Coverage dated March 19, 2024

Wagner kicks off madness with win

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

DAYTON, Ohio -- Wagner kicked off March Madness with the first NCAA Tournament win in program history, getting 21 points from Melvin Council Jr. and holding off a late rally by Howard to win 71-68 in the First Four on Tuesday night.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Daily Journal

    Melvin Council Jr. scores 21, Wagner begins March Madness with 71-68 win over Howard in First Four (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Wagner kicked off March Madness with the first NCAA Tournament win in program history, getting 21 points from Melvin Council Jr. and holding off a late rally by Howard to win 71-68 in the First Four on Tuesday night.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Wagner kicks off madness with win (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    DAYTON, Ohio -- Wagner kicked off March Madness with the first NCAA Tournament win in program history, getting 21 points from Melvin Council Jr. and holding off a late rally by Howard to win 71-68 in the First Four on Tuesday night.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Melvin Council Jr. scores 21, Wagner begins March Madness with 71-68 win over Howard in First Four - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Wagner kicked off March Madness with the first NCAA Tournament win in program history, getting 21 points from Melvin Council Jr. and holding off a late rally by Howard to win 71-68 in the First Four on Tuesday night.

  4. Portland Press Herald

    Tuesday’s college roundup: Wagner begins March Madness with 71-68 win over Howard in First Four (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Men's basketball: Melvin Council Jr. scores 21 points to lead the Seahawks to their first win in the NCAA Tournament.

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