’ s so easy to play with because he can see over the defense , he ’ s good at the high - low pass and he crashes the boards every time .
It ’ s great to have a guy like Will on the team . ”
It goes without saying that it ’ s pretty valuable to have McDermott around , too .
He came in needing 11 points to break Rodney Buford ’ s scoring record of 2 , 106 .
McDermott had 10 points in the first 7 ½ minutes , then broke the record when he made the first of two free throws with 4 : 43 left in the half .
McDermott now has 2 , 029 points in 106 games as a Bluejay , but who ’ s counting ?
“ It ’ s a special feeling that I can ’ t explain to pass guys like Kyle Korver , guys I looked up to in my childhood , ” he said .
“ And to do it in front of a big crowd here in St . Louis is cool .
“ But I don ’ t even think about that stuff .
You guys are going to make the most of it , but I ’ m just out there trying to win and play hard every night . ” |
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McDermott fuels Bluejays in Valley tournament <m> win </m>
Doug McDermott got a scoring record Friday , Will Artino got a chance to showcase his skills on the big stage and Gregory Echenique got mad .
The first two factored heavily into Creighton ’ s 65 - 53 victory against Drake in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament , but the last one might have been the deciding factor in moving the Bluejays along to Saturday ’ s semifinals .
Echenique scored all 11 points of his points in the second half , grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked six shots .
Six of his points , five of his rebounds and five of the blocks came after Echenique got roughed up — tackled , he said — while cutting toward the basket midway through the second half .
No foul was called , but Drake might have wished one had been .
After the no - call , the 6 - foot - 9 , 260 - pound Echenique turned up the intensity to fuel a 15 - 2 run that turned a 47 - 44 Creighton lead into a 16 - point cushion .
“ It made me kind of mad when that happened , ” Echenique said .
“ It changed my attitude a little , and gave me a little more of an edge .
I had to find a way to get that anger out , and I couldn ’ t say anything to the ref and risk getting a technical or something .
“ I think I did the right thing , and it kind of capped my focus .
It made me play harder . ”
With Echenique leading the late charge , Creighton finally subdued a stubborn Bulldog team that was playing to extend its season in an atmosphere that resembled a Bluejays home game .
Creighton fans filled almost two - thirds of the 9 , 000 seats in the lower bowl of the Scottrade Center , and experienced some anxious moments before their team finally took command .
McDermott , Artino and Echenique figured heavily into the outcome that improved the Bluejays to 25 - 7 and advanced them to a 1 : 35 p . m . semifinal meeting against Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 in Friday ’ s second quarterfinal .
“ Will was great the first half and made some great plays in the second half , ” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said .
“ Doug was consistent offensively throughout , and I thought Gregory really changed the game defensively in the second half .
“ There was nothing that happened in the paint because of his energy and his ability to block some shots and change shots .
And he went and got the basketball off the boards . ”
Doug McDermott finished with 23 points , setting the school scoring record when he got his 11th point on a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
He made 8 of 14 shots from the field , including 3 of 4 3 - pointers , and grabbed seven rebounds .
Artino , whose role has grown as his productivity has increased during the second half of the season , had a career - high 14 points and six rebounds .
Five of his points came in a 7 - 0 run in the first half that turned a 12 - 12 tie into a lead Creighton never relinquished .
Still , things were getting tight when Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , closed to 47 - 44 on Seth VanDeest ’ s basket with 10 : 03 to play .
On their next possession , the 15 - 17 Bulldogs missed an open 3 - pointer that would have tied the game .
In between , Echenique found himself sprawled on the court after getting bumped hard as he moved toward the basket on a pick - and - roll play .
He stayed down for several seconds , then glared at a referee as he got to his feet .
Echenique turned into an aggressive force in the final 10 minutes .
“ We are a totally different team , ” Greg McDermott said when asked what a fired - up Echenique means to his club .
“ We don ’ t resemble the team that we are when he isn ’ t playing like that .
He is so active .
He made multiple plays on several possessions .
“ I ’ m really proud of him , because sometimes it ’ s hard to get the switch flipped .
When it gets flipped , he ’ s hard to deal with . ”
Echenique ’ s dunk and free throw after being fouled started Creighton ’ s decisive run , putting the Bluejays ahead 50 - 44 .
A VanDeest layup would cut the Bulldogs ’ deficit to four , but they wouldn ’ t score again for almost eight minutes while Creighton stretched its lead to 62 - 46 .
“ You have to know how to use it when you get mad , ” Echenique said .
“ I think I used it the right way out there today . ”
His teammates know the Bluejays are a different team when Echenique is engaged , one reason Doug McDermott pulled him aside at halftime .
Echenique had missed both of his shots in the first 20 minutes and , McDermott said , appeared to be down on himself .
“ I just told him , ‘ Greg , you have to be the man here , ’ ” Doug said .
“ I told him he was going to be our guy and we were going to feed him the ball .
He took that to heart and played with a command .
“ I ’ m proud of him , and hopefully he can continue to bring that night after night . ”
Echenique scored five of Creighton ’ s first eight points in the second half .
Artino then had four in row as Creighton opened its first 10 - point lead of the game before Drake countered with a 9 - 2 spurt that got the Bulldogs back with three points .
Echenique “ was definitely a big factor , ” said VanDeest , who had 13 points .
“ He has a huge body and uses his body around the basket .
He really stepped up in the second half . ”
Drake coach Mark Phelps agreed .
“ Look at his numbers , ” Phelps said .
“ He had 11 and 11 , and had six blocks .
He was really good tonight . ”
Artino was never better .
His 14 points bettered his career high of 13 .
He was two rebounds off his personal best , and his play , especially in the first half , gave Creighton a huge boost .
“ Will was tremendous , ” Doug McDermott said .
“ He ’ s so easy to play with because he can see over the defense , he ’ s good at the high - low pass and he crashes the boards every time .
It ’ s great to have a guy like Will on the team . ”
It goes without saying that it ’ s pretty valuable to have McDermott around , too .
He came in needing 11 points to break Rodney Buford ’ s scoring record of 2 , 106 .
McDermott had 10 points in the first 7 ½ minutes , then broke the record when he made the first of two free throws with 4 : 43 left in the half .
McDermott now has 2 , 029 points in 106 games as a Bluejay , but who ’ s counting ?
“ It ’ s a special feeling that I can ’ t explain to pass guys like Kyle Korver , guys I looked up to in my childhood , ” he said .
“ And to do it in front of a big crowd here in St . Louis is cool .
“ But I don ’ t even think about that stuff .
You guys are going to make the most of it , but I ’ m just out there trying to win and play hard every night . ” |
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McDermott fuels Bluejays in <m> Valley tournament </m> win
Doug McDermott got a scoring record Friday , Will Artino got a chance to showcase his skills on the big stage and Gregory Echenique got mad .
The first two factored heavily into Creighton ’ s 65 - 53 victory against Drake in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament , but the last one might have been the deciding factor in moving the Bluejays along to Saturday ’ s semifinals .
Echenique scored all 11 points of his points in the second half , grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked six shots .
Six of his points , five of his rebounds and five of the blocks came after Echenique got roughed up — tackled , he said — while cutting toward the basket midway through the second half .
No foul was called , but Drake might have wished one had been .
After the no - call , the 6 - foot - 9 , 260 - pound Echenique turned up the intensity to fuel a 15 - 2 run that turned a 47 - 44 Creighton lead into a 16 - point cushion .
“ It made me kind of mad when that happened , ” Echenique said .
“ It changed my attitude a little , and gave me a little more of an edge .
I had to find a way to get that anger out , and I couldn ’ t say anything to the ref and risk getting a technical or something .
“ I think I did the right thing , and it kind of capped my focus .
It made me play harder . ”
With Echenique leading the late charge , Creighton finally subdued a stubborn Bulldog team that was playing to extend its season in an atmosphere that resembled a Bluejays home game .
Creighton fans filled almost two - thirds of the 9 , 000 seats in the lower bowl of the Scottrade Center , and experienced some anxious moments before their team finally took command .
McDermott , Artino and Echenique figured heavily into the outcome that improved the Bluejays to 25 - 7 and advanced them to a 1 : 35 p . m . semifinal meeting against Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 in Friday ’ s second quarterfinal .
“ Will was great the first half and made some great plays in the second half , ” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said .
“ Doug was consistent offensively throughout , and I thought Gregory really changed the game defensively in the second half .
“ There was nothing that happened in the paint because of his energy and his ability to block some shots and change shots .
And he went and got the basketball off the boards . ”
Doug McDermott finished with 23 points , setting the school scoring record when he got his 11th point on a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
He made 8 of 14 shots from the field , including 3 of 4 3 - pointers , and grabbed seven rebounds .
Artino , whose role has grown as his productivity has increased during the second half of the season , had a career - high 14 points and six rebounds .
Five of his points came in a 7 - 0 run in the first half that turned a 12 - 12 tie into a lead Creighton never relinquished .
Still , things were getting tight when Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , closed to 47 - 44 on Seth VanDeest ’ s basket with 10 : 03 to play .
On their next possession , the 15 - 17 Bulldogs missed an open 3 - pointer that would have tied the game .
In between , Echenique found himself sprawled on the court after getting bumped hard as he moved toward the basket on a pick - and - roll play .
He stayed down for several seconds , then glared at a referee as he got to his feet .
Echenique turned into an aggressive force in the final 10 minutes .
“ We are a totally different team , ” Greg McDermott said when asked what a fired - up Echenique means to his club .
“ We don ’ t resemble the team that we are when he isn ’ t playing like that .
He is so active .
He made multiple plays on several possessions .
“ I ’ m really proud of him , because sometimes it ’ s hard to get the switch flipped .
When it gets flipped , he ’ s hard to deal with . ”
Echenique ’ s dunk and free throw after being fouled started Creighton ’ s decisive run , putting the Bluejays ahead 50 - 44 .
A VanDeest layup would cut the Bulldogs ’ deficit to four , but they wouldn ’ t score again for almost eight minutes while Creighton stretched its lead to 62 - 46 .
“ You have to know how to use it when you get mad , ” Echenique said .
“ I think I used it the right way out there today . ”
His teammates know the Bluejays are a different team when Echenique is engaged , one reason Doug McDermott pulled him aside at halftime .
Echenique had missed both of his shots in the first 20 minutes and , McDermott said , appeared to be down on himself .
“ I just told him , ‘ Greg , you have to be the man here , ’ ” Doug said .
“ I told him he was going to be our guy and we were going to feed him the ball .
He took that to heart and played with a command .
“ I ’ m proud of him , and hopefully he can continue to bring that night after night . ”
Echenique scored five of Creighton ’ s first eight points in the second half .
Artino then had four in row as Creighton opened its first 10 - point lead of the game before Drake countered with a 9 - 2 spurt that got the Bulldogs back with three points .
Echenique “ was definitely a big factor , ” said VanDeest , who had 13 points .
“ He has a huge body and uses his body around the basket .
He really stepped up in the second half . ”
Drake coach Mark Phelps agreed .
“ Look at his numbers , ” Phelps said .
“ He had 11 and 11 , and had six blocks .
He was really good tonight . ”
Artino was never better .
His 14 points bettered his career high of 13 .
He was two rebounds off his personal best , and his play , especially in the first half , gave Creighton a huge boost .
“ Will was tremendous , ” Doug McDermott said .
“ He ’ s so easy to play with because he can see over the defense , he ’ s good at the high - low pass and he crashes the boards every time .
It ’ s great to have a guy like Will on the team . ”
It goes without saying that it ’ s pretty valuable to have McDermott around , too .
He came in needing 11 points to break Rodney Buford ’ s scoring record of 2 , 106 .
McDermott had 10 points in the first 7 ½ minutes , then broke the record when he made the first of two free throws with 4 : 43 left in the half .
McDermott now has 2 , 029 points in 106 games as a Bluejay , but who ’ s counting ?
“ It ’ s a special feeling that I can ’ t explain to pass guys like Kyle Korver , guys I looked up to in my childhood , ” he said .
“ And to do it in front of a big crowd here in St . Louis is cool .
“ But I don ’ t even think about that stuff .
You guys are going to make the most of it , but I ’ m just out there trying to win and play hard every night . ” |
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McDermott <m> fuels </m> Bluejays in Valley tournament win
Doug McDermott got a scoring record Friday , Will Artino got a chance to showcase his skills on the big stage and Gregory Echenique got mad .
The first two factored heavily into Creighton ’ s 65 - 53 victory against Drake in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament , but the last one might have been the deciding factor in moving the Bluejays along to Saturday ’ s semifinals .
Echenique scored all 11 points of his points in the second half , grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked six shots .
Six of his points , five of his rebounds and five of the blocks came after Echenique got roughed up — tackled , he said — while cutting toward the basket midway through the second half .
No foul was called , but Drake might have wished one had been .
After the no - call , the 6 - foot - 9 , 260 - pound Echenique turned up the intensity to fuel a 15 - 2 run that turned a 47 - 44 Creighton lead into a 16 - point cushion .
“ It made me kind of mad when that happened , ” Echenique said .
“ It changed my attitude a little , and gave me a little more of an edge .
I had to find a way to get that anger out , and I couldn ’ t say anything to the ref and risk getting a technical or something .
“ I think I did the right thing , and it kind of capped my focus .
It made me play harder . ”
With Echenique leading the late charge , Creighton finally subdued a stubborn Bulldog team that was playing to extend its season in an atmosphere that resembled a Bluejays home game .
Creighton fans filled almost two - thirds of the 9 , 000 seats in the lower bowl of the Scottrade Center , and experienced some anxious moments before their team finally took command .
McDermott , Artino and Echenique figured heavily into the outcome that improved the Bluejays to 25 - 7 and advanced them to a 1 : 35 p . m . semifinal meeting against Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 in Friday ’ s second quarterfinal .
“ Will was great the first half and made some great plays in the second half , ” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said .
“ Doug was consistent offensively throughout , and I thought Gregory really changed the game defensively in the second half .
“ There was nothing that happened in the paint because of his energy and his ability to block some shots and change shots .
And he went and got the basketball off the boards . ”
Doug McDermott finished with 23 points , setting the school scoring record when he got his 11th point on a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
He made 8 of 14 shots from the field , including 3 of 4 3 - pointers , and grabbed seven rebounds .
Artino , whose role has grown as his productivity has increased during the second half of the season , had a career - high 14 points and six rebounds .
Five of his points came in a 7 - 0 run in the first half that turned a 12 - 12 tie into a lead Creighton never relinquished .
Still , things were getting tight when Drake , which had defeated Bradley in Thursday ’ s play - in round , closed to 47 - 44 on Seth VanDeest ’ s basket with 10 : 03 to play .
On their next possession , the 15 - 17 Bulldogs missed an open 3 - pointer that would have tied the game .
In between , Echenique found himself sprawled on the court after getting bumped hard as he moved toward the basket on a pick - and - roll play .
He stayed down for several seconds , then glared at a referee as he got to his feet .
Echenique turned into an aggressive force in the final 10 minutes .
“ We are a totally different team , ” Greg McDermott said when asked what a fired - up Echenique means to his club .
“ We don ’ t resemble the team that we are when he isn ’ t playing like that .
He is so active .
He made multiple plays on several possessions .
“ I ’ m really proud of him , because sometimes it ’ s hard to get the switch flipped .
When it gets flipped , he ’ s hard to deal with . ”
Echenique ’ s dunk and free throw after being fouled started Creighton ’ s decisive run , putting the Bluejays ahead 50 - 44 .
A VanDeest layup would cut the Bulldogs ’ deficit to four , but they wouldn ’ t score again for almost eight minutes while Creighton stretched its lead to 62 - 46 .
“ You have to know how to use it when you get mad , ” Echenique said .
“ I think I used it the right way out there today . ”
His teammates know the Bluejays are a different team when Echenique is engaged , one reason Doug McDermott pulled him aside at halftime .
Echenique had missed both of his shots in the first 20 minutes and , McDermott said , appeared to be down on himself .
“ I just told him , ‘ Greg , you have to be the man here , ’ ” Doug said .
“ I told him he was going to be our guy and we were going to feed him the ball .
He took that to heart and played with a command .
“ I ’ m proud of him , and hopefully he can continue to bring that night after night . ”
Echenique scored five of Creighton ’ s first eight points in the second half .
Artino then had four in row as Creighton opened its first 10 - point lead of the game before Drake countered with a 9 - 2 spurt that got the Bulldogs back with three points .
Echenique “ was definitely a big factor , ” said VanDeest , who had 13 points .
“ He has a huge body and uses his body around the basket .
He really stepped up in the second half . ”
Drake coach Mark Phelps agreed .
“ Look at his numbers , ” Phelps said .
“ He had 11 and 11 , and had six blocks .
He was really good tonight . ”
Artino was never better .
His 14 points bettered his career high of 13 .
He was two rebounds off his personal best , and his play , especially in the first half , gave Creighton a huge boost .
“ Will was tremendous , ” Doug McDermott said .
“ He ’ s so easy to play with because he can see over the defense , he ’ s good at the high - low pass and he crashes the boards every time .
It ’ s great to have a guy like Will on the team . ”
It goes without saying that it ’ s pretty valuable to have McDermott around , too .
He came in needing 11 points to break Rodney Buford ’ s scoring record of 2 , 106 .
McDermott had 10 points in the first 7 ½ minutes , then broke the record when he made the first of two free throws with 4 : 43 left in the half .
McDermott now has 2 , 029 points in 106 games as a Bluejay , but who ’ s counting ?
“ It ’ s a special feeling that I can ’ t explain to pass guys like Kyle Korver , guys I looked up to in my childhood , ” he said .
“ And to do it in front of a big crowd here in St . Louis is cool .
“ But I don ’ t even think about that stuff .
You guys are going to make the most of it , but I ’ m just out there trying to win and play hard every night . ” |
31_14ecb.xml_30 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 23 | 23 | 134 | 144 | Evansville | HUM17050711112380985 | Evansville | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against <m> Evansville </m> on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against <m> Evansville </m> on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_36 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 8 | 8 | 43 | 49 | school | HUM17050724612840806 | school | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in <m> school </m> history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in <m> school </m> history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_25 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 0 | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game . | 8 | 9 | 52 | 66 | North Carolina | HUM17050724612840806 | Carolina | ['hansbrough', 'break', 'ford', 'all-time', 'scoring', 'record', 'north', 'carolina', 'game'] | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at <m> North Carolina </m> during the game . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at <m> North Carolina </m> during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_34 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 2 | 2 | 18 | 22 | Ford | HUM17050815402012954 | Ford | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed <m> Ford </m> for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed <m> Ford </m> for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_35 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 0 | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game . | 2 | 2 | 17 | 21 | Ford | HUM17050815402012954 | Ford | ['hansbrough', 'break', 'ford', 'all-time', 'scoring', 'record', 'north', 'carolina', 'game'] | Hansbrough broke <m> Ford </m> 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game . | Hansbrough broke <m> Ford </m> 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_21 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 0 | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game . | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Hansbrough | HUM17050797645881622 | Hansbrough | ['hansbrough', 'break', 'ford', 'all-time', 'scoring', 'record', 'north', 'carolina', 'game'] | <m> Hansbrough </m> broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game . | <m> Hansbrough </m> broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_22 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Hansbrough | HUM17050797645881622 | Hansbrough | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | <m> Hansbrough </m> passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
<m> Hansbrough </m> passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_29 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 6 | 6 | 35 | 39 | spot | 10000002455 | spot | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top <m> spot </m> in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top <m> spot </m> in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_32 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 12 | 13 | 72 | 81 | 20 points | 10000002456 | point | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting <m> 20 points </m> in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting <m> 20 points </m> in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_38 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 20 | 20 | 112 | 117 | 91-73 | NON17051220217871470 | 91-73 | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' <m> 91-73 </m> victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' <m> 91-73 </m> victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_20 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 24 | 26 | 145 | 162 | on Thursday night | TIM17051209843042420 | Thursday | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville <m> on Thursday night </m> . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville <m> on Thursday night </m> .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_39 | train | ent | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 17 | 18 | 100 | 109 | Tar Heels | HUM17050724612840806 | Heels | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked <m> Tar Heels </m> ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked <m> Tar Heels </m> ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_28 | train | evt | 31_14ecb.xml | 0 | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game . | 1 | 1 | 11 | 16 | broke | ACT17050862658622513 | break | ['hansbrough', 'break', 'ford', 'all-time', 'scoring', 'record', 'north', 'carolina', 'game'] | Hansbrough <m> broke </m> Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game . | Hansbrough <m> broke </m> Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_33 | train | evt | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 9 | 9 | 50 | 57 | history | 10000002457 | history | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school <m> history </m> while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school <m> history </m> while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_37 | train | evt | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 21 | 21 | 118 | 125 | victory | ACT17051014054565279 | victory | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 <m> victory </m> against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 <m> victory </m> against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
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A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
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A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_26 | train | evt | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 1 | 1 | 11 | 17 | passed | ACT17050862658622513 | pass | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough <m> passed </m> Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough <m> passed </m> Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
31_14ecb.xml_27 | train | evt | 31_14ecb.xml | 4 | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while posting 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | 11 | 11 | 64 | 71 | posting | 10000002458 | post | ['hansbrough', 'pass', 'ford', 'spot', 'school', 'history', 'post', '20', 'point', 'top-ranked', 'tar', 'heels', '91-73', 'victory', 'evansville', 'thursday', 'night'] | Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while <m> posting </m> 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night . | Hansbrough broke Ford 's all-time scoring record at North Carolina during the game .
A captive audience that included an emotional Tyler Hansbrough watched intently as the Smith Center video boards mixed in congratulatory remarks with the collection of memorable plays .
The accompanying music : O.A.R. hit `` Shattered . ''
Hansbrough , North Carolina 's new career scoring leader , approached midcourt when the song ended. UNC legend Phil Ford bowed before him .
Hansbrough passed Ford for the top spot in school history while <m> posting </m> 20 points in the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 victory against Evansville on Thursday night .
Hansbrough entered the game with 2,282 points , eight fewer than Ford 's total from 1974-78 .
He broke the record when he posted up on the right block , spun toward the middle of the lane and banked in an off-balanced shot over James Haarsma with 7:42 remaining in the first half .
Hansbrough missed a dunk 23 seconds later with UNC leading 24-20 , and the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) took control with a 19-4 run .
`` I 'm usually not nervous before games , and I was a little nervous before tonight just because I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' Hansbrough said .
`` One thing for me , I did n't want to strictly focus on trying to break a scoring record .
We had a game , and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
`` Whenever it did happen , I was thrilled and excited it was over .
Also , I felt very honored . ''
Officials stopped the game when Hansbrough , who now has 2,302 points , made the record-setting basket. Ford , an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats , was posing for a courtside picture with two UNC students when the ball went through the net .
Ford , coach Roy Williams and director of athletics Dick Baddour presented Hansbrough with the gameball during the brief stoppage in play .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath with Tyler , '' Ford said .
`` When I look at how hard he plays and how he listens to Coach Williams , as a player , that 's what I tried to do .
As a player I would n't outrun a lot of people or outjump a lot of people - I was extremely quick , I will say that .
`` The only thing I had going for me is I played for a great coach who brought out the best abilities in the things I could do .
I think that 's what Tyler does . ''
The postgame ceremony featured comments from Williams , strength and conditioning coach Jonas Sahratian , Brendan Haywood , Marvin Williams , Raymond Felton , Antawn Jamison , Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor .
It also included clips of Hansbrough 's dunk over 7-foot-7 Kenny George , his buzzer-beating shot against Virginia Tech in the 2008 ACC Tournament and his game-clinching 3-pointer at Duke as a freshman .
Ford made a favorable impression early in his UNC career at an unlikely sight : the Fetzer Field track .
Roy Williams recalled the effort Ford put forth to complete the team 's mile run in a predetermined amount of time .
`` The coaches are counting out the time as Phil Ford comes in there , and he dove across the line at Fetzer on the asphalt track , '' Williams said .
`` Tyler Hansbrough would have done that .
`` That , to me , is one of the most special things .
Phil Ford is one of the greatest competitors I 've ever seen , and Tyler Hansbrough is also .
There 's not a lot of people in that classroom . ''
Hansbrough , like Ford , declined an opportunity to leave school for the NBA following his junior season .
The fun of college is one reason Hansbrough , who 's on pace to take over the ACC career scoring mark currently held by Duke alum J.J. Redick , returned to UNC .
The Tar Heels are favored to win the national championship , but the pursuit of a title is n't always serious business even if Hansbrough 's interaction with teammates such as Larry Drew suggests otherwise .
`` There was a lot of hype around this game , but before the game the whole team is around playing Xbox and 'Mortal Kombat , ' '' Frasor said .
`` He 's getting into it , calling Larry a cheater .
Stuff like that you would n't get at a professional level . '' |
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McDermott sets <m> CU </m> scoring record
Found March 08 , 2013
Doug McDermott became the leading scorer in Creighton history and had five points during a pivotal 15 - 2 run as top - seeded Creighton defeated Drake , 65 - 53 , on Friday afternoon in the first quarterfinal of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament .
Creighton improved to 25 - 7 on the season and advances to play Saturday in a 1 : 35 pm semifinal against the winner of the Evansville - Indiana State semifinal .
Drake , which defeated Bradley in the play - in round just 18 hours earlier , fell to 15 - 17 .
Creighton broke open a 12 - all game with some strong play by Will Artino to key a 7 - 0 run .
The sophomore center from Iowa came off the bench and dunked to start a traditional three - point play .
McDermott would follow with a jumper to tie the scoring record , and Artino answered with another bucket to make it 19 - 12 with 11 : 43 left in the first half .
McDermott's history - making point came at the foul line , when he sank a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
It gave him 2 , 117 career points , passing Rodney Buford's career mark that had stood since 1999 and moving him into 10th in MVC history .
The Jays led 33 - 26 at the half , paced by 13 points from McDermott .
CU dominated the glass 22 - 13 , the paint ( 16 - 10 ) and the second chance points ( 9 - 0 ) in the first 20 minutes , while also outscoring DU 12 - 3 off the bench .
Creighton would take its first double - digit lead of the day at 45 - 35 on a pair of Artino free throws with 13 : 41 to go .
Drake countered with a 9 - 2 run and missed a tying trey by Richard Carter with about 10 : 00 to play .
The Jays answered , as Echenique threw down a powerful alley - oop during a three - point play and the lead returned to 54 - 46 a short time later on Austin Chatman's first score of the second half and a McDermott hoop in transition to move ahead by eight with 7 : 54 to go .
After a timeout , McDermott hit his third trifecta of the day , and Echenique's third three - point play of the day made it 60 - 46 with 6 : 11 to go .
Gibbs ended the run with two charity shots , and the Jays would keep Drake off the scoreboard for nearly seven minutes to pull away .
McDermott led all players with 23 points while also grabbing seven rebounds .
He made 3 - of - 4 three attempts from 3 - point range .
Echenique generated a double - double with 11 points , 11 rebounds and six swats , with most of that production after half .
Artino complemented Echenique inside by scoring a career - high 14 points and adding six rebounds .
The Jays shot 46 . 8 percent for the game ( 22 - 47 ) and owned the glass by a 44 - 26 margin .
Drake was paced by 13 points from Seth VanDeest , while Richard Carter had 12 points and four assists .
Drake shot 35 . 0 percent overall and just 11 - of - 36 after intermission .
The win improved Creighton to 41 - 20 all - time in MVC Tournament play , easily the most victories by any team in event history .
The Jays are 19 - 12 all - time in the quarterfinal round , and 5 - 2 all - time vs . Drake in the event . |
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<m> McDermott </m> sets CU scoring record
Found March 08 , 2013
Doug McDermott became the leading scorer in Creighton history and had five points during a pivotal 15 - 2 run as top - seeded Creighton defeated Drake , 65 - 53 , on Friday afternoon in the first quarterfinal of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament .
Creighton improved to 25 - 7 on the season and advances to play Saturday in a 1 : 35 pm semifinal against the winner of the Evansville - Indiana State semifinal .
Drake , which defeated Bradley in the play - in round just 18 hours earlier , fell to 15 - 17 .
Creighton broke open a 12 - all game with some strong play by Will Artino to key a 7 - 0 run .
The sophomore center from Iowa came off the bench and dunked to start a traditional three - point play .
McDermott would follow with a jumper to tie the scoring record , and Artino answered with another bucket to make it 19 - 12 with 11 : 43 left in the first half .
McDermott's history - making point came at the foul line , when he sank a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
It gave him 2 , 117 career points , passing Rodney Buford's career mark that had stood since 1999 and moving him into 10th in MVC history .
The Jays led 33 - 26 at the half , paced by 13 points from McDermott .
CU dominated the glass 22 - 13 , the paint ( 16 - 10 ) and the second chance points ( 9 - 0 ) in the first 20 minutes , while also outscoring DU 12 - 3 off the bench .
Creighton would take its first double - digit lead of the day at 45 - 35 on a pair of Artino free throws with 13 : 41 to go .
Drake countered with a 9 - 2 run and missed a tying trey by Richard Carter with about 10 : 00 to play .
The Jays answered , as Echenique threw down a powerful alley - oop during a three - point play and the lead returned to 54 - 46 a short time later on Austin Chatman's first score of the second half and a McDermott hoop in transition to move ahead by eight with 7 : 54 to go .
After a timeout , McDermott hit his third trifecta of the day , and Echenique's third three - point play of the day made it 60 - 46 with 6 : 11 to go .
Gibbs ended the run with two charity shots , and the Jays would keep Drake off the scoreboard for nearly seven minutes to pull away .
McDermott led all players with 23 points while also grabbing seven rebounds .
He made 3 - of - 4 three attempts from 3 - point range .
Echenique generated a double - double with 11 points , 11 rebounds and six swats , with most of that production after half .
Artino complemented Echenique inside by scoring a career - high 14 points and adding six rebounds .
The Jays shot 46 . 8 percent for the game ( 22 - 47 ) and owned the glass by a 44 - 26 margin .
Drake was paced by 13 points from Seth VanDeest , while Richard Carter had 12 points and four assists .
Drake shot 35 . 0 percent overall and just 11 - of - 36 after intermission .
The win improved Creighton to 41 - 20 all - time in MVC Tournament play , easily the most victories by any team in event history .
The Jays are 19 - 12 all - time in the quarterfinal round , and 5 - 2 all - time vs . Drake in the event . |
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McDermott <m> sets </m> CU scoring record
Found March 08 , 2013
Doug McDermott became the leading scorer in Creighton history and had five points during a pivotal 15 - 2 run as top - seeded Creighton defeated Drake , 65 - 53 , on Friday afternoon in the first quarterfinal of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament .
Creighton improved to 25 - 7 on the season and advances to play Saturday in a 1 : 35 pm semifinal against the winner of the Evansville - Indiana State semifinal .
Drake , which defeated Bradley in the play - in round just 18 hours earlier , fell to 15 - 17 .
Creighton broke open a 12 - all game with some strong play by Will Artino to key a 7 - 0 run .
The sophomore center from Iowa came off the bench and dunked to start a traditional three - point play .
McDermott would follow with a jumper to tie the scoring record , and Artino answered with another bucket to make it 19 - 12 with 11 : 43 left in the first half .
McDermott's history - making point came at the foul line , when he sank a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
It gave him 2 , 117 career points , passing Rodney Buford's career mark that had stood since 1999 and moving him into 10th in MVC history .
The Jays led 33 - 26 at the half , paced by 13 points from McDermott .
CU dominated the glass 22 - 13 , the paint ( 16 - 10 ) and the second chance points ( 9 - 0 ) in the first 20 minutes , while also outscoring DU 12 - 3 off the bench .
Creighton would take its first double - digit lead of the day at 45 - 35 on a pair of Artino free throws with 13 : 41 to go .
Drake countered with a 9 - 2 run and missed a tying trey by Richard Carter with about 10 : 00 to play .
The Jays answered , as Echenique threw down a powerful alley - oop during a three - point play and the lead returned to 54 - 46 a short time later on Austin Chatman's first score of the second half and a McDermott hoop in transition to move ahead by eight with 7 : 54 to go .
After a timeout , McDermott hit his third trifecta of the day , and Echenique's third three - point play of the day made it 60 - 46 with 6 : 11 to go .
Gibbs ended the run with two charity shots , and the Jays would keep Drake off the scoreboard for nearly seven minutes to pull away .
McDermott led all players with 23 points while also grabbing seven rebounds .
He made 3 - of - 4 three attempts from 3 - point range .
Echenique generated a double - double with 11 points , 11 rebounds and six swats , with most of that production after half .
Artino complemented Echenique inside by scoring a career - high 14 points and adding six rebounds .
The Jays shot 46 . 8 percent for the game ( 22 - 47 ) and owned the glass by a 44 - 26 margin .
Drake was paced by 13 points from Seth VanDeest , while Richard Carter had 12 points and four assists .
Drake shot 35 . 0 percent overall and just 11 - of - 36 after intermission .
The win improved Creighton to 41 - 20 all - time in MVC Tournament play , easily the most victories by any team in event history .
The Jays are 19 - 12 all - time in the quarterfinal round , and 5 - 2 all - time vs . Drake in the event . |
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Doug McDermott became the leading scorer in Creighton history and had five points during a pivotal 15 - 2 run as top - seeded Creighton defeated Drake , 65 - 53 , on Friday afternoon in the first quarterfinal of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament .
Creighton improved to 25 - 7 on the season and advances to play Saturday in a 1 : 35 pm semifinal against the winner of the Evansville - Indiana State semifinal .
Drake , which defeated Bradley in the play - in round just 18 hours earlier , fell to 15 - 17 .
Creighton broke open a 12 - all game with some strong play by Will Artino to key a 7 - 0 run .
The sophomore center from Iowa came off the bench and dunked to start a traditional three - point play .
McDermott would follow with a jumper to tie the scoring record , and Artino answered with another bucket to make it 19 - 12 with 11 : 43 left in the first half .
McDermott's history - making point came at the foul line , when he sank a free throw with 4 : 43 left in the first half .
It gave him 2 , 117 career points , passing Rodney Buford's career mark that had stood since 1999 and moving him into 10th in MVC history .
The Jays led 33 - 26 at the half , paced by 13 points from McDermott .
CU dominated the glass 22 - 13 , the paint ( 16 - 10 ) and the second chance points ( 9 - 0 ) in the first 20 minutes , while also outscoring DU 12 - 3 off the bench .
Creighton would take its first double - digit lead of the day at 45 - 35 on a pair of Artino free throws with 13 : 41 to go .
Drake countered with a 9 - 2 run and missed a tying trey by Richard Carter with about 10 : 00 to play .
The Jays answered , as Echenique threw down a powerful alley - oop during a three - point play and the lead returned to 54 - 46 a short time later on Austin Chatman's first score of the second half and a McDermott hoop in transition to move ahead by eight with 7 : 54 to go .
After a timeout , McDermott hit his third trifecta of the day , and Echenique's third three - point play of the day made it 60 - 46 with 6 : 11 to go .
Gibbs ended the run with two charity shots , and the Jays would keep Drake off the scoreboard for nearly seven minutes to pull away .
McDermott led all players with 23 points while also grabbing seven rebounds .
He made 3 - of - 4 three attempts from 3 - point range .
Echenique generated a double - double with 11 points , 11 rebounds and six swats , with most of that production after half .
Artino complemented Echenique inside by scoring a career - high 14 points and adding six rebounds .
The Jays shot 46 . 8 percent for the game ( 22 - 47 ) and owned the glass by a 44 - 26 margin .
Drake was paced by 13 points from Seth VanDeest , while Richard Carter had 12 points and four assists .
Drake shot 35 . 0 percent overall and just 11 - of - 36 after intermission .
The win improved Creighton to 41 - 20 all - time in MVC Tournament play , easily the most victories by any team in event history .
The Jays are 19 - 12 all - time in the quarterfinal round , and 5 - 2 all - time vs . Drake in the event . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler each logged 22 points , as the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils fended off a late Davidson rally to top the Wildcats , 79-67 , at Cameron Indoor Stadium .
Scheyer also dished out four assists while Singler added six rebounds for Duke ( 13-1 ) , which won its fifth straight game and moved to 9-0 at home .
Gerald Henderson contributed 11 points and seven boards to the winning effort .
The nation 's leading scorer , Stephen Curry , posted a game-high 29 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists .
But the sharpshooter went just 1-for-8 from three-point range and had seven of Davidson 's 17 turnovers in the loss .
Andrew Lovedale finished with 15 points while pulling down seven boards for the Wildcats ( 10-3 ) , whose three losses this season have all come against ranked opponents .
Tyler Hansbrough had 24 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack , and the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels bounced back from their first loss with a 108-70 rout of the College of Charleston Cougars .
Deon Thompson had 15 points for the Tar Heels ( 14-1 ) , who were beaten at home by Boston College , 85-78 , on Sunday .
Danny Green scored 14 points , while Ty Lawson posted 15 points and eight assists in the win .
Wayne Ellington contributed 10 points for North Carolina .
Tony White , Jr. had a team-high 16 points for the College of Charleston ( 10-3 ) , which has lost two straight after a 10-game win streak .
Antwaine Wiggins and Donavan Monroe each had 12 points in the loss .
Andy Rautins scored 17 points and added six assists , leading 11th-ranked Syracuse to an 85-68 win over DePaul at the Carrier Dome .
Arinze Onuaku totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Orange ( 15-1 , 3-0 Big East ) , who have won six in a row since falling to Cleveland State on December 15 .
Paul Harris finished with 14 points , nine boards and four blocks , while Eric Devendorf chipped in 13 points .
Dar Tucker poured in 18 points for the Blue Demons ( 8-8 , 0-3 ) , who have dropped four of their last five games .
Will Walker netted 13 points and Mac Koshwal pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with a 12-point effort .
Matt Bouldin scored 26 points , as Gonzaga dominated overtime to record an 89-79 win over 15th-ranked Tennessee , snapping the Volunteers ' 37-game home winning streak .
Wednesday 's matchup was the second meeting between the schools this season , as Gonzaga also beat Tennessee , 83-74 , in the title game of the Old Spice Classic on November 30th .
As for the Vols ' home winning streak , the 37 games are a school record and it had been the second-longest active streak in the nation -- second only to Notre Dame 's 44 .
Austin Daye finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga ( 9-4 ) , which snapped a three-game losing streak .
Josh Heytvelt added 15 points and 12 boards in the win for the Bulldogs .
Cameron Tatum had 22 points to pace Tennessee ( 9-4 ) , which has lost two in a row .
Tyler Smith added 17 points for the Vols before appearing to suffer a left knee injury late in overtime .
Wayne Chism had a career-high 19 boards and 15 points in the loss .
Jeremy Lin posted a game-high 27 points with eight assists , as Harvard shocked 17th-ranked Boston College , 82-70 , at Conte Forum .
Oliver McNally had 17 points , including a 10-for-11 mark from the foul line , for the Crimson ( 8-6 ) , who recorded their first-ever win over a ranked team .
Andrew Pusar added 13 , while Doug Miller scored eight points with nine boards .
Corey Raji posted 16 points for the Eagles ( 13-3 ) , who had won 10 consecutive games , including an 85-78 shocker at then-No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday .
Tyrese Rice added 14 points , and Joe Trapani had 12 in a surprising setback .
Wesley Matthews posted a game-high 23 points thanks to perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor , with a team-best six rebounds as 18th-ranked Marquette slipped by Rutgers , 81-76 , at the RAC .
Jerel McNeal posted 16 points for the Golden Eagles ( 14-2 , 3-0 Big East ) , winners in six straight games. Dominic James added 15 points with six assists .
Mike Rosario scored 22 points for the Scarlet Knights ( 9-7 , 0-3 ) , who dropped their fourth in a row , all to ranked opponents .
Corey Chandler chipped in with 19 points and seven boards while JR Inman posted a game-high eight rebounds in the loss .
Earl Clark finished with 22 points and nine rebounds , as 23rd-ranked Louisville opened its Big East slate with a 71-57 win over South Florida .
Edgar Sosa added 12 points for the Cardinals ( 10-3 , 1-0 Big East ) , who have won two in a row since a loss to UNLV on New Year 's Eve .
Louisville had opened Big East play with a loss in each of the past four seasons , but this season began league play with a road win .
However , the Cardinals did so against the only team in the Big East -- which has nine teams ranked in the AP Top 25 -- with a losing record .
South Florida ( 5-9 , 0-2 ) has lost four of its last five games overall , and two in a row , after opening its Big East schedule last Friday with a loss to Syracuse .
Dominique Jones had 11 points and five boards in the loss for the Bulls , while Augustus Gilchrist also chipped in 11 points . |
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<m> Creighton's </m> Doug McDermott returns for senior season
Doug McDermott ’ s teammates figured it was just another day in the gym Wednesday afternoon .
They were playing pick - up games with a guy they didn ’ t know for sure would be around next season .
But McDermott had a secret .
Shortly before hitting the court , McDermott had told his father , Creighton coach Greg McDermott , that he intended to return for his senior season rather than declare for the NBA draft .
Father and son then informed Creighton Athletic Director Bruce Rasmussen .
Doug called his mom to break the news to her , then stepped into the gym to play a little ball .
“ He wasn ’ t acting any different , ” Grant Gibbs said .
“ Business as usual . ”
Later that night , McDermott let the news slip to a couple of them .
“ I had to go to class today , knowing that he was going to announce it , and try to be super low - key , ” Jahenns Manigat said .
“ But I couldn ’ t stop smiling . ”
It ’ s safe to assume Bluejay Nation had much the same reaction when , shortly before 2 p . m . , McDermott sent out the following message on Twitter :
“ I will be returning to Creighton for my senior year and can ’ t wait to put on that uniform for one more season . ”
McDermott ’ s return for his senior season will allow a fan base that has come to marvel at his on - court accomplishments the past three seasons one more chance to watch him .
College basketball insiders see his return possibly giving Creighton more of a fighting chance as it moves into the new Big East .
For McDermott , it will give him a chance to make more of an orderly transition from college basketball to professional basketball .
He knows he ’ s taking a risk from a financial standpoint .
“ That ’ s definitely a lot of money I ’ m passing down , but that money could be there next year , ” McDermott told reporters Thursday .
“ It might not be quite as much , but you really can ’ t put a price tag on a senior year . ”
That was the same theme that McDermott touched on repeatedly Wednesday night in an exclusive interview with The World - Herald .
In the final analysis , McDermott ’ s heart won out over the cash .
“ My heart has been telling me all along to stay , but my mind tried to take over a couple of times , ” McDermott said .
“ I just ended up trusting myself that I was making the right decision . ”
His mind , of course , focused on the financial benefits that might be his had he decided to turn professional .
Based on evaluations he received from the NBA Draft Advisory Committee , McDermott said , “ There was no doubt in my mind that I would have been a first - round pick . ”
That would have meant a two - year , guaranteed contract that could have been worth between a minimum of $888 , 600 to $1 . 4 million if he had been selected with one of the last 15 picks in the lower half of the first round .
That initially had his father recommending that his son turn pro .
“ He knew my dream is to play in the NBA , and he just felt that this was too good of an opportunity to pass up , ” Doug said .
“ But the way I look at it , if I can play in the NBA , I can play there the next year just as well as I can next year .
“ I feel there are things I can work on .
I feel I can still improve my draft stock by playing in the Big East .
There are a lot of areas that I can get better at , and I just felt I ’ d be more comfortable doing it here in Omaha . ”
McDermott had heard more than once from outsiders that he should turn pro because he had nothing left to prove as a collegian .
The 6 - foot - 8 , 225 - pound forward has been a consensus first - team All - American in each of the past two seasons .
He broke Creighton ’ s career scoring record near the end of the last season .
That argument might have swayed some players , but if there is anything McDermott has shown the past three seasons it ’ s that he ’ s an unconventional superstar .
He remains as unassuming as the day he stepped on campus in June 2010 .
He embraces the attention from an adoring fan base that some players might find stifling .
It ’ s that fan base , McDermott said , that figured prominently into his decision .
“ I care so much about Creighton , ” he said .
“ There are a lot of people around here that believed in me .
This whole fan base has been with me from the start .
I felt like I owed them one more year . ”
McDermott said the opportunity to play in the new conference became more of a factor as he got deeper into the decision - making process .
He admitted had Creighton remained in the Missouri Valley it might have made it easier to turn pro .
But the opportunity to play in the Big East , and perhaps prove a few people wrong , was too much to pass up .
“ I feel there are a lot of people that don ’ t believe we can be successful in the Big East , ” McDermott said .
“ If you ask anyone on our team , we feel that we ’ re going to be capable of doing some damage there .
“ That played into my decision a lot .
I care for the guys in this program and I care for the coaches .
I wanted to do what I could to help make this transition a successful one . ”
What didn ’ t factor into his decision , he said , was the fear that he would be leaving his dad in a tight spot had he bolted for the NBA .
As Greg McDermott said Thursday , his son ’ s 23 points and eight rebounds a game will come in handy next season .
But Doug said his father and Creighton would have been fine had he decided to leave .
“ He never pushed for me to stay , ” Doug said .
In an interview with The World - Herald on Tuesday , McDermott indicated he might remain undecided until Sunday ’ s deadline to declare for the draft .
The agony of the decision - making process was apparent as he spoke .
He clearly was undecided .
In discussing his decision Wednesday night , McDermott said he never intended to take so long in making up his mind .
“ I apologize for putting people through that , ” he said .
In trying to make up his mind , McDermott said , he put his emotions to a test .
He would go through one day with the idea in mind that he was headed for the NBA .
The next day , he would approach things as if he would be returning to Creighton .
“ I wanted to see how I felt , ” McDermott said .
“ I found myself waking up the next day feeling a whole lot better when I was thinking about coming back .
But I went back and forth more times than you can imagine . ”
He said Tuesday that he had talked with former Creighton All - American Kyle Korver , now in his 10th season in the NBA .
McDermott also sought the counsel of Harrison Barnes , his former teammate at Ames High School who now is wrapping up his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors .
“ He and I talked before the NCAA tournament , and he told me I should go to the NBA if I felt I was 100 percent ready , ” McDermott said .
“ That really stuck with me .
“ Harrison told me that playing in the NBA is a completely different world .
The money is nice , but you ’ re out there fighting for your job every night .
It ’ s not like college , where you ’ re playing for the love of the game and for the fans . ”
In the end , those factors appealed more to McDermott than money .
“ I believe I ’ m going to play in the NBA , but I have to do it when I feel I ’ m 100 percent ready , ” he said .
“ I feel like I have some unfinished business here at Creighton .
I feel like I can be a lot better , and why not do it here where I can have fun for another year .
“ I ’ m so relieved .
I feel like a ton of weight has been lifted off my shoulders .
I can ’ t put into words how happy I am this is behind me and how excited I am to be coming back .
This just feels right . ” |
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Creighton's <m> Doug McDermott </m> returns for senior season
Doug McDermott ’ s teammates figured it was just another day in the gym Wednesday afternoon .
They were playing pick - up games with a guy they didn ’ t know for sure would be around next season .
But McDermott had a secret .
Shortly before hitting the court , McDermott had told his father , Creighton coach Greg McDermott , that he intended to return for his senior season rather than declare for the NBA draft .
Father and son then informed Creighton Athletic Director Bruce Rasmussen .
Doug called his mom to break the news to her , then stepped into the gym to play a little ball .
“ He wasn ’ t acting any different , ” Grant Gibbs said .
“ Business as usual . ”
Later that night , McDermott let the news slip to a couple of them .
“ I had to go to class today , knowing that he was going to announce it , and try to be super low - key , ” Jahenns Manigat said .
“ But I couldn ’ t stop smiling . ”
It ’ s safe to assume Bluejay Nation had much the same reaction when , shortly before 2 p . m . , McDermott sent out the following message on Twitter :
“ I will be returning to Creighton for my senior year and can ’ t wait to put on that uniform for one more season . ”
McDermott ’ s return for his senior season will allow a fan base that has come to marvel at his on - court accomplishments the past three seasons one more chance to watch him .
College basketball insiders see his return possibly giving Creighton more of a fighting chance as it moves into the new Big East .
For McDermott , it will give him a chance to make more of an orderly transition from college basketball to professional basketball .
He knows he ’ s taking a risk from a financial standpoint .
“ That ’ s definitely a lot of money I ’ m passing down , but that money could be there next year , ” McDermott told reporters Thursday .
“ It might not be quite as much , but you really can ’ t put a price tag on a senior year . ”
That was the same theme that McDermott touched on repeatedly Wednesday night in an exclusive interview with The World - Herald .
In the final analysis , McDermott ’ s heart won out over the cash .
“ My heart has been telling me all along to stay , but my mind tried to take over a couple of times , ” McDermott said .
“ I just ended up trusting myself that I was making the right decision . ”
His mind , of course , focused on the financial benefits that might be his had he decided to turn professional .
Based on evaluations he received from the NBA Draft Advisory Committee , McDermott said , “ There was no doubt in my mind that I would have been a first - round pick . ”
That would have meant a two - year , guaranteed contract that could have been worth between a minimum of $888 , 600 to $1 . 4 million if he had been selected with one of the last 15 picks in the lower half of the first round .
That initially had his father recommending that his son turn pro .
“ He knew my dream is to play in the NBA , and he just felt that this was too good of an opportunity to pass up , ” Doug said .
“ But the way I look at it , if I can play in the NBA , I can play there the next year just as well as I can next year .
“ I feel there are things I can work on .
I feel I can still improve my draft stock by playing in the Big East .
There are a lot of areas that I can get better at , and I just felt I ’ d be more comfortable doing it here in Omaha . ”
McDermott had heard more than once from outsiders that he should turn pro because he had nothing left to prove as a collegian .
The 6 - foot - 8 , 225 - pound forward has been a consensus first - team All - American in each of the past two seasons .
He broke Creighton ’ s career scoring record near the end of the last season .
That argument might have swayed some players , but if there is anything McDermott has shown the past three seasons it ’ s that he ’ s an unconventional superstar .
He remains as unassuming as the day he stepped on campus in June 2010 .
He embraces the attention from an adoring fan base that some players might find stifling .
It ’ s that fan base , McDermott said , that figured prominently into his decision .
“ I care so much about Creighton , ” he said .
“ There are a lot of people around here that believed in me .
This whole fan base has been with me from the start .
I felt like I owed them one more year . ”
McDermott said the opportunity to play in the new conference became more of a factor as he got deeper into the decision - making process .
He admitted had Creighton remained in the Missouri Valley it might have made it easier to turn pro .
But the opportunity to play in the Big East , and perhaps prove a few people wrong , was too much to pass up .
“ I feel there are a lot of people that don ’ t believe we can be successful in the Big East , ” McDermott said .
“ If you ask anyone on our team , we feel that we ’ re going to be capable of doing some damage there .
“ That played into my decision a lot .
I care for the guys in this program and I care for the coaches .
I wanted to do what I could to help make this transition a successful one . ”
What didn ’ t factor into his decision , he said , was the fear that he would be leaving his dad in a tight spot had he bolted for the NBA .
As Greg McDermott said Thursday , his son ’ s 23 points and eight rebounds a game will come in handy next season .
But Doug said his father and Creighton would have been fine had he decided to leave .
“ He never pushed for me to stay , ” Doug said .
In an interview with The World - Herald on Tuesday , McDermott indicated he might remain undecided until Sunday ’ s deadline to declare for the draft .
The agony of the decision - making process was apparent as he spoke .
He clearly was undecided .
In discussing his decision Wednesday night , McDermott said he never intended to take so long in making up his mind .
“ I apologize for putting people through that , ” he said .
In trying to make up his mind , McDermott said , he put his emotions to a test .
He would go through one day with the idea in mind that he was headed for the NBA .
The next day , he would approach things as if he would be returning to Creighton .
“ I wanted to see how I felt , ” McDermott said .
“ I found myself waking up the next day feeling a whole lot better when I was thinking about coming back .
But I went back and forth more times than you can imagine . ”
He said Tuesday that he had talked with former Creighton All - American Kyle Korver , now in his 10th season in the NBA .
McDermott also sought the counsel of Harrison Barnes , his former teammate at Ames High School who now is wrapping up his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors .
“ He and I talked before the NCAA tournament , and he told me I should go to the NBA if I felt I was 100 percent ready , ” McDermott said .
“ That really stuck with me .
“ Harrison told me that playing in the NBA is a completely different world .
The money is nice , but you ’ re out there fighting for your job every night .
It ’ s not like college , where you ’ re playing for the love of the game and for the fans . ”
In the end , those factors appealed more to McDermott than money .
“ I believe I ’ m going to play in the NBA , but I have to do it when I feel I ’ m 100 percent ready , ” he said .
“ I feel like I have some unfinished business here at Creighton .
I feel like I can be a lot better , and why not do it here where I can have fun for another year .
“ I ’ m so relieved .
I feel like a ton of weight has been lifted off my shoulders .
I can ’ t put into words how happy I am this is behind me and how excited I am to be coming back .
This just feels right . ” |
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Creighton's Doug McDermott <m> returns </m> for senior season
Doug McDermott ’ s teammates figured it was just another day in the gym Wednesday afternoon .
They were playing pick - up games with a guy they didn ’ t know for sure would be around next season .
But McDermott had a secret .
Shortly before hitting the court , McDermott had told his father , Creighton coach Greg McDermott , that he intended to return for his senior season rather than declare for the NBA draft .
Father and son then informed Creighton Athletic Director Bruce Rasmussen .
Doug called his mom to break the news to her , then stepped into the gym to play a little ball .
“ He wasn ’ t acting any different , ” Grant Gibbs said .
“ Business as usual . ”
Later that night , McDermott let the news slip to a couple of them .
“ I had to go to class today , knowing that he was going to announce it , and try to be super low - key , ” Jahenns Manigat said .
“ But I couldn ’ t stop smiling . ”
It ’ s safe to assume Bluejay Nation had much the same reaction when , shortly before 2 p . m . , McDermott sent out the following message on Twitter :
“ I will be returning to Creighton for my senior year and can ’ t wait to put on that uniform for one more season . ”
McDermott ’ s return for his senior season will allow a fan base that has come to marvel at his on - court accomplishments the past three seasons one more chance to watch him .
College basketball insiders see his return possibly giving Creighton more of a fighting chance as it moves into the new Big East .
For McDermott , it will give him a chance to make more of an orderly transition from college basketball to professional basketball .
He knows he ’ s taking a risk from a financial standpoint .
“ That ’ s definitely a lot of money I ’ m passing down , but that money could be there next year , ” McDermott told reporters Thursday .
“ It might not be quite as much , but you really can ’ t put a price tag on a senior year . ”
That was the same theme that McDermott touched on repeatedly Wednesday night in an exclusive interview with The World - Herald .
In the final analysis , McDermott ’ s heart won out over the cash .
“ My heart has been telling me all along to stay , but my mind tried to take over a couple of times , ” McDermott said .
“ I just ended up trusting myself that I was making the right decision . ”
His mind , of course , focused on the financial benefits that might be his had he decided to turn professional .
Based on evaluations he received from the NBA Draft Advisory Committee , McDermott said , “ There was no doubt in my mind that I would have been a first - round pick . ”
That would have meant a two - year , guaranteed contract that could have been worth between a minimum of $888 , 600 to $1 . 4 million if he had been selected with one of the last 15 picks in the lower half of the first round .
That initially had his father recommending that his son turn pro .
“ He knew my dream is to play in the NBA , and he just felt that this was too good of an opportunity to pass up , ” Doug said .
“ But the way I look at it , if I can play in the NBA , I can play there the next year just as well as I can next year .
“ I feel there are things I can work on .
I feel I can still improve my draft stock by playing in the Big East .
There are a lot of areas that I can get better at , and I just felt I ’ d be more comfortable doing it here in Omaha . ”
McDermott had heard more than once from outsiders that he should turn pro because he had nothing left to prove as a collegian .
The 6 - foot - 8 , 225 - pound forward has been a consensus first - team All - American in each of the past two seasons .
He broke Creighton ’ s career scoring record near the end of the last season .
That argument might have swayed some players , but if there is anything McDermott has shown the past three seasons it ’ s that he ’ s an unconventional superstar .
He remains as unassuming as the day he stepped on campus in June 2010 .
He embraces the attention from an adoring fan base that some players might find stifling .
It ’ s that fan base , McDermott said , that figured prominently into his decision .
“ I care so much about Creighton , ” he said .
“ There are a lot of people around here that believed in me .
This whole fan base has been with me from the start .
I felt like I owed them one more year . ”
McDermott said the opportunity to play in the new conference became more of a factor as he got deeper into the decision - making process .
He admitted had Creighton remained in the Missouri Valley it might have made it easier to turn pro .
But the opportunity to play in the Big East , and perhaps prove a few people wrong , was too much to pass up .
“ I feel there are a lot of people that don ’ t believe we can be successful in the Big East , ” McDermott said .
“ If you ask anyone on our team , we feel that we ’ re going to be capable of doing some damage there .
“ That played into my decision a lot .
I care for the guys in this program and I care for the coaches .
I wanted to do what I could to help make this transition a successful one . ”
What didn ’ t factor into his decision , he said , was the fear that he would be leaving his dad in a tight spot had he bolted for the NBA .
As Greg McDermott said Thursday , his son ’ s 23 points and eight rebounds a game will come in handy next season .
But Doug said his father and Creighton would have been fine had he decided to leave .
“ He never pushed for me to stay , ” Doug said .
In an interview with The World - Herald on Tuesday , McDermott indicated he might remain undecided until Sunday ’ s deadline to declare for the draft .
The agony of the decision - making process was apparent as he spoke .
He clearly was undecided .
In discussing his decision Wednesday night , McDermott said he never intended to take so long in making up his mind .
“ I apologize for putting people through that , ” he said .
In trying to make up his mind , McDermott said , he put his emotions to a test .
He would go through one day with the idea in mind that he was headed for the NBA .
The next day , he would approach things as if he would be returning to Creighton .
“ I wanted to see how I felt , ” McDermott said .
“ I found myself waking up the next day feeling a whole lot better when I was thinking about coming back .
But I went back and forth more times than you can imagine . ”
He said Tuesday that he had talked with former Creighton All - American Kyle Korver , now in his 10th season in the NBA .
McDermott also sought the counsel of Harrison Barnes , his former teammate at Ames High School who now is wrapping up his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors .
“ He and I talked before the NCAA tournament , and he told me I should go to the NBA if I felt I was 100 percent ready , ” McDermott said .
“ That really stuck with me .
“ Harrison told me that playing in the NBA is a completely different world .
The money is nice , but you ’ re out there fighting for your job every night .
It ’ s not like college , where you ’ re playing for the love of the game and for the fans . ”
In the end , those factors appealed more to McDermott than money .
“ I believe I ’ m going to play in the NBA , but I have to do it when I feel I ’ m 100 percent ready , ” he said .
“ I feel like I have some unfinished business here at Creighton .
I feel like I can be a lot better , and why not do it here where I can have fun for another year .
“ I ’ m so relieved .
I feel like a ton of weight has been lifted off my shoulders .
I can ’ t put into words how happy I am this is behind me and how excited I am to be coming back .
This just feels right . ” |
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Creighton's Doug McDermott returns for <m> senior season </m>
Doug McDermott ’ s teammates figured it was just another day in the gym Wednesday afternoon .
They were playing pick - up games with a guy they didn ’ t know for sure would be around next season .
But McDermott had a secret .
Shortly before hitting the court , McDermott had told his father , Creighton coach Greg McDermott , that he intended to return for his senior season rather than declare for the NBA draft .
Father and son then informed Creighton Athletic Director Bruce Rasmussen .
Doug called his mom to break the news to her , then stepped into the gym to play a little ball .
“ He wasn ’ t acting any different , ” Grant Gibbs said .
“ Business as usual . ”
Later that night , McDermott let the news slip to a couple of them .
“ I had to go to class today , knowing that he was going to announce it , and try to be super low - key , ” Jahenns Manigat said .
“ But I couldn ’ t stop smiling . ”
It ’ s safe to assume Bluejay Nation had much the same reaction when , shortly before 2 p . m . , McDermott sent out the following message on Twitter :
“ I will be returning to Creighton for my senior year and can ’ t wait to put on that uniform for one more season . ”
McDermott ’ s return for his senior season will allow a fan base that has come to marvel at his on - court accomplishments the past three seasons one more chance to watch him .
College basketball insiders see his return possibly giving Creighton more of a fighting chance as it moves into the new Big East .
For McDermott , it will give him a chance to make more of an orderly transition from college basketball to professional basketball .
He knows he ’ s taking a risk from a financial standpoint .
“ That ’ s definitely a lot of money I ’ m passing down , but that money could be there next year , ” McDermott told reporters Thursday .
“ It might not be quite as much , but you really can ’ t put a price tag on a senior year . ”
That was the same theme that McDermott touched on repeatedly Wednesday night in an exclusive interview with The World - Herald .
In the final analysis , McDermott ’ s heart won out over the cash .
“ My heart has been telling me all along to stay , but my mind tried to take over a couple of times , ” McDermott said .
“ I just ended up trusting myself that I was making the right decision . ”
His mind , of course , focused on the financial benefits that might be his had he decided to turn professional .
Based on evaluations he received from the NBA Draft Advisory Committee , McDermott said , “ There was no doubt in my mind that I would have been a first - round pick . ”
That would have meant a two - year , guaranteed contract that could have been worth between a minimum of $888 , 600 to $1 . 4 million if he had been selected with one of the last 15 picks in the lower half of the first round .
That initially had his father recommending that his son turn pro .
“ He knew my dream is to play in the NBA , and he just felt that this was too good of an opportunity to pass up , ” Doug said .
“ But the way I look at it , if I can play in the NBA , I can play there the next year just as well as I can next year .
“ I feel there are things I can work on .
I feel I can still improve my draft stock by playing in the Big East .
There are a lot of areas that I can get better at , and I just felt I ’ d be more comfortable doing it here in Omaha . ”
McDermott had heard more than once from outsiders that he should turn pro because he had nothing left to prove as a collegian .
The 6 - foot - 8 , 225 - pound forward has been a consensus first - team All - American in each of the past two seasons .
He broke Creighton ’ s career scoring record near the end of the last season .
That argument might have swayed some players , but if there is anything McDermott has shown the past three seasons it ’ s that he ’ s an unconventional superstar .
He remains as unassuming as the day he stepped on campus in June 2010 .
He embraces the attention from an adoring fan base that some players might find stifling .
It ’ s that fan base , McDermott said , that figured prominently into his decision .
“ I care so much about Creighton , ” he said .
“ There are a lot of people around here that believed in me .
This whole fan base has been with me from the start .
I felt like I owed them one more year . ”
McDermott said the opportunity to play in the new conference became more of a factor as he got deeper into the decision - making process .
He admitted had Creighton remained in the Missouri Valley it might have made it easier to turn pro .
But the opportunity to play in the Big East , and perhaps prove a few people wrong , was too much to pass up .
“ I feel there are a lot of people that don ’ t believe we can be successful in the Big East , ” McDermott said .
“ If you ask anyone on our team , we feel that we ’ re going to be capable of doing some damage there .
“ That played into my decision a lot .
I care for the guys in this program and I care for the coaches .
I wanted to do what I could to help make this transition a successful one . ”
What didn ’ t factor into his decision , he said , was the fear that he would be leaving his dad in a tight spot had he bolted for the NBA .
As Greg McDermott said Thursday , his son ’ s 23 points and eight rebounds a game will come in handy next season .
But Doug said his father and Creighton would have been fine had he decided to leave .
“ He never pushed for me to stay , ” Doug said .
In an interview with The World - Herald on Tuesday , McDermott indicated he might remain undecided until Sunday ’ s deadline to declare for the draft .
The agony of the decision - making process was apparent as he spoke .
He clearly was undecided .
In discussing his decision Wednesday night , McDermott said he never intended to take so long in making up his mind .
“ I apologize for putting people through that , ” he said .
In trying to make up his mind , McDermott said , he put his emotions to a test .
He would go through one day with the idea in mind that he was headed for the NBA .
The next day , he would approach things as if he would be returning to Creighton .
“ I wanted to see how I felt , ” McDermott said .
“ I found myself waking up the next day feeling a whole lot better when I was thinking about coming back .
But I went back and forth more times than you can imagine . ”
He said Tuesday that he had talked with former Creighton All - American Kyle Korver , now in his 10th season in the NBA .
McDermott also sought the counsel of Harrison Barnes , his former teammate at Ames High School who now is wrapping up his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors .
“ He and I talked before the NCAA tournament , and he told me I should go to the NBA if I felt I was 100 percent ready , ” McDermott said .
“ That really stuck with me .
“ Harrison told me that playing in the NBA is a completely different world .
The money is nice , but you ’ re out there fighting for your job every night .
It ’ s not like college , where you ’ re playing for the love of the game and for the fans . ”
In the end , those factors appealed more to McDermott than money .
“ I believe I ’ m going to play in the NBA , but I have to do it when I feel I ’ m 100 percent ready , ” he said .
“ I feel like I have some unfinished business here at Creighton .
I feel like I can be a lot better , and why not do it here where I can have fun for another year .
“ I ’ m so relieved .
I feel like a ton of weight has been lifted off my shoulders .
I can ’ t put into words how happy I am this is behind me and how excited I am to be coming back .
This just feels right . ” |
31_11ecbplus.xml_50 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 7 | 7 | 42 | 53 | Creighton's | HUM17050646930855993 | Creighton's | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become <m> Creighton's </m> all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become <m> Creighton's </m> all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_1 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 1 | Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | Creighton | HUM17050646930855993 | Creighton | ['creighton', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'mvc', 'tournament'] | <m> Creighton </m> defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
<m> Creighton </m> defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_2 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 1 | Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament | 2 | 2 | 18 | 23 | Drake | HUM17050657724986898 | Drake | ['creighton', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'mvc', 'tournament'] | Creighton defeats <m> Drake </m> 65 - 53 in MVC tournament | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats <m> Drake </m> 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_3 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 18 | 18 | 101 | 109 | Bluejays | HUM17050646930855993 | Bluejays | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded <m> Bluejays </m> defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded <m> Bluejays </m> defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_4 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 20 | 20 | 119 | 124 | Drake | HUM17050657724986898 | Drake | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated <m> Drake </m> 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated <m> Drake </m> 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_14 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | Doug McDermott | HUM17050506835932990 | McDermott | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | <m> Doug McDermott </m> scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
<m> Doug McDermott </m> scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_35 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 3 | 4 | 22 | 31 | 23 points | NON17056449806118867 | point | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored <m> 23 points </m> to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored <m> 23 points </m> to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_54 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 11 | 12 | 65 | 79 | scoring leader | HUM17050506835932990 | scoring | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time <m> scoring leader </m> and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time <m> scoring leader </m> and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_55 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 21 | 23 | 125 | 132 | 65 - 53 | NON28615296895917737 | 65 | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake <m> 65 - 53 </m> on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake <m> 65 - 53 </m> on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_57 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 1 | Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament | 3 | 5 | 24 | 31 | 65 - 53 | NON28615296895917737 | 65 | ['creighton', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'mvc', 'tournament'] | Creighton defeats Drake <m> 65 - 53 </m> in MVC tournament | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake <m> 65 - 53 </m> in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_59 | train | ent | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 24 | 25 | 133 | 142 | on Friday | TIM17050678146372469 | Friday | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 <m> on Friday </m> in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 <m> on Friday </m> in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_16 | train | evt | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 1 | Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament | 7 | 8 | 35 | 49 | MVC tournament | ACT17050389329655175 | tournament | ['creighton', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'mvc', 'tournament'] | Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in <m> MVC tournament </m> | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in <m> MVC tournament </m>
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_17 | train | evt | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 1 | Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament | 1 | 1 | 10 | 17 | defeats | ACT17050360599920138 | defeat | ['creighton', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'mvc', 'tournament'] | Creighton <m> defeats </m> Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton <m> defeats </m> Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_18 | train | evt | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 2 | 2 | 15 | 21 | scored | ACT17056641488563122 | score | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott <m> scored </m> 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott <m> scored </m> 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_19 | train | evt | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 19 | 19 | 110 | 118 | defeated | ACT17050360599920138 | defeat | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays <m> defeated </m> Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays <m> defeated </m> Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_20 | train | evt | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 28 | 28 | 150 | 163 | quarterfinals | ACT17050375060246939 | quarterfinal | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the <m> quarterfinals </m> of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the <m> quarterfinals </m> of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_21 | train | evt | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 31 | 34 | 171 | 208 | Missouri Valley Conference tournament | ACT17050389329655175 | Conference | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the <m> Missouri Valley Conference tournament </m> . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the <m> Missouri Valley Conference tournament </m> .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_47 | train | evt | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 15 | 17 | 88 | 100 | top - seeded | 10000002470 | seed | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the <m> top - seeded </m> Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the <m> top - seeded </m> Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_11ecbplus.xml_58 | train | evt | 31_11ecbplus.xml | 3 | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to become Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | 6 | 6 | 35 | 41 | become | ACT28614969156794017 | become | ['doug', 'mcdermott', 'score', '23', 'point', "creighton's", 'time', 'scoring', 'leader', 'seed', 'bluejays', 'defeat', 'drake', '65', '53', 'friday', 'quarterfinal', 'missouri', 'valley', 'conference', 'tournament'] | Doug McDermott scored 23 points to <m> become </m> Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament . | http : / / sports . yahoo . com / news / creighton - defeats - drake - 65 - 53 - 205654668 - - ncaab . html
Creighton defeats Drake 65 - 53 in MVC tournament
March 8 , 2013 5 : 47 PM
Doug McDermott scored 23 points to <m> become </m> Creighton's all - time scoring leader and the top - seeded Bluejays defeated Drake 65 - 53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament .
In Saturday's semifinals , Creighton ( 25 - 7 ) will play No . 5 seed Indiana State , which defeated Evansville 51 - 50 on Friday .
Will Artino scored 14 points off the bench and Gregory Echenique had 11 points , 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for Creighton , which enjoyed a 44 - 26 rebounding edge .
Grant Gibbs had eight of the Bluejays' 11 assists .
McDermott , a junior , now has 2 , 129 points - 13 more than Rodney Buford , who played for the Bluejays from 1995 - 99 .
Richard Carter scored 14 points and Seth VanDeest scored 13 for the ninth - seeded Bulldogs ( 15 - 17 ) .
Jordan Clarke had 10 rebounds for Drake , which reached the quarterfinal by beating Bradley on Thursday night . |
31_12ecb.xml_16 | train | ent | 31_12ecb.xml | 5 | That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 . | 10 | 11 | 53 | 62 | Phil Ford | HUM17050815402012954 | Phil | ['basket', 'break', 'mark', '2,290', 'point', 'guard', 'phil', 'ford', 'set', '1974', '1978'] | That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard <m> Phil Ford </m> set from 1974 to 1978 . | Hansbrough breaks UNC scoring record
The Tar Heels and the Purple Aces play a game , but the attention is on record-setting UNC senior Tyler Hansbrough .
Since the day he stepped foot on North Carolina 's campus , forward Tyler Hansbrough has been working to diversify his offensive resume by trying to extend his shooting range .
But it seemed appropriate that when it came time to break UNC 's three-decades-old career scoring record during the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 basketball victory over Evansville on Thursday night , the senior went back to an old staple : a workmanlike power move .
With 7:42 left in the first half at the Smith Center , Hansbrough muscled around Purple Aces forwards James Haarsma and Pieter van Tongeren to bank in a shot off the glass and score his 10th point of the game and 2,292nd point of his career .
That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard <m> Phil Ford </m> set from 1974 to 1978 .
Hansbrough finished with 20 points and now has 2,302 for his career .
`` It was very fitting -- three guys on him , he was moving to the basket , kind of off-balance , he banks it in with his soft hands , '' said Gene Hansbrough , who surprised his son by attending the game .
`` It was a perfect shot for Tyler to break the record on . ''
Point guard Ty Lawson also chipped in 16 points for the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) , though coach Roy Williams looked frustrated at times by his team 's performance , particularly after Evansville 's Shy Ely ended the first half with a dunk .
That led the coach to stomp off the court despite the fact that his team led by 18 points .
The night , however , belonged to Hansbrough , who accepted the game ball and an embrace from Ford , now an assistant coach for the NBA 's Charlotte Bobcats , immediately after setting the record .
After the game , Ford pressed his hands together and bowed to the big man at mid-court , congratulating him as fans in the sellout crowd -- some of whom held signs reading `` Phil Ford 2,290 '' on one side and `` Tyler 2,291 + '' on the other -- were on their feet for a rousing ovation .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath at Tyler , '' Ford said later .
`` When I see how hard he plays , and how he listens to Coach Williams -- as a player , that 's why I tried to do . ''
Then Hansbrough -- who followed his record-breaking bucket with a missed dunk attempt that probably will make the team blooper reel -- choked up as he watched a montage of current and former players congratulate him on the accomplishment .
`` I got a little emotional , because you may not know all those guys [ in the video ] , but you 've got a connection , because you played here and you 're part of something that I consider a family , '' he said .
Hansbrough , who also grabbed nine rebounds , had already secured his place in Tar Heels history -- and in the retired jersey portion of the Smith Center rafters , near Ford -- by earning consensus national player-of-the-year honors last season .
Breaking such a long-standing record adds to his still-blooming legend .
Ford passed the likes of Lennie Rosenbluth , Charles Scott and Larry Miller because they could play varsity basketball for only three years .
Antawn Jamison , Michael Jordan and Rashad McCants failed to pass Ford because they stayed just three seasons .
Then came Hansbrough , the sometimes awkward-looking big man from Poplar Bluff , Mo. , who opted to forgo going to the NBA after his freshman , sophomore and junior seasons in order to try to win an NCAA title .
Although he said he was a little nervous straying from the lane his rookie season , he actually scored his first Tar Heels bucket on Nov. 19 , 2005 , when he led a three-on-two fast break against Gardner-Webb that finished with his jump shot in the lane .
And he has barely slowed since , topping UNC 's chart for all-time free-throw attempts -- he passed the 1,000 mark Thursday night -- en route to his latest record .
`` I wanted it on a 3 , '' Hansbrough said of the record-setting bucket , `` but in a game , I realize you have to do what you have to do . ''
Which in his case , means playing with power and honing his improving finesse .
If he remains healthy , the combination probably will help him become the ACC 's all-time leading scorer , as well .
Former Duke star J.J. Redick holds that mark with 2,769 points .
`` I do n't put anything past Tyler .
If somebody tells me he 's going to break the NBA scoring record -- boy , that 's going to be hard -- but you never say never when it comes to Tyler , '' Gene Hansbrough said .
`` He 's got a strong will . ''
Danny Green ( 14 points ) became the 61st player in UNC history to score 1,000 points when he buried a 3-pointer in the second half . |
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The Tar Heels and the Purple Aces play a game , but the attention is on record-setting UNC senior Tyler Hansbrough .
Since the day he stepped foot on North Carolina 's campus , forward Tyler Hansbrough has been working to diversify his offensive resume by trying to extend his shooting range .
But it seemed appropriate that when it came time to break UNC 's three-decades-old career scoring record during the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 basketball victory over Evansville on Thursday night , the senior went back to an old staple : a workmanlike power move .
With 7:42 left in the first half at the Smith Center , Hansbrough muscled around Purple Aces forwards James Haarsma and Pieter van Tongeren to bank in a shot off the glass and score his 10th point of the game and 2,292nd point of his career .
That basket broke the mark of <m> 2,290 </m> that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 .
Hansbrough finished with 20 points and now has 2,302 for his career .
`` It was very fitting -- three guys on him , he was moving to the basket , kind of off-balance , he banks it in with his soft hands , '' said Gene Hansbrough , who surprised his son by attending the game .
`` It was a perfect shot for Tyler to break the record on . ''
Point guard Ty Lawson also chipped in 16 points for the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) , though coach Roy Williams looked frustrated at times by his team 's performance , particularly after Evansville 's Shy Ely ended the first half with a dunk .
That led the coach to stomp off the court despite the fact that his team led by 18 points .
The night , however , belonged to Hansbrough , who accepted the game ball and an embrace from Ford , now an assistant coach for the NBA 's Charlotte Bobcats , immediately after setting the record .
After the game , Ford pressed his hands together and bowed to the big man at mid-court , congratulating him as fans in the sellout crowd -- some of whom held signs reading `` Phil Ford 2,290 '' on one side and `` Tyler 2,291 + '' on the other -- were on their feet for a rousing ovation .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath at Tyler , '' Ford said later .
`` When I see how hard he plays , and how he listens to Coach Williams -- as a player , that 's why I tried to do . ''
Then Hansbrough -- who followed his record-breaking bucket with a missed dunk attempt that probably will make the team blooper reel -- choked up as he watched a montage of current and former players congratulate him on the accomplishment .
`` I got a little emotional , because you may not know all those guys [ in the video ] , but you 've got a connection , because you played here and you 're part of something that I consider a family , '' he said .
Hansbrough , who also grabbed nine rebounds , had already secured his place in Tar Heels history -- and in the retired jersey portion of the Smith Center rafters , near Ford -- by earning consensus national player-of-the-year honors last season .
Breaking such a long-standing record adds to his still-blooming legend .
Ford passed the likes of Lennie Rosenbluth , Charles Scott and Larry Miller because they could play varsity basketball for only three years .
Antawn Jamison , Michael Jordan and Rashad McCants failed to pass Ford because they stayed just three seasons .
Then came Hansbrough , the sometimes awkward-looking big man from Poplar Bluff , Mo. , who opted to forgo going to the NBA after his freshman , sophomore and junior seasons in order to try to win an NCAA title .
Although he said he was a little nervous straying from the lane his rookie season , he actually scored his first Tar Heels bucket on Nov. 19 , 2005 , when he led a three-on-two fast break against Gardner-Webb that finished with his jump shot in the lane .
And he has barely slowed since , topping UNC 's chart for all-time free-throw attempts -- he passed the 1,000 mark Thursday night -- en route to his latest record .
`` I wanted it on a 3 , '' Hansbrough said of the record-setting bucket , `` but in a game , I realize you have to do what you have to do . ''
Which in his case , means playing with power and honing his improving finesse .
If he remains healthy , the combination probably will help him become the ACC 's all-time leading scorer , as well .
Former Duke star J.J. Redick holds that mark with 2,769 points .
`` I do n't put anything past Tyler .
If somebody tells me he 's going to break the NBA scoring record -- boy , that 's going to be hard -- but you never say never when it comes to Tyler , '' Gene Hansbrough said .
`` He 's got a strong will . ''
Danny Green ( 14 points ) became the 61st player in UNC history to score 1,000 points when he buried a 3-pointer in the second half . |
31_12ecb.xml_13 | train | ent | 31_12ecb.xml | 5 | That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 . | 13 | 14 | 67 | 76 | from 1974 | 10000002472 | from | ['basket', 'break', 'mark', '2,290', 'point', 'guard', 'phil', 'ford', 'set', '1974', '1978'] | That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set <m> from 1974 </m> to 1978 . | Hansbrough breaks UNC scoring record
The Tar Heels and the Purple Aces play a game , but the attention is on record-setting UNC senior Tyler Hansbrough .
Since the day he stepped foot on North Carolina 's campus , forward Tyler Hansbrough has been working to diversify his offensive resume by trying to extend his shooting range .
But it seemed appropriate that when it came time to break UNC 's three-decades-old career scoring record during the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 basketball victory over Evansville on Thursday night , the senior went back to an old staple : a workmanlike power move .
With 7:42 left in the first half at the Smith Center , Hansbrough muscled around Purple Aces forwards James Haarsma and Pieter van Tongeren to bank in a shot off the glass and score his 10th point of the game and 2,292nd point of his career .
That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set <m> from 1974 </m> to 1978 .
Hansbrough finished with 20 points and now has 2,302 for his career .
`` It was very fitting -- three guys on him , he was moving to the basket , kind of off-balance , he banks it in with his soft hands , '' said Gene Hansbrough , who surprised his son by attending the game .
`` It was a perfect shot for Tyler to break the record on . ''
Point guard Ty Lawson also chipped in 16 points for the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) , though coach Roy Williams looked frustrated at times by his team 's performance , particularly after Evansville 's Shy Ely ended the first half with a dunk .
That led the coach to stomp off the court despite the fact that his team led by 18 points .
The night , however , belonged to Hansbrough , who accepted the game ball and an embrace from Ford , now an assistant coach for the NBA 's Charlotte Bobcats , immediately after setting the record .
After the game , Ford pressed his hands together and bowed to the big man at mid-court , congratulating him as fans in the sellout crowd -- some of whom held signs reading `` Phil Ford 2,290 '' on one side and `` Tyler 2,291 + '' on the other -- were on their feet for a rousing ovation .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath at Tyler , '' Ford said later .
`` When I see how hard he plays , and how he listens to Coach Williams -- as a player , that 's why I tried to do . ''
Then Hansbrough -- who followed his record-breaking bucket with a missed dunk attempt that probably will make the team blooper reel -- choked up as he watched a montage of current and former players congratulate him on the accomplishment .
`` I got a little emotional , because you may not know all those guys [ in the video ] , but you 've got a connection , because you played here and you 're part of something that I consider a family , '' he said .
Hansbrough , who also grabbed nine rebounds , had already secured his place in Tar Heels history -- and in the retired jersey portion of the Smith Center rafters , near Ford -- by earning consensus national player-of-the-year honors last season .
Breaking such a long-standing record adds to his still-blooming legend .
Ford passed the likes of Lennie Rosenbluth , Charles Scott and Larry Miller because they could play varsity basketball for only three years .
Antawn Jamison , Michael Jordan and Rashad McCants failed to pass Ford because they stayed just three seasons .
Then came Hansbrough , the sometimes awkward-looking big man from Poplar Bluff , Mo. , who opted to forgo going to the NBA after his freshman , sophomore and junior seasons in order to try to win an NCAA title .
Although he said he was a little nervous straying from the lane his rookie season , he actually scored his first Tar Heels bucket on Nov. 19 , 2005 , when he led a three-on-two fast break against Gardner-Webb that finished with his jump shot in the lane .
And he has barely slowed since , topping UNC 's chart for all-time free-throw attempts -- he passed the 1,000 mark Thursday night -- en route to his latest record .
`` I wanted it on a 3 , '' Hansbrough said of the record-setting bucket , `` but in a game , I realize you have to do what you have to do . ''
Which in his case , means playing with power and honing his improving finesse .
If he remains healthy , the combination probably will help him become the ACC 's all-time leading scorer , as well .
Former Duke star J.J. Redick holds that mark with 2,769 points .
`` I do n't put anything past Tyler .
If somebody tells me he 's going to break the NBA scoring record -- boy , that 's going to be hard -- but you never say never when it comes to Tyler , '' Gene Hansbrough said .
`` He 's got a strong will . ''
Danny Green ( 14 points ) became the 61st player in UNC history to score 1,000 points when he buried a 3-pointer in the second half . |
31_12ecb.xml_14 | train | ent | 31_12ecb.xml | 5 | That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 . | 15 | 16 | 77 | 84 | to 1978 | 10000002473 | 1978 | ['basket', 'break', 'mark', '2,290', 'point', 'guard', 'phil', 'ford', 'set', '1974', '1978'] | That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 <m> to 1978 </m> . | Hansbrough breaks UNC scoring record
The Tar Heels and the Purple Aces play a game , but the attention is on record-setting UNC senior Tyler Hansbrough .
Since the day he stepped foot on North Carolina 's campus , forward Tyler Hansbrough has been working to diversify his offensive resume by trying to extend his shooting range .
But it seemed appropriate that when it came time to break UNC 's three-decades-old career scoring record during the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 basketball victory over Evansville on Thursday night , the senior went back to an old staple : a workmanlike power move .
With 7:42 left in the first half at the Smith Center , Hansbrough muscled around Purple Aces forwards James Haarsma and Pieter van Tongeren to bank in a shot off the glass and score his 10th point of the game and 2,292nd point of his career .
That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 <m> to 1978 </m> .
Hansbrough finished with 20 points and now has 2,302 for his career .
`` It was very fitting -- three guys on him , he was moving to the basket , kind of off-balance , he banks it in with his soft hands , '' said Gene Hansbrough , who surprised his son by attending the game .
`` It was a perfect shot for Tyler to break the record on . ''
Point guard Ty Lawson also chipped in 16 points for the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) , though coach Roy Williams looked frustrated at times by his team 's performance , particularly after Evansville 's Shy Ely ended the first half with a dunk .
That led the coach to stomp off the court despite the fact that his team led by 18 points .
The night , however , belonged to Hansbrough , who accepted the game ball and an embrace from Ford , now an assistant coach for the NBA 's Charlotte Bobcats , immediately after setting the record .
After the game , Ford pressed his hands together and bowed to the big man at mid-court , congratulating him as fans in the sellout crowd -- some of whom held signs reading `` Phil Ford 2,290 '' on one side and `` Tyler 2,291 + '' on the other -- were on their feet for a rousing ovation .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath at Tyler , '' Ford said later .
`` When I see how hard he plays , and how he listens to Coach Williams -- as a player , that 's why I tried to do . ''
Then Hansbrough -- who followed his record-breaking bucket with a missed dunk attempt that probably will make the team blooper reel -- choked up as he watched a montage of current and former players congratulate him on the accomplishment .
`` I got a little emotional , because you may not know all those guys [ in the video ] , but you 've got a connection , because you played here and you 're part of something that I consider a family , '' he said .
Hansbrough , who also grabbed nine rebounds , had already secured his place in Tar Heels history -- and in the retired jersey portion of the Smith Center rafters , near Ford -- by earning consensus national player-of-the-year honors last season .
Breaking such a long-standing record adds to his still-blooming legend .
Ford passed the likes of Lennie Rosenbluth , Charles Scott and Larry Miller because they could play varsity basketball for only three years .
Antawn Jamison , Michael Jordan and Rashad McCants failed to pass Ford because they stayed just three seasons .
Then came Hansbrough , the sometimes awkward-looking big man from Poplar Bluff , Mo. , who opted to forgo going to the NBA after his freshman , sophomore and junior seasons in order to try to win an NCAA title .
Although he said he was a little nervous straying from the lane his rookie season , he actually scored his first Tar Heels bucket on Nov. 19 , 2005 , when he led a three-on-two fast break against Gardner-Webb that finished with his jump shot in the lane .
And he has barely slowed since , topping UNC 's chart for all-time free-throw attempts -- he passed the 1,000 mark Thursday night -- en route to his latest record .
`` I wanted it on a 3 , '' Hansbrough said of the record-setting bucket , `` but in a game , I realize you have to do what you have to do . ''
Which in his case , means playing with power and honing his improving finesse .
If he remains healthy , the combination probably will help him become the ACC 's all-time leading scorer , as well .
Former Duke star J.J. Redick holds that mark with 2,769 points .
`` I do n't put anything past Tyler .
If somebody tells me he 's going to break the NBA scoring record -- boy , that 's going to be hard -- but you never say never when it comes to Tyler , '' Gene Hansbrough said .
`` He 's got a strong will . ''
Danny Green ( 14 points ) became the 61st player in UNC history to score 1,000 points when he buried a 3-pointer in the second half . |
31_12ecb.xml_9 | train | evt | 31_12ecb.xml | 5 | That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 . | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | basket | 10000002474 | basket | ['basket', 'break', 'mark', '2,290', 'point', 'guard', 'phil', 'ford', 'set', '1974', '1978'] | That <m> basket </m> broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 . | Hansbrough breaks UNC scoring record
The Tar Heels and the Purple Aces play a game , but the attention is on record-setting UNC senior Tyler Hansbrough .
Since the day he stepped foot on North Carolina 's campus , forward Tyler Hansbrough has been working to diversify his offensive resume by trying to extend his shooting range .
But it seemed appropriate that when it came time to break UNC 's three-decades-old career scoring record during the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 basketball victory over Evansville on Thursday night , the senior went back to an old staple : a workmanlike power move .
With 7:42 left in the first half at the Smith Center , Hansbrough muscled around Purple Aces forwards James Haarsma and Pieter van Tongeren to bank in a shot off the glass and score his 10th point of the game and 2,292nd point of his career .
That <m> basket </m> broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 .
Hansbrough finished with 20 points and now has 2,302 for his career .
`` It was very fitting -- three guys on him , he was moving to the basket , kind of off-balance , he banks it in with his soft hands , '' said Gene Hansbrough , who surprised his son by attending the game .
`` It was a perfect shot for Tyler to break the record on . ''
Point guard Ty Lawson also chipped in 16 points for the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) , though coach Roy Williams looked frustrated at times by his team 's performance , particularly after Evansville 's Shy Ely ended the first half with a dunk .
That led the coach to stomp off the court despite the fact that his team led by 18 points .
The night , however , belonged to Hansbrough , who accepted the game ball and an embrace from Ford , now an assistant coach for the NBA 's Charlotte Bobcats , immediately after setting the record .
After the game , Ford pressed his hands together and bowed to the big man at mid-court , congratulating him as fans in the sellout crowd -- some of whom held signs reading `` Phil Ford 2,290 '' on one side and `` Tyler 2,291 + '' on the other -- were on their feet for a rousing ovation .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath at Tyler , '' Ford said later .
`` When I see how hard he plays , and how he listens to Coach Williams -- as a player , that 's why I tried to do . ''
Then Hansbrough -- who followed his record-breaking bucket with a missed dunk attempt that probably will make the team blooper reel -- choked up as he watched a montage of current and former players congratulate him on the accomplishment .
`` I got a little emotional , because you may not know all those guys [ in the video ] , but you 've got a connection , because you played here and you 're part of something that I consider a family , '' he said .
Hansbrough , who also grabbed nine rebounds , had already secured his place in Tar Heels history -- and in the retired jersey portion of the Smith Center rafters , near Ford -- by earning consensus national player-of-the-year honors last season .
Breaking such a long-standing record adds to his still-blooming legend .
Ford passed the likes of Lennie Rosenbluth , Charles Scott and Larry Miller because they could play varsity basketball for only three years .
Antawn Jamison , Michael Jordan and Rashad McCants failed to pass Ford because they stayed just three seasons .
Then came Hansbrough , the sometimes awkward-looking big man from Poplar Bluff , Mo. , who opted to forgo going to the NBA after his freshman , sophomore and junior seasons in order to try to win an NCAA title .
Although he said he was a little nervous straying from the lane his rookie season , he actually scored his first Tar Heels bucket on Nov. 19 , 2005 , when he led a three-on-two fast break against Gardner-Webb that finished with his jump shot in the lane .
And he has barely slowed since , topping UNC 's chart for all-time free-throw attempts -- he passed the 1,000 mark Thursday night -- en route to his latest record .
`` I wanted it on a 3 , '' Hansbrough said of the record-setting bucket , `` but in a game , I realize you have to do what you have to do . ''
Which in his case , means playing with power and honing his improving finesse .
If he remains healthy , the combination probably will help him become the ACC 's all-time leading scorer , as well .
Former Duke star J.J. Redick holds that mark with 2,769 points .
`` I do n't put anything past Tyler .
If somebody tells me he 's going to break the NBA scoring record -- boy , that 's going to be hard -- but you never say never when it comes to Tyler , '' Gene Hansbrough said .
`` He 's got a strong will . ''
Danny Green ( 14 points ) became the 61st player in UNC history to score 1,000 points when he buried a 3-pointer in the second half . |
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The Tar Heels and the Purple Aces play a game , but the attention is on record-setting UNC senior Tyler Hansbrough .
Since the day he stepped foot on North Carolina 's campus , forward Tyler Hansbrough has been working to diversify his offensive resume by trying to extend his shooting range .
But it seemed appropriate that when it came time to break UNC 's three-decades-old career scoring record during the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 basketball victory over Evansville on Thursday night , the senior went back to an old staple : a workmanlike power move .
With 7:42 left in the first half at the Smith Center , Hansbrough muscled around Purple Aces forwards James Haarsma and Pieter van Tongeren to bank in a shot off the glass and score his 10th point of the game and 2,292nd point of his career .
That basket <m> broke </m> the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 .
Hansbrough finished with 20 points and now has 2,302 for his career .
`` It was very fitting -- three guys on him , he was moving to the basket , kind of off-balance , he banks it in with his soft hands , '' said Gene Hansbrough , who surprised his son by attending the game .
`` It was a perfect shot for Tyler to break the record on . ''
Point guard Ty Lawson also chipped in 16 points for the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) , though coach Roy Williams looked frustrated at times by his team 's performance , particularly after Evansville 's Shy Ely ended the first half with a dunk .
That led the coach to stomp off the court despite the fact that his team led by 18 points .
The night , however , belonged to Hansbrough , who accepted the game ball and an embrace from Ford , now an assistant coach for the NBA 's Charlotte Bobcats , immediately after setting the record .
After the game , Ford pressed his hands together and bowed to the big man at mid-court , congratulating him as fans in the sellout crowd -- some of whom held signs reading `` Phil Ford 2,290 '' on one side and `` Tyler 2,291 + '' on the other -- were on their feet for a rousing ovation .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath at Tyler , '' Ford said later .
`` When I see how hard he plays , and how he listens to Coach Williams -- as a player , that 's why I tried to do . ''
Then Hansbrough -- who followed his record-breaking bucket with a missed dunk attempt that probably will make the team blooper reel -- choked up as he watched a montage of current and former players congratulate him on the accomplishment .
`` I got a little emotional , because you may not know all those guys [ in the video ] , but you 've got a connection , because you played here and you 're part of something that I consider a family , '' he said .
Hansbrough , who also grabbed nine rebounds , had already secured his place in Tar Heels history -- and in the retired jersey portion of the Smith Center rafters , near Ford -- by earning consensus national player-of-the-year honors last season .
Breaking such a long-standing record adds to his still-blooming legend .
Ford passed the likes of Lennie Rosenbluth , Charles Scott and Larry Miller because they could play varsity basketball for only three years .
Antawn Jamison , Michael Jordan and Rashad McCants failed to pass Ford because they stayed just three seasons .
Then came Hansbrough , the sometimes awkward-looking big man from Poplar Bluff , Mo. , who opted to forgo going to the NBA after his freshman , sophomore and junior seasons in order to try to win an NCAA title .
Although he said he was a little nervous straying from the lane his rookie season , he actually scored his first Tar Heels bucket on Nov. 19 , 2005 , when he led a three-on-two fast break against Gardner-Webb that finished with his jump shot in the lane .
And he has barely slowed since , topping UNC 's chart for all-time free-throw attempts -- he passed the 1,000 mark Thursday night -- en route to his latest record .
`` I wanted it on a 3 , '' Hansbrough said of the record-setting bucket , `` but in a game , I realize you have to do what you have to do . ''
Which in his case , means playing with power and honing his improving finesse .
If he remains healthy , the combination probably will help him become the ACC 's all-time leading scorer , as well .
Former Duke star J.J. Redick holds that mark with 2,769 points .
`` I do n't put anything past Tyler .
If somebody tells me he 's going to break the NBA scoring record -- boy , that 's going to be hard -- but you never say never when it comes to Tyler , '' Gene Hansbrough said .
`` He 's got a strong will . ''
Danny Green ( 14 points ) became the 61st player in UNC history to score 1,000 points when he buried a 3-pointer in the second half . |
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The Tar Heels and the Purple Aces play a game , but the attention is on record-setting UNC senior Tyler Hansbrough .
Since the day he stepped foot on North Carolina 's campus , forward Tyler Hansbrough has been working to diversify his offensive resume by trying to extend his shooting range .
But it seemed appropriate that when it came time to break UNC 's three-decades-old career scoring record during the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 basketball victory over Evansville on Thursday night , the senior went back to an old staple : a workmanlike power move .
With 7:42 left in the first half at the Smith Center , Hansbrough muscled around Purple Aces forwards James Haarsma and Pieter van Tongeren to bank in a shot off the glass and score his 10th point of the game and 2,292nd point of his career .
That basket broke the <m> mark </m> of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford set from 1974 to 1978 .
Hansbrough finished with 20 points and now has 2,302 for his career .
`` It was very fitting -- three guys on him , he was moving to the basket , kind of off-balance , he banks it in with his soft hands , '' said Gene Hansbrough , who surprised his son by attending the game .
`` It was a perfect shot for Tyler to break the record on . ''
Point guard Ty Lawson also chipped in 16 points for the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) , though coach Roy Williams looked frustrated at times by his team 's performance , particularly after Evansville 's Shy Ely ended the first half with a dunk .
That led the coach to stomp off the court despite the fact that his team led by 18 points .
The night , however , belonged to Hansbrough , who accepted the game ball and an embrace from Ford , now an assistant coach for the NBA 's Charlotte Bobcats , immediately after setting the record .
After the game , Ford pressed his hands together and bowed to the big man at mid-court , congratulating him as fans in the sellout crowd -- some of whom held signs reading `` Phil Ford 2,290 '' on one side and `` Tyler 2,291 + '' on the other -- were on their feet for a rousing ovation .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath at Tyler , '' Ford said later .
`` When I see how hard he plays , and how he listens to Coach Williams -- as a player , that 's why I tried to do . ''
Then Hansbrough -- who followed his record-breaking bucket with a missed dunk attempt that probably will make the team blooper reel -- choked up as he watched a montage of current and former players congratulate him on the accomplishment .
`` I got a little emotional , because you may not know all those guys [ in the video ] , but you 've got a connection , because you played here and you 're part of something that I consider a family , '' he said .
Hansbrough , who also grabbed nine rebounds , had already secured his place in Tar Heels history -- and in the retired jersey portion of the Smith Center rafters , near Ford -- by earning consensus national player-of-the-year honors last season .
Breaking such a long-standing record adds to his still-blooming legend .
Ford passed the likes of Lennie Rosenbluth , Charles Scott and Larry Miller because they could play varsity basketball for only three years .
Antawn Jamison , Michael Jordan and Rashad McCants failed to pass Ford because they stayed just three seasons .
Then came Hansbrough , the sometimes awkward-looking big man from Poplar Bluff , Mo. , who opted to forgo going to the NBA after his freshman , sophomore and junior seasons in order to try to win an NCAA title .
Although he said he was a little nervous straying from the lane his rookie season , he actually scored his first Tar Heels bucket on Nov. 19 , 2005 , when he led a three-on-two fast break against Gardner-Webb that finished with his jump shot in the lane .
And he has barely slowed since , topping UNC 's chart for all-time free-throw attempts -- he passed the 1,000 mark Thursday night -- en route to his latest record .
`` I wanted it on a 3 , '' Hansbrough said of the record-setting bucket , `` but in a game , I realize you have to do what you have to do . ''
Which in his case , means playing with power and honing his improving finesse .
If he remains healthy , the combination probably will help him become the ACC 's all-time leading scorer , as well .
Former Duke star J.J. Redick holds that mark with 2,769 points .
`` I do n't put anything past Tyler .
If somebody tells me he 's going to break the NBA scoring record -- boy , that 's going to be hard -- but you never say never when it comes to Tyler , '' Gene Hansbrough said .
`` He 's got a strong will . ''
Danny Green ( 14 points ) became the 61st player in UNC history to score 1,000 points when he buried a 3-pointer in the second half . |
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The Tar Heels and the Purple Aces play a game , but the attention is on record-setting UNC senior Tyler Hansbrough .
Since the day he stepped foot on North Carolina 's campus , forward Tyler Hansbrough has been working to diversify his offensive resume by trying to extend his shooting range .
But it seemed appropriate that when it came time to break UNC 's three-decades-old career scoring record during the top-ranked Tar Heels ' 91-73 basketball victory over Evansville on Thursday night , the senior went back to an old staple : a workmanlike power move .
With 7:42 left in the first half at the Smith Center , Hansbrough muscled around Purple Aces forwards James Haarsma and Pieter van Tongeren to bank in a shot off the glass and score his 10th point of the game and 2,292nd point of his career .
That basket broke the mark of 2,290 that point guard Phil Ford <m> set </m> from 1974 to 1978 .
Hansbrough finished with 20 points and now has 2,302 for his career .
`` It was very fitting -- three guys on him , he was moving to the basket , kind of off-balance , he banks it in with his soft hands , '' said Gene Hansbrough , who surprised his son by attending the game .
`` It was a perfect shot for Tyler to break the record on . ''
Point guard Ty Lawson also chipped in 16 points for the Tar Heels ( 10-0 ) , though coach Roy Williams looked frustrated at times by his team 's performance , particularly after Evansville 's Shy Ely ended the first half with a dunk .
That led the coach to stomp off the court despite the fact that his team led by 18 points .
The night , however , belonged to Hansbrough , who accepted the game ball and an embrace from Ford , now an assistant coach for the NBA 's Charlotte Bobcats , immediately after setting the record .
After the game , Ford pressed his hands together and bowed to the big man at mid-court , congratulating him as fans in the sellout crowd -- some of whom held signs reading `` Phil Ford 2,290 '' on one side and `` Tyler 2,291 + '' on the other -- were on their feet for a rousing ovation .
`` It 's an honor to be compared in the same breath at Tyler , '' Ford said later .
`` When I see how hard he plays , and how he listens to Coach Williams -- as a player , that 's why I tried to do . ''
Then Hansbrough -- who followed his record-breaking bucket with a missed dunk attempt that probably will make the team blooper reel -- choked up as he watched a montage of current and former players congratulate him on the accomplishment .
`` I got a little emotional , because you may not know all those guys [ in the video ] , but you 've got a connection , because you played here and you 're part of something that I consider a family , '' he said .
Hansbrough , who also grabbed nine rebounds , had already secured his place in Tar Heels history -- and in the retired jersey portion of the Smith Center rafters , near Ford -- by earning consensus national player-of-the-year honors last season .
Breaking such a long-standing record adds to his still-blooming legend .
Ford passed the likes of Lennie Rosenbluth , Charles Scott and Larry Miller because they could play varsity basketball for only three years .
Antawn Jamison , Michael Jordan and Rashad McCants failed to pass Ford because they stayed just three seasons .
Then came Hansbrough , the sometimes awkward-looking big man from Poplar Bluff , Mo. , who opted to forgo going to the NBA after his freshman , sophomore and junior seasons in order to try to win an NCAA title .
Although he said he was a little nervous straying from the lane his rookie season , he actually scored his first Tar Heels bucket on Nov. 19 , 2005 , when he led a three-on-two fast break against Gardner-Webb that finished with his jump shot in the lane .
And he has barely slowed since , topping UNC 's chart for all-time free-throw attempts -- he passed the 1,000 mark Thursday night -- en route to his latest record .
`` I wanted it on a 3 , '' Hansbrough said of the record-setting bucket , `` but in a game , I realize you have to do what you have to do . ''
Which in his case , means playing with power and honing his improving finesse .
If he remains healthy , the combination probably will help him become the ACC 's all-time leading scorer , as well .
Former Duke star J.J. Redick holds that mark with 2,769 points .
`` I do n't put anything past Tyler .
If somebody tells me he 's going to break the NBA scoring record -- boy , that 's going to be hard -- but you never say never when it comes to Tyler , '' Gene Hansbrough said .
`` He 's got a strong will . ''
Danny Green ( 14 points ) became the 61st player in UNC history to score 1,000 points when he buried a 3-pointer in the second half . |
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The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
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The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_42 | train | ent | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 54 | 54 | 307 | 310 | his | HUM17050797645881622 | his | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of <m> his </m> career . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of <m> his </m> career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_43 | train | ent | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 43 | 43 | 254 | 257 | his | HUM17050797645881622 | his | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for <m> his </m> tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for <m> his </m> tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_25 | train | ent | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 19 | 20 | 111 | 127 | Tyler Hansbrough | HUM17050797645881622 | Hansbrough | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , <m> Tyler Hansbrough </m> became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , <m> Tyler Hansbrough </m> became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_26 | train | ent | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 26 | 26 | 159 | 165 | scorer | HUM17050797645881622 | scorer | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading <m> scorer </m> , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading <m> scorer </m> , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_40 | train | ent | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 44 | 45 | 258 | 269 | tenth point | 19 | tenth | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his <m> tenth point </m> of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his <m> tenth point </m> of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_41 | train | ent | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 51 | 52 | 290 | 303 | 2,292nd point | 19 | 2,292nd | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the <m> 2,292nd point </m> of his career . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the <m> 2,292nd point </m> of his career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_27 | train | ent | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 9 | 12 | 57 | 74 | in the first half | 10000002477 | first | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining <m> in the first half </m> against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining <m> in the first half </m> against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_29 | train | ent | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 6 | 8 | 37 | 56 | with 7:42 remaining | 10000002478 | remain | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that <m> with 7:42 remaining </m> in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | The historical record will show that <m> with 7:42 remaining </m> in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_30 | train | evt | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 48 | 48 | 277 | 281 | game | ACT27386123179370957 | game | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the <m> game </m> and the 2,292nd point of his career . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the <m> game </m> and the 2,292nd point of his career .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
31_13ecb.xml_31 | train | evt | 31_13ecb.xml | 0 | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his career . | 55 | 55 | 311 | 317 | career | 10000002479 | career | ['historical', 'record', '7:42', 'remain', 'half', 'evansville', 'purple', 'aces', 'tyler', 'hansbrough', 'unc', 'all-time', 'lead', 'scorer', 'slip', 'screen', 'fight', 'double-team', 'banking', 'two-pointer', 'his', 'tenth', 'point', 'game', '2,292nd', 'point', 'his', 'career'] | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his <m> career </m> . | The historical record will show that with 7:42 remaining in the first half against Evansville 's Purple Aces , Tyler Hansbrough became UNC 's all-time leading scorer , slipping a screen , fighting through a double-team , and banking in a two-pointer for his tenth point of the game and the 2,292nd point of his <m> career </m> .
The record will show this in no small part because at least 20 sportswriters were diligently typing behind the home basket , writing versions of the same words at the very same moment .
If there was going to be any mistake , it was quickly corrected by Carolina 's sports information army , abuzz all evening to ensure the moment was preserved perfectly .
Then there were the photographers , on hand to document each move , each point , each congratulatory handshake .
Beyond them , more than 20,000 witnesses ran their own internal documentary systems , surely thinking about how they 'll tell future generations of Tar Heel fans that they were present .
Some might remember the moment coming at 7:41 , a tick of a second later than the actual basket , when the game clock was stopped for a tastefully brief ceremony and the obligatory photo op .
Let the record show their memories were wrong , but it wo n't diminish the telling and retelling until history becomes legend , as it usually does .
Often history happens in quieter places , witnessed by fewer people , not fully appreciated or understood until much later .
But this episode was not left for chance .
It had been anticipated for months , ever since Carolina 's lunch-bucket All-American decided to return for his senior season -- not because he cared a lick about breaking Phil Ford 's almost 30-year-old record , but because he loves student life on campus , loves basketball , and wanted to keep doing both at the same time as long as possible .
The only hitch in the script was a sore shin and a twisted ankle that deferred the night for a few weeks , into late December , an early Christmas gift to the faithful who filled ( well , almost filled ) the Smith Center on a misty night .
Everything else followed the script nicely .
ESPN dutifully ensured a national audience would share the moment on television .
Then Hansbrough 's father , Gene , made his surprise arrival at a game he was n't expected to attend .
But how could he miss it , really ?
Having nurtured his son 's talent and his competitive drive and his character and everything else along the way , history demanded he be in his seat , ready to stand and salute his son as he swallowed down the lump in his throat and expressed his love and thanks .
Evansville proved the story 's perfect villain , keeping it close through the early stages , and giving an already charged-up crowd opportunity to boo lustily as the Purple Aces ' physical big men knocked Hansbrough to the ground on several occasions .
Did n't they know that 's how Hansbrough would have wanted it -- physically challenged , and therefore determined to crush them into submission ?
Ford , meanwhile , made a gentlemanly entrance , gracefully shook hands with fans of all ages , posed for pictures , and waited in the wings for history to arrive .
After it did , he was pure class , thanking Roy Williams , Hansbrough , and the university for asking him to be a part of the night .
`` It 's a dream come true for me , '' he said , sounding genuinely honored to be passing the torch to a player who , like him , gave his best for the program and properly understands that team success , not individual records , are the real measure of success .
Even with the game underway and subject to unpredictable bounces , an official 's phantom call , or some other twist of fate , the script held .
The first points came from the foul line , swishing through the basket without a doubt , as they have more often than for any other Carolina player before him .
One reminder of greatness in the books .
The next points rapidly followed on a series of jumpers , well beyond the range of anything doubters expected the brawling forward to hit on a regular basis when he was a freshman .
`` I 'll prove you wrong , '' you could almost hear him thinking as he hit each one , showcasing the senior 's evolution into a complete player .
Another reminder : players like this come along only once in a generation .
Then there was the struggle , as teammates worked to get him the ball in scoring position .
Having told everyone he wanted to break the record on a three , he camped out on the wing for one possession but failed to get a touch .
On another , he posted hard inside as Danny Green took and missed an open three ;
as the Heels ran to the other end , Williams appeared to holler at Green for failing to look inside first .
On this night , with history looming , even good quality shots needed to wait for the moment .
But the struggle was needed , too .
Has n't that been the essence of Carolina 's working-class hero : the battler , scrapping for everything , finding success as much through passion as through athletic ability or skill ?
It took will -- and a brief stint on the bench -- before the moment came .
Then , sure as sure , it did .
Because it did , a number of things will be quickly forgotten .
Though Tywon Lawson had another dominant performance and Danny Green ( who broke a milestone of his own with his 1,000th career point ) showcased the increasingly confident game that makes his summer draft experiment seem less surprising , the Tar Heels grinded their way through a game with 16 turnovers -- two more than Evansville -- and only 17 assists .
Deon Thompson never established a rhythm , taken out of his finesse game by the Purple Aces ' physical style .
Early in the second half , Williams yanked out all five starters and replaced them with a Blue Team , unhappy with the focus and effort .
And Wayne Ellington 's shooting slump continued , his normally perfect stroke disconcertingly slow to return from the finals break .
It was another double-digit win , and against a quality mid-major opponent , but a work of art it was n't .
Hansbrough , who looked as though he was pressing all night despite finishing with another 20-point , 9-rebound performance , admitted to the nerves .
They were particularly evident on his next touch after the record-breaking points , when Hansbrough stole an inbounds pass , only to brick a dunk attempt off the back of the rim -- another moment that will probably be erased as history gives way to legend .
`` I felt like there was a lot of pressure , '' he said .
`` I did n't want to strictly focus on the scoring record .
We had a game and I was trying to do whatever I could to help the team .
Now I 'm glad it 's over , and I 'm ready to move on . ''
Williams agreed .
`` I said , `` I 'm glad we got that behind us , now let 's focus on playing better , and let 's focus on guarding somebody . ''
I do n't look up at the scoreboard , but it was the first time that I can ever remember counting points in my head .
So when [ the shot ] goes in , it was immediately a feeling of elation , and [ then ] a feeling of relief that we got that out of the way . ''
Danny Green acknowledged the team was ready to move on as well .
`` Yeah , definitely , '' he said .
`` The one record we want to break is the winning record , going undefeated for an entire season and hopefully getting a national championship .
That 's the record I want to achieve . ''
History will remember this night , the emotions of the tribute video that followed the game , and the warmth of the celebratory laughter in the media room .
But in the locker room , business remained .
And in a brief quote that will probably be lost to memory , Phil Ford told the real story of the night in words that will echo until winter turns to spring .
`` When I was coach here , if we did n't make the Final Four , it was a bad season , '' he said .
`` And now , this guy , '' he continued , looking to Hansbrough , '' if he does n't win a national title , he has a bad season . ''
Hansbrough did n't flinch , but the eyes flashed with recognition .
The record is set , but history is still waiting . |
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