Sooner guards ice referee after Midwest Regional game
Memphis State edged Oklahoma 63 61 in the NCAA Midwest Regional. Sooners guard Tim McCalister threw ice in referee Hank Armstrong’s face as officials were escorted off the floor, then left toward the locker room. Armstrong later called McCalister for his fifth foul with 13 seconds left.
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Tennessee reaches NIT Final Four behind White and Brooks
Sophomore Tony White scored 23 points and Michael Brooks closed strong to lift Tennessee over Virginia 61-54 for a berth in the National Invitational Tournament Final Four. Fred Jenkins grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds for the Vols.
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Mullin Sparks St Johns Past Kentucky in West Regional
Chris Mullin leads St Johns with 30 points in an 86-70 win over Kentucky in the NCAA West Regional semifinal. North Carolina State to face St Johns in the West Regional final after defeating Alabama 61-55. Mullin praised for unselfish play as NC StateCoach Jim Valvano notes matchup challenges.
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Villanova Faces UNC in Southeast Regional Clash for Final Four
Villanova 22-10 meets North Carolina 27-8 in Birmingham for a spot in the NCAA Final Four with the winner advancing to Lexington. Tar Heels rely on veterans Dean Smith leads in 24th season while Wildcats eye third straight trip.
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Tigers edge Sooners in Final Four bid after tense finish
Oklahoma led by Wayman Tisdale with 11 points and Darryl Kennedy 16, but Memphis State held late to deny a comeback. Keith Lee and Turner sparked a late rally as the Tigers reached the Final Four for the first time since 1973, despite Tisdale pondering NBA draft.
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Hall retires after 13 seasons at Kentucky
Hall announced his retirement after 13 seasons as Kentucky coach. The 56 year old leader, who guided the Wildcats to an NCAA title and two NCAA tournament wins, explained a changed outlook following the 1984 semifinal loss to Georgetown and a more relaxed, enjoyable final season.
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Hoyas edge Georgia Tech in bruising showdown
Georgetown over Georgia Tech 58 56 as Patrick Dalton clinches with two free throws after a foul plagued stretch. John Thompson cited Price’s cold night and the Hoyas defense as pivotal while Williams and Martin scored 12 each and Salley tallied 15.
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