JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) β Michael Qualls scored 20 points, Southeastern Conference player of the year Bobby Portis added 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Arkansas held off Wofford 56-53 in the NCAA Tournament last night. The Razorbacks escaped a back-and-forth game in the West Region that featured 18 lead changes and 10 ties.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) β Considering the scare Coastal Carolina gave Virginia last year, Wisconsin fans can be assured the Badgers are giving their opening opponent in the NCAA Tournament their full attention. The Chanticleers are back as a No. 16 seed, and they’ll be taking aim at the West Region’s top-seeded Badgers today.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) β Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Shell and Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson among the four newest inductees into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame. Hall organizers announced the latest class yesterday. Joining Shell and Richardson are former NFL quarterback and coach Dan Reeves and ex-Philadelphia and Denver safety Brian Dawkins.
MONTREAL (AP) β Carey Price made 31 saves for his league-leading and career-best 39th win of the season, lifting the Montreal Canadiens past the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 last night. Montreal has won five straight against the Hurricanes.
