DODGE BALL. Winthrop guard Reggie Middleton (4) dodges a ball while shooting a layup during practice for the NCAA opening round college basketball game, Monday, March 15, 2010, in Dayton, Ohio. Winthrop plays Arkansas Pine Bluff tonight.So what's the scoop?The Winthrop Eagles are making their fifth trip to the Big Dance in six season and their ninth since 1999. In 2007, they knocked off Notre Dame and the year prior it took a last-second shot for No. 2 seeded Tennessee to beat them. A few years ago, they had Duke on the ropes in the first round before a series of questionable calls (shocking, we know!) turned the tide in the Blue Devils favor.The Golden Lions from Ark-PB are making their NCAA tourney debut. They lost their first 11 games, but then won 11 of their final 12 including an upset victory in the SWAC championship game. While they start five seniors, they have no victories outside their conference. PICK: Winthrop.(AP Photo)
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