- Norfolk State (26-9) draws a seventh-seeded team that in many ways resembles Missouri, from its emphasis on guard play to its liberal use of the three-point shot. Florida, like Mizzou, will be outsized by the Spartans, particularly in the backcourt. (USA Today)
- OMAHA, Neb. -- And thats a true story. Watch the pregame introductions, when Norfolk States starters are introduced. Dont hold your breath for the Spartans starter standing 6-foot-4 or smaller: He doesnt exist. (CBS Sports)
- OMAHA, Neb. -- University of Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan sat upright in his chair, back straightened, eyes focused. (Miami Herald)
- Norfolk State made history on Friday, becoming the fifth No. 15 seed to ever beat a No. 2 seed after eliminating the Missouri Tigers from the NCAA Tournament. (Huffington Post)
- Lehigh, which beat Duke, faces No. 10 Xavier in Greensboro, North Carolina, today and Norfolk State, winner over Missouri, takes on seventh-seeded Florida in Omaha, Nebraska, in the National Collegiate Athletic Association contest. (Businessweek)
- The ability of Norfolk States backcourt to keep Floridas quicker guards from getting into the lane with penetration. The Gators punished Virginia in that area on Friday. (Omaha World-Herald)
- Theyve captured the imagination of the nation, and everyone wants to know if OQuinn and Norfolk State (26-9) can do it again Sunday against the tournament-tested Florida Gators (24-10). A No. 15 seed has never made it to the round of 16. (Tulsa World)
- After pulling off a stunning upset of No. 2 Missouri, Norfolk State will look to make it two shockers in a row when they take on the Florida Gators. Lets see what chances the odds makers are giving Norfolk in this matchup. (Sbrforum.com)
- OMAHA, Neb. - This has been the greatest week in the history of Norfolk States basketball program and the coolest trip most of these players have ever taken. (Palm Beach Post)
- OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Everybody seemed to be watching Kyle OQuinn and plucky Norfolk State take on mighty Missouri. Florida coach Billy Donovan was watching. (YAHOO!)
Sunday, March 18, 2012
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