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SEATTLE — Maryland coach Kevin Willard bristled at reporters' questions even as his players celebrated an 81-49 win over Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Willard talked about his frustrations with the school and relationship with athletic director Damon Evans a day earlier. The two had been negotiating Willard's future, but Evans was hired Friday as SMU's athletic director. And Willard is reportedly a candidate for the coaching job at Villanova. But asked about that situation after Friday's win, Willard said "there is no situation" and criticized the media.
