Farley intends to bring his “defense-first” mentality to Bath next season. “I’m traditionally a man-to-man coach who likes to use full-court pressure,” he said.

Though Indiana’s field goal defense was mostly solid with Woodson in charge, it did slip each season he was coach. Indiana was 21st nationally in 2022 in field goal defense at 39.6%.

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Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger gave his thoughts on Cyclones' defense, Ole Miss' shot making in the NCAA Tournament second round.

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) celebrates scoring during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo ...

It leads 35-25. Ardsley, which had never won a Section 1 girls basketball title, is now going to have its first ever state title. Incredible defense. Fast team. Smart team. State championship team.

No. 2 seed Tennessee turned to its nasty defense to flip its second-round NCAA Tournament game and beat No. 10 seed UCLA 67-58 on Saturday. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Purdue built its 76-62 second-round victory on defense and rebounding — the two areas holding it back from complete performances this season.

NASHVILLE — Mississippi State basketball held a long talk as a team on Monday. Defense was the focus, to not much surprise. The Bulldogs had just lost 93-92 at Arkansas two days prior.

This year the Catamounts won two games (Binghamton Jan. 16 and NJIT Jan. 23) while shooting under 40% from the field. Vermont's defense held Binghamton and NJIT to 36% or less on their field goals.