Lineup Countdown Sets Weekend Openers Across Divisions
Seventeen days from opening day and matchups include St Louis versus Florida and Los Angeles in split squad games while White Sox face Arizona and Colorado. High school Class A finals begin at Peoria Carver Arena with Benton Cairo vs DeKalb. SIU softball hosts Bradley at Charlotte West Stadium if weather allows, noon doubleheader. SIU baseball welcomes Central Michigan at Abe Martin Field. John A Logan faces Southeastern Illinois in Carterville. SIU men learn NCAA bracket fate at 6 p.m. on CBS.
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Hasheider earns All Midwest Conference honor at McKendree
Kelly Hasheider, former Okanville standout and current point guard for McKendree College, was named to the AMC honorable mention squad. She led the conference with 166 assists, averaged 6.6 points and 2.2 rebounds, and shot 33.3 percent from the field.
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Salukis press break after MVC final loss
Southern Illinois University basketball players dispersed to hometowns following an 80-56 defeat to Creighton in the Missouri Valley Conference title game. Coach Bruce Weber said a six-game, 12-day grind wore on the team and the break would help players rest, regroup, and return mentally refreshed.
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Lisle Lions edge toward Peoria as 20-13 squad faces Cairo
The Lisle Lions, a 20-13 Class A team, meet Cairo, 27-4, in the sectional quarterfinals Friday at 8:15 p.m. Lisle, which had never won a sectional, was not the regional top seed, as Coal City held that honor. The piece notes Lisle’s underdog path and past rank behind Joe Cortez, with page reference to 4C.
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State tournament pairings set for Class A Friday games
Cissna Park Crescent Iroquois with 25-7 face Warrensburg-Latham 28-2 at noon. Breese Central 28-4 meets Chicago Hales Franciscan 24-6 at 1 45 p.m. Auburn 26-4 clashes with Mount Carroll 29-1 at 6 30 p.m. Lisle 20-13 faces Cairo 26-4 at 8 15 p.m.
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Georgia Players Sue To Rejoin Tournament Bid
Georgia basketball stars Ezra Williams and Steven Thomas sought a court order to compel the university to attempt participation in the conference and NCAA tournaments after academic fraud findings led the school to withdraw. Judge David Sweat denied the temporary restraining order. a Monday hearing was set as the SEC tournament concluded and NCAA selections were announced.
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Salukis face NCAA bid angst after MVC semifinal rout
Southern Illinois eyes a possible NCAA bid after wins by Salukis and Creighton, yet Monday night’s blowout loss in the MVC final fuels doubt. Analysts warn the selection committee may view the title game as an aberration while coach Bruce Weber says SIU has done enough to merit inclusion, though risks remain.
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