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The loss prevented the Flyers from moving into sole possession of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia remained tied with the Detroit Red Wings, who lost to Pittsburgh 7-2 earlier in the day.
McCollum finished with 25 points and five assists. Al-Farouq Aminu matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Blazers, who lost by 25 points at Philadelphia on Jan. 16.
Villanova reaches their first Final Four since 2009.
The senior guard went off against Oregon to send the Sooners back to the Final Four.
No. 2 Villanova (32-5) will battle top-seed Kansas (33-4) Saturday night in the South Regional.
The Reds young third baseman looks to continue to improve upon a surprise 2015 season.
Notre Dame used tenacious defense and a lot of will power, whereas North Carolina used cruise control to both advance to the Elite 8 Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Eastern Regional semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center.
Devon Still posted a tribute to his daughter on Friday.
Villanova will take on Oklahoma in the Final Four on Saturday, April 2nd.
Mackanin, 64, led the Phils to a 14-7-2 record in his first Spring Training.
Over the last five seasons, Giroux leads the entire NHL in scoring with 362 points.
Villanova is shooting 60% (97-for-162) and holding opponents to 44% (73-164) in the NCAA Tournament.
Carson Wentz, 6-5, 230 pounds, is projected to be the best quarterback in this year's draft.
The key matchup on Saturday will be Nova's senior PG Ryan Arcidiacono going up against KU's junior PG Frank Mason III.
The Cardinals look to another young player to step up.
