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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1995
Page
2
Standings show seed distribution for the Final Four era from 979 to 1994. Top seed numbers held varying counts: No 1 seeds lead with 26, No 2 seeds with 15, No 3 seeds with 7, No 4 seeds with 4, No 5 seed with 1, No 6 seeds with 6, No 7 seed with 1, No 8 seeds with 2, No 9 seed with 1, and No 1 seed appearing again in another context.
In Allen Field House a subdued Roy Williams and Kansas fans reflected on a 25 6 season ending with a semifinal loss to Virginia in the Midwest Regional The coach spoke of exhaustion and heartbreak while players and the crowd honored a team famed for camaraderie and leadership led by Ostertag Pollard and LaFrentz.
Oklahoma State, after a rough midseason slump, clinched its first NCAA Final Four berth since 1951 with a 68-54 East Regional final win over Massachusetts. Coach Eddie Sutton praised the turnaround from January to now, citing relentless defense and physical play that frustrated UMass and fueled the Cowboys to a 27-9 season.
Arkansas, the second seed, defeated Virginia 68 to 61 to reach the national semifinals. The Razorbacks dominated on defense, holding Virginia to a season low shooting percentage and outrebounding the Cavaliers as they pulled away in the final stretch.
The 1995 NCAA men’s basketball tournament advances to the second round over the March 18 and 19 dates. Regional winners and seeds drive the schedule as teams contend for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Steve Hatchell edged out Kansas official Bob Frederick to become the Big 12 Conference’s first commissioner. The 48-year-old Southwest Conference veteran said the league may bid for headquarters and that Kansas City likely hosts the basketball tournament, with decisions on the site to come after bids. Hatchell will leave his SWC role in July as he takes the post amid praise from Oklahoma President David Boren for his marketing skills and experience.
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