Hokies stun No 7 Duke in late fashion at Blacksburg
Virginia Tech, led by Zabian Dowdell and Coleman Collins, shock Duke 67-65 in Blacksburg. Tech outrebounded Duke 49-32, blocked 12 shots, and halted Duke’s two-game win streak to pull into a three-way tie for fourth in the ACC with Maryland and Miami. Dowdell’s late jumper sealed the upset after Redick’s late 3 provided a final twist.
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Prosthetic odds beaten by Madison College hoops player
Scot Westerdahl, coach at Madison Area Technical College, signs Brandon Watkins to the team after tryouts reveal his prosthetic legs and strong hustle. Watkins, born with clubbed feet, competes fearlessly, scoring, rebounding, and dishing assists as teammates vow his inclusion in the playoff run with a 22 5 record.
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Young steps up as Missouri topples Baylor in 60 53 win
Unsung center Kevin Young delivered career highs with 11 points and nine rebounds as Missouri, led by a rough night from guards Gardner and Kleiza, edged Baylor 60 53. Coach Quin Snyder praised inside hustle while warning the Tigers must improve. Baylor’s Scott Drew noted Young’s impact.
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Virginia Tech Upsets No. 7 Duke 67 65
Duke and Virginia Tech played a tight game with Duke leading at halftime 36-35. Virginia Tech surged behind strong rebounding and steady shooting to pull ahead late, Dixon pacing VT with 18 points and 7 rebounds while Duke's Redick and Ewing combined for 12 assists but could not clinch.
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