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W. Kentucky Hilltops San Diego

Advance to Sweet Sixteen with 72-63 win

By Lev Weinstein, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 23, 2008 6:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – Elated today with its first trip to the Sweet Sixteen in 15 years, Western Kentucky now faces a real trial, reports the AP. After warding off a scrappy San Diego 72-63 with Courtney Lee's clutch late free throws and his team-leading 29 points, the 12th-seeded... Read full story »

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Advance to Sweet Sixteen with 72-63 win

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