Purdue Beats Iowa to Reach Big Ten Title Game
Shereka Wright scored 28 and Erika Valek 15 as Purdue upset Iowa 64 to 57 to advance to the Big Ten tournament final. The 25 5 Boilermakers will face Ohio State after the Buckeyes defeated Penn State 72 61. Iowa’s Johanna Salverson had 16 points and Jennie Liils 12.
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ISU Women and Men Open Big 12 Tourney Action in Dallas
Iowa State prepares for Big 12 Tournament starters in Dallas with the women seeded eighth facing Kansas and the men seeded ninth meeting Texas A M. The women meet Kansas at noon Tuesday in Reunion Arena, the winner facing top seed Texas in the Thursday quarterfinals. The men open Thursday against Texas A M at American Airlines Center, with the winner drawing Kansas in the Friday noon quarterfinal. Both title games are scheduled for the weekend.
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Television Highlights and Women’s Basketball Page 3C
Highlights from today’s TV lineup and women’s basketball roundup headline the page. Features cover notable games and key players with quick scores and upcoming matchups.
Labonte Grabs Sixth Atlanta MBNA 500 Victory
Bobby Labonte dominated the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway led 172 of 225 laps and held off a late challenge from Jeff Gordon. He passed Gordon with 44 laps left and stayed ahead after the final pit stops during a caution on lap 303.
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Girls State Basketball Teams Ready for Des Moines Start
Cedar Rapids teams on 42nd Street NE head to Des Moines for state tournament action. Kennedy faces Muscatine in Class 4A quarterfinals tonight while Xavier plays West Delaware in Class 3A on Tuesday.
Pride of 42nd Street: Kennedy and Xavier reach Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Cedar Rapids Xavier, longtime rivals along 42nd Street NE, take their programs to Des Moines for state play. Kennedy, 18-5, faces Muscatine in a Class 4A quarterfinal at Veterans Auditorium, while Xavier, 21-2, meets West Delaware in a 3A first-rounder on Tuesday.
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MVC Best Combined Records Highlight 1998-99 Season
The Mississippi Valley Conference recounts its best combined records since 1998-99. Xavier claims the Val Pion title this season while Kennedy earns the Mississippi Turn ta championship.
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