Monday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.

Braves pitching falters early in loss to Nationals

          Sean Newcomb couldn't find the groove early and Atlanta lost 8-1 to Washington.

National: Villanova rolls to NCAA Tournament title

          Michigan’s good start didn’t last, and Villanova had a strong second half en route to  a 79-62 win over the Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament title game.

Honor Roll

          Mercer senior Jackson Ware is the Southern Conference baseball player of the week after batting .526 last week, with 9 RBI.