Jonathan Matlock

March Madness is here, but before we dive into the real tournament, we have to sit through the NCAA’s annual “we promise these games matter” appetizer: the First Four. Some of these teams earned their shot. Others? Well, let’s talk about the elephant in the room—North Carolina.

Two games, two different battles, and one final matchup set. Tennessee fought their way past Auburn in a defensive war, while Florida overpowered Alabama with a second-half knockout. Now, the Volunteers and the Gators will decide the SEC title. Tennessee Edges Out Auburn in a Gritty Semifinal Auburn came into

The SEC Tournament quarterfinals delivered exactly what you’d expect—defensive slugfests, high-flying offensive showcases, and a couple of teams that should probably rethink their entire approach to basketball. When the dust settled, four teams remained: Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama. For some teams, Friday was a statement. For others,

Pedula Ends Razorbacks Tourney Run with Crazy Buzzer Beater Ole Miss survived a wild finish against Arkansas in the second round of the SEC Tournament, pulling off an 83-80 victory on a last-second three-pointer by Sean Pedulla. The Rebels nearly let the game slip away after leading by as many

Arkansas Survives South Carolina’s Furious Comeback For a while, it looked like Arkansas was going to cruise into the second round of the SEC Tournament without much drama. The Razorbacks dominated South Carolina for most of the game, building a 19-point lead with just over 15 minutes to play.

Bridgestone Arena sits quiet tonight, but come noon time tomorrow, it will be anything but. The SEC Tournament tips off in Nashville, bringing five days of high-stakes basketball where every possession matters. For some teams, it’s a final tune-up before the NCAA Tournament. For others, it’s a fight