The 2026 Six Nations is set for a thrilling final day next Saturday with France, Scotland and Ireland all competing to win the championship.
Jahari Long had 21 points and nine assists, and George Mason routed No. 25 Saint Louis 86-57 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
De Smet carried the sting of last season's 82-76 double OT loss in last season's district final with it the entire offseason.
Meechie Johnson scored 17 points and hit a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift South Carolina over Mississippi 64-61 on Saturday.
By sticking to his approach through the first two weeks of spring training games, top Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt has drawn seven walks and reached base at a .500 clip.
As fans leave The Diamond, Ray Edwards gets busy. He picks up discarded Richmond Flying Squirrels mini-helmets that contained ice cream at one point.
Ireland were pushed all the way by Wales but held on to keep their slim title hopes alive. You can read Matt Gault's report ...