/news/tags/college-basketball College Basketball en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-03-29/secret-superpower-ashland-university-womens-basketball-team-plays-for-national-title Commentator Terry Pluto looks at the sustained success of the Eagles (36-0), who play for the Division II championship title against the No. 6 Minnesota-Duluth (32-3) on Saturday, April 1. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-03-29/secret-superpower-ashland-university-womens-basketball-team-plays-for-national-title Amanda Rabinowitz /npr-news/2023-03-14/an-ode-to-march-madness-where-you-can-always-expect-the-unexpected As a former college basketball player, I know firsthand how hard the players work to stay in the tournament for as long as possible. Here's why you should fill out a March Madness bracket this season. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2023-03-14/an-ode-to-march-madness-where-you-can-always-expect-the-unexpected Hassan Burke /sports/2023-03-08/akron-kent-basketball-teams-hope-to-punch-ticket-to-march-madness The Mid-American Conference basketball tournament returns to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and sports commentator Terry Pluto says it’s become a big event for both college sports and the city of Cleveland. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-03-08/akron-kent-basketball-teams-hope-to-punch-ticket-to-march-madness Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2023-03-01/case-western-reserve-university-reaches-tournament-with-smart-basketball Case Western Reserve University is becoming a Division III basketball power and an academic powerhouse, too, with a team grade point average of 3.6. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-03-01/case-western-reserve-university-reaches-tournament-with-smart-basketball Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2022-11-23/why-demolishing-the-wolstein-center-is-a-good-move-for-csu-and-cleveland Commentator Terry Pluto says he's in favor of a proposed plan to tear down Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center and replace it with a smaller arena. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/sports/2022-11-23/why-demolishing-the-wolstein-center-is-a-good-move-for-csu-and-cleveland Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2022-03-11/return-of-first-four-to-dayton-brings-opportunity-for-economic-rebound Spending in the region will go far beyond basketball tickets for the NCAA games. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:07:00 GMT /news/sports/2022-03-11/return-of-first-four-to-dayton-brings-opportunity-for-economic-rebound Leila Goldstein /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2022-02-09/clinton-ranseys-30-year-journey-from-cleveland-state-basketball-star-to-college-graduate Ransey played on the Cleveland State team that went to the Sweet 16 in 1986. In 2018, he finished his degree at CSU. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:56:26 GMT /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2022-02-09/clinton-ranseys-30-year-journey-from-cleveland-state-basketball-star-to-college-graduate Amanda Rabinowitz /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2022-01-19/the-big-rivalry-heating-up-between-two-small-elite-womens-college-basketball-programs John Carroll and Baldwin Wallace face off Wednesday night. Both teams are ranked in the top 25 in Division III, and both are led by coaches with deep local roots. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:41:46 GMT /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2022-01-19/the-big-rivalry-heating-up-between-two-small-elite-womens-college-basketball-programs Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2021-08-25/big-ten-acc-pac-12-form-alliance-for-football-and-basketball-scheduling-policy The Big Ten, Atlantic Coast Conference and Pac-12 are forming an alliance to work together on the future of college athletics and scheduling. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:35:04 GMT /news/sports/2021-08-25/big-ten-acc-pac-12-form-alliance-for-football-and-basketball-scheduling-policy Associated Press /news/2021-03-22/morning-headlines-about-22k-vaccinated-so-far-at-wolstein-center-dewine-signs-bill-easing-standardized-testing A mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Wolstein Center in downtown Cleveland is up and running smoothly; high school students will have the ability to earn a diploma in Ohio based on course grades rather than final exams, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine; Akron-based FirstEnergy said in a regulatory filing it shouldn't have to refund customers $30 million; and more stories. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:53:05 GMT /news/2021-03-22/morning-headlines-about-22k-vaccinated-so-far-at-wolstein-center-dewine-signs-bill-easing-standardized-testing Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser