Hatten steals thunder as St John’s edges Tech in NIT semifinal
Marcus Hatten delivered a late steal and layup with 16.2 seconds left to lift St. John’s 64 63 over Texas Tech. The Red Storm, 20 13, advance to face Georgetown in the NIT final at Madison Square Garden after Knight’s first NIT with Texas Tech. Georgetown toppled Minnesota 88 74 behind Mike Sweetney’s 32 points en route to the title game.
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UConn advances to Final Four after tense Purdue win
Diana Taurasi scores 21 as Connecticut outlasts Purdue 73-64 in the East Regional final at Dayton to reach the women's Final Four for the fourth straight year. The defending champions overcome a late surge while relying on a young lineup, with Jessica Moore praising the team’s toughness. Texas defeats LSU 78-60 in the West Regional final to join Connecticut in the Final Four, led by Heather Schreiber's 32 points and Stacy Stephens's 14 points and 12 rebounds.
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Howland Nears Move From Pitt To UCLA Coach Post
AP reports Pittsburgh coach Ben Howland is close to leaving for UCLA after meeting with Bruins officials. Pitt offered a raise to about 1.1 million per year, but Howland’s decision hinges on the arena and UCLA’s prestige. He told Pitt players he wanted resolution by Thursday before attending the Final Four.
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Graves Fulfills Potential With Kansas Impact
Jeff Graves grew from Williams doghouse to a key post presence for Kansas. He bench-turned starter, battled weight and conditioning, and dominated Arizona with 13 points and 15 rebounds in Anaheim. His maturation coincides with Wayne Simien’s absence, reshaping the Jayhawks inside presence and trust from teammates.
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Northern Iowa aims for team unity in spring drills
UNI coach Mark Farley begins his third spring with 15 practices over four weeks focusing on group cohesion. The 11-3 team from the last NCAA I-AA semifinal run returns core pieces including quarterback Tom Petrie and a deep depth chart, while the offensive line lacks experience but has bodies on campus.
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UNI football 2002 season preview and 2003 schedule
University of Northern Iowa football builds after a 56 22 record with 2 5 GFC finish. Spring practice runs four weeks with a spring game April 26 at UNI-Dome. Incoming freshmen Brady Foster and Chris Parson join in fall along with running backs Richard Carter and transfer William Freeney. Returning starters include Sapp and Sandy. freshmen Curtis Cooper Alphonso Key expected to contribute. Farley emphasizes team development and depth in preparation for 2003 schedule.
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