Through two games in the Southeast Shootout, Broken Bow hasn’t been kind to Claremore. After suffering their first loss of the season Monday, the Zebras couldn’t bounce back Tuesday, falling 8-4 to Community Christian. The Royals (6-2) took control early, striking first in the bottom of the first inning when Jaden Bowers lined a two-run single to right field for a 2-0 lead. Claremore (9-2) cut …

It’s that time of year again when die-hard college basketball fans and casual observers alike get to fill out their March Madness tournament brackets. Whether you know every single detail about all 64 teams or have no idea what an “and-one” is, it’s virtually impossible to put together a perfect bracket. Nonetheless, it’s an annual tradition that everyone can partake in, trying to achieve the …

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Darius Hannah led Bradley over North Alabama on Wednesday night with 17 points off of the bench in a 71-62 victory in the NIT.

Bradley (27-8) will play George Mason in the second round.

Hannah also contributed six rebounds for the Braves. Christian Davis scored 13 points and added six rebounds and three blocks. Jaquan Johnson shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 6 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding four steals.

The Lions (24-11) were led in scoring by Donte Bacchus, who finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Jacari Lane added 12 points.

Bradley led 39-21 at halftime, with Davis racking up 11 points. Hannah scored a team-high 12 points in the final half.

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Marcus Foster scored 22 points and Zach Freemantle added 15 while overcoming foul trouble as Xavier rallied past Texas 86-80 in the First Four on Wednesday night. The Musketeers (22-11) erased a 13-point deficit in their biggest comeback win this season and advanced to play No. 6 seed Illinois on Friday night in a Midwest Region game at Milwaukee. Tre Johnson led the Longhorns with 23 points in an NCAA Tournament matchup of No. 11 seeds.

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