Sentencing phase begins as prosecutors seek death penalty for man who killed pregnant 16-year-old niece
San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final FourDarrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton in the South Region final.
Dixon leads Villanova past No. 19 Creighton 79-67Eric Dixon scored 18 of his career-high 31 points in the first half, Cam Whitmore added 17 and Villanova defeated No. 19 Creighton 79-67.
Martin, Kansas hold off Creighton 79-72 for another Sweet 16Remy Martin scored 20 points, Ochai Agbaji put Kansas ahead for good with his first basket early in the second half, and the Jayhawks held off Creighton 79-72 to advance to the Sweet 16.
TIPPING OFF: Tar Heels get hot, now take on '21 champ BaylorNorth Carolina and first-year coach Hubert Davis got themselves off the NCAA Tournament bubble and now hope to make trouble for defending national champion Baylor in a featured matchup of the second round.
Creighton routs No. 11 Providence to reach Big East finalArthur Kaluma scored 17 points and keyed an overwhelming blitz that sent Creighton into the Big East championship game with a stunning 85-58 blowout of No. 11 Providence in the semifinals.
