Before the opening tip, Russian owner Mikhail Prokhorov, dressed sleekly in a black blazer, took a microphone and addressed the crowd.

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In the other game Sunday, Michigan captured the South Regional with a 79-59 rout of Florida, leading from the opening tip.

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While West Virginia missed its first seven shots, Baylor took control from the opening tip and raced to a 38-22 halftime lead.

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