SU's Big Men Step Up In Arkansas Upset
Southwest Conference overview notes Arkansas held off Southern a 28-0 run fueled by Corliss Williamson and Dwight Stewart who combined for 40 points. Williamson struggled from midrange while Stewart hit 3s and backed Williamson as Arkansas dominated the front line. Southern guards Wallace and Hill prepare for Sunday's rematch as SU seeks balance inside.
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Lloyd fuels Syracuse win with record 14 assists
Lloyd, a former junior college star from Balti more's Dunbar, handed Syracuse 14 assists in a Midwest Region win over Arkansas, a key stat cited by John Wallace as essential to the victory. Lloyd had spurned Arkansas a year earlier to join Syracuse and pursued a fresh start after choosing JUCO.
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SU Scorecard and Lloyd Learn Under Pressure
Lloyd cites Wallace and Otis Hill movement plus his penetration as the source of many assists. Boeheim notes Lloyd has grown each game as he adapts to a new role. SU faces a tough test Sunday as they struggle with pressure and turnover issues from earlier matchups.
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Boeheim leads Orangemen past Southern Illinois in late surge
Syracuse University sealed a 96 to 92 victory over Southern Illinois, nailing down a Midwest region win as Lawrence Moten and Lucious Jackson combined on key late free throws. SIU scorched the Erwin Center with 15 three pointers but couldn't hold the late lead as SU executed in the final minutes. Donna Ditota quotes praised players for finishing strong and overcoming recent endgame struggles.
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Jackson's Lone Star Impact Sparks Texas Family Spotlight
Lucious Jackson starred for Syracuse with seven made threes and 20-point pace, while father Luke Jackson watched in Austin. The veteran NBA champion's son fueled the linked storyline as Syracuse edged Texas in a Texas arena, with Luke signaling for rebounds and shots and Lucious delivering steady scoring while his family cheered from nine rows up.
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Razorbacks edge Texas Southern in late thriller
In Austin, defending NCAA champion Arkansas survives Texas Southern 79 to 78 as Randy Bolden misses a late free throw for the 15th seed. Arkansas held a halftime lead but TSU surged, forcing a tense finish before Corey Beck sealed it with deliberate free throws and a contested scramble at the end.
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Old Dominion Ousts Villanova In Triple OT
Old Dominion, a 14th seed, toppled Villanova 3OTs after a late rally led by Sessoms and Jones. The Monarchs, celebrating 20th anniversary NCAA title magic, preserved a grueling pace with five players over 44 minutes as Villanova failed to close out in the final seconds.
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