Underdogs Loom in NCAAs Sweet Sixteen Showdowns
Auburn knocked off St John’s 81-65 to reach the West Regional while Navy upset Syracuse 97-85 in the East. Iowa State beat Michigan, NC State outlasted Arkansas-Little Rock in double overtime, and Kentucky and UNLV advanced in decisive fashion. Major programs face tight regional pairings as the NCAA tournament progresses.
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Rival stars clash in college basketball showcase
A jumble of matchups including Chuck Person of Auburn against St John's, Clinton Smith of Cleveland St against St Joseph's, Armon Golham of New Las Vegas against Maryland, Roy Farory of Michigan against Iowa St, Wendell Alexis of Syracuse against Navy, Len Bias of Maryland against New Las Vegas, and Mark Jackson of St John's against Auburn highlights a crowded college exhibition. Terry Coner and Gerald White surface from Alabama and Auburn, while Dwayne Washington and other players from Syracuse and Navy appear in scattered pairings.
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Mark Wade
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Gerald White
Dwayne Washington
OSU Cagers Return for NIT Round Against Texas
Ohio State hosts Texas in the NIT second round as the Buckeyes, 15-14, face a 19-11 Texas after a season marked by a coaching change. Miller, 400th win noted in 75-72 Ohio University victory, says distractions won’t derail the team.
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Eldon Miller
Boston College
Gary Williams
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Miller
Ohio University
Texas Ohio State clash after late rally
Miller praised Texas efforts to rebound from a seven point deficit in a tense Ohio U environment. He noted the team responded well to off court coaching changes and aims to be solid in the upcoming game. Texas starters include John Brownlee and Patrick Fairs, while Ohio State relies on Brad Sellers Dennis Hopson and Curtis Wilson to spark the Buckeyes.
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Buckeyes Rock Maryland In NCAA Regional Showdown
Ohio State ranked 13th dominated No. 21 Maryland 87-71 in the NCAA Mideast Regional second round. Freshman Nikita Lowry led with 26 points, aided by 16 from Jodi Roth and balanced scoring from Toni Roesch, Geneva Sanford, and Tracey Hail. Maryland, led 44-38 at half, saw three players foul out as Tate topped the Terps with 22.
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Tracey Hail
Deana Tate
Chequita Wood
Lisa Brown
Carolin Dehn-Durh
Maryland Women Down Ohio State In Nonconference Clash
Maryland defeats Ohio State 71 to 87 as Hall and Roth lead with double digit scoring. Wood adds 16 points for Maryland, while Lowry scores 28 for Ohio State. Rebounds favor Maryland 32 to 26 and 14 assists highlight Maryland’s ball movement.
NCAA Wrestling Championships 08 Results Overview
The meet lists individual bouts with winners and scores across weight classes from 126 to heavyweight. Notable results include Fick Bonoma of Bloomsburg defeating Al Palacio, and Jordan of Wisconsin besting Greg Randall. Team scores show Iowa in first, Oklahoma second, followed by Oklahoma State and others.
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North Carolina
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Mark van Tine
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Okiztuma
Wayne Catan
Syracuse
Duane Goldman
Dan Chard
Pedabome
Kirk Trust
Michigan
John Heropotas
Iowa St
Team Landing
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Iowa State
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