Wake Forest Outguns Salukis to Reach Regional Final
The Wake Forest Deacons defeated Southern Illinois 86 81 in Oklahoma City advancing to Saturday's Midwest regional final against Marquette. Wake Forest stretched its lead with free throws while SIU failed to capitalize at the line, coach Paul Lambert said.
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Central coach Roy Boyles resigns after nine seasons
Roy Boyles steps down as High Point Central head football coach citing inability to keep players engaged. He notes possible moves within education or a head coach role elsewhere. His nine seasons yield 55 wins, 35 losses and three conference titles.
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49ers face Michigan in NCAA Mideast final
UNC Charlotte, 27 3, avenged a tough season with an 81 59 win over Syracuse to reach the NCAA Mideast final against No 1 Michigan. Cedric Maxwell starred as Michigan beat Detroit 86 81 to reach the title game. Coach Lee Rose said the Syracuse upset will boost national exposure.
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Ford Star Struggles Amid UNC Notre Dame Win
Phil Ford drew a crowd as he led North Carolina to a 79 77 regional semifinal win over Notre Dame despite a hyperextended elbow. UNC faces Kentucky in the upcoming title game after Ford hit four clutch free throws late in the contest.
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Ford injures elbow as UNC tops Notre Dame in tense finish
UNC survived a bruising clash with Notre Dame to seal a 75 75 tie late and pull away in the final seconds. Ford absorbed a hard elbow blow and wrist on a fall but vowed to play through pain as X rays were considered. Kuester aided the offense late as UNC faced Kentucky.
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Notre Dame Limits Tar Heels in Regional Tieup
Notre Dame with a strong first half built a 10 point lead as Carolina battled back. Dean Smith worried about his squad health and fouls while Notre Dame cashed 10 of 13 at the line.
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Wake Forest Edges SIU in Rain Soaks 86 81 Victory
Wake Forest defeats Southern Illinois 86 81 as Skip Brown scores 25 points to reach 2000 career points and becomes Wake’s all time leading scorer. Schellenberg adds 22 as the Deacons push toward the national title bid amid celebratory rain.
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