Lander tops Kennesaw State to reach PBAC final
Lander University erased a 14 point deficit to upset 11th ranked Kennesaw State 69 to 65 in the Peach Belt Conference women's basketball semifinals. Jackie Entzminger and Christy Burrows led the Lady Senators as Columbus State advances to the title game after routing USC Aiken and defeating Francis Marion.
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Furman advances to SoCon semifinals behind Souchu
Furman, led by Karim Souchu with 16 points, defeated Georgia Southern 68 54 to reach the Southern Conference tournament semifinals for the first time since 1995. The Paladins, 14 17, have won five straight and upset third seed UNC Greensboro in the opener.
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College of Charleston reaches SoCon semifinals in tight win
The College of Charleston defeated East Jess ee State 65 51 to advance to the Southern Conference semifinals. Troy Wireless scored 17 and Bowie added 14 in the final minutes to seal the Cougars 23 5 league mark. They face either Wofford or Davidson next.
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Lady Bulldogs rout Kentucky in SEC tournament quarterfinals
No. 2 Georgia overwhelms Kentucky 63 45 as defense forces 23 turnovers and eight first nine minute miscues. Lady Vols McDivitt leads Tennessee past Florida 91 79. Mississippi State tops Auburn 66 56. Florida State rallies to beat Maryland 65 60.
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Knights Eye Return To National Tourney Run
Welch states the Knights will pressure opponents for 40 minutes as ATC aims to return to the national tournament after missing the event since 1997-98. He notes an 18 point scoring edge and college depth could help Danville-bound bid, with writer Dave Hale contributing.
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Armstrong Atlantic State rolls past Augusta State in Peach Belt semifinal
Armstrong Atlantic State defeated Augusta State 69 46 in the Peach Belt tournament semifinals. Robert Campbell had 14 points and 13 rebounds while Augusta State shot 22.7 percent in the first half and trailed by 23 at intermission. Festus Hawkins and Oliver Ottley Jr. led Augusta State with 12 points each.
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Hawks snap skid with win over Knicks on Terry debut
Jason Terry scored 17 in his first career start and Dikembe Mutombo grabbed 20 rebounds as the Hawks beat the Knicks 83-70. Lenny Wilkens shuffled lineup, starting Terry at guard and Crawford at forward. Latrell Sprewell led New York with 17 points. Allan Houston had 16.
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Raptors Top Celtics 114 104 in Toronto
Vince Carter led Toronto with 30 points as Rick Pitino was ejected in the third quarter. The Raptors defeated Boston 114-104 for the second win in three nights.
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Eagles Rally Falls Short in Regional Title Bout
Craven College nearly toppled Aiken Technical with a late surge as Pickard hit a decisive 3 and free throws to put the Eagles ahead 76-73 with 13 seconds left. Craven’s Warlick and Luyinda missed late chances while Hornage led Craven with 8 points and Warlick added 15. Rockingham’s fatigue factor and Clinton Community ineligibility shaped the semifinal setup.
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