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March Madness tips off with First Four in Dayton

March Madness tips off with First Four in Dayton

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — North Carolina was a controversial selection for the NCAA Tournament, but the Tar Heels can silence some skeptics with a win over San Diego State on…

March Madness brackets have Auburn as the overall No. 1 followed by Duke, Houston, Florida

March Madness brackets have Auburn as the overall No. 1 followed by Duke, Houston, Florida

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness brackets released Sunday. The…

Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years

Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyrese Proctor scored 19 points on six 3-pointers, Kon Knueppel added 18 points and No. 1 Duke defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 on Saturday night to…

Withers’ lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC’s failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs

Withers’ lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC’s failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jae’Lyn Withers stood in a hallway of the Spectrum Center, his left arm resting around the shoulders of North Carolina coach Hubert Davis. He was…

No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg

No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kon Knueppel scored 17 points and No. 1 Duke held off a furious second half rally by rival North Carolina to beat its rival for…

Bubble watch: Indiana and Xavier now feeling the heat with Texas and North Carolina closing strong

Bubble watch: Indiana and Xavier now feeling the heat with Texas and North Carolina closing strong

Xavier and Indiana had chances to give their NCAA Tournament resumes a significant boost. But the Musketeers lost 89-87 to No. 25 Marquette, and Indiana fell 72-59 to No. 23 Oregon. Those aren’t bad losses…