West Frankfort Class A sectional pits Benton Eldorado duel
West Frankfort sectional action features Benton the defending South Seven champion facing Eldorado in a 7:30 p.m. contest while Joppa meets Cairo, and Okawville looms as a possible favorite after breezing past regional play. Du Quoin and Pinckneyville battle for a spot, with Okanville and Du Quoin favored to meet in the semifinal, and Benton and Eldorado viewed as top contenders amid a field packed with strong teams and balanced talent.
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Class AAw Countdown Regional pairings listed
Regional boys basketball matchups unfold across Alton Collinsville Belleville and surrounding sites with games tonight and Wednesday. Winners from East St Louis and Belleville sections advance to East St Louis and Salem regionals facing Collinsville and Granite City North or Murphysboro.
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Salukis Begin Second Season in NIT Narrative
Salukis coach Allen Van Winkle aims for NCAA bid in 1980s post season tourney opener at New Mexico State after finishing 11-15, 7-9 in Missouri Valley. SIU takes on Aggies at Pan American Center Las Cruces with radio coverage and notes on key players and implications for the Valley tournament.
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Darnall Jones
Charles Nance
James Copeland
Johnny Fayne
Rod Camp
Scott Russ
Pie Walker
Dennis Goins
Byrd
Toledo
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Jones
Longhorns season ends with SWC upset by Baylor
Texas, once ranked fifth and unbeaten, falls 48-46 in the Southwest Conference tournament first round as Baylor edges Abe Lemons' Longhorns at Heart O' Texas Coliseum. Jay Shakir hits a 25-foot buzzer beater for Baylor after Texas loses star Mike Wacker to a knee injury. Baylor advances to face Texas A&M.
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