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SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009

Vandals end 19-year postseason drought 

Idaho coach Don Verlin hinted at Idaho's postseason future at different times near the end of the season, saying it was possible the Vandals could sneak into a lower-tier tournament. But when that news became reality on Sunday, Verlin was downright giddy. It's no wonder…

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Tough test awaits WSU 

COUGARS The NIT didn't do WSU any favors. The Cougars play on the road, which was probably expected. They have to play Tuesday night, which means a quick trip from Pullman. They face St. Mary's, a team that when at full strength, might be in…

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WSU will travel to St. Mary's in NIT 19 

COUGARS • UPDATED: 6:30 P.M. Washington State got its wish. The Cougars will take their 17-15 record into the NIT, facing St. Mary's Tuesday night in Moraga, Calif., at 8 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN2. For more on the Gaels, read on.…

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No. 4-seeded GU draws Akron 

Gonzaga will open the NCAA men's basketball tournament against No. 13 Akron on Thursday in Portland. The Zags are the fourth seed in the South Region. North Carolina is the top seed in the South.The Gonzaga-Akron winner faces the winner of the No. 5 Illinois-No.…

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WSU will learn its fate today 25 

COUGARS • UPDATED: 4:30 P.M. As is evident in my story this morning, the College Basketball Invitational is more than willing to say yes to inferior teams if those inferior teams are willing to say yes to it. The 16-team tournament filled one of its…

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