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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Second-ranked Michigan State takes on Ohio State this afternoon looking to lock up a double bye in the Big Ten tournament. The Spartans are part of a tight bunch behind league champ Indiana heading into the final weekend of the regular season. There is a chance for a six-way tie for second place when the season concludes tomorrow.

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Third-ranked Villanova has an eye on tuning up for postseason play when it hosts Georgetown this afternoon. The Wildcats have already clinched the Big East regular-season title for the third straight year.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Three is a lot on the line for No. 8 North Carolina when it renews its intense rivalry with 17th-ranked Duke tonight. The Tar Heels are locked in a first-place tie with Miami for the ACC regular-season title and will also be trying to avenge a loss to the Blue Devils at home earlier this season.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 9 Oregon looks to put the finishing touches on winning the Pac-12 title outright when the Ducks visit Southern Cal today. A victory will give the Ducks their first outright title since 2002. Oregon has won four in a row and 10 of their last 12.

SINGAPORE (AP) — South Korea's Ha Na Jang shot a bogey-free 4-under 68 to grab the lead after three rounds of the HSBC Women's Championship. She has a one-shot edge over Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum, who also shot a 68.

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