Harvard Upsets Cincinnati In NCAA East Regional Thriller
Siyani Chambers scored 11 points including five straight late as 12th seed Harvard upset fifth seed Cincinnati 61-57. Wesley Saunders led the Crimson with 12 points, achieving consecutive NCAA tourney wins for Harvard and marking a historic Ivy League step after last year's upset. Sean Kilpatrick led Cincinnati with 18 points.
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Shockers aim for 35-0 as underdog tale fuels push
Marshall draws on Wins through years guiding longshot underdogs as Wichita State faces a stacked regional path. The Shockers showcase a deep lineup led by Cleanthony Early with VanVleet Baker and Cotton, plus bench presence from Kadeem Coleby. They embrace the mid major label and hunger, insisting they stay focused and never look past their next opponent.
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UK K State out to convince doubters
The article notes both Kentucky and Kansas State carry chips on their shoulders ahead of their Friday Scottrade Center matchup. It highlights familiar faces among players, physical play noted by Kentucky, a rare 1951 NCAA meeting, senior leadership from Spradling and Southwell, and both teams seeking a deeper NCAA run than last season.
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Jayhawks Face Eastern Kentucky In NCAA First Round Duel
Kansas aims to use youth versus experience as it hosts Eastern Kentucky at Scottrade Center in a high stakes clash. EKU relies on seniors after a 24 9 season while Kansas endures Embiid's absence and hopes for progress. turnover margins and rebounding edge tipping in EKU’s favor risk a tough test for Kansas.
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