Jacobson Leads UNI to NCAA Bid in Mid-Major Spotlight
Ben Jacobson from Sioux City East rose from a 2002 high school class snub to star for UNI. The 6'3 guard is the focus as the 11th-seeded Panthers (21-10) face Wisconsin (22-8) in the NCAA tournament at the Ford Center. He averages 17.8 points per game and owns multiple MVC honors while Wisconsin scouts disrupt his rhythm with man-to-man defense.
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Hartzell declines NCAA ref assignments amid UNI scrutiny
Northern Iowa athletic director and longtime official Rick Hartzell turned down an NCAA tournament weekend assignment to remain with UNI. He says he will do everything to keep UNI coach Greg McDermott in Cedar Falls while acknowledging the pressure from fans and peers. Hartzell notes his dual role and the risk of bias accusations as he balances duties as AD and a game official. He has officiated 17 NCAA tournaments and defends his focus on correct calls over team outcomes.
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Wisconsin-Milwaukee Upsets Alabama In NCAA Tourney
In the Chicago Regional, 12th-seeded Wisconsin-Milwaukee stunned Alabama 83 73 to claim its first NCAA tournament win. Joah Tucker and Ed McCants each had 21 points as Milwaukee improved to 25-5 in a dramatic upset.
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