Texas Too Much for Xavier in Midwest Regional Clash
Steve Love recalls Pete Gillen facing a flood of coaching calls after Xavier’s upset bids fell to Texas in Dallas. Gillen, content at Xavier, notes future interest will persist as schools phone in hopes of luring him away. He balances family ties with Xavier loyalties while weighing next steps.
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Exhibition Openers Begin Amid Umpire Dispute in Spring Training
With a 32 day lockout and few regular umpires, spring exhibitions gain importance ahead of opening day. Umpires refuse to work games, while major leaguers and managers adjust plans. Key matchups include San Francisco vs Cleveland and multiple interleague exhibitions across Florida and Arizona.
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Lethal Weapon III Powers Tech To Final Four Berth
Georgia Tech relied on its trio nicknamed Lethal Weapon III to topple Minnesota 91 83 and reach the Final Four. Dennis Scott scored 40 points while Kenny Anderson added 30 and Brian Oliver 19 as Tech shot well from long range. Tech (28 6) advances to face UNLV in Denver with Duke meeting Arkansas in the other semifinal. Minnesota ends its season 23 9 after losing in the Southeast Regional final.
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Bunon Leads Musketeers With Three-Man Attack
The story centers on Tech and coach Cremins as players praise teamwork and belief. Kenny Anderson emerges as a catalyst in practice shaping a three-man attack. The article recalls Tech’s past tournament runs and Cremins' readiness to push hard.
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Augmon Leads UNLV Past Loyola Marymount In West Regional
UNLV star Stacey Augmon scored 33 and grabbed 11 rebounds to outpace Loyola Marymount 131 101, despite Hank Gathers death shadowing LMU. Bo Kimble poured 42 for LMU, but Augmon and the Rebels seized control early, building a 67 47 halftime lead and advancing to face Georgia Tech in Denver.
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Gamez Captures Bay Hill Invitational in Rookie Year
Orlando native Robert Gamez wins the Bay Hill Invitational in his first Tour event, finishing 274 over 72 holes to edge Greg Norman by one stroke. Norman shoots 68 for 275, with Larry Mize third at 276. Gamez earns $162,000 after a clutch 176-yard closing 7 iron that hopped into the cup on the 18th.
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