Gophers win in overtime to reach next round
Minnesota edged UTEP 64 61 in overtime in the Southeast Regional first round as Melvin Newbern and Richard Coffey led a defense forcing 23 turnovers. Kevin Lynch scored 18 with four three pointers while UTEP’s early OT snafus let Minnesota pull ahead. The Gophers face Northern Iowa next.
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Kansas Edges Robert Morris In East Regional Opener
Rick Calloway hit his first eight shots and totaled 22 points to lift fifth ranked Kansas to a 79-71 win over Robert Morris. The Jayhawks led 71-57 late, sending them into a second round matchup with UCLA. Duke center Alan Abdelnaby scored 22 points off the bench as Duke beat St. John's second round berth, while St. John’s built a 20-2 run to reverse a 12-12 tie.
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Scheffler Leads Purdue Past Northeast Louisiana In Midwest
No. 10 Purdue defeated Northeast Louisiana 75-63 in Indianapolis to advance to the Midwest Regional second round. Scheffler posted 23 points and broke the NCAA career field goal percentage record, while Woody Austin added timely jumpers as Purdue pull away in the second half. Purdue meets Texas in the next round as the Boilermakers improved to 22-7.
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Michigan advances past Illinois State in West Regional
Michigan held off Illinois State 76-70 to stay unbeaten in NCAA tournament play under Coach Steve Fisher. Sean Higgins drilled a key three with 1:13 left, and Rumeal Robinson added two free throws to seal the win as Michigan (23-7) advances to face Loyola Marymount or New Mexico State.
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Tom Harmon dies at 70 in Los Angeles
Former Michigan football star Heisman winner Tom Harmon died of a heart attack at age 70 after a round of golf at UCLA Medical Center. AP Athlete of the Year 1940, Harmon later built a career as a sportscaster. Michigan officials called him arguably the greatest football player in school history.
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Iowa vs Vanderbilt in regional clash height versus speed
Iowa features quick perimeter scorers Franthen Price Jolette Law and Stephanie Schueler while Vanderbilt emphasizes size with 5-5 guard Jade Huntington and 5-7 Donna Harris. Stringer notes need for quick transitions and rebounding as the Hawkeyes aim to advance to the regional semifinals in Iowa City.
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Quarterback Andre Ware to enter NFL draft after leaving Houston
Heisman winner Andre Ware, citing opportunities to play professionally, will skip his final year at Houston. Ware, emotional at times, said he loved his three years with the Cougars but chose to pursue the NFL path now.
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Owners offer a new deal in stalled baseball talks
New York AP report says baseball owners presented a proposal to players that made no change to arbitration eligibility, keeping the three-year requirement. Talks to resume immediately after a breakdown over arbitration, with no meetings since March 7, while the union seeks eligibility for half of players with two to three years of service.
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Becker Leads Queen Bees Past Campbellsville in NAIA Opener
Senior Robin Becker played through a stress fracture to lift St Ambrose to a 97-83 first-round NAIA win over Campbellsville Tenn. Becker logged 28 minutes, 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists despite her back injury. The 38-4 Queen Bees advance to face Southwest Oklahoma in the quarterfinals after Southwest Oklahoma beat Georgian Court 77-54. Campbellsville ends 21-11.
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Tryouts Set For Legion Blue Baseball At Cedar Rapids
Tryouts for the Legion Blue team are scheduled Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Washington High School diamond. boys from Kennedy Regis Washington Linn Mar and Marion districts should attend. For more information call Jerry Ford at 377 2938. Saturday is last day for Cedar Hills Booster baseball softball sign ups at Coolidge Elementary from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pol ly Edward T. Polly of Iowa football was upheld guilty of simple assault and sentenced to 30 days with 2 suspended and $45 costs after punching Gina Weerts outside Colley Street Club. appeal filed February 1.
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