Northwestern State Stuns Winthrop In NCAA Play-In Thriller
Northwestern State upset Winthrop 71 to 67 in the NCAA Tournament play-in as Josh Hancock hit a decisive triple with one minute left. The Demons claimed their first NCAA win, advancing to face Illinois, while Winthrop coach Gregg Marshall lamented a late miss and bitter exit.
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Knight Could Be Offered Texas Tech Head Coach Job
Texas Tech officials may offer Bob Knight the head coaching post during his Thursday visit but insist the job must stay open for 10 working days ending March 23. Athletic director Gerald Myers listed about 10 potential candidates, with Knight the only one invited to campus. Meanwhile Duke guard Jason Williams practiced after injuring his left ankle as Duke, a 29-4 seed, prepared to face Monmouth. Carlos Boozer, sidelined by a right foot injury, was walking and shooting free throws but will miss the NCAA Tournament weekend action.
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Smaller crowd darkens Kansas City Big 12 final
Kansas City attendance at Sunday's Big 12 championship fell to about 11,500 from a full Kemper Arena capacity of 19,100 as no local team reached the final. Traffic and sales rose Friday and Saturday with casinos reporting strong weekend play. unofficial four day attendance reached 91,500, down from last year's 108,500 when Iowa State and Oklahoma played for the title.
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Alabama Tops Seton Hall In NIT Roundup Thriller
Alabama survives Seton Hall 85-79 in the first round as Erwin Dudley leads with 22 points and 19 rebounds, assisted by Rod Grizzard and Travis Stinnett at home in Tuscaloosa. The Tide, 22-10, built a 21-point lead before fending off a late Pirates rally, eyeing a second-round clash with South Alabama or Toledo.
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Matadors guard Heinle credits Braswell and growth influence
Braswell discusses his long history with Heinle a 5 percent shooter who has made 46 of 106 three pointers. Heinle recalls his body transformation and late coach Braswell’s faith, while peers Chenowith Carr and Braswell praise his shooting and leadership as CS Northridge eyes a tough Kansas matchup.
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Nash sidelined for season after knee MRI shows MCL sprain
KU freshman Bryant Nash suffers a right knee MCL sprain and is out for the season without surgery. Coach Gregory notes the injury ends his tournament hopes but calls it not as severe as possible. Miles earns Morgan Wooten Award for top high school leader student-athlete.
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Alabama Downs Seton Hall In NIT Box Score
Alabama improves to 22-10 with an 85-71 win over Seton Hall. Key contributors include Dudley 10-17 FGs and Grizzard 8-17. Seton Hall’s Griffin and Lane top scorers but fall short. Memphis beats Utah 71-62 in the same NIT action.
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Northridge coach rumors swirl after season
Cal State Northridge faces questions about coach Bobby Braswell possibly leaving after the season as the Matadors prepare for their first NCAA Tournament appearance. Braswell dodges talk of any job, saying he is focused on the current season. Assistant Shon Tarver asserts the team is ready and believes fans want to see them win.
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