Ohio State derails Illinois bid for perfect season
Ohio State upset No. 1 Illinois 65-64 as Matt Sylvester scored a career high 25 points with a late 3-pointer. Illinois, aiming for an unbeaten Big Ten run since 1976, saw a 12-point lead disappear in the final minutes. Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Kentucky also scored notable wins or slips in a volatile top-5 day.
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Jayhawks fall to second seed as NCAA bid looms
Kansas slips to No. 2 seed while Texas hopes to clinch a tournament berth after a tense win that pits Baylor and Colorado against postseason doubts. Oklahoma State loses at home for the first time in over two years as six seniors bid farewell. Texas coach Rick Barnes questions postseason eligibility amid the scramble.
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McPherson Tops Cyclone Boys Behind Fourth Quarter Surge
McPherson pulled away after a tight first three quarters to beat Ottawa 93 to 62. Ottawa struggled with 29 turnovers and a short rotation, while McPherson built a 16-10 lead and used a 28-point fourth quarter to seal the win. Ottawa’s Victor Ojeleye led with 13 points, and McPherson received balanced scoring from Reese, Crist, and Hague among others.
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Appier bruised but ready after spring arm scare
Kevin Appier, the Royals right hander, was struck on the right arm by a line drive in a Saturday game against Texas. He finished the inning, skipped the second, and will bullpen Monday before midweek exhibition. He said timing felt improved over his last session and noted the bruise is minor.
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Barton County may revoke diplomas
Barton County Community College weighs revoking diplomas of basketball players named in a federal indictment of former coach Ryan Wolf. The policy allows stripping degrees earned through deceit or fraud, potentially affecting the 2003 graduating class. Former players Randy Pulley Nouha Diakite earned associate degrees in 2003, with Wolf accused of falsifying grades and aiding in ineligible credits and funds.
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