PITT MEN: vs. Villanova, 7:05 p.m. today. TV: KDKA.

PITT WOMEN:vs. Oklahoma, approx. 10 p.m. tomorrow. TV: ESPN2.

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CLOSE CALLS: Missouri (31-6) and Connecticut (30-4), the West Region finalists, nearly have identical marks in three statistical categories. They match in field goal percentage (.474) and opponents' 3-point field goal percentage (.305). The Huskies have a slight edge in free throw percentage (.675 to .674).

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MIZZOU TALKS: Discussion are under way to keep Missouri men's coach Mike Anderson right where he is. Athletics spokesperson Chad Moller said there have been "informal talks about what can be done, and what needs to be done" to retain Anderson. The third-year coach has led Missouri to one of the best seasons in school history, racking up a record 31 wins and a Big 12 Conference tournament championship. The Tigers beat Memphis Thursday to reach the NCAA West Region final.

2: The Pitt-Villanova matchup will be the second time two Big East teams meet in a regional final. The first was 1987 when Providence defeated Georgetown.

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Today on TV

(all games on KDKA)

4:40 p.m.: Connecticut vs. Missouri.

7:05 p.m.: Pitt vs. Villanova.