Kirkwood women eye ninth national title at NJCAA II tourney
Kirkwood College rides an 81 2 record into the NJCAA Division II national tournament in Joplin Missouri led by freshman guard Jenna Tweet. The Eagles earned the second seed behind Johnson County and open Tuesday against Lake Land or Jackson. Tweet anchors a veteran lineup aiming for a ninth national crown.
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Benton Community
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Lake Land
Ill
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Mich
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MACC
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Benton Community Prep
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Drake Wins MVC Championship In Thriller Over Missouri State
Anna Miller scored 25 points including the winner as time expired to lift Drake past Missouri State 76 75 in Moline. Lacy Stokes hit the Bears only lead with 2.6 seconds left before Duke inbounded to Courtney Becker and Miller for the decisive baby hook.
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Drake
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Bulldogs
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River Kings Face Falcons In Home Opener Showdown
Cedar Rapids River Kings host Missouri Falcons in the second half at Alliant Energy PowerHouse Cedar Rapids following an 87 14 season opener win. Austin Wood returns an interception for a touchdown in the first half as shown in Cliff Jette photos.
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Scheffler Wins Players as First Back-to-Back Champion in 50 Years
Scottie Scheffler, rallying from five behind, fired an 8-under 64 to win The Players Championship at 20-under 268. He matched the tournament’s lowest final round, joined a 50-year back-to-back club, and earned $4.5 million from a $25 million purse. Xander Schauffele Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark fell short in the final stretch at TPC Sawgrass.
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