College Basketball Scores From Associated Press
South Maryland defeated Florida State 88 to 78 while Oral Roberts routed Hampton 96 to 54. Virginia Commonwealth edged down North Carolina Wilmington 46 to 43. Canisius beat Fairfield 52 to 46. Valparaiso beat Eastern Washington 78 to 65. Western Illinois topped Central Connecticut 63 to 66. Tulsa defeated Bradley 60 to 46. Monmouth edged Marist 57 to 56. Rider prevailed over Mount St. Mary’s 74 to 70. Portland beat Gonzaga 76 to 68.
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Big Eight Tournament First Round Schedule
The Big Eight lays out Friday matchups with Kansas facing Colorado at 12 10 pm Kansas State meets Oklahoma State at 2 20 pm Iowa State plays Nebraska at 6 10 pm and Oklahoma versus Missouri closes the first round. Semifinals follow Saturday with game one winner against game two winner at 1 10 pm and game three winner against game four winner at 3 20 pm. The championship is at noon with the semifinal winners meeting.
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Exhibition sports transactions headline
Baseball Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with pitchers Eric Gunderson and Brian Bark. Montreal Expos agreed to terms with Ozzie Canseco a first baseman oufielder. Basketball NBA Charlotte Hornets activated Muggsy Bogues, guard, from the injured list.
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Bubble teams vie for NCAA bids in Big Eight tourney
In Kansas City, Oklahoma State faces Kansas State as coaches warn the conference could land three to five NCAA bids. Oklahoma looks to secure a berth with a win over Kansas. Missouri and Kansas also in the mix as the Big Eight tournament determines the automatic bid. Coaches note a balanced league and the potential for as many as five teams to reach the tournament.
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Hoffsommer Chooses Pomona Hornets For Volleyball
Pomona volleyball standout Amy Hoffsommer, a four time Herald all area player, commits to Omona Pexeens State University. She chose the Hornets over Fort Hays State and Kansas State, citing coaching, system fit and a chance to earn a starting spot. Hoffsommer, a 6 foot 1-inch student athlete, headlines a multi sport star with a 4.0 GPA set to graduate as valedictorian.
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Wellsville meets Hillsboro in Class 3A state opener
Wellsville High School girls basketball coach Richard Ebel welcomes a tough draw in Hutchinson. The Eagles face defending state champions Hillsboro at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday as they chase a first state appearance since 1990. The 18-5 team rides a 10 game win streak and aims for a Saturday finish.
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Baldwin seeks rematch with Santa Fe Trail in state tourney
Baldwin High School girls, set to face Santa Fe Trail at 4 45 p m Wednesday in the state tournament, bring familiarity from a 56 53 January Top Gun final loss. Coach Ted Zuzzio notes the 20 mile rivalry and expects no surprises as both teams use different guard and forward alignments. Christy McPhail anchors Trail’s backcourt as a standout.
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Espinosa, Roberts, Altic Place In Meet
Michael Espinosa finishes second, Todd Roberts takes first, and Jeremy Altic earns third in the standings.
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Garnett Sign-Ups Announced for Baseball Softball
Garnett Recreation Department sets sign-up day Friday March 5 from 8 am to 5 pm at City Hall commission room for baseball and softball leagues from T-ball to Babe Ruth and junior girls ages 16. American Legion and senior girls leagues have separate registrations. Fees and permission forms required. all players must be registered before April draft.
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Lockhart defies odds as Royals call up veteran infielder
Roy al infielder Keith Lockhart, after a decade with minor league stints, earned a major league chance with the Kansas City Royals. He batted .321 in 274 at bats last year, won the Joe Burke Award, and manager Bob Boone praised his perseverance as he heads into opening day as a platoon at third base with Joe Randa.
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Ex Indians sparks Royals with spring homer in 6 5 win
Scooter Tucker finally broke through with a hit in an Indians game as his seventh inning home run powered the Kansas City Royals to a 6-5 victory in Winter Haven. Tim Belcher earned the win with two scoreless innings, while Cleveland miscues helped Kansas City tally four runs in the third. Tucker, seeking a Royals backup catcher job, had been 0-for-20 in a brief Cleveland trial last year and later joined Kansas City as a minor league free agent.
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