Syr-onara: 'Nova 83- 'Cuse 63

Villanova advances in Big East Tourney

The only thing assured from this game is that, for a second consecutive season, Syracuse will not be playing in the N.C.A.A. tournament. The Orange (19-13) looked every bit the young and inconsistent team that’s fluctuated between brilliant and baffling at different times this season.

-NYTimes

Comment Section Now Open

Some among you have complained that "Comments on this blog are restricted to team members." The benevolent administrators have listened. The Comments section is now open to all. You will still need to get access (by emailing me) to start new posts (for non-bloggers, this is a post). One way to post without signing up is to send an email to the blog. See Dodie's original email for that address, or again, email me. Remember to sign emails, since they will appear as coming from me. Will PS - 5 bonus points on your bracket for identifying who is in picture to the left and best describing why she is crying.

GMU Highlights

Dodie's new team (GMU) had a nice win to enter the NCAAs. Click on the post title for highlights. Jeff should be happy: George Washington was a mason, so rooting for GMU is almost like rooting for GW. Right, Jeff?