NCAA cage pairings spark debate over seed fairness
Defending champion Marquette and No. 3 Kentucky face potential second-round clash as coach Hank Raymonds criticizes NCAA seeding. Duke and regional alignments draw comments from Wayne Duke and committee members amid at-large berth changes. The story notes Kansas placement, Missouri’s automatic bid, and NIT selections led by Texas Illinois State Detroit Georgetown with first-round action set March 8 to 12.
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NCAA Pairings Highlight Regional Midwestern Matchups
Regional NCAA bracket pairings show Savi Fin Hound A Teanapoli 1 Teme Ari un Franca 2 Son Month Carrie in the Midwest Regional. The convoluted listing indicates seed placement and participant names across age groups within the regional setup.
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Nevada Supreme Court hears UNLV coach case over NCAA order
An NCAA lawyer told the Nevada Supreme Court that a lower court erred by keeping UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian on the job amid a two year probation. Las Vegas attorney Gerald Gordon argued UNLV and the coach have no real controversy and urged dismissal. The court will schedule oral arguments later this year with a final ruling possible months away.
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Rockets sue Lakers over Rudy Tomjanovich injury
The Houston Rockets filed a 14 million dollar damage suit against the Los Angeles Lakers for the loss of Rudy Tomjanovich, sidelined since a punch by Kermit Washington on December 9. The suit alleges Lakers knew Washington had violent tendencies and failed to control him. Court actions continue with California Sports Inc. given 30 days to answer, trial likely 18 to 24 months out.
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Notre Dame Defeats Loyola 83 68 In South Bend
Notre Dame 83 Loyola Chicago 68 in South Bend. Dave Batton 18 points 10 rebounds leads the Irish 20 6 and set to face Houston in NCAA tournament first round at Tulsa. Andre Wakefield 22 for Loyola, Knight 14 with early fouling out. Branning 13 Triupeka 15 Jackson 12 Woolridge 8 add depth.
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Hoosier hysteria effects on Indiana sectional basketball
Madison County fans attend a 9 am start at Anderson Wigwam with four games, ticket sales hot despite a busy daylight schedule. Madison Heights mascot John Hagerman misses due to gymnastics meet, MH wins team trophy as MH advances to the state meet. Parking, snow, and road closures create travel headaches. officials urge arriving early and following parking directions. AHL grade issues loom for a core starter before the next rounds, possibly delaying his sectional start. Frankton coach Bayley quips about time scheduling, noting it matters only if Alexandria also plays later.
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Bulldogs protest NCAA snub after SEC title bid
Mississippi State coach Ron Greene decries the NCAA withdrawal as he laments the Bulldogs missing an NCAA or NIT invite despite an 18-8 overall record and SEC runnerup finish after a 68-67 win over LSU. Senate and students express disappointment and protest.
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