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Livonia has tall task in defending Class B

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Eight first round games will open the Class B Championship on Friday. Top seed Livonia will wait for the winner of Greece Odyssey (8) vs. Bath (9). Here is the rundown: No. 1 seed LIVONIA (17-2) Player(s) to watch: Senior John Smith (Sr. .477 (31-65) with an on-base percentage of .526 to go with 27 runs scored and 16 RBI. Smith has 31 hits which includes three doubles on … [Read more...] about Livonia has tall task in defending Class B

VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s: Atlantic 10 finals preview

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The Atlantic 10 finals tip off at 12:30 p.m. on CBS. Here's your guide: VCU (24-9/14-4) vs. Saint Joseph's (26-7/13-5) Probable starters: VCU Melvin Johnson 18 ppg Johnny Williams 3.8 ppg Korey Billbury 11.2 ppg JeQuan Lewis 10.3 ppg Mo Alie-Cox 10.5 ppg Saint Joseph's DeAndre' Bembry 17.2 ppg 7.8 rpg Isaiah Miles 17.9 ppg 8.0 rpg Shavar … [Read more...] about VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s: Atlantic 10 finals preview

Big East: Conference tournament preview

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By PAUL GOTHAM Villanova looks for its second straight Big East title. The Wildcats defeated Xavier in last year's final. Xavier and Providence handed the Wildcats their only conference losses of the season. Providence won the 2014 title. Butler, Villanova and Providence all bring three-game win streaks with them to Madison Square Garden - the Big East's … [Read more...] about Big East: Conference tournament preview

Atlantic 10: Conference tournament preview

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By PAUL GOTHAM Dayton and VCU closed the regular season with an overtime game that wasn't decided until a final second 3-point attempt missed the target. The Atlantic 10 tournament figures to hold just as much drama. St. Bonaventure shared the conference title with Dayton and VCU. With five straight wins, Bona has the A-10's longest streak. Fordham follows with … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10: Conference tournament preview