Improbable NCAA runs boost Butler and VCU to Final Four talk
The piece notes improbable runs by Virginia Commonwealth and Butler through the NCAA tournament, knocking off top seeds like Kansas Pitt Florida Purdue and Wisconsin. It contrasts betting odds with the teams’ success, cites Butler’s recent title-game appearance and MVC history, and critiques committee bias toward power conferences.
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Bruins beat Blackhawks 3 2 in spring MLB.
In spring training action the Bruins topped the Blackhawks 3 to 2. Marlins defeated Cardinals 4 to 2 while Royals edged White Sox 3 to 2. Diamondbacks 15 Cubs 2 and UConn faced Duke in a different matchup.
NCAA Women Scorelines Reported From Baylor Event
NCAA women basketball results show Baylor defeating Texas A&M with a 58 to 40 score while another game action notes a 75 to 46 result on a separate night. The report highlights strong Baylor defense and A&M struggles, with team standings and key players not detailed.
Wichita State Beats Alabama 75 to 44 in NIT tilt
Wichita State defeats Alabama 75 to 44 in a men’s NIT game at Washington Street Arena. Colorado players and other teams not listed in the readable text are not confirmed.
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SIU Eyes Hosting IHSA Football Playoffs At Saluki Stadium
SIU athletic officials consider Saluki Stadium in Carbondale as a potential site for the Illinois state football championships in 2013. The games now at Memorial Stadium may move due to Big Ten changes. Saluki Way's 15,000-seat venue opened last year, with FieldTurf and a $25.3 million price tag.
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Murphysboro Defeats Marion Behind Strong Pitching
Murphysboro Red Devils reversed a season-opening loss to Marion with a 5 3 comeback win. Dylan Craig and Zane Heller starred on the mound with Craig earning the win to move to 3 0 while fanning 15 over 5 2 innings and contributing a key curveball mix.
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A J Wildcats edge Herrin in one run victory at Herrin City Park
Freshman Tyler Vaughn pitched a three hitter for Anna Jonesboro in a 2 1 win over Herrin as Cody Livesay drove in two runs with a two run triple. Vaughn struck out six in a complete game to improve to 2-0 while Claudia cross and Brent Taylor set the table in the third inning for the Wildcats. Herrin, missing three starters, mounted late chances but could not overcome the early deficit.
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Logan softball sweeps SIC to start improving the offense
Logan College softball completed a home sweep of Southeastern Illinois College, winning 2-0 and 8-2 as coach Bruce Jilek urged continued improvement. The Vols, still under .500 and in GRAC action, relied on pitching and timely hitting, with Brittney Wead limiting Logan to three hits in game one and Shayly Wilce tossing one hit through six innings.
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