Whether you missed the action or simply want to relive it, here’s a rundown of all 16 games from Thursday.
Category: NCAA
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11-seed Drake stuns Mizzou, as coach ‘expected’
Drake, a No. 11 seed relying heavily on D-II transfers, had a 15-point lead whittled to one with 4:28 left but held off Missouri to advance in the NCAA tournament.
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Memphis G Hunter (foot) out for NCAA opener
Memphis guard Tyrese Hunte will miss Friday’s NCAA Tournament opener against Colorado State as he continues to recover from a left foot injury he suffered during the AAC tournament.
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Hurley: Up-and-down UConn ‘earned the 8-seed’
It’s been a rocky season for the two-time defending champions, but UConn coach Dan Hurley said his team enters the NCAA tournament devoid of pressure.
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ISU’s Lipsey optimistic on return vs. Lipscomb
Tamin Lipsey expressed cautious optimism that he would be available when Iowa State faces Lipscomb in the first round.
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McNeese scripts ‘biggest day’ in upset of Clemson
McNeese coach Will Wade and his boom box-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off No. 5 seed Clemson on Thursday in the first bracket buster of the NCAA tournament.
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Smith reinjures ankle as Cards fall to Creighton
Louisville guard Reyne Smith tried to play through injury, but his right ankle gave way in the second half as the Cardinals’ season came to an end with an 89-75 loss to Creighton.
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11-seed Drake holds off Mizzou rally for upset
Drake, a No. 11 seed relying heavily on D-II transfers, had a 15-point lead whittled to one with 4:28 left but held off Missouri to advance in the NCAA tournament.
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Saint Peter’s, ‘Dunk City,’ top list of notable March Madness Cinderella runs
Here’s a look back at the top Cinderella stories of March Madness through the years.
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From Jackrabbits to ‘King Triton’: March Madness boasts unique mascots
The men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments welcome plenty of unique mascots this March.