Hawkeyes face Villanova in NCAA regional showdown
Iowa stars Greg Stokes and Michael Payne clash with Villanova’s John Pinone and Ed Pinckney as Houston and Memphis State also loom in two-region action. The Iowa Alumni mixer in Kansas City preps fans for the Villanova game, with colorful anecdotes from Salt Lake City and Louisville coverage.
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Twin Towers meet P&P boys as Hawkeyes face Wildcats
Iowa faces Villanova in the NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal at Kemper Arena in a matchup of Payne and Stokes versus Pinckney and Pinone. Massimino cites Pinone guarding Gannon as key while Olson emphasizes rebounding and defense leading to the late-page note.
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Payne vs Pinckney Highlight Tonight's Midseason Showdown
Michael Payne of Iowa faces Ed Pinckney of Villanova in a high profile matchup. Pinckney, a rising star, averages 12.5 points and leads Villanova in rebounds, blocks and steals while Payne averages 10.9 points and tops Iowa in rebounding. Payne recently had a 19 point game against Missouri.
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Gannon Faces Promising Harold Pressley In Iowa Villanova Clash
Mark Gannon of Iowa meets Harold Pressley of Villanova in a touted matchup. Gannon brings senior savvy and tough defense though offense remains suspect after a 13 point game against Missouri. Pressley, a 6-7 freshman All America honorable mention, shows size and quickness with modest scoring and rebounding.
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Stokes Faces Pinone In Iowa Villanova Showdown
Center Greg Stokes, Iowa, a 6-10 sophomore, averages 17.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 78 blocks as he aims to counter John Pinone of Villanova, nicknamed The Bear, who leads the Wildcats with 16.6 points and 83.9 percent free throws. The matchup highlights a highly anticipated Big Ten versus Big East clash.
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Off guard Bobby Hansen shines for Iowa in late game
Iowa's Bobby Hansen, 6 6 senior, averages 15.2 points and 21.5 in his last four games and leads in guts and free throws. Villanova's Dwayne McClain, 6 6 sophomore, adds solid shooting and high leaping ability with 10.4 points and second in blocks. Both can play forward.
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Carfino Faces Granger In Iowa Villanova Matchup
Point guard Steve Carfino of Iowa and Stewart Granger of Villanova headline a poised clash. Carfino, the Hawkeyes’ assist and steal leader, combines quickness ballhandling and outside shooting, while Granger is touted as a possibly great opponent.
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Kentucky advances past Indiana in NCAA Mideast semifinal
Melvin Turpin scored 16 points as Kentucky held off Indiana 64-59 to reach the NCAA Mideast final against rival Louisville. Kenny Walker added 13 points, game high for Kentucky, while Randy Wittman led Indiana with 18. Louisville had earlier beaten Arkansas 65-63 to set the matchup.
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