Players answer bell to secure victory

BOCA RATON, Fla. - When Middle Tennessee needed it most the Blue Raiders answered their biggest gut-check of the season, coming from behind on the road to dispose of Florida Atlantic, 74-68, to clinch a winning season and a first-round home game in the SBC Championships.   Full Story

Schnellenber resurrected dead programs at Miami (1975) and Louisville (1985) before taking on his latest challenge, starting a program at Florida Atlantic located between the sunny beaches of Ft. Lauderdale and the star-studded nightlife of Miami.   Full Story

The Blue Raiders win their 2nd straight Sun Belt conference game, defeating Florida Atlantic.   Full Story

The Cajuns used hot shooting in the first half to take a 46-23 lead over Florida Atlantic at halftime, and cruised to the victory in the second half.   Full Story

One of the greatest players in Kansas basketball history was back in Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday night. And it was like Rex Walters had never left.   Full Story

There wasn’t much mystery involved in the Wednesday night game between Kansas and Florida Atlantic. Headed by former Jayhawk star and NBA veteran Rex Walters, the FAU Owls entered Allen Fieldhouse even more outmanned than expected thanks to the dismissal of their best player, junior guard Paul Graham.   Full Story

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Brandon Rush scored 12 of his game-high 17 points in the second half to lead Kansas to an 87-49 victory against Florida Atlantic in men's basketball action here Wednesday night.   Full Story

Calvin Dawson scored a 31-yard touchdown in the third overtime lifting ULM to a 33-30 victory over Florida Atlantic in Ft. Lauderdale Saturday night. Dawson tip-toed the sideline on a second-and-16 play for the winning score.   Full Story

The Blue Raiders (13-16, 8-10) honored their seniors in style with an easy 79-59 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls (15-14, 10-8).   Full Story

Kermit Davis picked up his 75th win as the Middle Tennessee head coach.   Full Story

Duquesne's road win over Saint Louis Saturday headlines the current summary which spotlights news about Robert Mitchell, Phillip Fayne, the Red & Blue Crew, Coach Phil Martelli, Bryant McAllister, and more. Highly recommend reading Trib's Sunday column, "Duquesne revamping basketball program."   Full Story

Redshirt freshman center Jimmie Sutton, who spent Florida's 2005-06 national championship season rehabilitating an injured knee, will be transferring to Florida Atlantic University. The University of Florida announced Friday that Sutton has been granted his release so that he is free to transfer.   Full Story

But the Wildcats used some good Vedran Vukusic shooting in the final two minutes to stay ahead of the charging Florida Atlantic Owls and win 69-59. Craig Moore and Sterling Williams also had their first NU Points in the game...[Updated with late box score info]   Full Story

The big story from Florida Atlantic so far has been their coach, Matt Doherty, who found a new coaching home in south Florida last Spring. His Owls are worth watching, 8 new players and some good men from last year played Colgate tough Saturday, and could give the Northwestern Wildcats a few problems in Evanston Monday night.   Full Story