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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) shoots on UCLA Bruins guard Johnny Juzang (3) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
UCLA Bruins at Michigan Wolverines 3/30/2021

Mar. 30, 2021 10:16 PM EDT

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) passes over LSU guard Javonte Smart, left, during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oregon Ducks at Georgia Lady Bulldogs 3/24/2021

Mar. 22, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns watches the action on the court during the first half of a First Four game against Norfolk State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Norfolk State survives Appalachian State 54-53 in First Four

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 18, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

Drake's Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Texas Southern Tigers at Michigan Wolverines 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 08:56 PM EDT

Texas Southern forward John Walker III (24) passes the ball off to a teammate after being stopped en route to the basket by Mount St. Mary's forward Nana Opoku (22) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Texas Southern beats Mount St. Mary's 60-52 in NCAA opener

By Michael Marot Mar. 18, 2021 07:32 PM EDT

Mount St. Mary's forwards Nana Opoku (22), left, and Frantisek Barton (24) battle for a rebound with Texas Southern guard Michael Weathers (20) during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Texas Southern Tigers at Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 3/18/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 06:04 PM EDT

Missouri's Dru Smith, top, defends against Arkansas' JD Notae (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Pick Six: Unusual teams hallmark of NCAA Tournament

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, Tyger Campbell, center, and Oregon State's Gianni Hunt battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Michigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 17, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Colgate players celebrate beating Loyola (Md.), in an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Patriot League tournament, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Hamilton, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2021 07:54 PM EDT

Bryant Jr. leads Norfolk St. past NC Central 87-58 in MEAC

Mar. 12, 2021 05:41 AM EST
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Joe Bryant Jr. scored a career-high 30 points as Norfolk State rolled past North Carolina Central 87-58 in the Mid-Eastern Conference...

Mount St. Mary's forward Nana Opoku, right, and Bryant forward Hall Elisias compete for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Northeast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Smithfield, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Mount St. Mary's stuns Bryant 73-68 to clinch NCAA bid

Mar. 09, 2021 09:59 PM EST

Cleveland State's Craig Beaudion (3) shoots over Oakland's Trey Townsend (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old Dominion Lady Monarchs at Charlotte 49ers 3/11/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Jefferson carries Mount St. Mary's over Wagner 66-60 in NEC

Mar. 06, 2021 05:33 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Damian Chong Qui and Nana Opoku each had 14 points, and Malik Jefferson tallied 10 points and 10 rebounds to carry Mount St. Mary's to a 66-60...

Bryant survives COVID scare, gains 1st NEC title game 85-55

Mar. 06, 2021 03:31 PM EST
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Peter Kiss scored 19 points, leading five into double figures and Bryant rolled past Sacred Heart 85-55 in the Northeast Conference...

Donyell Marshall out as head coach at Central Connecticut

Mar. 05, 2021 07:55 PM EST
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Donyell Marshall has stepped down as head coach at Central Connecticut, the school announced Friday. The former...

Ford's 21 carries Wagner past Merrimack 64-59 for NEC title

Mar. 03, 2021 07:39 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Elijah Ford had 21 points and 13 rebounds as Wagner narrowly beat Merrimack 64-59 on Wednesday to capture the Northeast Conference championship...

Wagner tops Merrimack 74-67

Mar. 02, 2021 09:30 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Will Martinez and Alex Morales scored 21 points apiece as Wagner topped Merrimack 74-67 on Tuesday night. The 21 points...

fILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick attends an NCAA college basketball game between Notre Dame and Mount St. Mary's in South Bend, Ind. Swarbrick tells The Associated Press the school went public with its decision to not be included in EA Sports' new college football video game because the NCAA's proposed rule changes would prevent the names, images and likeness of players from being used in the game. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish 11/13/2017

Mar. 01, 2021 05:34 PM EST

Reid lifts Merrimack past St. Francis (N.Y.) 75-67

Feb. 26, 2021 07:04 PM EST
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Ziggy Reid had a career-high 29 points as Merrimack beat St. Francis (N.Y.) 75-67 on Friday. Reid made 9 of 11...

Green lifts Bryant past Long Island 63-60

Feb. 26, 2021 07:02 PM EST
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Michael Green III had 14 points to lead five Bryant players in double figures as the Bulldogs edged past Long Island 63-60 on Friday. ...