Tulsa wins Valley title and NCAA bid in tourney finale
No. 10 Tulsa defeats Illinois State 90-77 to capture the Missouri Valley Conference postseason tournament and earn the Valley’s NCAA bid. Bruce Vanley scored 21, Paul Pressey 19, as Tulsa outrebounded 49-32 and sealed the win with 32 free throws. Illinois State's Lamb 18 and White 14 led a late charge. Loyola and Evansville also played strong roles in the league finale.
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Pitt Upsets West Virginia For Eastern Eight Title
Clyde Vaughan 21 points and Dwayne Wallace 20 led Pittsburgh to a 79-72 win over ninth-ranked West Virginia in the Eastern Eight tournament final. Pitt earns an automatic NCAA berth at 20-9 as WVU drops to 26-3 with a strong fast break and pressure.
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Alabama Wins SEC Final On Last-Second Shot
Eddie Phillips scored the winning basket with three seconds left to lift 18th-ranked Alabama to a 48-46 upset over 15th-ranked Kentucky in the SEC championship game. Kentucky saw its 30-game home streak end as Ennis Whatley directed Alabama's offense and Milvin Turpin failed at the buzzer.
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Salukis Rally But Take Second at NCAA Meet in Columbia
SIU Carbondale finished second in the National Independent Conference swimming championships in Columbia, behind Miami. Conrado Porta starred with wins in the 100 and 200 backstrokes, while Armstrong set a meet record in the 100 free and helped Miami relay success. SIU host Missouri next, then NCAA Championships in Milwaukee.
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Missouri Wins Big Eight Tourney Final Rushe Over Oklahoma
Missouri defeated Oklahoma 68-63 in the Big Eight tournament final as Ricky Frazier led with 24 points and Stipanovich added 15 in the second half after a scoreless first half. Oklahoma, led by David Little's 32, eyes an NCAA at large bid while Missouri built a late 9:56 stretch for the win. Evansville also won the Midwestern City Conference final 81-72 behind Brad Leaf 23 and clinched its first NCAA appearance for the program.
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Saluki basketball coach Van Winkle sees rebuilding year
SIUC coach Allen Van Winkle reflects on an 11-16 season, 7-9 in the Missouri Valley, and the urgency to recruit heavily. He notes improved league respect, ongoing scouting across the country, and a focus on shooters as the program aims to rise in the Valley.
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SIU-C basketball budget and recruiting pace under debate
In a candid assessment, SIU Carbondale faces pressure to boost recruiting and funding as rivals spend heavily on flyouts and assistants. The piece argues a larger commitment is needed, noting New Mexico State's higher budget and potential TV money, with Van Winkle urged to push for a stronger program and sustained improvement beyond the 11-16 season.
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