Wisconsin Ends Indiana Comeback Bid On Controversial Finish
Knight ripped officials as Wisconsin held on for a 56-53 victory over Indiana after a late clock controversy at the Kohl Center. Indiana led by 12 before Wisconsin’s 11-3 run, with Maurice Linton and Mike Kelley delivering late free throws. A.J. Guyton led Indiana with 23 points while the Badgers validated NCAA hopes with the upset.
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Southeast Missouri State Cruises past Murray State in NCAA bid clincher
Southeast Missouri State beat Murray State 67 to 56 as Mike Branson led the Indians with 21 points to cap a 24 6 season and earn an NCAA berth. Isaac Spencer scored 25 for Murray State, the three consecutive OVC champions, while Aubrey Reese struggled to 3 points on 1 of 18 shooting.
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Pitt rallies past Providence in second half comeback
Pittsburgh shot 63.6 percent in the final 20 minutes to erase a 9 point deficit and beat Providence 57 to 53 in the Big East regular season finale. Brandin Knight fueled the rally with a fast break layup and key 3s as Pitt claimed the No. 11 seed for the Big East Tournament. The Friars, seeded No. 12, finished with 11-18 overall.
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Covert's Colonials Reach Big Dance Bid in semifinals
Robert Morris defeated Mount St Marys 80 61 in the Northeast Conference semifinals at Sovereign Bank Arena to advance to the final against Central Connecticut State. Kevin Covert, a Neshannock High graduate, scored three points and fouled out as RMC improved to 18 11 and earned an automatic NCAA tournament bid with a final tonight.
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Lehigh Stuns Bucknell in Patriot League Quarterfinal
Lehigh upset Bucknell 73-62 in the Patriot League tournament at Lafayette College. Hess and Logie each 14 points for Lehigh, which ended a 21-game skid against Bucknell and became the first sixth seed to win a first round game. Bowan led Bucknell with 25 points, Asbury had 12 off the bench, and Lehigh overwhelmed late with free throws.
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IUP Triumphs Over Slippery Rock In PSAC Final
Steve Menifee led IUP with 17 points as the Crimson Hawks beat Slippery Rock 63 50 to claim the PSAC title and earn an automatic NCAA Division II tournament bid. SRU’s James Richardson had 25 points. Slippery Rock opens the Division II women’s tournament versus Belmont Abbey in Shippensburg on Thursday.
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Pitt Edges Providence In Late Tilt For Narrow Win
By Donta Wade Providence took a 53-52 lead before Pittsburgh surged. Knight passed to Chris Sea Brooks for a layup to go up 54-53, Erron Maxey missed, and Donatas Zavackas sealed it with a 3 to make 57-53 with 30 seconds left. Greer posted 18 points and 14 rebounds, Mills led Providence with 17.
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Purdue Clinches Big Ten Title With Upset of Penn State
Purdue defeats Penn State 71-63 at Conseco Fieldhouse to win its third consecutive Big Ten women's tournament and secure an automatic NCAA bid. Katie Douglas hits five 3-pointers for 24 points as Camille Cooper and Kelly Komura add 17 each amid Penn State’s 45 percent season shooting. Darling leads PSU with 16 points and MVP honors.
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Lakers extend NBA record 15th straight win over Heat
Glen Rice scored 23 and grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds as the Lakers beat Miami 93-80 for their 15th consecutive victory. Shaquille ONeal added 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Kobe Bryant had 15 and Ron Harper 14. Miami was led by Alonzo Mourning with 21 and nine.
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