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MACON, Ga. - Domin Patterson returned interceptions for touchdowns of 48 and 44 yards as Fort Valley State overcame a 10-point first-quarter deficit to beat Savannah State 41-10 on Saturday in the Music City Classic.
Wes Johnson, the Big East player of the year, had 18 points and six rebounds as Syracuse routed Vermont 79-56 to set up a second-round game against Gonzaga on Sunday.
Mike Montgomery has been to the Final Four already, when he was roaming the sidelines for Stanford, but he's also had a lot of NCAA tournament disappointments.
Cal swingman Patrick Christopher set his season high of 28 points against Washington earlier this year, and he's taking aim at it against Louisville.
Maryland looked like it was going to get the last shot of the first half, but Houston's Aubrey Coleman managed to throw an outlet pass to Adam Brown, who hit an awkward-looking heave from just inside the midcourt line at the buzzer to make it 39-37 Terps at the break.
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- Mercer defeats Florida Gulf Coast 78-72
- Smith scores 25, Mercer routs Stetson 91-57
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