Monmouth beats Hampton in NCAA play-in game behind Kenny and Bunch
Chris Kenny nailed six 3-pointers setting a play-in record and 7-foot-2 John Bunch dominated with blocks as Monmouth (19-14) routed Hampton 71-49 in Dayton. Kenny scored 18 and Dejan Delic 14 while Bunch added seven points, six rebounds and five blocks to push the Hawks toward a date with Villanova in Philadelphia.
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Douby leads Rutgers past Penn State in NIT opener
Quincy Douby scored 32 points with eight 3-pointers as Rutgers defeated Penn State 76-71 in the NIT opening round. Marqu is Webb sparked a second half surge, Douby sealed the win with late shots, sending Rutgers to a second round at St Joseph's. Travis Parker closed his Penn State career with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
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Kirkwood Eagles Edge Tritons for Tournament Title
Kirkwood Eagles beat Iowa Central 69 53 to claim the tourney crown as Petersen sparked a 17 3 run after a tied 17 17 start. Five Eagles hit double figures led by Julius Moor with 18 and Rodenberg named MVP. Rowe led Iowa Central with 22 points 18 rebounds.
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Hawkeyes Seek Deeper Run After Big Ten Title
Iowa players Brunner and Horner push for an NCAA run after claiming the Big Ten title. They recap last year’s first round exit, acknowledge rib and ankle injuries, and anticipate facing Northwestern State then potential winners West Virginia or Southern Illinois.
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Fourteen seeds topple three seeds in NCAA first rounds
Since 1985 when 64 teams began, fourteen 14 seeds have defeated 3 seeds in the first round. Notable upsets include Cleveland State over Indiana in 1986, Siena over Stanford in 1989, Bucknell over Kansas in 2005, and Weber State over North Carolina in 1999, among others.
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Iowa Hawkeyes face tough path in NCAA tournament run
Hlas notes West Virginia struggles and Iowa defense ranking, while Southern Illinois’ strong scoring defense tests the Hawkeyes. A potential Salukis matchup in the second round looms, with Iowa needing better rebounding and offense to reach Atlanta.
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