Butler shakes off injury to lift West Virginia past Washington
West Virginia senior DaSean Butler returned to the court after a painful scare and powered the Mountaineers to a 69 56 victory over Washington to advance to the East Regional final. Jones led UW with 18 points while Butler added 14 as the Huskies saw their nine game win streak end.
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Butler knocks off top-seeded Syracuse in West Regional upset
Butler 63 Syracuse 59 as Willie Weasley bangs home a backboard bouncer and the Bulldogs ride a closing surge. Gordon Hayward leads with 17 as Butler bows into regional finals, ending Syracuse’s bid and earning a shot at the Final Four.
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Big East suffers early NCAA tourney shocks and injuries
The Big East, tied for most teams in the NCAA field, saw Syracuse lose to Butler as West Virginia beat Washington to keep title hopes alive. Injuries hit several key players including Darryl Bryant Arinze Onuaku and Chris Allen as George Mason faces Northern Iowa and Duke awaits Purdue.
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Round of 16 Preview: Spartans and Panthers Face Injuries
Michigan State's Kalin Lucas joins a list of injured stars as Korie Lucious steps in to beat Maryland and reach the round of 16. Northern Iowa's Ali Farokhmanesh and Jordan Eglseder shine in upsets, while Ohio State Tennessee Duke and Saint Mary's are noted for key scorers and roles.
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