Class AA Countdown sectional pairings announced for Salem and Collinsville
Sectional tournament pairings listed with games at Salem and Collinsville. Carbondale 22 5 faces Mount Vernon 23 7 Tuesday 7 30 p m Effingham 24 3 battles Highland 12 13 Wednesday 7 30 p m Friday 7 30 p m championship matchups set East St Louis Senior 188 faces Belleville Althoff 15 10 Wood River 24 2 against 26 3 Friday 7 30 p m championship
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DePaul poised for No 1 ranking after Notre Dame win
DePaul Blue Demons cruised to a 74-64 victory over Notre Dame to close their regular season at 27-1 and push toward the NCAA tournament. Oregon State’s upset by Arizona State opened chance for DePaul to top the rankings as new ratings arrive. Notre Dame and DePaul both earned at large bids as top teams eye the Midwest region.
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Tulsa and Drake Reach NIT Field This Week
Tulsa and Drake of the Missouri Valley Conference are headed for the National Invitation Tournament field. The 44th edition features a mix of 20-win teams and conference champions, with opening games set from Tuesday night through March 25 at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse and Old Dominion also earned NIT bids, while DePaul was beaten in regional play.
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Wichita State and Creighton to represent MVC in NCAA tourney
Two Valley teams, plus Illinois, earned NCAA bids. Wayne Duke says upsets in conference tournaments forced extra at large invitations while seeding remains crucial for regionals. Top seeds Oregon State DePaul LSU Virginia receive byes to round two.
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