Purdue advances to West Regional semifinals vs Georgia
Purdue tames Villanova 60 42 to reach the West Regional semifinals in Seattle behind 19 points from Shereka Wright. The Boilermakers outscored Villanova 37 14 in the final period to seal a 29 3 season and a date with Georgia. Wright shook off a slow start to hit 15 second half points.
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Notre Dame Cruises Past Middle Tennessee State to Elite Eight
The Irish improve to 21-11 and reach the final 16 for the sixth time in eight seasons, earning a matchup with top seed Penn State in Hartford on Saturday. Penn State tops Virginia Tech 61-48 as Tanisha Wright shines early, while Duke ousts Marquette 76-67 behind Alana Beard 30 points in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Iowa State Tops Florida State In NIT Thriller In Tallahassee
Iowa State defeats Florida State 62-59 in the NIT second round as Jake Sullivan and Marcus Jefferson close out the game with four free throws in the final eight seconds after Andrew Wilson trims the lead with a late three. Sullivan led all scorers with 19 points while Adam Waleskowski paced Florida State with 14 and 10 rebounds. The Cyclones advance to face Marquette in the quarterfinals.
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Final preparations made for Olympic flame ceremony
In Olympia Greece officials tested a burnished mirror to light the torch by sun rays for Thursday's ceremony as the flame is kept in a lamp if weather interferes. Greek Olympic Committee President Lambis Nikolaou calls the event a symbol of unity while dress rehearsal and priestess roles proceed amid forecasted clear skies.
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Prior to season Cubs star Mark Prior to start season on DL
Mark Prior will open the Chicago Cubs season on the 15 day disabled list with inflammation in his right Achilles tendon. He has been throwing in spring training but not yet pitched in a Cactus League game and could be eligible to return by April 10 if no exhibition games are pitched.
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Benson Faces Final Chance With Pirates After Long Injury Spree
Kris Benson heads into 2004 with the Pirates on his last guaranteed contract year as he attempts a healthy, productive season to prove he can be an ace. Once viewed as a potential 20-game winner, an elbow reconstructive surgery and shoulder problems have limited him to one winning major league season and 35 career wins with Pittsburgh.
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