VCU Upsets Wichita State In NCAA Tournament Thriller
Shaka Smart’s 12th seed VCU pulled a late 3 by Bradford Burgess and a six-foot runner by Darius Theus to edge Wichita State 62-59 in Portland. The Rams trailed 54-53 with 5:39 left but regained the lead and survived a late Shockers rally as Murray State and others advanced.
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Final Four picks favor Kentucky and North Carolina
Todd Hefferman weighs in on 2012 NCAA tournament outlook. He favors Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina, and Florida State for the Final Four, with Kansas State challenging in the East. He notes the volatility of picks, the top seeds’ history, and potential runs by Ohio State and Creighton as part of the bracket dynamics.
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Saluki Men's Basketball Coaching Search Continues Week 3
CARBONDALE SIU fires Chris Lowery after an 8-23 season, the worst in school history, ending a decade with Lowery as coach. Athletic Director Moccia hints at Midwest ties for candidates as the NCAA tournament runs, with no interview responses this week.
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Makers of Champions Rise at SIU Track Team
Jeneva McCall won the NCAA national indoor championship in the weight throw and placed second in the shot put. J C Lambert finished second in the weight throw, giving SIU track and field national notice. Coach John Smith, with 13 years coaching throws, led the program's success. He has produced 69 conference champions and 55 All-Americans, including six NCAA champions across Ohio State and SIU.
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