Swoopes stars as Texas Tech tops Vanderbilt to reach final
Sheryl Swoopes posted 31 points 11 rebounds three steals and two blocks guiding fifth ranked Texas Tech past No 1 Vanderbilt 60 46 to advance to the NCAA championship game Vanderbilt coach Jim Foster praised her even as he noted she did not record an assist.
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Texas Tech rallies past Vanderbilt in Final Four showdown
Swoopes led Texas Tech with 31 points though Vanderbilt's Heidi Gillingham scored 24 as Tech edged Vanderbilt 60-46 to reach the national final. Ohio State then beat Iowa 73-72 in overtime to set a title game with Tech, with Keyton supplying the decisive free throw.
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Michigan Falls To Kentucky In Overtime Semifinal Duel
The Wolverines and Wildcats traded leads in regulation with eight changes and three ties. Rose scored 18 points and Juwan Howard 17 for Michigan while Mashburn led Kentucky with 26 as the game went to overtime before Kentucky pulled away 78-75 with 1:12 left in the final period.
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Michigan Wolverines Stun Kentucky In Tight Overtime Finish
Michigan edges Kentucky 81-78 as Webber leads with 27 points and 13 rebounds. Kentucky countered with Mashburn 26 and Ford 12, but fouls and late turnovers sealed the outcome before 64,151 at the arena.
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Webber and Rose Close Game With Four Points
Webber and Rose sealed the finish with four points and stout defense as the final minutes secured the win.
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Montross and Williams pace Tar Heels past Kansas
North Carolina defeated Kansas 75 to 65 in a thrilling matchup as Montross dominated inside and Williams hit key outside shots. The game featured a clash of styles with Smith and Williams, and Carolina pulled away late after a tense first, evening a budding coaching rivalry with Roy Williams.
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North Carolina Tops Kansas 78 68 in NCAA clash
North Carolina defeats Kansas 78 to 68 as Williams leads with 25 points and Montross adds 23. The Tar Heels shoot 52 percent to Kansas 46 percent, with 17 assists to 15 and a 35-24 rebounding edge.
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Gugliotta Keys Win Over Trail Blazers
In Washington, Tom Gugliotta scored 21 points as the Bullets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114 to 102. Drexler left with a strained hamstring, while Buck Williams led Portland with 19 rebounds and Cliff Robinson scored 24 points.
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Rockets edge Warriors 118 111 as Olajuwon scores 38
Hakeem Olajuwon scored 38 points to tie a season high and spark the Houston Rockets to a 118 111 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. The basket master led with 10 points in the third quarter to spark the rally.
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Fogler Named South Carolina Basketball Coach
Eddie Fogler accepts South Carolina job after leaving Vanderbilt to lead the Gamecocks. He cites leadership from Mike McGee and Dr. Palms, promises a strong program and eventual national level success. Fogler brings staff from Vanderbilt and meets fans at the Frank McGuire Arena.
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USC Fogler Leads Commodores To Strong Season
Fogler steered Vanderbilt to a 28 6 mark and the SEC regular season title. The Commodores advanced to the NCAA final 16 before a Temple defeat. Fans praised his focus on academics and recruiting players who can graduate.
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