March Mayhem Day One Chaos As Upsets Roar
The 2011 NCAA tournament began with upsets and tight finishes as Kansas State beat Utah State 73-68. Jacob Pullen led K State despite flu like symptoms, hitting 9 of 12 free throws and 22 points. Other favorites faltered including Richmond over Vanderbilt Morehead State over Louisville and Gonzaga over St John’s.
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Wildcats Hold Off Utah State In NCAA Opener
Kansas State survived a late Utah State rally to win 73-68 in Tucson. Jacob Pullen returned to form after illness and staged a clutch finish, as K State hit 11 of 14 free throws in the final 1:08 to advance to the Southeast regional third round against Wisconsin.
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Busters Hold Off McCook For 9-5 Victory
Garden City Community College Busters overcome a 9-0 lead risk as McCook NCC rally falls short for a 9-5 win at Williams Stadium. Freshman Kris Lark closed strong on the mound after Cody Kottich, Blake Brisson, and Andrew Blackwell boosted early offense.
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Kansas Faces Boston University After Reminders From Last Year
Kansas, the top seed, opens NCAA tourney against Boston University. Morningstar recalls last season’s upset by Northern Iowa while coach Self uses the memory as a caution. Boston U, led by John Holland, seeks to replicate a Cinderella run after a late-season slump.
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