Defense returns for Tar Heels after midseason struggles
North Carolina, once criticized for lax defense, wins key NCAA games to reach the Final Four. Ed Cota and Kris Lang framed the turnaround as improved ball pressure and execution. The Tar Heels restricted Tennessee and Tulsa, held Stanford to 53 points, and emphasize defense as the season’s turning point.
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UConn reach Final Four after tough regional final win
Connecticut tops LSU 86-71 to advance to the Final Four for the first time in four years. All-American Svetlana Abrasimova earns regional MVP. Sue Bird scores 16 and Shea Ralph 15 in the East Regional final. Penn State awaits in Friday's national semifinals.
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Notre Dame Uses NIT Run To Prove Point To Committee
Notre Dame coach Matt Doherty says the Irish use their NIT semifinals bid to send a message to the NCAA selection committee after missing the 64-team field. The Irish face Penn State in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden, while NC State and Wake Forest meet in the other semifinal.
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Spurs Dominate Sonics In Fourth Quarter Rally
Duncan scored 30 and Robinson 23 as the Spurs toppled Seattle 90-82. Duncan hauled in 18 rebounds with Robinson 16 and four blocks. Elliott added 10 after kidney transplant return. Payton and Baker led Seattle with 21 each. Series tied 2-2.
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