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"Purdue's Path to Redemption: Final Four Showdown with UConn"

Fairleigh Dickinson's upset of Purdue in last year's NCAA tournament has led to unexpected consulting opportunities for former coach Tobin Anderson, who has been advising other teams on how to beat Purdue. Purdue has since redeemed themselves, reaching the NCAA title game, and FDU players and coaches are happy for their success. Anderson and current FDU coach Jack Castleberry are neutral but pleased to see Purdue's success, as it validates their own historic win.

via Yahoo Sports|

#basketball #coaching #fairleigh-dickinson

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"College Basketball Game Delayed as Team Gets Stuck in Elevator"

Fairleigh Dickinson's NCAA men's basketball game against Long Island University was delayed for 17 minutes after members of the team got stuck in an elevator just before the game. The players were trapped for about 10 minutes before being rescued, and the game eventually ended with FDU winning 84-82 in overtime. Despite the unusual delay, FDU's junior center Ansley Almonor described the night as one of the most memorable in his career, as he also reached the 1,000-point milestone in the league's history.

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#college-basketball #elevator-incident #fairleigh-dickinson

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"Fairleigh Dickinson Basketball Team Overcomes Elevator Mishap to Win Game in Overtime"

The Fairleigh Dickinson men's basketball team experienced a pregame mishap when they got stuck in an elevator at the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn before their game against Long Island University. Junior center Ansley Almonor described the ordeal as the elevator suddenly stopping and getting dark, causing some panic among his teammates. They eventually called for help and were rescued by New York City firefighters, receiving extra warmup time and going on to win the game. Despite the elevator nightmare, Almonor also achieved a personal milestone by scoring his 1,000th career point, making it a memorable and humorous night for him.

via ESPN|

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Fairleigh Dickinson's New Game Film Strategy Leaves Showers Dry - ESPN

Fairleigh Dickinson University, following its historic win over Purdue in the NCAA men's basketball tournament last season, has received significant donations that allowed for the renovation of its facilities. The school's community shower, which was previously used as a film room, has been transformed into a new film room, and a separate locker room has been added. The win has also led to an increase in undergraduate applications, online apparel sales, and attendance at open house events. The university is now experiencing a surge in popularity and has secured a TV deal to broadcast games.

via ESPN|

#donations #facilities-upgrade #fairleigh-dickinson

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Iowa women's basketball dominates Fairleigh Dickinson in season opener

Caitlin Clark and the No. 3 Iowa women's basketball team dominated Fairleigh Dickinson in their season opener, securing a 102-46 victory. Clark led the charge with 28 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, showcasing her skills and weaving through FDU's defense effortlessly. Sharon Goodman also had a standout performance with a career-high 19 points. The Hawkeyes demonstrated their interior growth with dominant performances from Hannah Stuelke and Goodman, proving they didn't need to upgrade in that area. Iowa now looks ahead to a challenging schedule in the coming month.

via Hawk Central|

#caitlin-clark #dominant-performance #fairleigh-dickinson

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Guide to Catching Iowa and Iowa State Women's Basketball Season Openers"

Iowa women's basketball, led by reigning national player of the year Caitlin Clark, will face Fairleigh Dickinson in their opening game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will be televised on BTN Plus, with the tip-off scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT. Fans can also listen to the game on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

via Hawk Central|

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Controversial Moves and Reactions in Recent College Basketball Games.

Florida Atlantic Owls' Alijah Martin attempted a windmill dunk in the final seconds of their win over Fairleigh Dickinson, despite the Knights not looking to foul them any longer. The move was deemed unnecessary and disrespectful by fans and FDU players, who did not shake Martin's hand after the game. Social media also criticized Martin's decision. The Owls will face the Tennessee Vols in the Sweet 16.

via Fox News|

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"FDU's March Madness Run Ends, Gonzaga Advances"

The second round of the NCAA Tournament saw Fairleigh Dickinson's Cinderella run come to an end as they lost to Florida Atlantic, while Gonzaga survived a scare from TCU to move on to the Sweet 16. Other surprises included No. 7 seed Michigan State beating No. 2 seed Marquette and No. 6 seed Creighton handling Baylor. FDU's upset of No. 1 seed Purdue will go down in history, while Gonzaga's Drew Timme put the team on his back with 28 points to guide them to the next round.

via CBS Sports|

#cinderella-run #fairleigh-dickinson #gonzaga

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FAU's March Madness Win Over FDU Marred by Player's Rude Dunk and Apology

Florida Atlantic's Alijah Martin attempted a fancy windmill dunk in the final seconds of their second-round NCAA Tournament game against Fairleigh Dickinson, leading to boos from the crowd and an apology from FAU coach Dusty May to FDU coach Tobin Anderson. FAU won the game 78-70 and will face Tennessee in the East Region semifinals. This is the first Sweet 16 appearance in program history for Florida Atlantic.

via New York Post |

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Florida Atlantic ends Fairleigh Dickinson's Cinderella run in March Madness.

Fairleigh Dickinson's historic NCAA tournament run as a 16-seed came to an end with a 78-70 loss to Florida Atlantic. Two days after pulling off one of the biggest stunners in college basketball history by defeating Purdue, FDU nearly delivered another upset. Florida Atlantic eventually pulled away behind a historically prolific effort by guard Johnell Davis, who scored 29 points. FDU featured five new starters this season and won two tournament games in the past five days alone.

via ESPN|

#basketball #fairleigh-dickinson #florida-atlantic

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Florida Atlantic Upsets Fairleigh Dickinson in March Madness Showdown

No. 9 Florida Atlantic defeated No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson 78-70 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history. FDU, who upset Purdue in the first round, was unable to continue their Cinderella run. Florida Atlantic's Johnell Davis scored 29 points and became the first player in men's NCAA tournament history to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals in a game. FAU will face No. 4 Tennessee in the Sweet 16.

via Yahoo Sports|

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March Madness Roundup: FDU vs FAU and Memphis vs FAU Results

Florida Atlantic men's basketball defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 78-70 to reach the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in program history. The Owls denied the tournament underdog a second-half rally and will now face No. 4 seed Tennessee on Thursday in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Prior to FAU's win over Memphis in Columbus, FDU became just the second No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed with a 63-58 win over Purdue.

via Palm Beach Post|

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"Fairleigh Dickinson's Cinderella Run Nets Bettor $495K and Coach's Approval"

A bettor wagered $33,000 on No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson to beat No. 1 seed Purdue in the NCAA March Madness tournament and won $495,000 after the Knights pulled off the upset. Despite Purdue's size advantage, FDU became the second No. 16 seed in NCAA history to upset a No. 1 seed in the first round. FDU continued their Cinderella run against Florida Atlantic University in the hopes of making it to the Sweet 16.

via New York Post |

#betting #fairleigh-dickinson #march-madness

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March Madness Madness: Trash Talk and Motivation in Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Florida Atlantic Game

Fairleigh Dickinson men's basketball coach Tobin Anderson gave his team a pep talk before their game against Florida Atlantic, with assistant coach Tom Bonacum alleging that their opponents were trash-talking them. Fairleigh Dickinson delivered an improbable upset of the No. 1 seed Purdue on Friday and is looking to continue their Cinderella story. Florida Atlantic is coming off a win over No. 8 Memphis and has the most wins in program history this season.

via Fox News|

#cinderella-story #fairleigh-dickinson #florida-atlantic

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NCAA Tournament Round 2: Updates, Picks, and Bets.

Sunday's NCAA tournament action includes men's and women's games, with the men's Sweet 16 set to be determined. No. 1 seeds have already been knocked out, including Purdue's stunning loss to Fairleigh Dickinson. Xavier leads Pittsburgh at halftime, while the women's defending champs, South Carolina, take on South Florida. The tournament remains wide open, with many teams having a chance to win it all. In an unusual coincidence, Indiana and Miami will face off in both the men's and women's tournaments. Princeton's men and women have both won first-round games, making Ivy League history.

via USA TODAY|

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