Maryland Terrapins Reach Final Four With Deep Depth
Maryland defeats top-seeded Stanford 87-73 in Anaheim to reach the Final Four for the first time. Sonny Baxter leads with 24 points as Maryland uses speed and depth to overcome a late-season slump and avoid All-American star power. Coach Gary Williams marks his first Final Four with Maryland in 23 years. Juan Dixon adds 17 and Drew Nicholas seals the win. Maryland advances to face Duke in Minneapolis, after a season of resilience and improved shooting.
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NCAA Tournament ratings rise but still lag season lows
The round of 16 attracted larger national audiences with a 6.3 rating and 13 share on Friday, up from last year, while the overall tournament average slipped 3 percent to 5.6. Michigan State’s 77-62 win over Gonzaga and Arizona’s victory over Mississippi led the early slots with a 6.5, and Illinois’s 80-64 win over Kansas along with Temple’s 82-74 over Penn State posted a 6.2 in the late slot, up 9 percent from 2000.
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Jayhawks Nip Longhorns In Softball Duel
Kansas freshman Kara Pierce pitched seven strong innings at Jayhawk Field guiding KU to a 2-1 victory over Texas. The Jays forged ahead as Pierce limited the Longhorns, while Texas mounted late threats but could not convert.
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Hinrich Sees Solid KU Season Ends in Sweet 16 Loss
KU guard Kirk Hinrich reflects on a stronger sophomore campaign averaging 11.5 points and 6.9 assists, yet the Jayhawks fall 80-64 to Illinois in the NCAA Sweet 16. He notes missed big wins and vows renewed effort, citing near-misses and the desire for a deeper run next year.
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Baylor blanked Jayhawks 12 0 in eight innings
Baylor tames Kansas 12 0 at Hogland Ballpark ending after eight via mercy rule. Matt Williams 3-for-4 with HR and three RBIs, Kelly Shoppach 3-for-5 with HR and three RBIs. KU coach Bobby Randall faulted effort as series moves to Sunday.
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