Kentucky makes Final Four in Calipari era after 14 years
Kentucky defeats North Carolina 76 69 in the East Regional final to reach the Final Four for the first time since 1998. Brandon Knight scores 22 as DeAndre Liggins adds 12 and Josh Harrellson touts leadership. Wildcats head to Houston to face Connecticut as Calipari revitalizes the program.
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Josh Harrellson
Connecticut
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DeAndre Liggins
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Griner Powers Baylor Past Green Bay to Reach Final Four
Brittney Griner scored a career high 40 points with 10 rebounds as Baylor beat Wisconsin Green Bay 86 76 to advance to the regional final. The top seeded Lady Bears, 34 2, end a 25 game Green Bay win streak and set up a Dallas showdown with Texas A M for a spot in the Final Four. Baylor coach Kim Mulkey noted the two Big 12 teams could both reach the Final Four after the win.
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Texas
Kim Mulkey
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Aggies reach Dallas regional final with Georgia rout
Texas A&M defeated Georgia 79 to 38 to advance to the Dallas Regional final. Danielle Adams had a career-high 14 rebounds as the Aggies built a 31-point halftime lead and moved within one win of a potential rematch with Baylor.
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Texas A&m
Gary Blair
Georgia
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Aggies
Danielle Adams
Texas A&xm
Gonzaga Eyes Stanford Showdown After Strong Run
No 11 seed Gonzaga faces top seed Stanford in the Spokane Regional final as coach Kelly Graves echoes the Missouri State path of a decade ago. The Bulldogs (31-4) seek a Final Four berth led by a versatile lineup and a standout guard, while Duke posts a separate regional advance as Connecticut looms in the Final Four. Chelsea Gray scores 16 for Duke in a 70-63 win over DePaul to reach the regional final.
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Kelly Graves
Southwest
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Ference
Jackie Stiles
Stiles
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Georgetown
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DePaul
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University of Dayton
Ohio
Tennessee
Ohio State
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College Basketball Scoreboard Regional Semifinals and Finals
East Regional at Newark and Southeast Southwest and West regions list matchups, results, and dates from the NCAA tournament. Key games include North Carolina defeating Marquette 81 63 and Kentucky beating North Carolina 76 69 in the finals, with multiple regional results and upcoming Final Four and National Championship schedules.
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N.J
North Carolina
Marquette
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Oto State
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Fonda
BYU
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Wisconsin
Flonda
Alamodome
San Antonio
Kansas
Richmond
Virginia Commonwealth
Florida State
West Texas Wrapup sports items in Odessa American
West Texas Wrapup lists upcoming camps and events across basketball football fitness and tennis. Texas A M Women s Basketball Camps in College Station offer multiple sessions for ages 5 to 18 with varied fees. West Texas Flag Football Tournament set for April in Monahans with team fees. Odessa College Sports Center hours and programs. ECISD physicals for 2011 2012 at Permian and Odessa High. Junior Team Tennis programs with US Tennis Association membership required. Contacts include Charlee Miller Adam Renteria Mandin Rodriguez Manny Lyles Betty Fredrickson and Barbara O Neal with local phone numbers and web links.
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Charlee Miller
Permian
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Barbara O'Neal
Westtexastennis.com
Lopez races through age and odds to stay on track
Lopez, nearing 74 after back surgery, keeps running on dirt tracks and city streets around Odessa. He trained around work shifts, faced embarrassment and pain, but his pace improved with retirement. He ran half marathons in the past and now aims for a full marathon this year with training partner Roger Masters, celebrating support from friends at a finish line.
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Lopez
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Odessa
Roger Masters
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