MARCH MADNESS
Davidson continues dramatic run by whipping Wisconsin, advancing to Elite 8
Associated Press Mar 28, 08 10:15 PM CDT
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Highly touted defenses don't seem to rattle Stephen Curry and Davidson, as they knocked off another higher seed—this time No. 3 Wisconsin—in convincing fashion, 73-56. The sophomore sensation, the son of former NBA star Dell Curry, had 33 points. It was his third consecutive game over 30 as the 10th-seeded Wildcats won their 25 straight and advanced to the Elite Eight, reports the AP.
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March madness
Badgers move to Sweet 16 for first time since 2005
Associated Press Mar 22, 08 7:59 PM CDT
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It was hard to tell what was more important in Wisconsin's 72-55 win over Kansas State, today: the points Trevon Hughes scored, or the ones Michael Beasley didn't. Hughes scored 25, as the third-seeded Badgers sent the Wildcats home with a second-round win in the NCAA Tournament. Freshman Beasley scored 23 for Kansas State, but only six in the second half.
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March Madness
Badgers win battle of boards against high-scoring Titans
Associated Press Mar 21, 08 12:22 AM CDT
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It took big brother Wisconsin almost all night to shake little brother Cal State Fullerton, but the Badgers finally ran away to a 71-56 first round win in the NCAA Tournament last night, reports the Associated Press. The third-seeded Badgers shot only 42% and had 17 turnovers, but they were able to out-rebound the smaller Titans 50-27.
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March Madness
Wisconsin tops Illinois for Big 10 while Kansas outduels Texas in Big 12 title game
Associated Press Mar 16, 08 7:43 PM CDT
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Sophomore Wayne Ellington scored 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting as North Carolina defeated Clemson for the third time this season, 86-81, to win the ACC championship. The Tigers, who took the Tar Heels to overtime in their previous two meetings, got 28 points from guard K.C. Rivers. This was UNC's 17th conference tournament title, reports AP. In other conference championship games:
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Texas gets shot at Kansas, Wisconsin reaches Big Ten final
Associated Press Mar 15, 08 7:41 PM CDT
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Virginia Tech led almost the entire way today, but all that counted were the final .08 seconds in North Carolina's 68-66 ACC win, reports the Associated Press. Tyler Hansbrough scored off an offensive rebound with that much time left to lift the No. 1 Tar Heels into the conference final tomorrow against Clemson, which upset No. 7 Duke 78-74. In other Top 25 action:
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Also, Illinois upsets Purdue while No. 19 MSU edges Ohio State
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Mar 14, 08 11:57 PM CDT
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Eighth-ranked Wisconsin held Michigan to only 10 field goals and 20% shooting to win 51-34 in the lowest scoring game in Big 10 tournament history. The Badgers didn't exactly light up the scoreboard either, making a mere 34% of their shots. UW's Joe Krabbenhoft was high man with 12 points, reports the Journal-Sentinel . In other Big 10 tournament quarterfinal action:
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Alabama stuns Vandy; Wisconsin beats Northwestern
Associated Press Mar 8, 08 8:50 PM CST
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John Thompson III accomplished something today his father never did – he led Georgetown to consecutive Big East regular season titles. The 11th-ranked Hoyas battled No. 12 Louisville and hung on to win in the final minute of the game, 55-52. Georgetown, winners of five straight, head to MSG next week as the No. 1 seed in their conference tournament. Elsewhere in the AP Top 25:
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No. 16 Vandy holds off Mississippi State in OT, No. 10 Wisconsin humiliates Penn State
Associated Press Mar 6, 08 2:39 AM CST
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The 4th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers fell behind by 16 points on the road against a Florida squad fighting to earn an NCAA berth—but roared back to win anyway, 89-86 behind JaJuan Smith's 23 points and Chris Lofton's 21. In the process, the Vols set a school record for victories in a single season. Florida, meanwhile, dropped its 6th of the last 10 and may have played itself out of the NCAA tournament. Elsewhere in the Top 25:
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No. 14 Butler blows out Detroit, Purdue moves into tie atop Big Ten
Associated Press Mar 1, 08 8:08 PM CST
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Tyrese Rice and Boston College must be trying to figure out what it takes to beat No. 3 North Carolina. Rice scored 46 points and the Eagles led by 18 at home in the second half, only to lose the ACC game 90-80 today, reports the Associated Press. Tyler Hansbrough had 25 points and Wayne Ellington 20 as the Tar Heels won their sixth straight. In other Top 25 action:
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Elsewhere in Top 25, Wisconsin stifles MSU, Butler raps Wright State
Associated Press Feb 28, 08 11:39 PM CST
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No. 13 Louisville nabbed a share of the Big East lead with two games to play, outgunning the Notre Dame in a 90-85 track meet. The Fighting Irish's Luke Harangody had 40 and 12 to keep things competitive, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' scorching first ten minutes, which put them ahead 34-16. Also in college ball:
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