Internet's Back College Hoops Roundup: November 28

by Chris Dobbertean on Nov 28, 2009 5:30 AM EST in College Hoops Go-Rounds Comment 0 comments

Florida's Ray Shipman (3) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Atlantic City, N.J. Florida won 77-74. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

3 months ago: Florida's Ray Shipman (3) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Atlantic City, N.J. Florida won 77-74. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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The internet at my hotel is back, so after a one day absence, I'm back with a wrap-up. The day after Thanksgiving is an atypically busy one, so let me get right to what happened.

NIT Season Tip-Off Finals

Duke won this tournament for the fourth time by beating Connecticut, 68-59.
Arizona State finished third by pounding LSU, 71-52.

Legends Classic Semifinals

Rutgers defeated UMass in a semifinal that probably shouldn't have been, 83-75.
The Scarlet Knights will face Florida in the final Saturday night (HDNet, 8). The Gators scored what could be the biggest win of Friday. as they knocked off No. 2 Michigan State, 77-74. The Spartans face the Minutemen for third (HDNet, 5:30).

76 Classic - Day 2

This was simply one of the best days of basketball I've had the privilege of witnessing.

West Virginia started the day by fighting back to defeat Texas A&M, 73-66, in the first semifinal. The game marked Devin Ebanks' return to the Mountaineers, and he scored 14 and grabbed 9 boards. Da'Sean Butler had 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists himself.
The Mountaineers will face Portland in the final Sunday night (ESPN2, 10). The Pilots claimed their second major conference victim in as many nights, by knocking off Minnesota, 61-56. The Gophers and Aggies meet Sunday for third (ESPN2, 5).
Clemson moved on to the 4th/6th place game (ESPNU, 7:30) by beating Long Beach State, 87-79. They'll take on Butler, who won a thriller over UCLA, 69-67. The Bruins will try to avoid a last place finish, but the 49ers will be a tough test on Sunday (ESPNU, 2:30).

Old Spice Classic - Day 2

Marquette opened the day with a 79-65 win over No. 15 Michigan to make Sunday's final (ESPN2, 7:30). The Golden Eagles will face Florida State in that one, as the Seminoles dispatched Alabama, 60-51. The Wolverines and Crimson Tide will meet for 3rd/5th Sunday afternoon (ESPNU, 5).
In the consolation bracket, Xavier cruised past Creighton, 80-67, and Baylor beat Iona in overtime, 72-62. The Musketeers meet the Bears for 4th/6th Sunday (ESPNU, 12), and the Jays face the Gaels for 7th (ESPNU, 10 a.m.).

Chicago Invitational Semifinals

In the mid-major bracket, Kennesaw State fell to Tennessee State, 73-67. Liberty rolled Mississippi Valley State, 72-53. The Owls meet the Delta Devils Saturday, while the Flames face the Tigers.
In the Midwest-heavy Championship Bracket, Craig Brackins had 16 to lead Iowa State past St. Louis, 65-54. The Cyclones will face Northwestern in the final Saturday night (Big Ten, 8). The Wildcats shocked Notre Dame, 72-58. The Irish next face the Billikens in a non-televised consolation game.

Las Vegas Invitational Semifinals

Wofford defeated Southern, 81-66, and Seattle (who's having a nice season for a transitional team under Cameron Dollar) beat Presbyterian, 67-63. The Terriers and Redhawks meet Saturday, as will the Jaguars and Blue Hose.
In the major semifinals, Oklahoma State defeated Bradley, 68-57. Utah will be the Cowboys' opponent in Saturday's final . The Utes stunned No. 20 Illinois at the buzzer, 60-58. The Illini will face their in-state rivals for third.

South Padre Semifinals

Among the mid-majors, Bethune-Cookman beat Longwood, 66-62. Texas-Pan American then beat Chattanooga, 61-50. The Lancers face the Mocs and the Wildcats meet the Broncos Saturday.
In the championship bracket, Richmond knocked off Mississippi State, 63-62. The Spiders will face Missouri in the final (FCS Pacific, 8). The Tigers held off Old Dominion, 66-61. The Monarchs meet the Bulldogs in the non-televised consolation game.

Great Alaska Shootout - Day 3

Washington State clinched a spot in Saturday's championship game (FCS Central/Metro Sports/MASN, 11) by beating Nicholls State, 78-69. The Cougars will face San Diego, who defeated Houston, 72-65.
The Cougars face idle Alaska-Anchorage for third (MASN/CSS, 8:30).
The Colonels, meanwhile, face idle Oklahoma for (and you're reading this right) fifth (Metro Sports, 6).

Philly Hoop Group - Day 2

Brown opened the tripleheader with a win over D-II University of Philadelphia, 69-48.
St. John's had their way with Siena, 77-68.
Temple closed the evening with a 61-50 win over Virginia Tech.

In other action.

Syracuse beat Columbia, 85-60, thanks to another big night from Wes Johnson.
Georgia Tech defeated Mercer, 85-74.
Tennessee knocked off the College of Charleston, 86-69.
Arkansas' rough year continues, as they lost to East Tennessee State in a Hall of Fame Showcase game, 94-85.
No. 1 Kansas had an easy time with Tennessee Tech in the same event, 112-75.
Drexel smacked Vermont, 74-61, in a Legends Classic "subregional" game.
VCU got a nice win, defeating Nevada, 85-76, in a BracketBusters rematch.
Monmouth, who couldn't get out of their own way at St. Peter's on November 17, won at Wyoming, 75-73.
BYU beat Weber State, 87-70.

After the jump, I'll have a quick list of this weekend's televised non-tournament action.

Here's a list of games you might be able to find on TV over the weekend if you have a good satellite/cable system. For games only telecast locally, check out Matt Sarz' College Sports on TV site. All times are p.m. Eastern unless noted.