The Day coronavirus stopped college sports in America

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The 2020 college sports calendar was abruptly halted to protect against the coronavirus. Fans across the nation are still processing the sudden shock. On Tuesday evening USA Today columnist Dan Wolken penned what was, at the time, an incomprehensible edict: cancel the NCAA Tournament. The reaction on social media was far-ranging. Some called him a … Read more

2020 Conference USA Basketball Tournament: Men’s and Women’s Previews

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Both Rice basketball teams qualified for the Conference USA Basketball Tournament in Frisco, Tx. Here’s a preview of the action. Men’s Tournament  🚨2020 Air Force Reserve #CUSAMBB Championship Bracket 🚨 Join us for #HoopsAtTheStar beginning this Wednesday from the Ford Center in Frisco, TX! pic.twitter.com/KteuledMbB — Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) March 8, 2020 The Favorite: North … Read more

Rice Women’s Basketball beats ODU to clinch C-USA Regular Season Title

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Rice women’s basketball clinched the 2020 Conference USA Regular Season Title with a thrilling win over Old Dominion at Tudor Fieldhouse. In a game that had all the makings of an instant classic, Rice women’s basketball emerged with a conference title-clinching victory. Neither team ever held a lead greater than eight points in a contest … Read more