Ohio State Beats Memphis In South Regional Final
NCAA tournament summary reports Ohio State defeating Memphis 92 to 76 in the South Regional final. UCLA topped Kansas 68 to 55 in the West Regional. Today’s Midwest matchup features Florida against Oregon at 1 40 p m and Georgetown facing North Carolina at 4 05 p m in the East Regional.
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Afflalo leads UCLA past Kansas to reach Final Four
Arron Afflalo shook off past big-game struggles with 15 of his 24 points in the second half guiding UCLA past top-seeded Kansas 68-55 in the West Regional final. Darren Collison added 14 points and four late free throws as the Bruins earned a shot at a rematch with Florida or Oregon in Atlanta, while Kansas saw its 14-game win streak end.
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Florida Gators Rally After Ric Flair Motivates Team
Defending champion Florida received a surprise pep talk from former wrestling star Ric Flair before their NCAA tournament win over Butler. Flair entered the locker room with his signature Whoooo as coach Billy Donovan said the team was energized. Core Brewer credited the boost for the energized performance.
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Gators edge Butler to reach Midwest final against Oregon
Florida survived a 65-57 win over Butler as Lee Humphrey and teammates toasted Flair's visit in support. The Gators, featuring Noah Horford Brewer, prepare to meet Oregon after an up-tempo semifinal showing and comments on Crone's defense.
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Final Four drama swirls as brackets take a hit
NCAA tournament action narrows to two regional finals with UCLA Ohio State and North Carolina favored to reach the title game. Memphis and Georgetown stumble as Oden dominates Dorsey in a standout center matchup. Local hoop coverage also flags all Comal 26-5A and 26-4A teams as All-District selections near.
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