Hamilton rally shows resilience despite injury setback
Hamilton’s Sally Merrill powered 12 points as she played through a shoulder dislocation, guided by coach Dan Van Hekken’s steady resolve. Teammates praised her grit and the Hawks aim to replicate their lockdown defense in Friday’s game against Hamilton, with Ediger noting the squad’s unyielding work ethic and readiness to stay on the floor.
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Morant sparks Murray State past Marquette in NCAA first round
Ja Morant recorded the ninth NCAA tournament triple double with 17 points 16 assists and 11 rebounds as Murray State routed fifth seed Marquette 83-64 in the West Region first round. The Racers advance against Florida State while Morant cements NBA lottery buzz alongside a high tempo Ohio Valley title defense.
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Aggies fall after late miss in NCAA opening round
In Salt Lake City A.J. Harris passed on a potential game tying layup and Terrell Brown missed two of three free throws with 1.1 seconds left as New Mexico State lost 78-77 to fifth-seeded Auburn in the Midwest Region. Cedric Lawson posted 25 points and 11 rebounds for NM State. Kansas routed Northeastern 87-53 in the Midwest opening round as the Jayhawks dominated inside.
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Maryland survives Belmont to reach NCAA tourney second round
No. 6 seed Maryland edged Belmont 79 77 to advance, bolstering the Big Ten’s 3 0 start. Jalen Smith exploded with a two handed dunk and three point play to push Maryland ahead 77 73 with 1 41 left as Nick Muszynski cut the margin to one. Belmont forced a turnover on an ensuing possession and Windler’s buzzer heave fell short. Minnesota also won for a 2 0 Big Ten tournament start, while LSU narrowly beat Yale.
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MSU Faces Earliest All Big Ten NCAA Clash Since 2000
Minnesota and Michigan State meet early in the NCAA Tournament marking the first all Big Ten game before regional finals since 1980. Eight league teams made the field, underscoring its depth. Coach McQuaid praises Winston for leadership, passing vision, and scoring.
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Vanderbeek aims for floor event at nationals comeback
Vanderbeek seeks a floor routine return after two years away, aiming to compete at nationals if injuries stay away. The plan centers on rebuilding and pursuing top national placement, with emphasis on avoiding further injuries.
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