Gaels Hold Off Vanderbilt For WCC Title Run Continues
Saint Mary's overcame a sloppy start to grind out a 53-50 lead change and defeat Vanderbilt. Marciulionis scored 14 points with eight rebounds, while Ross added 15 as the Gaels' defense and rebounding chipped away at the Commodores. Vanderbilt, led by Jason Edwards with 18, missed late chances to force a comeback. The Gaels’ size and defense powered the win as they eye a Sweet 16 bid against Alabama's high-scoring attack.
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Akron Wildcats fall to Arizona 78 63 in Orlando upset attempt
Akron, 28 7, led by Tavari Johnson and Nate Johnson with 13 points each, challenged Arizona early but trailed 41 31 at halftime and were outrebounds 53 22 as Arizona dominated the paint 48 20 and blocked nine shots. Arizona's rebounding edge and late surge widened the gap.
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Rams rally past Memphis to reach second round in Seattle
Colorado State No. 12 seed beat Memphis 78-70 as Ryan Evans poured in a career high six 3s for 23 points. Nique Clifford contributed 14 points eight rebounds and six assists as CSU stretched win streak to 11 and moved on to face Maryland or Grand Canyon in the West Region.
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George Foreman boxing legend and grill icon passes
Foreman, Olympic gold medalist and heavyweight champion from Texas, rose to fame by stopping Joe Frazier in 1973 and lost to Muhammad Ali in the famous Zaire bout after a dramatic rope-a-dope. He returned after a decade, knocked out Michael Moorer in 1994 to regain belts, then became a businessman and pitchman for the George Foreman Grill.
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Bracket Busts Rule NCAA Tourney Thursday Night
Through Friday's games the perfect bracket count fell to near zero across ESPN Yahoo and CBS data with Ole Miss beating North Carolina causing massive losses. Creighton upset Louisville and several other results sparked widespread bracket collapses as prime time viewership hit a March Madness high. Jae'Lyn Withers left UNC with a leg injury in the first round while Maryland coach Kevin Willard voiced frustration amid his program's AD shift and contract talks.
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