Nelson sparks Kansas State past Chattanooga to end 24-game streak
Kansas State replaced injured Kimberly Dietz with Kelsey Nelson who exploded for a career-high 20 points helping fifth-seeded Wildcats defeat 12th-seeded Chattanooga 69-59 in the NCAA tournament first round. The Wildcats set a tournament free throw record by cashing all 21 attempts and will face Louisville next.
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Jayhawks comfortable roll past UNLV into Midwest Regional
Kansas, top seed, overwhelmed UNLV 75 56 to advance to the NCAA Tournament round of 16 in Omaha. Mario Chalmers led with 17 points, supported by Russell Robinson 13 Brandon Rush 12 Sherron Collins 10 Darrell Arthur 9 and Darnell Jackson 8 as Kansas showcased depth on offense and stingy defense.
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Butch leads Badgers into clash with Beasley and K State
Wisconsin senior forward Brian Butch, nicknamed Polar Bear, returns from a right elbow dislocation to boost the Badgers into a second-round NCAA tournament meeting with Kansas State. Beasley dominates for K State as Wisconsin relies on defense and team play to counter. Butch emphasizes focusing on the next game and enjoying the moment.
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Boston Openers After Exhaustion In Tokyo Opener
Boston hopes to overcome jet lag as opening day nears in Tokyo. Tim Wakefield reports rough travel but says sleep improved while Daisuke Matsuzaka starts the opener for Boston against Oakland. Oakland's Donnie Murphy and Jack Cust fueled a Sunday win.
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