Iowa Hawks Fall Short as Villanova Closes Out with Free Throws
Iowa players praised Villanova and star center John Pinone after a 55 54 loss. Greg Stokes and Bobby Hansen led Iowa with 22 and strong interior play, while Rollie Massimino noted Pinone’s clutch free throws. Iowa eyes next season with Hansen and Gannon departing and Carfino, Banks, and Lohaus set to lead.
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Bear” Pinone
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Villanova ends Hawkeye dream in Midwest Regional semifinals
Iowa fell 55 54 to Villanova at Kemper Arena as free throw struggles haunted the Hawkeyes. Greg Stokes led both teams with 22 points but Villanova sealed the win with late free throws and John Pinone’s rebounds.
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Hawkeyes Fall To Villanova In Tough Defensive Clash
Iowa fought hard against Villanova, holding an edge in rebounds and few turnovers but shooting struggles kept them behind. Stokes led with 22 points and 11 rebounds while Hansen added 21 points and eight boards. Payne fouled out late with three points. Pinone surpassed 2,000 career points.
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Tar Heels topple Ohio State in East semifinal
North Carolina, led by Michael Jordan, beat Ohio State 64-51 to reach the East final against Georgia. Sam Perkins scored 15 and Jim Braddock 10 as UNC overcame a halftime edge by the Buckeyes and used late free throws to seal the win.
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Kentucky vs Louisville sparks in NCAA Mideast final
Louisville coach Denny Crum accuses Kentucky of avoiding in-state games and says a rivalry showdown will decide who is premier in the Bluegrass. The NCAA Mideast Regional final pits Crum's Cardinals against Kentucky and airs on CBS.
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DePaul earns spot in NIT Final Four after win over Ole Miss
DePaul, 20-11, advances to face Nebraska in New York in the NIT semifinals after a 75-67 victory over Mississippi. Tyrone Corbin and Bernard Randolph spark a second half rally, with Corbin scoring 19 and Randolph 19. Kenny Patterson adds 13 for DePaul. Walter Downing provides 11 and six blocks.
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