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Updated at 2:17 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2009

CBKB: NCAA Capsules, Midwest Regional

Associated Press

Louisville

Louisville, Ky., 28-5.

Nickname: Cardinals.

Coach: Rick Pitino.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 1.

Bid: Big East champion.

Tournament Record: 57-36, 34 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Earl Clark 14.0; Terrence Williams 12.3; Samardo Samuels 11.9.

Top Rebounders: Earl Clark 8.8; Terrence Williams 8.5; Samardo Samuels 4.7.

Top Assists: Terrence Williams 5.1; Earl Clark 3.2; Edgar Sosa 2.2.

3-point threats: Jerry Smith 47; Andre McGee 46; Terrence Williams 46; Preston Knowles 44; Edgar Sosa 31.

Last Ten: 10-0.

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Alabama State

Montgomery, 22-9.

Nickname: Hornets.

Coach: Lewis Jackson.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 16 (opening round).

Bid: SWAC champion.

Tournament Record: 0-2, 2 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Southwestern Athletic.

Top Scorers: Brandon Brooks 13.8; Andrew Hayles 13.6; Roland Fitch 9.8; Wesley Jones 9.4.

Top Rebounders: Wesley Jones 6.8; Rashad Provitt 5.5; Chief Kickingstallionsims 4.1; Brandon Brooks 4.1.

Top Assists: Brandon Brooks 6.8; Andrew Hayles 1.5.

3-point threats: Andrew Hayles 68; Menji Mundadi 24.

Last Ten: 9-1.

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Morehead State

Morehead, Ky., 19-15.

Nickname: Eagles.

Coach: Jay Sorg.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 16 (opening round).

Bid: OVC champion.

Tournament Record: 4-6, 5 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1984.

Conference: Ohio Valley.

Top Scorers: Leon Buchanan 15.1; Kenneth Faried 13.9; Maze Stallworth 12.1; Demonte Harper 10.8.

Top Rebounders: Kenneth Faried 12.8; Leon Buchanan 6.3; Maze Stallworth 4.1; Demonte Harper 4.0.

Top Assists: Brandon Shingles 3.9; Demonte Harper 3.4.

3-point threats: Maze Stallworth 80; Demonte Harper 40; Terrance Hill 27.

Last Ten: 6-4.

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Ohio State

Columbus, 22-10.

Nickname: Buckeyes.

Coach: Thad Matta.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 43-23, 24 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Evan Turner 16.9; Jon Diebler 11.3; William Buford 11.2; Dave Lighty 9.7; B.J. Mullens 9.0.

Top Rebounders: Evan Turner 6.9; David Lighty 5.7; Nikola Kecman 5.0; B.J. Mullens 4.8.

Top Assists: Evan Turner 3.9; Jeremie Simmons 2.6; Jon Diebler 2.5.

3-point threats: Jon Diebler 89; Jeremie Simmons 44; William Buford 40.

Last Ten: 5-5.

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Siena

Loudonville, N.Y., 26-7.

Nickname: Saints.

Coach: Fran McCaffery.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 9.

Bid: MAAC champion.

Tournament Record: 3-4, 4 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Metro Atlantic Athletic.

Top Scorers: Kenny Hasbrouck 14.8; Edwin Ubiles 14.6; Alex Franklin 13.6; Ryan Rossiter 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Ryan Rossiter 7.8; Alex Franklin 7.3; Edwin Ubiles 4.8.

Top Assists: Ronald Moore 6.3; Kenny Hasbrouck 2.9; Edwin Ubiles 2.2.

3-point threats: Kenny Hasbrouck 53; Clarence Jackson 44; Ronald Moore 29.

Last Ten: 8-2.

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Utah

Salt Lake City, 24-9.

Nickname: Utes.

Coach: Jim Boylen.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 5.

Bid: MWC champion.

Tournament Record: 35-29, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Mountain West.

Top Scorers: Luke Nevill 16.9; Lawrence Borha 11.7; Shaun Green 10.6; Tyler Kepkay 10.4; Carlon Brown 9.4.

Top Rebounders: Luke Nevill 8.9; Carlon Brown 5.2; Shaun Green 4.9; Kim Tillie 4.5.

Top Assists: Luka Drca 3.5; Carlon Brown 3.3.

3-point threats: Shaun Green 73; Lawrence Borha 65; Tyler Kepkay 43; Luka Drca 33.

Last Ten: 8-2.

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Arizona

Tucson, 19-13.

Nickname: Wildcats.

Coach: Russ Pennell.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 12.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 41-25, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Jordan Hill 18.5; Chase Budinger 17.9; Nic Wise 15.1.

Top Rebounders: Jordan Hill 11.0; Chase Budinger 6.3; Jamelle Horne 5.2.

Top Assists: Nic Wise 4.6; Chase Budinger 3.4.

3-point threats: Chase Budinger 64; Nic Wise 61; Zane Johnson 34.

Last Ten: 5-5.

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Wake Forest

Winston-Salem, N.C., 24-6.

Nickname: Demon Deacons.

Coach: Dino Gaudio.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 4.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 27-20, 20 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Jeff Teague 19.1; James Johnson 14.8; Al-Faroug Aminu 12.8.

Top Rebounders: James Johnson 8.5; Al-Faroug Aminu 8.2; Chas McFarland 5.9.

Top Assists: Jeff Teague 3.5; Ishmael Smith 3.5; James Johnson 2.0.

3-point threats: Jeff Teague 45; Harvey Hale 22.

Last Ten: 7-3.

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Cleveland State

Cleveland, 25-10.

Nickname: Vikings.

Coach: Gary Waters.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 13.

Bid: Horizon champion.

Tournament Record: 2-1, 1 year.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1986.

Conference: Horizon League.

Top Scorers: J'Nathan Bullock 15.3; Norris Cole 12.9; Cedric Jackson 10.5.

Top Rebounders: J'Nathan Bullock 7.0; Cedric Jackson 5.7; D'Aundray Brown 5.7; George Tandy 5.2.

Top Assists: Cedric Jackson 5.4; D'Aundray Brown 2.5; Norris Cole 2.4.

3-point threats: Norris Cole 38; J'Nathan Bullock 35; Jeremy Montgomery 30.

Last Ten: 8-2.

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West Virginia

Morgantown, 23-11.

Nickname: Mountaineers.

Coach: Bob Huggins.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 20-21, 21 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Da'Sean Butler 17.3; Alex Ruoff 15.9; Devin Ebanks 10.4; Darryl Bryant 9.5.

Top Rebounders: Devin Banks 7.7; Da'Sean Butler 6.0; Kevin Jones 5.0.

Top Assists: Alex Ruoff 3.5; Darryl Bryant 2.7; Devin Ebanks 2.6.

3-point threats: Alex Ruoff 87; Da'Sean Butler 62; Darryl Bryant 42.

Last Ten: 7-3.

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Dayton

Dayton, Ohio, 26-7.

Nickname: Flyers.

Coach: Brian Gregory.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 11.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 13-15, 13 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Atlantic 10.

Top Scorers: Chris Wright 12.9; Marcus Johnson 12.2; Charles Little 8.0.

Top Rebounders: Chris Wright 6.5; Chris Johnson 5.5; Kurt Huelsman 4.1; Charles Little 4.0.

Top Assists: London Warren 4.3; Rob Lowery 3.4.

3-point threats: Marcus Johnson 43; Luke Fabrizius 37; Rob Lowery 29.

Last Ten: 5-5.

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Kansas

Lawrence, 25-7.

Nickname: Jayhawks.

Coach: Bill Self.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 3.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 82-36, 37 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: Sherron Collins 18.3; Cole Aldrich 14.6; Tyshawn Taylor 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Cole Aldrich 10.6; Marcus Morris 4.9; Markieff Morris 4.4.

Top Assists: Sherron Collins 5.0; Tyshawn Taylor 3.1; Brady Morningstar 2.8.

3-point threats: Sherron Collins 72; Brady Morningstar 48.

Last Ten: 7-3.

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North Dakota State

Fargo, 26-6.

Nickname: Bison.

Coach: Saul Phillips.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 14.

Bid: Summitt champion.

Tournament Record: First year.

Last NCAA Appearance: First year.

Conference: Summitt League.

Top Scorers: Ben Woodside 22.8; Brett Winkelman 18.7; Mike Nelson 11.9; Michael Tveidt 9.7.

Top Rebounders: Brett Winkelman 7.4; Mike Nelson 4.2; Luca Moormann 4.1.

Top Assists: Ben Woodside 6.3; Mike Nelson 2.5.

3-point threats: Ben Woodside 64; Mike Nelson 57; Brett Winkelman 39; Michael Tveidt 38.

Last Ten: 9-1.

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Mass., 22-11.

Nickname: Eagles.

Coach: Al Skinner.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 22-18, 17 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Tyrese Rice 17.1; Joe Trapani 13.5; Rakim Sanders 13.0; Corey Raji 9.8.

Top Rebounders: Joe Trapani 6.6; Corey Raji 6.1; Josh Southern 5.1; Rakin Sanders 4.5.

Top Assists: Tyrese Rice 5.4; Reggie Jackson 1.7; Biko Paris 1.7.

3-point threats: Tyrese Rice 60; Joe Trapani 50; Rakim Sanders 46.

Last Ten: 5-5.

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Southern California

Los Angeles, 21-12.

Nickname: Trojans.

Coach: Tim Floyd.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 10.

Bid: Pac-10 champion.

Tournament Record: 11-16, 14 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Taj Gibson 14.3; Dwight Lewis 14.1; DeMar DeRozan 13.6; Daniel Hackett 12.5.

Top Rebounders: Taj Gibson 9.4; DeMar DeRozan 5.7; Daniel Hackett 4.2; Leonard Washington 4.1.

Top Assists: Daniel Hackett 4.7; Dwight Lewis 2.1.

3-point threats: Dwight Lewis 51; Daniel Hackett 40.

Last Ten: 6-4.

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Michigan State

East Lansing, 26-6.

Nickname: Spartans.

Coach: Tom Izzo.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 2.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 43-21, 22 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Kalin Lucas 14.8; Raymar Morgan 10.8; Goran Suton 9.5; Chris Allen 9.0.

Top Rebounders: Goran Suton 7.6; Raymar Morgan 5.7; Delvon Roe 5.4.

Top Assists: Kalin Lucas 4.4; Travis Walton 3.3.

3-point threats: Chris Allen 47; Durrell Summers 35; Kalin Lucas 34.

Last Ten: 8-2.

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Robert Morris

Pittsburgh, 24-10.

Nickname: Colonials.

Coach: Mike Rice.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 15.

Bid: Northeast champion.

Tournament Record: 1-5, 5 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1992.

Conference: Northeast.

Top Scorers: Jeremy Chappell 16.9; Rob Robinson 11.4; Jimmy Langhurst 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Jeremy Chappell 6.8; Rob Robinson 5.6; Dallas Green 4.4.

Top Assists: Jeremy Chappell 3.2; Mezie Nwigwe 2.5; Jimmy Langhurst 2.3; Bateko Francisco 2.2.

3-point threats: Jeremy Chappell 84; Jimmy Langhurst 63; Bateko Francisco 33.

Last Ten: 8-2.