West Virginia tops Minnesota to reach NIT semifinals in New York
Morgantown celebrates as unranked West Virginia University defeats Minnesota 80-69 in Minneapolis to advance to the NIT semifinals against an opponent to be named later. Coach Gale Catlett praises the team as unselfish and resilient while players Jones and McCoy lead the effort.
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Demons and Tigers Aim to Avert Upset in State Playoffs
Princeton Tigers, 1979 AAA titlist and recent final four contender, travels to Beckley for a 7:30 p.m. clash with Oak Hill at Raleigh County Armory while Northfork, seven time defending AA champion, hosts Greenbrier West at Brushfork Armory. Both teams are favored as they push toward next week's state tournament in Charleston. Princeton seeks to break a sweep by Oak Hill and recover from a regional win by Beckley as the road to Charleston narrows.
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Princeton vs Northfork regional semifinals preview
The piece weighs Princeton and Northfork, two state powers, with Miller and Sulesky as key matchups. It notes Princeton’s strong schedule, Northfork’s dominance at Brushfork, and cautions about late-game complacency. Predictions favor Northfork 54 33 but acknowledge upset risk.
Drivers Love Sebring Endurance Race Atmosphere
Sebring Florida hosts the 12 Hours of Sebring on a 5.2 mile airport runway circuit. Haywood Hurley calls the track the worst racing conditions and uniquely fun. John Fitzpatrick, pole sitter for the 29th running, praises Sebring’s mystique and history with legends like Mario Andretti and Steve McQueen.
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Patriots Eye Region One Title After Hampton Return
Wheeling Park coach Sam Andy says the star center Lionel Hampton will play in the Class AAA Region One final against Brooke, boosting Park’s title chances. Hampton averages 24 points and 14 rebounds. Park seeks its fifth straight regional crown and a shot at defending the state title in Charleston.
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Ainge Two Sports Lives Highlight East Regional Clash
BYU star Danny Ainge balances basketball and baseball with a major league contract and a 15 month old daughter, as No 16 BYU meets No 5 Virginia in the NCAA East Regional final for a Final Four berth. Virginia handles Tennessee while Ainge aims for a late heroics against the Cavaliers in a NBC national telecast.
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