Razorbacks Rally Past Kansas In West Regional Semifinal
Arkansas outscored Kansas 40-18 in the second half to win 79-63 at Oakland. Razorbacks coach Gary Blair praised energy and execution at halftime as KU, a poor second-half team, saw its season end one step short of the Elite Eight with Duke awaiting in the West Regional final.
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Jayhawks rally past Razorbacks in rough scoreless first half
Kansas led 32-28 at halftime and stretched the lead after intermission, shooting 60.9 percent in the first half and 68 percent post-break. Arkansas shut down Kansas star Lynn Pride, holding her to three points as KU edged the Razorbacks in a rugged women’s game.
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Utah advances to first Final Four since 1966
Utah hammered defending champion Arizona 76-51 in the West Regional final to reach San Antonio and its first Final Four in 32 years. Utes coach Rick Majerus praised the team as they overwhelmed Arizona with stifling defense and Arizona’s 28 percent shooting. Andre Miller dominated with a near triple double as Arizona’s Mike Bibby struggled.
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