College basketball scores recap from AP East and Midwest regions
AP scores show American University 65 Loyola Maryland 39 and Connecticut 86 Northeastern 73 in the East. Duke 71 N C Greensboro 57 and Georgia 91 W Carolina 71 highlight the Midwest and South results with numerous near totals and small line differences across conferences.
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American U. 65
Loyola
Duke
N.C
Greensboro
Georgia
W. Carolina
James Madison
Delaware
LSU
Southern U
la Tech
Henderson St
Mercer
North Georgia
Sports Transactions: MLB NFL Indy Racing League Names
The AP report lists Johnny Rutherford named special projects coordinator for Indy Racing League. Yankees name John Thursby as assistant media relations director while Mariners promote Larry Beinfest to director of player development and trade Mike Blowers to Dodgers for Miguel Cairo and Willie Otanez. Texas Rangers agree to terms with Matt Whiteside for one year. Pirates sign Nelson Liriano to a two year deal. Padres sign Mike Sharperson to a minor league contract. Cardinals waive Chadrick Brown and claim LeShon Johnson from Green Bay. Bears place Raymont Harris on IR and waive Darwin Ireland. Faulkerson activated from the practice squad. Broncos sign Eric Floyd. Oilers sign Dennis Lundy.
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Kansas holds off Virginia in Great Eight thriller
No. 2 Kansas survived a late push from No. 15 Virginia 72-66 in a tense Great Eight clash in Auburn Hills. Jerod Haase, Raef LaFrentz, and Paul Pierce combined for key free throws as Virginia, led by Harold Deane's 23 points, fought back from a 19-point hole but shot poorly overall.
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Jinx Turns Into Friendly Cat as OU Braves Upset Southwestern
Ottawa University men’s basketball edged Southwestern 80-75 in KCAC opener. The Braves snapped a four-game skid and improved to 3-4, 1-0 in the KCAC, while Southwestern fell to 2-4, 0-1. OU coach Andy Carrier praised toughness and poise amid foul-line drama and late-game pressure.
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Lady Braves outrun Southwestern rally to win 70 62
Ottawa University’s Lady Braves defeated Southwestern 70 to 62 as Gretchen Dickkut surged with 26 points and 10 rebounds after a Rebound heavy first half. OU held a 17 point halftime lead and withstood a pair of late Southwestern runs to secure the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference victory.
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Alabama NCA A appeal restores nine scholarships
The NCAA appeals committee sided with Alabama, wiping out a third year of probation and restoring nine scholarships while keeping a postseason ban this year. Alabama, 8-3 and ranked 21st, eyed broader relief affecting future scholarship limits and coach Gene Stallings's future.
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Emporia State nearly upsets Kansas State in close game
Emporia State, 1-3, pushed Kansas State to a 63-57 defeat after trailing by one in the final minute at Allen Field House. Tyrone Davis led K State with 22 points as the Wildcats pulled away late and held a late surge from the Hornets. Luther Joiner sparked a second half comeback for Emporia State, while Lamont Bunton hit key 3s to stay in striking distance.
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