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Temple's 68-53 Atlantic Ten quarterfinal upset of No. 6 George Washington represented a victory for the Owls over the highest-ranked opponent since beating No. 1 Cincinnati on February 20, 2000. The win also gave coach John Chaney a chance to show his lighter side, making fun of his
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As the beloved senior Gerry McNamara said farewell to his Syracuse crowd in an emotional pregame ceremony, Villanova made it a day to remember by claiming its first regular-season Big East championship since 1996-97, sharing the title with Connecticut. The Wildcats, who dominated Syracuse 92-82, will take a No. 2
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Curtis Sumpter, a 6-foot-7 senior forward for Villanova, has announced that he will not return to the court this season due to a knee injury. Despite his disappointment, he has decided to take a medical redshirt and will be eligible to return next season. Sumpter, a second-team all-Big East selection
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The No. 2 Villanova Wildcats, led by guard Randy Foye, suffered a draining loss to the No. 3 Connecticut Huskies by 89-75 in a battle between the Big East's best teams. The loss ended Villanova's 11-game winning streak and was marked by a significant injury to
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Hofstra's 67-62 win over Penn in the championship game of the ECAC Holiday Festival marked a significant upset, with the team overcoming a 20-point lead to secure the victory. Norman Richardson led the team with 16 points, including 4 of 5 three-pointers, and 9 rebounds. Hofstra's
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In a thrilling finish, No. 14 Villanova edged No. 10 Boston College 67-64 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals to face the winner of the Syracuse-Providence quarterfinal matchup. The Wildcats' Eric Eberz led the team with 20 points, while Boston College's Danya Abrams
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In a heart-stopping Big East Tournament play-in game, Pittsburgh edged St. John's 74-71, with reserve Jason Maile scoring a career-high 28 points and Andre Alridge contributing 19. Despite a stellar performance from James Scott, who led the Red Storm with 27 points, the Panthers secured a spot in
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As the University of Arizona's basketball program prepares for another challenging season, the team's chances of success will largely depend on the performance of its talented backcourt duo, Khalid Reeves and Damon Stoudamire. With a strong preseason and a favorable schedule, the Wildcats are looking to
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Dametri Hill and Danya Abrams, two heavyweight college basketball players, are shattering stereotypes and defying expectations with their hard work and dedication. Both players have made significant strides in losing weight, with Hill shedding 65 pounds and Abrams losing 6 pounds per month for the past year. Despite their bulky
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Boston College's senior guard Gerrod Abram celebrated his 22nd birthday by leading the ninth-seeded Eagles to a stunning 75-72 victory over top-seeded North Carolina in the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. The win, Boston College's first N.C.A.A. tournament appearance
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) selection committee revealed the 64-team field for the highly anticipated March Madness tournament yesterday. The committee made difficult decisions, considering the regular season's many upsets, to choose the top teams for the second season of basketball. The tournament, also known as March
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NCAA basketball fans were treated to a day of upsets and surprises on Friday as the post-season tournament kicked into high gear. The day saw 42 games played in 14 leagues around the country, with several top teams managing wins, but also several lower-seeded teams pulling off stunning upsets. In
