Unpredicted teams headline final four~

by Brian O'Connell sports commentator

Well basketball fans, it is now time for the showdown. The trip to Indianapolis has to come to a halt and now it is time to throw the BRIAN O'CONNELL ball up at center court for three more games in this exciting but unpredictable NCAA tournament.. Let's take a look at the matchups. First Michigan State who should be favored to win the tournament will be challenged by Wisconsin. Wait a minute. Wisconsin? That's right the Badgers are making an appearance in this year's Final Four. But who would have thought that a team with 13 losses would have any.chance of making the Final Four let alone the tournament itself? But defense and tough play for 40 minutes has earned Wisconsin a spot in the Final Four and Coach Dick Bennett is hungry for some more. Why not? They have 13 losses in the year, they made it to the Final Four, and most importantly, how many people ex- pected them to make it to Indianapolis?

But Wisconsin will have their work cut out for, them as they will have to face the tough-minded Spartans of Michigan State. They are in the Final Four again and are out to prove that their last appearance was no fluke as they strive to make it to the championship game. The Spartans have a few seniors who have played excellent basketball all year long and would love to graduate with a national championship. But the Spartans will have to find a way to match up against the Badger's tough defense. If anyone can remember the last couple of games for Michigan State has had to come from behind for the wins, but regardless, they won, and that is their mission the rest of the way.

The other matchup features North Carolina and Florida. North Carolina and Wisconsin have a couple things in common. They both have 13 losses and they are both in the Final Four. But, unlike Wisconsin, people were complaining and stating that North Carolina did not deserve an at large bid. Now I guess those fans can finally appreciate the fact that the Tar Heels are once again in the Final Four. UNC and Wisconsin advancing to the Final Four are perfect examples showing that this is a wacky tournament. The great thing about this tournament is that the games

Last week's results for Cabrini sports

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Women's Lacrosse

20 teams in Division III. staff writer Softball

On March 15, the women's lacrosse team lost to West Chester University with a score of 14-9. Victory was had, however, on March 18, when the team defeated Bryn Mawr, 13-2.

Mens Lacrosse

The men's lacrosse team lost to Western Maryland with a score of 19-8. Western Maryland is ranked among the top

Cabrini's softball team was very successful at the Salisbury State softball tournament, playing double headers on both March 17 and 18. Cabrini defeated Western Maryland, 3-2, St. Joseph's of Maine, 7-1, Moravian, 7-2, and Muhlenburg with a score of 5-1. The team also won over Holy Family College with a score of 1-0.

Men's Tennis only get better and better. But UNC will have to watch out for this young and talented Florida team. The Gators are hungry after defeating Duke. Florida is very young and both teams will have to play a nearly perfect game if either expects to advance to the championship game.

The tennis team won their matches against Widener, 6-1 and Wesley, 6-1. Wed.,Apr.

So, now that probably everyone has thrown out their brackets and tossed in their money for their office bets, it is time to sit down and watch the final three games of the season. But, if you are still in the hunt, keep your bracket and hope your team wins. Or make a prediction just for the fun of it, like Cabrini's head basketball coach John Dzik. His prediction is Florida over Wisconsin for the championship~ So, we will have to see what happens.

The Final Four is set and I have said time and time again that this is a crazy tournament this year. But, one can only hope the same for the Final Four. Two teams have combined for 26 losses in the regular season and have made it to the Final Four. When was the last time anyone saw a stat like that ? But, hey, who is complaining? That is why the games are played. So, the long but exciting trip to Indianapolis has come to an end. It is North Carolina vs. Florida and Michigan State vs. Wisconsin. Sit back and enjoy the games. The madness continues.

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