Semifinal NCAA Final Four games set in Atlanta slate
The NCAA Final Four semis go today in Atlanta with Indiana vs Oklahoma at 5 p.m. and Kansas vs Maryland 40 minutes after. Women's national title is Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. Opening day baseball lights up Sunday with Indians Angels on ESPN2 and Cardinals hosting Colorado. Cubs visit Cincinnati and White Sox visit Seattle. LIU hosts Illinois State in softball. LIU and Creighton resume MVC doubleheader at Abe Martin Field.
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SIU golfer Alison Hiller earns Conference Golfer of the Week
Alison Hiller a senior on SIU's women's golf team was named Conference Golfer of the Week after two rounds 77 and 79 at Hickory Ridge Golf Center. She led SIU to its second Saluki Invitational title in four years and captured the individual crown, her second in a row and third in four years at the event.
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Indiana and Oklahoma meet in the other Final Four semifinal
Indiana led by Mike Davis advances to the national semifinals at the Georgia Dome, facing Oklahoma as the "other" game of the Final Four. Davis emphasizes the team’s independence from Knight era roots while Oklahoma proves depth with six junior college players in a rare run.
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Roberts ties for dunk title in Atlanta showdown
Southern Illinois senior center Rolan Roberts was named co champion of the 14th annual College Slam Dunk Championship in Atlanta. He shared the title with Arkansas guard Brandon Dean among eight competitors. ESPN will air the taped program at 1 p.m. today. Monte Jenkins also competed in 1999.
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Jayhawks and Terps Fire Up Final Four Scoring Flash
ATLANTA AP The Kansas Jayhawks and Maryland Terrapins enter the national semifinal with high-octane offenses. Kansas averages 91 points per game, Maryland 85.3, and both arrive as top seeds with regular-season titles and All-American stars. The matchup promises a fast, high-scoring clash that could eclipse past shootouts.
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UConn Puts One Win From Perfect Season Title Shot
Connecticut crushed Tennessee 79-56 in a Final Four semifinal to avenge a rivalry and move within one win of perfection. Sue Bird starred with 18 points and stifling defense as Oklahoma awaits in the championship after beating Duke 86-71.
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Sooners Rebound To Reach NCAA Title Game
Oklahoma, 32-3, earns first NCAA final bid by beating Duke 86-71 in the national semifinals. Rosalind Ross hits career high 26 points with 10 rebounds as the Sooners surge early and hold off a late Duke rally.
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White Sox rely on hitters as question looms on pitching
Chicago’s offense, led by Frank Thomas, Kenny Lofton and Ray Durham, looks potent with speed and power. They added Lofton to the lineup and hope adequate pitching follows as Thomas seeks RBI opportunities and a return to form after injuries.
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