Bulls top Pacers for seventh straight win
Luol Deng poured in 20 points with Derrick Rose adding 13 points and nine assists as the Bulls pulled away in the third quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 92 72. Joakim Noah had 17 rebounds while Chicago dominated on the boards and second chance points.
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Penguins edge Coyotes to extend win streak
Zybnek Michalek and Chris Kunitz scored three minutes apart in the first period as Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 36 shots. The Penguins beat the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1, extending the NHL's longest current winning streak to six. Ray Whitney scored for Phoenix, but Mike Smith allowed the decisive pair of early goals and Phoenix dropped its third straight after a February surge.
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Duran-Sellers Honored by MVC Softball Player of Week
St Louis Missouri Mallory Duran-Sellers of Southern Illinois University was named State Farm MVC Softball Player of the Week after a standout Coach B Classic. She hit 7 for 10 in four games, drew six walks, scored nine runs, drove in four RBIs, collected a double, swiped two bases, and posted a .800 slugging and .813 on base percentage with no strikeouts.
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VCU Tops Drexel For Colonial Title In Double Overtime
Darius Theus scored 16 points and Troy Daniel sank four late free throws as VCU held off top seed Drexel 59 56 to win the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. The Rams secure an NCAA bid as Drexel’s 19 game win streak ends.
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Dayton tops St Bonaventure for A 10 title
Dayton defeated No 16 St Bonaventure 56 53 to win the Atlantic 10 tournament championship and secure an NCAA bid. Justine Raterman scored 13 as Dayton rallied from a 22 point lead. coach Jim Jabir celebrated with the team after sealing the title.
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Fantasy baseball drafts and managing a spring lineup
As spring arrives, fantasy baseball drafts begin but the season is long. Keep up with pickups and drops, and avoid stalled players. Don’t overvalue serious attitudes. build a team you feel good about, even if it changes. TOM ENGLISH is the sports copy editor for The Southern Illinoisan.
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Meridian and Woodlawn clash for Class 1A super sectional title
Meridian averages 77 points and 34.7 rebounds per game while Woodlawn counters with defense and smart offense. Key Bobcats: Josh Jones and Cameron Ballar lead in scoring. Woodlawn returns Hollenkamp Owens and Webb as leaders. The winner meets Newman Central Catholic or North Shore Country Day at Carver Arena Friday for a spot in state.
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Harrisburg Bulldogs Aim to Upset Breese Central in State Bid
Harrisburg coach Randy Smithpeters says his 28 5 Bulldogs will face Breese Central in a decisive 2A semifinal. Central star Brandon Book, a 6 6 senior, is a complete player and AP all state candidate. Harrisburg must slow Book and rely on key guards and depth to reach Peoria. The community, still healing from a Saline County tragedy, finds brief solace in a possible title run.
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