Southeastern Illinois women seek first national tourney glory
Southeastern Illinois College women, 28-5 and No. 5 seed, advance to the NJCAA Division I Championship in Salina. They face 12th-seeded Central Arizona (30-2) at 2 p.m. Wednesday, led by Crystal DeLorch and a balanced scoring attack. The Lady Falcons defend well, allow 55.3 per game, and rely on a matchup zone to slow perimeter pressure.
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Smithpeters strengthens for SIG Open vs Walters State
Smithpeters, weighing 205 pounds, boosted by five days a week in the weight room and three hours daily of lifting and drills, returns to the Falcon lineup to spark games off the bench. He averages 8.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and shoots 52.2 percent overall while hitting 41.7 percent from three. His leadership is noted by Franklin as Smithpeters provides essential floor presence late in games.
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Falcons Face Walters State In National Tournament Opener
Franklin expects tough challenge as top seed opens against Walters State, a quick shooting zone team. Donta Smith leads the Falcons with 25.8 ppg and 7.2 rpg, but eight players range 6.5 to 8.5 ppg ready to step up. The Falcons carry tournament experience and a controlled mindset into the game tonight.
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Salukis face Alabama in NCAA tournament test
Salukis prepare to meet Alabama in a tournament clash as coach Chris Gottfried notes Alabama's age and schedule strength. Alabama, despite a rough overall record, had won five of seven and beat Wisconsin and Mississippi State, while SIU emphasizes playing fit and focused basketball.
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Postseason awards handed out in South Seven Conference
The South Seven Conference boys basketball coaches named MVPs Justin Dentmon Matt Shaw and Kevin Lisch. First team includes Alex Spearman Neil Crosby Jay Young and Teacher Stennis with several others earning spots and honorable mentions across Mount Vernon Centralia Cahokia and Marion. Tickets for the St Louis Regional of the 2004 NCAA tournament go on sale with prices from 50 to 110 and phone and website purchase options.
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Terriers Aim to Halt Rebounding Power in East St Louis Showdown
Carbondale coach Miller emphasizes defending full court and winning glass as his Terriers face East St Louis. Liddell receives most attention for his versatile scoring and playmaking. Central to success are limiting second and third chances and controlling tempo in pursuit of the school’s first state title.
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