Thursday, March 13, 2008

Atlantic 10 Tournament pre-game thoughts

Men's basketball
Eli Rosenswaike

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Tip-off between UMass and Charlotte in the second round of the Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament is just minutes away.

The Minutemen could be just two hours away from securing an at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998 if they can get past the 49ers tonight.

UMass beat Charlotte earlier this season in its only meeting, and will have to contain the production from Leemire Goldwire if it hopes to do the same.

A loss in this one for UMass coach Travis Ford and Co. could prove costly and relegate the Minutemen to the NIT for the second straight year.

Check back right here for updates during the game, and go to www.dailycollegian.com at about 1 a.m. for complete coverage of the matchup.

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