Late-Game Heroics Put Memphis State, Georgetown Upsets
Memphis State edges Boston College 59-57 in a Midwest semifinal as Andre Turner drains a 17-foot jumper with one second left. Oklahoma advances after a 86-84 overtime win sparked by Wayman Tisdale’s late basket. Georgetown beats Loyola of Chicago 65-53 with Patrick Ewing anchoring a strong second half. Georgia Tech defeats Illinois 61-53 to reach the East final.
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Hazzard Seeks New York Return For UCLA In NIT Run
UCLA coach Walt Hazzard eyes a return to New York after earlier humiliation at Madison Square Garden by St. John’s. The Bruins aim to defeat Fresno State in the NIT quarterfinals to reach the Garden semifinal, with Fresno’s Red Wave as road fans and talk of crowd support at Pauley Pavilion.
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NCAA Tournament State East West Regional Brackets Snapshot
A fragmentary NCAA tournament overview shows East Region semifinals and finals set for Providence with Georgetown and Georgia Tech among contenders and later rounds listing Maryland Villanova North Carolina Auburn in Birmingham. Midwest and West regions feature Oklahoma Memphis St Denver North Carolina St St John s Kentucky with Final Four matchups in Lexington and semifinals slate leading to April 11 final.
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OU Thinclads Open Outdoor Season at Emporia Meet
Ottawa University track opens 1985 outdoor season at Emporia State Developmental Meet with six four-year colleges and two junior colleges expected. Coach Boucek notes solid practices, relay work, and aims for third in ECAC and District 10 standings behind Southwestern and Bethany. Star performers include Gary Williams and Kathy Hodges, with newcomers Shelton and Crawshaw boosting sprints and distance events. The women eye a strong ECAC bid, led by Hodges Brockman and McFarland, while others like Elliott Moore and Pady contribute across events. The team then tours Park College, Pittsburg State, and a home dual with William Jewell.
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Dixie Romps To Jaco Tourney Semis Berth
Averian Parrish led Dixie College to the National Junior College final four with 19 points in an 83-75 win over Erie. Dan Bell and Brent Stephenson added 16 each as Dixie improved to 33-1 and overcame a late Erie rally in Hutchinson. Midland of Texas crushed Allegany 79-63 to reach the semis.
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