Morning Box Score

By Matt Motyka in News on Mar 16, 2009 2:20PM

Islanders Best ‘Hawks
The Chicago Blackhawks recent skid continued Sunday afternoon with a 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders. Following a scoreless first act, the goals came easily for the Islanders in the second period, as they scored three times on only 10 attempts. In fact, it was the ‘Hawks who held a 23 shots-on-goal advantage, but they struggled to make the most of their opportunities. Kris Versteeg and Patrick Kane broke through for the Chicago, but New York’s Peter Mannino had an impressive, 40-save debut in net. On the other side of the ice Nikolai Khabibulin appeared a bit rusty in his return, after missing the last 14 games with a groin injury. The ‘Hawks take to the road for a Tuesday matchup with the Devils.

College Basketball - Tourney Time
Illinois drew a no. 5 seed in the South Regional of the upcoming NCAA tournament, and will face last year’s Cinderella, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, on Thursday. Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois State all received at-large bids to the NIT tournament, which begins Tuesday. Northwestern takes on Tulsa, Notre Dame plays UAB, and Illinois State squares off against Kansas State in the opening round of games Tuesday and Wednesday (specific times TBA).