National Invitation Tournament opening round results recap
The Associated Press reports first round NIT results with Buffalo over Drexel in OT, Saint Joseph's over Hofstra, Davidson over Virginia Commonwealth, Wichita State over Houston, and Richmond over Southern Miss. Early March dates list matchups including Holy Cross against Notre Dame and Texas Christian versus Miami.
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Baseball transactions and roster moves across MLB teams
The Chicago White Sox assigned pitchers Ryan Meaux David Sanders and Stew art to their minor league camp. The Kansas City Royals optioned shortstop Andres Blanco to Omaha. The Seattle Mariners assigned Jon Huber and Mickey Lopez to their minor league camp. In the NBA Chandler, Chicago Bulls activated Jared Penner from the injured list and listed Frank Williams on the injured designation. The New Orleans Hornets activated Jamaal Magloire and David West from the injured list and placed Chris Andersen on the injured list.
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Langford questionable for Kansas NCAA opener with Bucknell
Kansas star Keith Langford battles flu and an ailing ankle as the Jayhawks prepare for Friday's NCAA tournament opener against Bucknell. Langford, averaging 14.7 points, missed the Big 12 tournament after a March 6 ankle sprain and a flu bout that kept him from practice. Coach Bill Self calls his stamina likely fine by Friday, while guard Wayne Simien pushes confidence in Langford's return.
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Missouri Tigers face uncertain future after NIT exit
Missouri wraps up a 75-70 home loss to DePaul in the NIT first round ending a 16-16 season and a losing record. Coach Quin Snyder must rebuild with a mix of returnees and new shooters after probation and recruiting issues shadow the program.
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Kansas State presses on without leader in NCAA tourney
Kansas State enters the NCAA tournament shorthanded after Megan Mahoney's season-ending Achilles injury in the Big 12 final loss to Baylor. Coach Deb Patterson relies on Twiggy McIntyre, Chelsea Domenico, and Kimberly Dietz as the Wildcats, seeded No. 4 in Seattle, face Bowling Green with hopes to reach the Sweet 16. Mahoney, a senior and All-Big 12 star, averaged 9.6 points and led in assists, leaving a leadership void as Wecker and Ohlde praise her impact.
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Bryant's Return Ignites Saint Joseph's NIT Win
Saint Joseph's veteran John Bryant returned to the lineup after an arm injury and sparked a 53-44 NIT victory over Hofstra. He drew a standing ovation, contributed three assists and five rebounds in 23 minutes as Dwayne Lee and Pat Carroll led the Hawks with 14 and 16 points respectively.
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