Weber State Eyes Third Dream Upset in NCAA Run
Weber State, 26-5, seeks a shocking win over Wisconsin, a No. 5 seed, in the Midwest regional after a 17 game streak and Big Sky titles. Guard Jermaine Boyette, Big Sky player of the year, aims to lift the Wildcats as they chase an upset unlike past shockers against Michigan State and North Carolina.
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Duke faces unfamiliar seed as West Region opens
Duke, seeded No. 3 in the West, travels for the first round against Colorado State after finishing 24-6. Coach Mike Krzyzewski and guard Chris Duhon emphasize readiness as Duke enters a tough bracket with Arizona Kansas and Illinois. Colorado State aims to disrupt, Creighton eyes upset potential against Central Michigan as the field unfolds in Salt Lake City.
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Knight's thoughts with troops before NIT win
Bob Knight spoke of Middle East tensions after Texas Tech beat Nevada 66-54 in the NIT. Andre Emmett scored 18 points as Tech advances to face San Diego State, while Knight noted a crowd sensing concern amid the Iraq war and a halftime memorial.
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Salukis seek repeat NCAA run after last year's surprise
Southern Illinois coach Bruce Weber expects another NCAA bid and believes the Salukis can win after reaching the round of 16 last season. The 24-6 Missouri Valley champs face Missouri in the first round, with five returning players from the prior Cinderella run boosting confidence and focus despite the tournament's circus atmosphere.
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Asencio, Royals look to keep pitch counts down
Royals pitcher Miguel Asencio struggled in a Tuesday B game versus Texas, yielding one run in 3 2/3 innings on five hits with two walks and three strikeouts. He threw 80 plus pitches, sparking concern about endurance for deeper games. The 21 year old is in his second spring with Kansas City after being a Rule 5 draft pick, with potential to move between majors and minors this season.
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