The Austin Country Club has played host to the WGC-Dell since 2016 and the match play format has given rise to some incredible moments. It’s a grueling, par 71 course that measure 7,108 yards. Winners in the past have spanned from off-the-tee bombers to precise short game wizards. Some of the variation is due to the match play format, which can play early exit to some of the world’s top golfers.
Between Duke, Tennessee, Kentucky, Kansas State, Michigan State and Marquette, there are no teams outside the Power 6 outside of the FDU-FAU matchup in the East.
As a person who grew up in the Windy City, it dawned on me that I have not talked about my hometown team all that much this season. With that in mind, today’s preview features the Chicago Bulls (32-37) hosting the Miami Heat (38-33).
Riding a pretty rough 0-3 run, Wood returns exactly a year after her last fight in hopes of finding success. This time she fights closer to her homeland of Scotland and hopes to draw energy from the crowd to get her hand raised.
Oral Roberts makes a dangerous No. 12 seed. The Golden Eagles can shoot it very well and have an experienced playmaker in Max Abmas. Duke’s defense tends to force opponents into shots they don’t want, but Oral Roberts has done this before and knows how to find good looks.
Yes, there always seems to be a massive upset in the first round, and I’m sure it will come this year. Grand Canyon is an exciting team to watch, and their fans should travel well to Denver for this one. Rayshon Harrison leads the way with 17.7 PPG and dropped 31 in the last game against Southern Utah.Â
Spring practice may provide an opportunity for this year’s version of the Dawgs to heal from the loss of a beloved teammate and staffer. There are plenty of questions about the Dawgs, despite many starters returning for the defending champs.
Since beating Duke at home last month, the Cavaliers haven’t looked quite right. They barely escaped Louisville and Notre Dame, then managed to get beaten by Boston College and North Carolina. But they have now won four straight, including a beatdown of Clemson.
English’s finishes in 2023 have been mercurial. For English-heads, it’s been a difficult road, but one that has seen some positivity as of late.Â