Spartans Triumph Over UConn to Reach Title Game
Kalin Lucas scored 21 as Michigan State upset Connecticut 82-73 to advance to the NCAA final against North Carolina. Raymar Morgan added 18 with nine boards while the Spartans dominated the glass and guard Jim Calhoun faced a tough postloss scene amid a city still seeking hope amid economic woes.
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Heels Crush Villanova In Elite Eight Showdown
North Carolina ripped Villanova 83-69 as Ty Lawson scored 22 and Wayne Ellington added 20. Ty Hansbrough posted 18 and 11 rebounds helping the Tar Heels reach the Final Four where they will face Michigan State after an 82-73 win over Connecticut.
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North Carolina Dominates Villanova In NCAA Final Four Bout
North Carolina defeated Villanova 83 to 69 as Hansbrough and Lawson led the Tar Heels with 18 and 22 points respectively. Villanova, despite 13 from Cunningham and 15 from Reynolds, could not match UNC’s depth and efficient scoring, leaving the Wildcats to rue a strong season ending short of the title.
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Kansas basketball players receive multiple honors and transfer rumors
Kansas players receive national recognition with Sherron Collins named to the Division I All-America team and Thomas Robinson to Parade All-America fourth team. Xavier Henry and CJ Henry transfer talks surface amid ESPN scroll and Rivals reports. Carl Henry clarifies scenarios while Orton meets Calipari and Drew considers Memphis job.
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Louisville and Oklahoma eye Final Four semifinal matchup
The Associated Press notes Louisville and Oklahoma face Connecticut in the other semifinal after both were routed by the top-ranked Huskies. Oklahoma star Courtney Paris leads a balanced Sooners attack, while Louisville plans to double team Paris and rely on its opener win to reach the title bout.
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