UMass Remains Unbeaten as No 1 Likely Unanimous Status
No 1 Massachusetts stayed undefeated at 16-0 after a 93-89 win over Duquesne, while No 3 Cincinnati and No 14 Penn State suffered losses. Alabama-Birmingham upset Cincinnati 70-68, and Michigan beat Penn State 67-66 on a late dunk and decisive block by Maceo Baston. Auburn rallied past LSU, Connecticut extended its win streak to 15, and Texas Tech defeated Houston 95-76.
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Iowa Tops Northwestern in Big Ten Showdown
Iowa upset Northwestern 64-51 as Tiffany Gooden scored 27 points to end the Wildcats home winning streak. Northwestern freshman Megan Chawansky had eight points and eight assists, the Wildcats last lead coming early in the second half.
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Smith lifts Buckeyes past Michigan in 83 75 win
Katie Smith scored 31 points and hit four three pointers and 11 free throws to lead Ohio State at St John Arena. The Buckeyes improved to 13 6 overall and 4 3 in the Big Ten while Michigan dropped to 6 11 and 0 11 in conference play.
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Vaughn top MVP as Belle cited for poor conduct
Albert Belle lost MVP voting to Mo Vaughn amid criticism of his conduct toward reporters during the season. Vaughn delivered a lengthy acceptance speech praising tradition and work ethic, while Belle’s actions were cited by several writers as a factor in the ballot. Vaughn finished with a .300 average, 32 homers, 126 RBIs. Belle had .317 with 52 doubles and 126 RBIs.
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Oliver earns Hula MVP with 53-yard run in East win
Winslow Oliver, the 217 pound New Mexico back, claimed the Hula Bowl MVP after scoring a 10-yard TD and a 53-yard run to lift the East to a 17-10 victory over the West. Oliver called the MVP win a perfect moment and credited his performance to wanting to play and showcase his abilities for the April NFL draft.
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Steelers Cowboys Preview Highlights Edge in Super Bowl Fight
Dungy predicts a closer game as the AFC defense edges the NFC, with the Steelers aiming to thwart Dallas. Key matchups include Aikman Irvin against Steel City blitzes and questions about run defense as both teams tout strengths and playoff pressures.
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Cowboys eager to return to Super Bowl with core players
Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, star receivers, and Emmitt Smith emphasized the team’s core as they aim to return to a second straight Super Bowl after last year’s near miss. Charles Haley’s status remained uncertain due to back surgery and flu symptoms, while Darren Woodson highlighted Phoenix as a quasi home field for the team.
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