Valley bids in doubt as five teams eye NCAA field
MVC commissioner Doug Elgin lauded the Missouri Valley Conference after a dream run to the finals with six teams ranked in the top 42 by the RPI. He argued the league could earn up to five NCAA bids, possibly six, if upsets boost at larges while noting Creighton’s shaky stance.
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Gonzaga survives late scare to win WCC final
Gonzaga outlasted Loyola Marymount 68 to 67 in the West Coast Conference final, earning its 18th straight win. J.P. Batista tipped in the winning bucket as LMU’s Chris Ayer missed at the buzzer, with Morrison leading Zag scoring and Mark Few praising reserves for turning the game.
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Seahawks Win Tide to Claim CAA Title and NCAA Bid
T J Carter scored 12 of his 23 in the final three minutes lifting North Carolina Wilmington to a 78-67 win over Hofstra for the Colonial Athletic Association championship and an automatic NCAA Tournament berth. The Seahawks improve to 25-7 and end Hofstra’s six-game streak while earning their first NCAA bid since 2003.
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Lona Clinches MAAC Title and NCAA Berth
Iona defeated St Peter’s 80 61 in Albany to win the MAAC championship and seal an NCAA tournament berth. Steve Burtt led with 28 points, Ricky Soliver added 12, as the Gaels claimed their seventh MAAC title and their first NCAA bid since 2001. St Peter’s Keydren Clark scored 25, finishing his run with 3 058 career points to rank sixth in NCAA history.
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Adams suspended after DUI arrest in Pac-10 play
Hassan Adams was suspended by coach Lute Olson after arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. Arizona’s leading scorer apologized to coaches, the university and fans as the Wildcats prepared for a Pac-10 tournament quarterfinal with Stanford. Police said Adams’ car was speeding and two breath tests showed a 0.12% BAC.
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Connecticut Reclaims No 1 In AP Top 25 Poll
Connecticut takes the top spot in the AP college basketball poll, reclaiming No. 1 after wins over South Florida and Louisville. Villanova rises to No. 2 with a 14-2 Big East mark after beating Syracuse, while Duke slides to No. 3 following losses to Florida State and North Carolina. UAB debuts at No. 24 after ending Memphis’ 15-game run, with Gonzaga up to No. 4 and Memphis at No. 5.
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