Tennessee holds off Butler in OT NCAA second round
JaJuan Smith scored from the line in overtime as Tennessee edged Butler 76-71 to reach the East Regional quarterfinals. Wayne Chism led with 16 points, and the Vols survived a late Bulldogs rally after leading most of the game.
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Memphis Tigers edge Bulldogs in NCAA second round
Memphis, led by Joey Dorsey with 13 points and 12 rebounds and 6 blocks, out-scrapped Mississippi State 77-74 to reach the South Region round of 16. Derrick Rose and Chris Douglas-Roberts added 17 each as Memphis (35-1) advances to face Michigan State in Houston.
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Curry fuels Davidson comeback past Georgetown in NCAA thriller
Davidson led by Stephen Curry with 40 points in a dramatic 65-60 victory over Georgetown. Curry scored 30 in the second half, hitting key baskets and free throws as Davidson overhauled a 16-point deficit and gained a late edge with a 16-2 run. Georgetown coach John Thompson III watched as Curry and Davidson escaped a stingy defense. Critics noted North Carolina fans backing the in-state Wildcats amid the excitement.
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Western Kentucky advances to Sweet 16 over San Diego
Western Kentucky, seed 12, beat San Diego 72-63 to reach the 16 in Tampa. Courtney Lee led with 29 points including key late free throws and a decisive 3. Tyrone Brazelton added 15, Ty Rogers 5. Gyno Pomare scored 20 for the Toreros as Devin Ginty sparked an 18-2 run to threaten late. The Hilltoppers next face UCLA in Phoenix.
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