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Mar 20, 2008 6:29 PM CDT

UNLV Dominates Ice Cold Kent State

Rebels cruise after holding Flashes to 10 points in first half

(Newser) - Kent State played even with UNLV in the second half of their NCAA Tournament first round game today, but it was the first half that sent the Flashes down in flames 71-58, reports the Associated Press. The 8th-seeded Rebels held the 9th-seeded Flashes to a tournament- record tying 10 points...

Michigan State
Powers Past Temple

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Mar 20, 2008 4:44 PM CDT

Michigan State Powers Past Temple

Spartans shut down Owls' high-scoring Christmas

(Newser) - Michigan State reminded Dionte Christmas he wasn't playing in the Atlantic 10 anymore. The Spartans held Temple's 20.2 a game scorer to three points and beat the Owls 72-61 today in the NCAA Tournament, the Detroit News reports. MSU star Drew Neitzel was shut down the other way, but...

Xavier Battles Back to Beat Georgia

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Mar 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT

Xavier Battles Back to Beat Georgia

Musketeers erase 11-point, second-half deficit to avoid upset

(Newser) - Third-seeded Xavier avoided the first major upset of the NCAA Tournament today when it came from behind to beat 14th-seeded Georgia 73-61, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Musketeers (28-6) trailed by 11 points in the second half, but freshman Dante Jackson hit a 3-pointer with 7:23 left to put...

Kansas Makes It Look Easy Vs. Portland State

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Mar 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT

Kansas Makes It Look Easy Vs. Portland State

No. 1 Jayhawks jump out to 13-3 lead and never look back

(Newser) - There was a reason Kansas was seeded No. 1 and Portland State No. 16. The Jayhawks dunked over the Vikings, shot over the Vikings and never let them in the game en route to an 85-61 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament today, reports the AP. The...

NCAA Grabs More Control of Ticket Resales

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Mar 18, 2008 11:58 AM CDT

NCAA Grabs More Control of Ticket Resales

Group says moves are for the fans; critics see similarities with pros

(Newser) - The NCAA is stepping up its efforts to rake in more money from March Madness by striking deals with online sites that resell tickets and travel packages at hefty profits, the Los Angeles Times reports. By sanctioning such deals, the NCAA says it can guard against unscrupulous gouging, but critics...

Villanova Tops Syracuse in Big East Tourney

Mar 13, 2008 12:03 AM CDT

Villanova Tops Syracuse in Big East Tourney

West Virginia holds on against Providence, Pitt downs Cincinnati

(Newser) - Villanova used a strong second-half effort to blow past Syracuse 82-63 in the first round of the Big East tournament. The Wildcats made eight of their first nine 3-pointers after the break and went on an 11-1 run midway through the second half to put the game out of the...

Mount St. Mary's Rises Over Sacred Heart to Win NEC

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Mar 12, 2008 10:33 PM CDT

Mount St. Mary's Rises Over Sacred Heart to Win NEC

Mountaineers making third trip to NCAAs

(Newser) - Mount St. Mary’s is dancing for the first time since 1999, after defeating Sacred Heart 68-55 to win the Northeastern Conference championship. It is the third ever conference tournament championship for the Mountaineers, who have won eight of their last nine games. Jean Cajou and Kelly Beidler each had...

No. 12 Butler is Ready to Dance

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Mar 12, 2008 12:52 AM CDT

No. 12 Butler is Ready to Dance

Bulldogs bite Cleveland State in Horizon League final

(Newser) - Senior guard Mike Green tied a career-high with 24 points as No. 12 Butler downed Cleveland State 70-55 to earn its fifth Horizon League championship. The Bulldogs last won the league in 2001, but have journeyed to the NCAA tournament twice since then as an at-large team. J'Nathan Bullock led...

Oral Roberts Tops IUPUI, Wins Summit

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Mar 12, 2008 12:20 AM CDT

Oral Roberts Tops IUPUI, Wins Summit

Third straight league title gives Golden Eagles trip to NCAAs

(Newser) - Moses Ehambe led Oral Roberts to a 71-64 victory over IUPUI to win the Summit League tournament title and the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Ehambe scored 24 points and hit seven 3-pointers. Robert Jarvis, the nation’s top-scoring reserve, added 16 points for the Golden Eagles,...

Urologist: Shoot, Don't Score

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Mar 11, 2008 10:30 AM CDT

Urologist: Shoot, Don't Score

Docs offer March Madness vasectomy special for couch-potato sports fans

(Newser) - Crafty Oregon urologists are boosting their vasectomy clinic business at a time of year when a lot of men are on the sofa anyway, the Oregonian reports. A weekend of NCAA basketball tournament action allows just about enough time to recuperate from the surgery. "When March Madness approaches, you...

No. 23 Davidson is Dancing

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Mar 11, 2008 1:21 AM CDT

No. 23 Davidson is Dancing

Wildcats win Southern Conference, earn 3rd straight NCAA trip

(Newser) - The No. 23 Davidson Wildcats defeated Elon to win their third consecutive Southern Conference title and advance to the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats' standard-bearer, as usual, by conference player of the year Stephen Curry; the sophomore had 23 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the team. T.J. Douglas led...

Siena Tops Rider to Win MAAC Title

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Mar 10, 2008 11:30 PM CDT

Siena Tops Rider to Win MAAC Title

Saints headed to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2002

(Newser) - Siena’s only senior, Tay Fisher, scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half as the Saints routed Rider 74-53 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament final to earn the league’s automatic NCAA bid. All of Fisher’s points were a result of 3-point shots, either...