Diamond Dawgs open MVC play with big win over Bradley
Southern Illinois baseball opened Missouri Valley Conference play with a 10-2 victory over Bradley at Abe Martin Field. Sal Frisella drove in five runs and Toby Barnett added four hits including a leadoff homer. Jake Alley earned the win with seven strong innings. The Salukis improved to 12-4.
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Salukis fall to UConn in tight NCAA run ends
SIU sees its dream season halted as UConn edges the Salukis 71 to 59 before 29,633 in a hard fought regional tilt. Key stops, late misses, and a 12-4 Huskies run put Connecticut ahead at halftime and SIU never reclaimed the run, despite strong inside play led by Roberts and Dearman.
Salukis Fall To UConn In East Regional Semifinal
LIU's Rolan Roberts and Jermaine Dearman combined for 41 points on 17-of-28 shooting as SIU battled Big East champion UConn. A 6-for-32 collective showing by the Salukis doomed them, despite Roberts opening with eight points and 14 of LIU's first 18. Roberts praised by Huskies star Caron Butler for his efficiency and buckets. Halftime score was 40-28, with Roberts scoring six straight early in the second half to trim the gap to 42-36.
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Kansas 73 Illinois 69 in Midwest semifinal thriller
Kansas Jayhawks upset Illinois 73-69 as three freshmen sparked the win led by Keith Langford with 15 points and Aaron Miles 13. Frank Williams was held to 15 and Oregon awaits the winner in the Final Four berth bid after Kansas advances.
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Maryland advances past Kentucky to East Regional final
Maryland defeated Kentucky 78-68 to reach the East Regional final behind balanced scoring as Juan Dixon struggled with four points in the final 14 minutes. The top-seeded Terrapins (29 4) advance to face Connecticut for a spot in the Final Four.
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Oregon Beats Texas 72 70 In NCAA Tournament Thriller
Oregon survives Texas 72 70 as Freddie Jones hits a late layup with 2.8 seconds left. Luke Jackson scores 25 and Luke Ridnour 20 for the Ducks who survive a 13-0 Texas run. Texas guard T J Ford, hampered by injuries, scores eight.
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Temple Advances to NIT Semifinals Over Villanova
Temple defeats Villanova 63 57 to reach the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Hawkins scores 16, Wesley and Lytle 12 each, while Villanova's Bryant leads with 19 as Temple clamps down late sealing with Lytle block and Hawkins free throws. Lynn Greer out with ankle sprain limits Temple scoring options.
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