Aggies Rally In Final Minutes To Edge Spartans
New Mexico State erased a 13-point halftime gap to take a late lead, highlighted by Gibson and Young scoring runs. Morgan and Lucas traded late baskets as the Aggies clinched a dramatic 68 67 win over Michigan State with Gillenwater drilling a key 3 in the final seconds.
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Georgia Tech edges OSU in NCAA first round thriller
Gani Lawal 14 points and Derrick Favors 12 points with nine rebounds helped tenth seed Georgia Tech hold off seventh seed Oklahoma State 64 59. Tech sank 24 of 25 free throws as they closed with 13 straight from the line. James Anderson managed 11 points on 3 of 12 shooting, while Marshall Moses led OSU with 14 and Kelton Page added 13.
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Local sports briefs outline spring signups and events
Adults league meeting today at 2 p.m. at Stiles Baseball Field with signups April 18 at 1 p.m. Also notes NM School of Baseball tryouts March 21 at Artesia High School field for ages 13 to 18. fees $15. Youth soccer camp March 22–26 for ages 6–10 at 8 a.m. Roswell Boys & Girls Club. Space Dance Warz March 26 at Roswell Mall 6:30–9 p.m. Healthy Kids in the Park March 27 Tierra Berrenda Park 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bobby Ramirez Memorial Golf Tourney April 17 at Spring River Golf Course 8 a.m. four-man scramble. $240 per team.
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Gonzaga Advances Past Florida State in West Regional Clash
Matt Bouldin scored 14 of 17 second half points to lift eighth seed Gonzaga to a 67 60 win over ninth seed Florida State in Buffalo. Steven Gray added 15 points and Robert Sacre eight rebounds as Gonzaga survived a late Seminoles rally.
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Pitt routs Oakland in NCAA tournament first round
Jermaine Dixon and Gilbert Brown each scored 17 points to fuel a 89-66 victory for third seed Pitt over 14th seed Oakland. The Panthers improve to 25 8 and advance to the round of 16 for the ninth straight NCAA appearance while Keith Benson piled up 28 for the Golden Grizzlies who played much of the first half without a starter.
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Wisconsin Tops Wofford In NCAA Opener
Wisconsin holds off Wofford 53-49 as Jon Lever scores 20 points and Trevon Hughes 19 to advance to the East Regional second round. Jamar Diggs leads the Terriers with 13 in their first NCAA appearance.
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Sports TV Schedule Highlights Saturday Mayhem Across Leagues
The listings show multiple events across auto racing boxing college wrestling golf baseball basketball tennis and soccer. Key items include 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida and a Solis-Dramond boxing title bout in Key West plus NCAA NIT and tournament games across ESPN CBS and other networks.
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VCA dominates early to reach Hat Tournament consolation final
VCA jumped to a 6-0 lead and expanded it with 13 more runs in the final three innings, as Gus Gray and Taylor Line scored on errors and walks. Coach Mick Reeves hailed their at bat as keys to the win. VCA faces NMMI at 1 p.m. for the consolation championship. Hope Christian reached the title game by defeating Loving, while Dexter versus Santa Rosa was postponed by weather.
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Syracuse Rolls Over Vermont In NCAA Tournament Opener
Syracuse freshmen and seniors pace a 79-56 victory over Vermont as Wes Johnson leads with 18 points and Arinze Onuaku remains sidelined. Brandon Triche scores 10 as Rick Jackson adds 12 points and eight rebounds in the Orange win.
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Maryland Beats Houston In Midwest Regional Opener
Freshman Jordan Williams posted 21 points and 17 rebounds as Maryland defeated Houston 89-77 in Spokane. Maryland overcame a quiet night from ACC player of the year Greivis Vasquez who scored 16. Aubrey Coleman led Houston with 26 points and Kelvin Lewis added 24, including 17 in the second half.
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Harrington Leads at Copperhead in Transitions Championship
Padraig Harrington shot a 6-under 65 at Innisbrook's Copperhead course to take a one stroke lead at 8-under 134 Friday. Jim Furyk, Carl Pettersson, Bubba Watson and Retief Goosen sit at 7-under 135 alongside Harrington with several players within striking distance. Stricker finished strong over the last eight holes as the round ended.
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Stricker falters as Harrington eyes lead at Innisbrook
Harrington stays two back after even par round while Stricker blows a chance on 16 with a errant drive near water. Toms surges with an 8 under 63 revealing a shoulder issue possibly delaying Masters and Open surgery. Leonard cards a hole in one on 13 and Scott saves momentum with four birdies early to 66.
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Major League and NBA trades and signings flood Friday sports
Baseball teams announce optioning and reassignment of players across minors from Orioles Indians Yankees Rangers Cubs Marlins Brewers Pirates with several sent to camp and minor leagues. Wizards sign Shaun Livingston. NFL adds Joey Porter Lance Laury and Titans acquire Rabin. Hockey recalls and signings including Kesler contract extension. College and college sports news include Northern State coach hire and Oregon athletic director resignation.
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Missouri 86 78 Over Clemson in NCAA First Round
Missouri 23 10 the 10th seed in the East Regional beat Clemson 86 78 to advance, forcing 20 turnovers and 15 steals while limiting Trevor Booker to 11 points and 11 rebounds in the Tigers final college game. Dementrez Stitt led Clemson with 21 points, Andre Young 19 and Jerai Grant 12. Laurence Bowers scored 15 and J T Tiller 10 for Missouri.
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