St Joseph's upsets DePaul in NCAA tourney shocker
St Joseph's of Pa stunned top ranked DePaul 49-48 on a late layup by John Smith with 3 seconds remaining. Indiana overwhelmed Maryland 99-64 as Ray Tolbert scored 26 for the Hoosiers in second round regional action. Smith and Warrick each had 12 for the Hawks while Aguirre limited to 8 for DePaul. Indiana led 44-30 at halftime and cruised behind strong 65 percent shooting. Coach Jim Lynam called the win the crowning achievement of his career.
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Landon Turner
Isiah Thomas
Ted Kitchel
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Jim Lynam
Reed saves Arkansas in dramatic NCAA second round win
No. 20 Arkansas edged defending champion Louisville 74-73 as U S Reed hit a 48-foot buzzer beater from midcourt after late pressure. Reed scored 19, Scott Hastings went 6 for 6 on free throws, Darrell Walker led Arkansas with 23, advancing to face LSU in New Orleans. Louisiana State routed Lamar 100-78 to set the regional final. Durand Macklin led LSU with 31 points and 16 rebounds while Howard Carter added 26 points. Lamar had upset Missouri 71-67 earlier.
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Wisconsin, Wyoming games cloud NCAA Western Regional results
Mark Smith hit two free throws with three seconds left to lift No 19 Illinois to a 67-65 win over No 17 Wyoming in the NCAA Western Regional second game. Earlier, unranked Kansas State stunned No 2 Oregon State 50-48. Kansas State and Illinois, joint semifinalists in Salt Lake City, advance to face each other next Thursday.
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Illini edge Wyoming in tight nightcap with late jumper
Illinois clinched a narrow win after Perry Range tied the game at 65 with 16 seconds left on a 20 foot jumper. Wyoming, finishing 24-6, led 56-55 as Mike Jackson and Eddie Johnson traded points before Illini forward finished with 19 and Smith 14.
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Notre Dame Routs James Madison For East Regional Win
Notre Dame survives James Madison 54-45 in the NCAA East Regional second round. Tracy Jackson and John Paxson spark late to seal the victory as Notre Dame advances to face Brigham Young in Atlanta. Jackson 21 points, Tripucka 13. Blackmon 12 for James Madison.
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Danny Ainge
Cairo Pilots Rally to Claim Third at Assembly Hall
Cairo beat Liberty 81-54 to finish 30-5 and secure third place after an 80-51 semifinal loss to Madison. Led by Hill 26 points Webster 21 and Duncan 12 points 10 assists Cairo showcased flashes of top form but squandered chances in the title game.
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Cairo Pilots Seal Dream With Last-Second Tournament Shot
Cairo junior reserve Steve Williams entered the state final only 30 seconds remain. He launched a 50-foot heave from near center court at the final buzzer, banking through the net for a dramatic end as Cairo claimed third place in the Class A state tournament.
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Cairo star Duncan shines as state tourney boosts his prospects
Duncan, praised by fans and scouts, stood out beside All-State teammate Webster in Cairo’s bold run. He recalled being cut freshman year and now eyes Western Kentucky or Oklahoma. Webster expressed sportsmanship toward rival Madison, noting the brackets kept top teams apart.
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Webster Duncan all tournament pick at Champaign
Cairo and Madison players dominate the AP All Tournament first team at the Boys Class A State High School Basketball Tournament. Anthony Webster of Cairo led with 146 votes, Morris Hughes of Madison close behind with 144, and Walter Downing of New Lenox Providence with 141, joined by Patrick Hatter of Madison and Lorenzo Duncan of Cairo.
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Madison Trojans capture Class A state title in 58-47 win
Madison Trojans claimed the Class A state basketball crown with a 58-47 victory over Dunlap. Led by Charles Claggett and Morris Hughes, Madison finished 30-2 after a decisive run past Cairo in the semifinals and a late surge to hold off Dunlap. Hughes, suspended briefly in February, emerged as team leader guiding a 16-game win streak.
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