Southern Illinois Names Black Diamond All Conference Group
Justin Barrington of Carterville named MVP and Bryan Galloway of Lesser Valier named Team Captain head the Black Diamond All-Conference boys basketball team. First and Second Teams feature players from Carterville Johnston City Christopher Zeigler-Royalton Elverado and others. Additional notes include summer MEYBL registration deadlines and multiple local sports camp and league details with contact numbers.
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NCAA committee wary of forfeits from fraud plagued programs
The NCAA selection panel will treat Georgia and Fresno State like other teams despite their postseason bans for academic fraud. Chair Jim Livengood said the committee will focus on known results and not count potential forfeits, while scandals at Villanova and St Bonaventure add to the weekend debate.
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Richardson out as Redbirds coach
Illinois State University will not renew head men's basketball coach Tom Richardson's contract, ending his 10 year association with ISU after four seasons as coach. Perk Weisenburger said the program remains short of expectations as the search for a new head coach begins immediately. Richardson finishes with a 56-64 overall record and a 37-42 mark in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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St. John's Holds Off Notre Dame In Big East Clash
St. John's upsets Notre Dame 83 80 as Marcus Hatten scores 18 in a tight victory. The Red Storm erase a large lead and push toward the Big East tournament quarterfinals, with a likely NCAA bid in sight. Notre Dame drops to 0-4 in recent stretch while St. John's seeks Boston College next.
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McDowell earns MVC honors with SIU Salukis
SIU senior guard Molly McDowell received honorable mention All-Missouri Valley Conference honors after a 15.1 point per game season. She led SIU in free throw percentage 904 assists 102 blocks 23 and steals 54 while finishing career with 1271 points tying for sixth on the school scoring list and setting single season and career free throw records.
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Southern Carbondale
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Salukis routed as Oklahoma dominates in Norman game
Oklahoma exploded for 20 runs on 21 hits in a 20 4 victory over Southern Illinois at L Dale Mitchell Park. Denver Kitch and Scott Rooker each drove in three as OU swept the Salukis. LIU pitcher Jake Alley took the loss after three innings. Barnett and Frisella led SIU with two hits each. SIU and LIU prepare for next series and a NFCA poll note follows.
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Salukis brace for bracket fate after loss to Creighton
After a hard loss to Creighton, SIU players like Jermaine Dearman say they will not chase bracket fate. The selection committee alone decides. Speculation, expert opinions, and fan theories count for little as teams await the NCAA show.
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Salukis Reach Championship Hope After Tough Tear
SIU coach Weber notes the Salukis escaped a rough stretch and aimed for the championship. He warns Creighton’s hot run complicates seeding as players return Friday to practice and officials debate NCAA bids amid mid major upsets and selection week jitters. The team plans to watch the selection process together Sunday.
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