Thompson heads to Shockers after Rice success
Scott Thompson resigned as Rice coach after guiding the Owls to their first 20 win season since 1953 54 to take over at Wichita State. He spoke at Levitt Arena pledging tough defense and 3 point shooting as KHOU TV cited a 1.5 to 2 million dollar contract. Rice athletic director Bobby May praised his impact and noted the program would continue without him.
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Mount Mercy blank Elon in Florida swing opener
Mount Mercy softball opened its Florida trip with a 2-0 win over Elon as Sonja Perry struck out 14 and Kim Hutchins hit a two run homer. Elon later edged Mount Mercy 5-4 in eight innings under the tie breaker rule. Elon improved to 17-4 while Mount Mercy stood at 5-2.
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Hutchins leads Mount Mercy in softball impact
Hutchins a Marion native and Iowa prep home run record holder, made Mount Mercy the top hitter last season with .418 and eight homers in 27 games before knee injury. Terri Flannagan and Tracie Helle contributed in the early and middle innings of a doubleheader. Perry, a Cedar Rapids Wash ington alumnus and Viterbo transfer, delivered key moments including a wild pitch for Elon during an intentional walk. Sara Brauer and Tony Allcutt, both Kennedy sophomores, added later runs and defensive plays.
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Blue Jays top Cards in spring exhibition duel
Dave Winfield drove in two runs with a homer as Toronto outlasted St. Louis 11 10 in Dunedin. Todd Stottlemyre went six innings for the Jays while Devon White and Roberto Alomar also homered. Tracy Woodson drove in three for the Cardinals, who rallied with 10 runs in three innings but committed four errors.
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Mount Mercy snares Carthage in seventh inning comeback
Cary Gruenwald delivered a two run single to cap a late mounting Mount Mercy rally as they beat Carthage 5-4 in Florida. Brian Lucky pitched a two hit complete game while Chad Sarsfield aided with two hits and the Mustang bullpen held on for the win.
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Krzyzewski weighs chance at back to back titles
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski defends focus on current season as Duke nears NCAA tournament. He discusses schedule strength, dynastic talk, Olympic duties with Chuck Daly, and openness to any winning lineup while stressing consistency and hard work.
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Notre Dame rolls past Kansas State in NIT second round
Daimon Sweet led Notre Dame with 16 points as the Irish overwhelmed Kansas State 64-47. Askia Jones scored 19 for K State, which shot 26 percent in the first half and failed to recover against Notre Dame.
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