Dayton Flyers coach Tamika Williams-Jeter admitted she “went off” on Eve Fiala in practice Tuesday for not being aggressive enough in drills, a dressing down that left the 6-foot-5 center tearful.

The Dragons, who haven't advanced as far as the state semifinals since 1959, are on the verge of their first region title since 2000.

More than kicks:Purdue basketball coaches to wear shoes designed by kids with cancer Purdue ... The Boilermakers built a healthy lead with balance, defense and an incredibly efficient offense ...

Adams and Kaiser are hoping the two games help NM State improve its defense and return to its "brand of basketball." "Defense is our identity, and that's what's going to travel with us," Kaiser said.

OREM — After 310 days of a title defense, Hillcrest High's drill team succeeded late Friday night in the finals of the 4A state drill competition at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University.

One area Texas A&M men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams has said the Aggies could improve on in recent weeks is defensive rebounding. A&M has taken charge from their head coach’s challenge.

31—NANTICOKE — Nanticoke Area's defense was fine in the first quarter ... victory in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 girls basketball game. Lehman (12-0 Div. 2, 15-5) clinched a tie ...