THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM

Since the nightcap doesn't figure to bring much suspense, at least Fairfield and Ole Miss provided a little drama.
The Stags, still searching for their first win this season, almost overcame a six-point deficit in the final 23.9 seconds, but a 3-pointer to tie from Danny Oglesby was an air-ball just before the final horn sounded in a 70-67 loss.
I'm just thankful overtime was required. With UConn and Central Arkansas set for 8 p.m. — never a fun starting time when deadlines are factored in — an extra 5 minutes would have pushed back the Huskies' opening tip.