Kansas routs Marquette in Final Four blowout
Kansas State All-American Nick Collison posted 12 points and 15 rebounds as Kansas overwhelmed Marquette 94-61 in the Final Four semifinal. Keith Langford led with 23 points, while Kirk Hinrich and Aaron Miles added 18 each. Syracuse toppled Texas 95-84 to reach the title game against Kansas, with Carmelo Anthony scoring a season high 33 and 14 rebounds. The Jayhawks eye their first title since 1988 as they advance to Monday’s final in New Orleans.
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SIU track teams place third at Cardinal Challenge in Louisville
SIU women finish third with 118 points behind Louisville and Cincinnati while the men tally 86 behind Cincinnati and Eastern Kentucky. Kelsey Toussaint wins both 100m and 200m. Korto Dunbar takes 100m hurdles and places in the 100m. Noa Beitler wins 800m. Inna Turevsky sweeps verticals with long jump and triple jump titles. The Salukis head to the Sea Ray Relays next week.
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Salukis Split Doubleheader With Redbirds In MVC Battle
Illinois State held a late rally to avert a sweep, taking game two 8 6 after leading 8 1. Saluki starter Andrew Weber struggled with control and was charged with five runs. Toby Barnett and Nathan Emrick sparked the comeback with key hits, while Josh Joiner held the Redbirds to keep the Salukis within reach.
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Local sports briefs seek players and coaches for upcoming season
BRIEFLY CARTERVILLE reports a men's fast-pitch softball team seeks new members, preferring college and fast-pitch experience. BELLEVILLE hosts a May 30 to June 1 youth basketball tournament for grades 4-12 with five-game guarantee. WEST FRANKFORT offers an ASEP coaching clinic June 7 limited to 20, $200 fee. Carbondale hosts a free Monday talk by Jack Renkens on college recruitment at Bowen Gym.
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SIU softball splits doubleheader with Drake at home
SIU opened with a 12-1 five-inning win powered by Maria Damico and Kelly Creek as Amy Harre earned the victory to move to 13-4. Drake rallied for a 2-1 win in game two behind Katie Shimon, handing LIU a one-run setback and dropping SIU to 3-2 at home while remaining 22-6 overall.
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