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AP Sports WriterWill K-State's close losses count toward an NCAA bid?By DAVE SKRETTAMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) When Kansas State blew a late lead against Maryland and lost by a point, it was easy to chalk it up as a frustrating defeat that people would soon forget.Except that more frustrating...

The Latest: Arizona's loss means three 2-seeds are outKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):1:05 a.m.Xavier's upset of Arizona wrapped up Thursday's four-game slate, sending the Musketeers into the Elite Eight as a surprise team alongside high seeds...

Notre Dame Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressNotre Dame Preview CapsuleBy The Associated Press=Notre DameLast season: 24-12, lost in NCAA Tournament Regional Final.Nickname: Fighting Irish.Coach: Mike Brey.Conference: Atlantic Coast.Who's gone: G Demetrius Jackson, F Zach Auguste, F A.J. Burgett.Who's back: F V.J. Beachem, who put his name briefly into the...

Associated PressAaron scores 18 and USC cruises past Oregon State 92-66By TIM LIOTTALOS ANGELES (AP) Shaqquan Aaron scored a career-high 21 points and Bennie Boatwright added 16 as Southern California cruised to a 92-66 victory over Oregon State on Thursday night.Elijah Stewart chipped in 14 points and Chimezie...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) No. 21 Vanderbilt will be without the Southeastern Conference's top shot blocker for four to six weeks after junior Luke Kornet tore the MCL in his left knee in practice.The Commodores announced the injury just before tipoff Wednesday night against Dayton.Kornet was hurt within the...

AP Sports WriterVols' Turner says he benefited from not playing last seasonBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner believes his year away from competition has made him a better player.Now he's eager to show just how much he's learned during that time away.After being ruled ineligible...

No. 6 Baylor bounces back in Big 12, now to surprising TCUBy The Associated PressSome things to watch this week in the Big 12:GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 6 Baylor (17-1, 5-1 Big 12) at surprising TCU (14-4, 3-3). The Bears have won both games since falling last week...

AP Sports WriterLSU moves on from Simmons era seeking balance, chemistryBy BRETT MARTELBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) LSU coach Johnny Jones might need the Tigers to considerably exceed expectations if he wants to keep his so-called dream job much longer.Jones doesn't deny that failing to make the NCAA Tournament...

AP Sports WriterMichigan State looks to maintain momentum at MichiganBy LARRY LAGEANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan State is in the midst of its longest winning streak against rival Michigan since the glory days of the Tom Izzo era.The Spartans have won five straight, a run so long that...

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) Jared Johnson scored 16 points and Thomas Walkup added 14 and grabbed 10 rebounds as Stephen F. Austin dominated Division II Arkansas Tech 86-48 on Saturday night.Clide Geffrard added 12 points and 14 boards for Stephen F. Austin (6-3) which has won six of its...

AP Sports WriterKingsley withdraws name from NBA draft, returns to ArkansasBy KURT VOIGTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas got a boost on Monday when Moses Kingsley announced he had decided to withdraw his name from the NBA draft and return for his senior season with the Razorbacks.Kingsley, a 6-foot-10 center...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) Ryan Kemrite made six 3-pointers on his way to scoring 22 points - both career highs - and Liberty rode a hot shooting night to a 90-49 win over Summit on Saturday.Liberty (2-0) made 18 of its 27 first-half field goal attempts en route to...