Jayhawks rout Orangemen 87 58 in Midwest regional clash
Kansas, led by Drew Gooden with 17 points and 15 rebounds, dominated Syracuse 87-58 to reach the regional semifinals. The Jayhawks outrebounded the Orangemen 56-23, built early leads, and never trailed. Coach Roy Williams celebrated ending three straight second-round exits.
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Illinois Stomps Charlotte to Reach Sweet 16
Illinois beat Charlotte 79-61 to advance to the Midwest Regional semifinal in San Antonio, advancing with balanced scoring led by Ian Cook and strong perimeter defense. The Illini, returning McClain from shin injury, move on to face Kansas after a steady second-round win.
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Arizona Dominates Butler to Reach Regional Semifinals
Arizona used stifling defense to break a first half Butler lead, then rolled with an 15-0 second half run en route to a 73-52 victory. Loren Woods and Gilbert Arenas led the scoring with 12 and 15 points respectively as Arizona outrebounded 39-20 and advanced to the San Antonio regional. Butler, led by LaVall Jordan with 17, went cold from three after a strong first half.
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UCLA Bruins edge to NCAA round of 16 rematch with Duke
Earl Watson overcomes homesick freshman days as UCLA beats Utah State to reach the round of 16 and earns a rematch with Duke. Coach Steve Lavin recalls Watson's growth from shy freshman to one of UCLA's all time greats while stressing the team’s unity and tradition as they prepare to face Duke in Philadelphia.
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Ole Miss Upsets Notre Dame to Reach NCAA Semifinals
Jason Harrison, 5-5 guard for Ole Miss, drilled a 3 with 46 seconds left to lift the Rebels past Notre Dame 59-56. Emmanuel Wade added key late free throws as Ole Miss earned its first regional semifinal, to face Arizona in San Antonio.
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Owls Dominate Florida In New Orleans Showing
Temple built a double digit first half lead as Wadley hit four 3-pointers and Greer earned a late free throw spree. Florida struggled to adjust to Temple’s coverages after five years at the school and never recovered in the Superdome.
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