Kent State beats Akron for MAC title (AP)

Anthony Simpson scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds to pace Kent State to a 74-61 win over Akron on Friday night. Rodriquez Sherman added 15 points and five assists for the Golden Flashes (23-8, 13-3 Mid-American Conference), who have won five games in a row. The win earned Kent State the 2010 Mid-American Conference title and an automatic bid to the post season.

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Murray St. avoids upset bid in OVC semis (AP)

Tony Easley scored 14 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked two shots in the final 12 seconds to help Murray State defeat Eastern Illinois 55-51 Friday night in the semifinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. Top-seeded Murray State (29-4), which tied the school record for wins in a season, will play either Morehead State or Tennessee Tech in Saturday’s championship.

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Xavier on verge of fourth straight title (AP)

Jason Love keeps mementos from his college years stored in a box in his room. The collection includes several strands of nylon basketball net, reminders of his three straight championship seasons. Xavier’s lone senior hopes to add a fourth white strand to the box on Saturday. The 25th-ranked Musketeers will clinch their fourth straight Atlantic 10 regular-season title and cut down the nets again…

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Mets SS Reyes to undergo thyroid tests (AP)

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes plans to undergo tests in New York after doctors in Florida discovered a thyroid imbalance, the team said Friday. Reyes will have tests on Monday and it could take up to 48 after for doctors to receive the results. Reyes is not expected to take part in any physical activity while he is gone.

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N. Iowa uses 29-2 run to win MVC opener (AP)

Northern Iowa used a 29-2 run to rally and knock off Drake 55-40 in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament on Friday. The top-seeded Panthers (26-4) will face the winner of the Bradley-Creighton contest in the semifinals Saturday. Adam Koch, the MVC Player of the Year, had 10 points and seven rebounds to lead Northern Iowa.

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NCAA denies Beavers QB Moevao sixth year (AP)

The NCAA has denied Oregon State’s appeal for an additional year of eligibility for quarterback Lyle Moevao. The Beavers asked for a sixth year of eligibility for Moevao, who injured his right shoulder in the 2008 season and required surgery before playing just one down early last season. He injured his right foot in practice in October and didn’t play again.

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Irish name Martin recruiting coordinator (AP)

New Notre Dame defensive backs coach Chuck Martin also will serve as the school’s recruiting coordinator, and defensive line coach Mike Elston will add duties of special teams coordinator. Coach Brian Kelly says he selected Martin, the former Grand Valley State head coach, to coordinate recruiting because the pair have a shared philosophy.

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Ga. Tech QB transferring to Ga. Southern (AP)

Georgia Tech backup quarterback Jaybo Shaw is transferring to Georgia Southern and will be eligible to play for the Eagles in 2010. Georgia Tech confirmed Shaw’s plans on Monday. Shaw will play for new Georgia Southern coach Jeff Monken, who was an assistant at Georgia Tech the last two years. Shaw will have two years of eligibility at Georgia Southern.

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Report: Arenas drew gun on Crittenton (AP)

The investigation of Gilbert Arenas and the guns he brought to the Verizon Center took a much more serious turn Friday amid a report that the Washington Wizards point guard and teammate Javaris Crittenton allegedly drew on each other during a locker-room argument over a gambling debt. Arenas responded with a flurry of messages on Twitter, at times making light of the news but also making one tweet…

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Purdue now 13-0, hands WVU first loss (AP)

Purdue center JaJuan Johnson single-handedly negated West Virginia's overall size advantage and turned a showdown between unbeatens into a blowout. Johnson had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 4 Purdue beat sixth-ranked West Virginia 77-62 on Friday. Purdue coach Matt Painter was concerned heading into the game because West Virginia's starters all stand between 6-foot-7 and 6-9.

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