Just touching down

I’ve been at the Big West Tournament today, where the semifinals took place. More on that later this evening. In the meantime, college news:

South Alabama coach Rick Pietri has been relieved of his duties after 13 years.

Nebraska is playing the waiting game.

Nikol Allison has battled to become a key member of the Cal Poly squad. (It’s clearly paid off, as the Mustangs won in the Big West Tournament quarterfinals today…..more later).

A week off is helping Tennessee to heal up.

San Diego State point guard Chelsea Hopkins is no passing fancy.

Parity has brought excitement to the NAIA Tournament.

WBCA Awards:

Finalists for Division III player of the year.

Finalists for Division III coach of the year.

WNBA:

Mystics Coach Mike Thibault has brought son Eric aboard as assistant coach.

Storm point guard Sue Bird talks about her upcoming knee surgery.