Chicago State was poised for its first WAC win, leading 56-53 in the final minute. Then Seattle guard Brendan Westendorf made two 3-pointers, including this running shot at the buzzer from just in front of half court, to send the Cougars packing with their 12th…
Chicago State opened WAC play Saturday with a 66-50 loss to Seattle at the Jones Convocation Center. Chicago State shot 6-of-27 from the field in the first half, digging a 34-15 hole. The Cougars trailed by as many as 24 points before a strong finish created…
Loyola’s season was on the line with under six minutes remaining in Wednesday’s CBI semifinal matchup with Seattle. After the Redhawks scored six straight points, they led 42-40. Then, on their home floor at Gentile Arena, the Ramblers ripped off 14 straight points on their way…
Despite a late shooting barrage Monday from Oral Roberts and several ill-advised fouls, Loyola survived 86-78 to advance to the CBI semifinals. The Ramblers (21-13, 8-10 MVC) led by as many as 17 points early in the second. The Golden Eagles (19-15, 10-6 Summit) remained…
Looking at the stat lines of Northern Iowa’s win Friday against Wyoming, one would not expect the Panthers to have won by 17 points. MVC Player of the Year Seth Tuttle had 14 points and 9 rebounds, but needed to attempt 12 field-goals to get there and…
Finally, The Catch and Shoot’s first bracket projections for the 2015 NCAA Tournament have arrived. For these projections, teams are evaluated on what they have accomplished (or failed to accomplish) to this point in the season without looking ahead. 32 spots are given as automatic bids…
Seattle senior guard Jarell Flora has won WAC Player of the Week for the first time in his career. In Seattle’s only game of the week against Cal State Northridge, Flora posted a career-high 23 points on 8-for-18 shooting, including five 3-pointers. The 6-foot-3 guard also grabbed…
It’s not even November yet, but here is The Catch and Shoot’s first look at 2015 NCAA Tournament bracket projections: (All projected conference champions are in italics.) MIDWEST EAST Louisville 1 Kentucky 1 Wisconsin Columbus 16 Texas Southern/Hartford 16 Central Connecticut St./High Point 8…
With three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, New Mexico State has undoubtedly become the face of the WAC. But earning those postseason bids has not been easy. Every year the Aggies have had great competition. Last year, it was Utah Valley, who actually beat out New…
Chicago State’s full schedule for the 2014-15 season has been on the school’s website for a few weeks now, so it’s about time The Catch and Shoot took a closer look at the Cougars’ non-conference opponents and marquee conference games. Tracy Dildy certainly decided to challenge…
