Hoyas and Gophers Vie For NIT Final Chance
Georgetown and Minnesota, this year's finalists in the NIT pursuit, show that March college basketball thrives on one more game. Both teams battled through Monday night for another opportunity and a place in the NIT showcase.
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NIT Roundup Georgetown and Minnesota Advance
Georgetown rallied from 17 down to beat Alabama Birmingham 44 41 while Minnesota outlasted Providence 76 70 as both teams reach a potential NIT final. Clem Haskins hails the NIT as a championship and honors past wins while Georgetown uses the event for growth and learning.
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Georgetown Stifles UAB Late, Surges to Narrow Victory
In a tight NCAA clash, Georgetown shut out UAB for the final nine minutes as Eric Micoud and Othella Harrington pushed the Hoyas past the Blazers 45-41. UAB led 31-14 in the second half before Georgetown answered with a 20-5 run to tie and then win.
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Wilkins Willis Pace Hawks Past Blazers
Atlanta stars Dominique Wilkins and Kevin Willis led a 127-118 overtime win over Portland. Wilkins poured 48 points while Willis added 32 and a season-high 25 rebounds in a game that featured a late surge and strong bench contributions.
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Nuggets Rout Jazz In 114 101 NBA Showdown
Denver extends Utah home loss toll with a 114 101 victory sparked by a 31 16 third quarter. Key players include Williams Jackson and Mutombo for Denver while Stockton Benoit and Malone pace Utah with double digit scores.
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Washington Triumphs Over Bucks In Road Win
Washington defeats Milwaukee 114 to 107 on the road. Grant leads with 24 points while Gugliotta adds 18 and Chapman, Stewart, and Adams contribute 14 or more. Milwaukee’s Day, Loonis, and Roberts pace the offense with 18, 21, and 18 points respectively.
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Tar Heels Force OT Beat Cincinnati in Tournament Thriller
North Carolina needed five overtimes to down Cincinnati and reach the Final Four. The Tar Heels defend with size and depth as Kansas looms, while Kentucky rides a 3 point barrage and Pitino’s system to pace the NCAA field.
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Meldrum’s 39 Leads Hornets Over Jackets
Chad Meldrum posted a 3 over par 39 for Aiken High School in a 162-166 region golf win over North Augusta at Houndslake. North Augusta’s Jason Bennett led with 37 while Brent Crain, Rob Heilig, and Eric Miller contributed for Aiken.
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Clemson Aims High as Hatfield Flags Youthful Spring
Clemson coach Hatfield outlined an aggressive rebuilding spring focused on finding a quarterback and integrating a largely young roster. He noted last year’s lessons, aims to win the ACC, and to build a fast, competitive team with two sophomores stepping into key roles. The spring game is set for Saturday with a Sept. 4 opener vs UNLV.
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