Second-round tilt features Aggies against Boilermakers
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03/21/2010 - Spokane, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Second-Round action in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament will take place at Spokane Memorial Arena when the fourth- seeded Purdue Boilermakers take on the fifth-seeded Texas A&M Aggies.
The Aggies pushed through to the second round for the fifth straight season, after opening the tournament with a convincing, 69-53 victory over Utah State in the first round. Texas A&M, which finished with a 23-9 record during the regular season, is now 9-11 all-time in this event, and 6-4 in the Big Dance over the past five seasons.
After an embarrassing loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament, the Boilermakers redeemed themselves with a solid, 72-64 victory over Siena in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Purdue, which is making its fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament, is now 32-23 all-time in this event.
In regard to the all-time series between the two schools on the hardwood, the Boilermakers own a slim 2-1 edge over Texas A&M. However, the lone win for the Aggies came in the last meeting back in 2001.
The Aggies flexed their muscle defensively against Utah State on Friday, as they held their opponent to just 53 points behind a 38.7 percent shooting effort. Utah State, which was one of the top three-point shooting teams in the nation, was limited to just 5-of-20 from behind the arc. At the other end of the floor the Aggies where just as impressive, as they shot 49.0 percent in the contest and that included an 8-of-18 clip from behind the arc. Khris Middleton led the way with 19 points, while David Loubeau added 14 points. B.J. Holmes and Donald Sloan contributed 11 and 10 points, respectively. Sloan has been the top performer throughout the season for Texas A&M, as the guard is leading the team with 18.0 ppg. However, if the Aggies are going to remain in this tournament the team will have to continue its strong play defensively, as Texas A&M heads into this second round matchup holding opponents to just 64.5 ppg.
The Boilermakers are a fourth seed in the tournament, but somehow Purdue was looked upon to be a team that would not make it out of the first round. However, without star forward Robbie Hummel, the Boilermakers proved they are a dangerous team by taking care of Siena by an eight-point margin to open up play. Purdue shot 45.8 percent from the field in the victory and was led by a terrific performance by JaJuan Johnson, who finished with a double-double of 23 points and 15 rebounds. E'Twaun Moore added 12 points and six rebounds, while Keaton Grant and Chris Kramer posted 11 and 10 points, respectively. The loss of Hummel and his 15.7 ppg and 6.9 rpg is definitely a sore spot for the Boilermakers, but the team has relied on Johnson, who is averaging 15.4 ppg and a team-best 7.3 rpg. Moore has also stepped up his game and comes into this matchup averaging 16.4 ppg, to go along with a team-high 91 assists. As a whole, the Boilermakers are producing 71.1 ppg, but a strong emphasis on defense is the key the rest of the way, as Purdue is currently limiting opponents to just 61.0 ppg.
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Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
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Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
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A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.
Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.
"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."
Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com
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