Two more Regional Finals are left to be set, so here are the results for the Semifinal rounds in Regions 2 and 3:
REGION 2
#1 Syracuse 63, #4 Nebraska 53
After having to fight tooth-and-nail in a double-overtime win over USC, the Cornhuskers' might was unable to produce similar results against the Orange. Outside of Ray Gallegos and Brandon Ubel picking up 16 points and 6 rebounds each, Nebraska struggled to score, including David Talley going 2-12 from the field. Shavon Shields came of the bench and had 10 points and 11 rebounds. For the victorious Orange, Michael Carter-Williams' 18 led the way. Brandon Triche also had 16 while CJ Fair and James Southerland had 11.
#2 Iowa State 67, #3 Alabama 48
It was another strong home victory for the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum. This time Iowa State was led by Korie Lucious's 14 while Tyrus McGee (12), Melvin Ejim and Will Clyburn (11 each) came through with significant contributions. Trevor Releford (14) and Trevor Lacey (13) both paced the Crimson Tide, but the team as a whole shot a paltry 31%, and it's gonna be hard to win when your shooting is that off on a given night.
REGION 3
#5 Princeton 70, #1 UNLV 66
After a win at Stanford, Princeton stayed out on the West Coast on the heels of their matchup at UNLV. Unimpeded by jet lag, the playing field was leveled as they sparred with the Rebels at Thomas & Mack. In the end, Princeton came out on top due to strong shooting and perimeter defense. Princeton shot 48% from the field and 47% from three, while UNLV shot 45% from the field and 20% from three. Denton Koon and Will Barrett led the way with 16 points each. Ian Hummer had 15 points and 10 rebounds while TJ Bray chipped in 12. For UNLV, Anthony Bennett lead the way with 19 while Bryce Dejean-Jones had 14 and Anthony Marshall had 12.
#2 Temple 76, #3 Tennessee 58
The Volunteers had no answer for Khalif Wyatt and Scootie Randall. Wyatt led the Owls with 17 and Randall had 15. From a percentage standpoint, Tennessee shot well (43% from the field, 50% from three), but Tennessee took six fewer field goals than Temple and shot half as many free throws. Also, turnovers. Tennessee had 14 while Temple only had 6. Jarnell Stokes was the only double-digit scorer for the Vols. He had 10.
...and with that, the table is fully set for the Regional Finals. The match-ups are as follows:
REGION 2: #2 Iowa State at #1 Syracuse
REGION 3: #5 Princeton at #2 Temple
All four Regional Finals will take place on Sunday the 31st.
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