Houston Cougars Upset Jacksonville Seals NCAA Bid Hopes
The Houston Cougars trounced sixth ranked Jacksonville 93 to 42 at Hofheinz Pavilion, boosting their 20-5 record and likely earning an at-large invite to the NCAA tournament. Welch led with 20 points, while Jacksonville star Artis Gilmore scored 22. Houston outrebounded 52-33 and clinched in front of 10,112 fans as controversy surrounded final seconds and officials.
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Frogs Face Aggies as SWC Title Bid Hinges on Road
The Associated Press notes Texas A&M blocks TCU from clinching the Southwest Conference crown. Despite a 4-8 league mark, the Aggies have won three road games while suffering five home losses at G. Rollie White Coliseum. Upcoming tests include Arkansas, Texas Tech, TCU, Baylor, and Texas A&M in sequence this weekend.
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Creek Bays 24-1A Swim Meet Highlights District Racing
Creek captured key titles in District 24-4A swimming meet with Zaruba Ehlig and teammates placing in multiple events. Clear Creek led boys with strong 464 points while Brazosport and Deer Park trailed. Allen Massey of REL won 100 freestyle in 56.4 seconds. Girls from AEL and REL posted high relay and individual placements amid a nine team field.
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Astros Spring Training Schedule Split Between Leagues
The Houston Astros unveil a 28 game spring slate split evenly between National and American League opponents. Opener at Cocoa Stadium against Boston Red Sox Friday with 1:30 p.m. ET start. Games run through April 4 with 18 broadcasts, including the March 28 Los Angeles game on TV.
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