In the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Memphis secured a spot in the semifinals after defeating Michigan 71-67, with Ashton Hardaway scoring 17 points. They then advanced to the final by beating No. 20 Arkansas 84-79, with David Jones delivering a career-high 36 points. Meanwhile, Villanova overcame North Carolina 83-81 in overtime, with Eric Dixon and Justin Moore combining for 50 points. In the championship game, Villanova dominated Memphis, winning 79-63, as Memphis struggled, shooting 4-27 and allowing 8 three-pointers in the first half.
An Arkansas spokesperson says there is no update on Tramon Mark, who left the Hogs' game against UNC late with a back injury. He is still being evaluated. Mark's status for the Duke game is still unknown. He has not been ruled out.
An Arkansas spokesperson says there is no update on Tramon Mark, who left the Hogs' came against UNC late with a back injury. He is still being evaluated. His status for the Duke game is still unknown. He has not been ruled out.
Villanova STOMPED Memphis in the Battle 4 Atlantis Championship game! Is Memphis an NCAA Tournament team? @GoodmanHoops says no! AFTER DARK: https://t.co/60goHoTMdB https://t.co/7KUQp4uDs0
Final stats from Memphis' 79-63 loss to Villanova in the Battle 4 Atlantis championship game. Tigers buried themselves well before the final buzzer by shooting 4-27 (14.8%) and allowing Wildcats to hit 8 3s in the 1st half. https://t.co/3RiofK0tAL
Villanova topples Memphis, wins Battle 4 Atlantis title https://t.co/5YmhdtZYo1 https://t.co/rAYBbjI3DS
Memphis falls to Villanova in lopsided Battle 4 Atlantis final https://t.co/vDfolnXJlT
Since losing to Penn 11 days ago, Villanova has reeled off four straight wins: Dominant wins over Maryland, Texas Tech and Memphis, and a 83-81 victory over North Carolina. Wildcats have a lot of guys who can hurt you.
FINAL: Villanova 79, Memphis 63 The Tigers trailed by 35 points with 9 min left but somehow made the final score semi-respectable. Shot just 35.1% from the floor and gave up 13 3-pointers.
Halftime: Villanova 44, Memphis 16 Villanova was 8-19 from 3 and only turned it over twice. Memphis shot 4-27 from the field, 1-12 from 3 and had 8 turnovers. Tigers haven’t defended the perimeter at all.
HALF: Villanova 44, Memphis 16 Yikes.
Villanova steamrolling Memphis on its way to Battle 4 Atlantis title. Seton Hall and Butler appear better than projected. Marquette and UConn are wagons. Big East is going to be ridiculous this year.
Villanova has already hit 5 3’s in the first 6 minutes. Wildcats moving the ball and getting uncontested looks. Villanova 16, Memphis 2
Been writing but scary moment here. Arkansas' Tramon Mark has been down for a while, after colliding with Bacot. Landed on his lower back. Had played brilliantly here today, with 34 points. Being placed on a stretcher. UNC leads 85-72 with 1:12 left.
Goodness gracious Tramon Mark! Has career high 27 pts for Arkansas and 13 mins still left to play. Heels and Hogs in a good one.
Halftime here in Atlantis. Arkansas 38, UNC 35. Strong first 10 minutes for Tar Heels. And then ... rough. Arkansas' Tramon Mark with 20 points. His college high is 26. Second consecutive day an opposing player is going off, having his way, etc., against UNC.
UNC 31, Arkansas 27; 3:19 1H. Tar Heels led 23-11 midway through the half. Since then, Arkansas in the midst of a 16-8 run. Things have turned ugly for UNC. It's 4-for-16 from the field over the past 11 minutes. Arkansas, meanwhile, has stopped turning it over every 90 seconds.
Should be a fun one today between two schools that have some history, to say the least. Here’s what I’m looking for when Memphis tips off against Villanova with the Battle 4 Atlantis championship on the line: https://t.co/hz0OKJTU87
Who needs the win more today? Memphis is looking to get respect and a ranking (which may already be locked up?). Villanova looking to show the world that Penn was a fluke and they learned their lesson from that game. Expect a battle this afternoon.
Memphis vs Villanova for the title here in Atlantis. 3:30 EST on @espn @ESPNPR https://t.co/iAqknZALy1
Villanova, Memphis renew old rivalry in Atlantis final https://t.co/VCjz6wWnRC https://t.co/8usQVRMyf6
Final stats from Memphis' 84-79 win over No. 20 Arkansas in the semifinal round of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Tigers turned Razorbacks' 18 TOs into 27 points on the other end and shot 24-30 (80%) from the FT line. https://t.co/CRWc8arW3u
Solid win for Memphis over Arkansas at the Battle 4 Atlantis. David Jones with a career high 36 points. I think this is Penny’s best team at Memphis. Lots of well traveled veterans. Will play Villanova in the final tomorrow at 3:30 ET on ESPN.
FINAL: Memphis 84, No. 20 Arkansas 79 David Jones leads the Tigers to the championship round of the Battle 4 Atlantis w/ a career-high 36 points. What a game.
Memphis now 5-0 after a what could/should be a resume win over Arkansas. David Jones finishes with 36 points in the 84-79 victory. Next: Tigers get Villanova tomorrow in the Battle of Atlantis title game at 3:30 pm ET.
Memphis leads 73-63 with 4:15 remaining. Tigers are shooting 50% from the field and Arkansas has 15 turnovers. Not a good formula for success.
Memphis leads Arkansas 54-50 at the U-12. Hogs have 11 turnovers and just 4 assists. Headed for a third-straight game with more turnovers than assists.
UNC in Elliot Cadeau's 17 minutes today outscored Villanova by 14. UNC was +7 in Cormac Ryan's 38 minutes. (Heels outscored by 12 in Withers' 20 minutes 😬.)
HALF: Memphis 42, Arkansas 37
Arkansas 8, Memphis 6 w/ 15:53 left in 1st half Six of the Razorbacks' eight pts have come off offensive rebounds. Tigers gotta find a way to keep teams off the glass.
VILLANOVA TAKES DOWN NO. 14 UNC IN OVERTIME 👀 https://t.co/wmajLjIFaH
I’m thankful for Villanova
Villanova added a bunch of guys through the portal, but Eric Dixon and Justin Moore are still the best players on this team. The veteran duo combined for 50 points today in ‘Nova’s 83-81 OT win over UNC. Villanova gets Arkansas/Memphis winner in Bahamas title game.
Big win for Villanova. Much improved since that disaster against Penn.
So Villanova tops North Carolina 83-81 in the first semifinal. Arkansas and Memphis up next. Hogs trying to meet Nova in the championship tomorrow at 2:30. Third-place game against UNC would be Friday at noon.
Big victory for Villanova. I know they had that goofy loss to Penn, but this a Top 25-worthy team.
Villanova 77, UNC 76; 47.1 seconds left in overtime. 23 lead changes. 19 ties. Villanova ball. Twelve seconds on the shot clock. UNC seeking one more lead change, at least.
Villanova-North Carolina tied with 3 seconds left. Hmmmmm
UNC 63, Villanova 61; 3:58 left. May come down to the final shot here. Again.
You knew Villanova would make a run and, well, the Wildcats have. Two-point game. And Cadeau just picked up his fourth foul. And after the free throws, it's tied. 'Nova on an 8-0 run. What a dang ballgame here in The Bahamas. 8:15 left.
Halftime: UNC 34, Villanova 32. Well executed play at the end of the half. Cadeau penetrates, passes to RJ Davis on the baseline. He makes a 3 at the buzzer. Two consecutive halves these teams have now played with a buzzer-beating 3 to give one team the lead.
UNC 27, Villanova 22; 3:54 1H. Tar Heels have been the better team. But also have made some sloppy mistakes. 'Nova has turned seven UNC turnovers into seven points. Ingram with 11 points for the Heels. Came in averaging 13 through UNC's first four games. He's a difference-maker.
UNC 21, Villanova 18; 7:30 1H. Tar Heels on a 7-0 run.
Does @r22childress think Villanova is still a contender? “That Penn loss will be a blip… I still like this team. The ball doesn’t move as much, but it’s an NBA style and it works. If anybody can surprise in the Big East, it's Nova” WE'RE LIVE: https://t.co/NNKyiWwPr1 https://t.co/MUVSvkxpct
Final stats from Memphis' 71-67 win over Michigan in the 1st round of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Tigers shot 41.7% from 3 and led by as many as 16 but committed 9 fouls in final 11:30 of game to allow Wolverines to rally back. https://t.co/BmbfTRlOmG
FINAL: Memphis 71, Michigan 67 The Tigers have to gut out a win in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis after leading by as many as 16 points. Ashton Hardaway leads the way w/ 17 points.
So Memphis joins Villanova and North Carolina in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals. Arkansas-Stanford coming up next.