Floyd quits Olympics to pursue NFL draft
Former NCAA sprint champion Stanley Floyd, 22, of Knoxville, announces he will enter the NFL draft next month, seeking new challenges in professional football and giving up Olympic track ambitions. Floyd cited waning track interest since 1980 and named teams such as the Saints and Patriots as possible fits.
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Syracuse Eyes NCAA Run In East Regional As Morehead Looms
Syracuse, seeded sixth, faces Morehead State in the East Regional with optimism about a deep NCAA run. SU relies on Santifer Bruin and Rautins as key leaders while Morehead, 11th seed, won nine of 10 and runs the floor behind Minnifield, aiming to test the Orangemen in a up-tempo, up-and-down matchup.
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Lamar among winners in NCAA tournament upsets
Lamar defeated Alabama 73-50 in the second game of a sub regional doubleheader and advances to face Villanova. Maryland is 20-9 and to play Houston. several other first round winners included James Madison, Virginia Commonwealth, Purdue, Ohio University, Washington State and Utah.
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Wildcats pull away in NIT opener to top Notre Dame
Northwestern forward Aaron scored the decisive baskets as the Wildcats erased a 41-40 deficit, pulling ahead 54-45 with 7:36 left and keeping the lead to the end. Notre Dame briefly led 42-41 before Aaron answered with a go-ahead play and another crucial 3 as NU surged. Nebraska Mississippi Wake Forest and Virginia Tech also won in first-round NIT play.
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Morehead State Faces Syracuse In NCAA East Clash
Morehead State aims to shock Jim Boeheim's Orangemen in Hartford as coach Wayne Martin brings a 19-10 Eagles squad from Kentucky's OVC. Syracuse, led by Earl Harrison and Gene Waldron, hosts the first round with TV and radio coverage and a sold-out arena.
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Blackman Leads Mavericks Past Pacers After Return
Rolando Blackman scores 24 to spark Dallas 120-105 win over Indiana. He rebounds 11, helps Mavericks surge from deficit, as four players reach double figures. Dallas improves to 34-33 and closes in on playoff spot. Pacers drop to 17-49 with Billy Knight scoring 27.
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