Michigan Seeks No 1 Seed After Upset Week
Michigan coach Johnny Orr contends the Wolverines should enter the NCAA tournament ranked No. 1 after beating Marquette 69-68. Steve Grote hit two free throws with 23 seconds left as Rickey Green sat out with a hip injury. Notre Dame ended San Francisco's 29 game win streak. Kentucky fell to Tennessee, affecting SEC standings and at large bids.
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Koch Captures Rio Pinar Victory In Florida
Gary Koch, 24, won the Rio Pinar tournament in Orlando Florida by two strokes with a 274 total and a 40 000 prize. Joe Inman Dale Hayes and Steve Melnyk chased him as masters champ Ray Floyd and others trailed. Koch spoke of aiming to win and improve, forecasting continuation on the tour.
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Eagles Open State Tournament Versus Ponca City
Lawton Eisenhower makes its first state tournament appearance facing Ponca City at 4 p.m. in the Class 4A opener at State Fair Arena Oklahoma City. Ike carries a 25-1 mark while Ponca City stands 11-13 in a game featuring several first round showdowns and a crowded, high‑stakes weekend schedule.
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Detroit Titans Earn First NCAA Bid in 12 Years
DETROIT AP The University of Detroit Titans earned a postseason NCAA bid ending 12-year drought. Coach Dick Vitale cried on hearing the news as Detroit, 24-3, drew Middle Tennessee 20-8 in the Midwest regional at Baton Rouge next Sunday.
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Elgin Faces Wilburton In State Cage Tourney
Elgin meets Wilburton in the Class AA girls state tournament opener at Midwest City. Wilburton carries a 23 4 record while Elgin, fresh off regional wins, seeks a upset path toward the finals with a bracket that includes Kingfisher Stroud OC McGuinness and Oologah Byng.
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