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Matthew Dellavedova scored 22 points, and Saint Mary's beat Middle Tennessee State, 67-54, in a First Four game of the 2013 NCAA tournament in Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday night. After leading by nine points at the half, St. Mary's increased its lead behind the shooting of Dellavedova, who was 7-for-14 from the field for the game, including hitting 5 of 7 three-point attempts...

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Big East champ Louisville was named the top-overall seed in the 2013 NCAA tournament's 68-team field announced on Sunday evening. Kansas, Indiana and Gonzaga joined the Cardinals as No. 1 regional seeds. The Big East led all conferences with eight teams invited, while seven Big 10 teams received bids to the tournament...

Patriot League Championship: Bucknell 64 — Lafayette 56 Center Mike Muscala scored 20 points, including six points during a big second-half run, and Bucknell beat Lafayette, 64-56, in the Patriot League tournament championship at Lewisburg, PA...

Valparaiso rallied late in the second half on its home floor, becoming one of three teams to win its conference title and advance to the 2013 NCAA tournament on Tuesday night. Here's a recap of Tuesday's conference championships: Horizon League Championship: Valparaiso 62 — Wright State 54 Erik Buggs scored 22 points and Will Bogan added 14, as Valparaiso beat Wright State, 62-54, in the Horizon L

Rookie Anthony Davis continues to shine for the New Orleans Hornets, proving to be the difference maker for the Hornets in Sunday night's 98-96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Ryan Anderson was fantastic as well, scoring the game-winning bucket on a...

I think there was an even bigger reason why on this particular night the ball flew from his hand in such a way that it swished through a basketball goal almost 50 feet away.

Watch what happens as this insane buzzer beater wins a high school basketball championship for New Rochelle in the New York State Championship game. This was the true definition of a buzzer beater. The shot was so close even the referees had to stop and talk it over...

If you think the NBA’s slam dunk contest has lost some of its luster, then you won’t know what to make of the disaster that is the Chinese Basketball Association’s version of this event.

Perhaps the struggling Sacramento Kings were just what the doctor ordered for the New Orleans Hornets, who went into Sunday night's game looking to snap a three game losing streak. Anthony Davis (pictured) reminded spectators that...

Athletic, acrobatic and probably just a little bit of luck thrown in for good measure too. What an incredible shot.

Here are two guys with nothing more than a basketball, an exercise ball and a desire to become legends. I think they have succeeded mightily.

The following shot took place at a women's Division II college basketball game on Saturday between Georgia College and Columbus State in Columbus, Georgia.

Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers scored 20 points and dished out 15 assists, as the Western Conference beat the East, 143-138, in the NBA All-Star Game in Houston on Sunday night. The Thunder's Kevin Durant added 30 points, and Kobe Bryant of the Lakers blocked Miami's LeBron James twice in the final minutes to help seal the win...

Elfrid Payton hit two free throws to get the Cajuns' within one point and then hit the game-winner with just under six seconds remaining to give Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns a come from behind 58-57 win over Florida Atlantic Saturday night in the Cajundome...

Ragin Cajun Baseball, Softball and Basketball are all at home this weekend. Get out and support the home team!

Most university systems offer scholarships, grants and low interest loans so college dreams can come true. Then there are universities that do it carnival style. Hit a half court basketball shot and win tuition for school.

Jags run away from Cajuns in second half.

A Colorado high school basketball player did something in a game last week that NBA players like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant don't even attempt. We'll give you details, but you should watch the video first:

Big second half surge triggers blowout