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Golden Eagles take down Miners 64-56

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 13, 2014

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the UTEP Miners 64-56 to end their hopes for a conference title and a bid to the NCAA Tournament. This is the fourth consecutive win of the Golden Eagles over the Miners. It was one of UTEP worst rebounding...

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Blue Raiders cruise past Monarchs

Blue Raiders cruise past Monarchs

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter March 13, 2014

In the second game of the quarterfinals in the Conference USA tournament, Middle Tennessee used some pesky defense with some good rim protection in the paint and good game management from their senior point guard Tweety Knight to beat the Old Dominion...

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Coley, upset minded Panthers take down Tulane

Coley, upset minded Panthers take down Tulane

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 13, 2014

The Florida International Golden Panthers women's basketball pulled off another upset as they defeated the No. 4 seed Tulane Green Wave 69-55 at Memorial Gym to advance to the semifinals. FIU took the lead with 10 minutes left in the first half and...

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Golden Hurricane blow past Green Wave 70-49

Golden Hurricane blow past Green Wave 70-49

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 13, 2014

Sophomore guard James Woodard accounted for 24 points as the Golden Hurricane defeated the Tulane Green Wave 70-49 in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament. Tulsa dominated Tulane in almost every statistical comparison as they outrebounded...

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No. 22 Middle Tennessee survives UAB scare

No. 22 Middle Tennessee survives UAB scare

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter March 13, 2014

Despite being pre-season favorite to win the Conference and finishing the season nationally ranked with a regular season title, the Middle Tennessee State women's basketball team still plays with a chip on its shoulder. The Blue Raiders came in the...

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Charlotte defeats depleted UAB 80-70

Charlotte defeats depleted UAB 80-70

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 12, 2014

From start to finish the Charlotte 49ers dominated the UAB Blazers winning 80-70 to advance to the Conference USA quarterfinals. It was a team win for the 49ers, four players got to double figures and sophomore guard Denzel Ingram led the pack with...

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UTEP runs past Pirates 77-68, will face Golden Eagles in quarterfinals

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter March 12, 2014

The UTEP men came into the Conference USA tournament with a first-round bye and a No. 5 seed facing No. 12 East Carolina. UTEP never trailed in the game and led by as much as 23 early in the second half. They rolled past the Pirates 77-68. UTEP...

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Louisiana Tech wins second straight, sets match-up against UTEP

Louisiana Tech wins second straight, sets match-up against UTEP

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 12, 2014

Louisiana Tech women's basketball team dominated the second half to defeat the Charlotte 49ers 64-55 in the second round of the Conference USA Championships. The Lady Techsters will face UTEP in the quarterfinals Mar. 13 at Memorial Gym. Charlotte...

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Old Dominion stomps Marshall 73-58

Old Dominion stomps Marshall 73-58

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 12, 2014

With an impressive second half the Old Dominion Monarchs booked a spot in the quarterfinals after defeating No. 14 Marshall 73-58. The Monarchs held a narrow two-point lead at halftime as both teams struggled shooting from the field in the first half....

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Jonathan Stark leads Tulane in win over North Texas

Jonathan Stark leads Tulane in win over North Texas

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter March 12, 2014

The No. 7 seed Tulane Green Wave came off a one-game bye and defeated the No. 10 North Texas Mean Green Eagles 66-61. This is a game that the Green Wave never led until the 6:25 mark of the second half with a pair of free throws. North Texas led by...

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East Carolina pulls off improbable comeback to beat UTSA

East Carolina pulls off improbable comeback to beat UTSA

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 11, 2014

After trailing by as many as 18 in the first half, the East Carolina Pirates came back to defeat the UTSA Roadrunners 79-76 in the final game of day one at the Conference USA men’s basketball championship. East Carolina senior guard Akeem Richmond...

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Marshall holds on to early lead to upset Florida Atlantic

Marshall holds on to early lead to upset Florida Atlantic

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter March 11, 2014

In the second game of the men’s tournament, the Marshall Thundering Herd defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 63-59. Marshall was led by sophomore guard Chris Thomas who scored 21 points and put the game out of reach for the Owls with two late free-throws....

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