Thomas More women begin journey to possible NAIA national title on Saturday in tournament opener
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor While competing at the NCAA Division III level, the women’s basketball program at Thomas…
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Kentucky riding high following 92-64 win over South Carolina in home finale on Saturday afternoon
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Draud sets 9th Region all-time career scoring record as Beechwood posts 73-59 win at Dixie Heights
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St. Henry boys, Walton-Verona girls advance to All “A” Classic championship games on Saturday
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Thomas More women to meet Olivet Nazarene/Union (Ky.) winner on March 13 in NAIA Tournament
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Draud shoots for 9th Region all-time scoring record Friday night as Beechwood visits Dixie Heights
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Horizon League teams work overtime in tourney quarterfinals; NKU faces Oakland in semifinals
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Thomas More women rally past Campbellsville, capture Mid-South Conference Tournament title
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Böhm’s buzzer-beater lifts NKU to 70-69 win over Detroit Mercy in Horizon League Tournament
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Kentucky gets shoved around, fails to fight back in 70-62 loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday night
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Fourth-quarter scoring surge carries St. Henry to victory in All “A” Classic boys basketball playoffs
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