Drake tops SIU 78 63 as Salukis struggle to snap skid
Drake built a 14-point first-half lead behind Ben Simons’s 14 points after returning from mononucleosis, beating SIU 78-63 in Des Moines. SIU's fifth straight loss ties a school record for season losses with two games left, while Caleb Patterson and Missouri State provided scoring as the Bears swept the Salukis.
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Predicting a high school girls basketball upset in Illinois
Goreville fought back from an early turnover heavy start to upset CHBC in the state semis, as Alison Webb limited Micah Jones with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Goreville outworked CHBC 24-11 on rebounds after halftime to pull away.
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Pioneers Aim for Pinckneyville Crown in Regional Final
Trico High School, led by coach Shane Hawkins, survives a late Nashville comeback as Chase Heins hits a clutch three with 17 seconds left to force overtime and set up a Friday regional final against Pinckneyville for the Class 2A Pinckneyville Regional.
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Massac County advances to Vienna 2A final over Murphysboro
Massac County defeated Murphysboro 51-44 in the Vienna Class 2A regional semi final as Malcolm Amos, despite four fouls, hit key plays including a late 3 and free throws helped push the Patriots to a win. Massac County will meet Harrisburg in the regional final.
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