Michigan State, Arizona win to reach Final Four
Michigan State and Arizona advanced to the Final Four along with Duke and Maryland after wins Sunday. Michigan State (28-4) faces Arizona (27-7) in Minneapolis. Duke (33-4) meets Maryland (25-10) with the championship game Monday. Izzo lauds three straight Final Fours, seeking consecutive titles for MSU.
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Spartans Reach Third Straight Final Four Defeat Temple
Michigan State defeated Temple 69-62 in the NCAA South Regional to reach the Final Four in Minneapolis, with David Thomas scoring 19 points as the Spartans held off 11th seed Owls. John Chaney ends another regional final bid without a Final Four appearance.
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Arizona Stuns Illinois to Reach Final Four in Midwest Final
Arizona defeated Illinois 87 81 to advance to the Final Four in Minneapolis. Gilbert Arenas scored 18 of his 21 first half points as Lute Olson guided the Wildcats to the national semifinal against Michigan State. Arizona built on a late season surge after early turmoil and suspensions.
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Sadler wins Food City 500 for Wood Brothers at Bristol
Elliott Sadler pulled the Wood Brothers to victory for the first time in eight seasons with a Bristol win in the Food City 500. He led 69 laps, started 38th, narrowly beat John Andretti while Kevin Harvick faded with a late tire issue. Dale Jarrett widened his points lead as Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart collided on the final lap.
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Bluefield State Lady Blues fall to West Liberty twice
In a Sunday doubleheader at Bluefield, West Liberty State College routed Bluefield State 12-0 and 11-3. Jenny Bourne allowed four hits in the opener, while WSLC capitalized on nine Bluefield errors. Bourne and Stephanie Scarce went 2-for-3 for Bluefield, with Janice Neal fanning seven for West Liberty. Elizabeth Wagner went 2-for-2 with a run and two RBIs.
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Princeton Tigers seek identity as pitching staff unsettled
Princeton High School head coach David Blevins faces a young Tigers rotation after losing four top pitchers. Junior Shane McCoy starts opener with Chris Presley in relief, while Blevins pins hopes on a developing lineup led by Eric Cox and Eric Saffell. Outdoor practice shapes a steady season path.
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