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NCAA Latest: Kentucky pulls away late, beats Buffalo 95-75By The Associated PressThe Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):---7:35 p.m.Kentucky put an end to any upset talk on its watch Saturday, getting 27 points and a near-perfect shooting game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a...

AP Sports WriterUMBC basks in 15 minutes of fame as Cinderella of the NCAABy JENNA FRYERCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) As the sun rose on the Saturday morning celebration of their unprecedented NCAA Tournament upset, Ryan Odom implored his suddenly-famous basketball team to get some sleep.It was time for family...

The Latest: Nevada bounces Texas and Shaka Smart in OTBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):6:50 p.m.Caleb Martin made three clutch 3-pointers in overtime for Nevada and the seventh-seeded Wolf Pack came from behind to force overtime and then beat 10th-seeded Texas 87-83 in...

AP Sports WriterCrean shows enthusiasm in first Georgia news conferenceBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) Tom Crean opened his first news conference at Georgia by talking for almost 27 minutes before fielding his first question.First impressions were clear: Georgia's new coach has a high-energy personality, and he's enthusiastic about...

AP Basketball WriterArizona could be facing rebuilding year after early exitBy JOHN MARSHALLBOISE, Idaho (AP) Through all the turmoil, the off-the-court distractions, injuries and suspensions, Arizona had been able to maintain its focus on the court.Facing the relentless pressure of Buffalo's fast and furious guards, the Wildcats wilted.Sean...

AP Basketball WriterDefending champ North Carolina opens up, tops Lipscomb 84-66By AARON BEARDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Kenny Williams was a bit player in North Carolina's run to the national title game in 2016, then watched last season from the sideline due to a knee injury as the Tar Heels...

AP Sports WriterVillanova tries to avoid 2nd-round tourney blues vs. AlabamaBy DAN GELSTONPITTSBURGH (AP) It's not a curse. Because Villanova has won a national championship.It's not always bad luck. Again, the banner in the rafters.It's certainly not something to fear. See, 2016.But the second round of the NCAA...

The Latest: Nevada, Texas trading buckets with Bamba benchedBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):6:30 p.m.The Nevada-Texas game has gone to overtime.After trailing 40-26 early in the second half, Nevada finally tied the score at 68-all when Jordan Caroline hit one of two free...

AP National WriterBanish madness? Nunsense! March shows best of college hoopsBy EDDIE PELLSBOISE, Idaho (AP) Commanding the spotlight this first week of the NCAA Tournament are a 98-year-old nun, a pair of high school teammates who made game-winning shots a half-continent apart, a matchup of programs bonded by...

The Latest: Nevada, Texas trading buckets with Bamba benchedBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):6:15 p.m.It's starting to get interesting in Nashville.Texas forward Mohamed Bamba just picked up his fourth foul while trying to block a Jordan Caroline shot with six minutes left. The...

AP Sports WriterDuke, Krzyzewski face tough test from Hurley, Rhode IslandBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Krzyzewski walked into the Hurley family's living room in Jersey City three decades ago, all enthusiasm, respect and wit. There to put the finishing touches on Duke's recruitment of relentless point guard Bobby...

Florida faces crowd favorite Texas Tech for Sweet 16 spotDALLAS (AP) No. 3 seed Texas Tech (25-9) vs. No. 6 seed Florida (21-12)Second round, East Region; Dallas; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. ETBOTTOM LINE: Texas Tech beat instate opponent Stephen F. Austin 70-60 for its first NCAA Tournament win since...