Crowds Roar as UNC Upsets No 1 Duke 75 73 at Smith Center
North Carolina stunned top ranked Duke 75 73 at the Smith Center as a loud, rowdy crowd surged onto the floor. Eric Montross bled after rough play while Duke star Christian Laettner was limited by NC’s double teams. Duke had led the nation with a 23 game win streak before the loss.
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Pirates Name Simmons as New General Manager
The Pittsburgh Pirates appoint red Simmons as general manager replacing Larry Doughty who was fired. Simmons, ex Cardinals director of player development, returns to work with Mark Sauer, the Pirates president, after previously collaborating in St. Louis where Sauer served as executive vice president for the Cardinals from 1989 to 1991.
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North Carolina Beats Duke In ACC Showdown
UNC center Eric Montross endured a bruising battle and a head gash as North Carolina rallied from a halftime deficit to stun unbeaten Duke 81 68. The Tar Heels seized control with a 10 0 run early in the second half and held off Duke’s late surge despite Laettner’s late free throws.
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Baynham signs with Georgia Tech to join Yellow Jackets
North Augusta High senior Grant Baynham signed a national letter of intent with Georgia Tech on the first day of the signing period. He plans to study mechanical or aerospace engineering and was an All-State linebacker this past season. His father Craig, a Tech alumnus, supported his choice though not pressuring him, noting Tech's academics and reputation.
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UNC Wins Narrow 75 73 Over Hokies in Close Game
UNC edged a close contest 75 73 led by key scorers and assists. The box shows late rebounds and efforts by Haim and Non Caveia with several players contributing points and defense in a tight finish.
Georgia College tops USC Aiken to snap Pacers streak
Georgia College defeated USC Aiken 94-84 as MILLEDGEVILLE star players Heath Selvin and Gay Dell Wis scored 19 and 21 points respectively to halt USC Aiken six game Peach Belt run. USC Aiken women beat Georgia College 76-73 led by Charita Sims with 20 points and 18 rebounds while Tisha England added 19 points.
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Presbyterian Signs Wardlaw's Chris Yonce
Presbyterian College signed Wardlaw Academy star Chris Yonce a five foot eleven inch, 200 pound back and defensive back. He chose Presbyterian over Wofford Furman and Wake Forest, seeking early playing time and balanced academics. Yonce holds Wardlaw records for touchdowns and points in a game and season, with national findable career totals, and follows a family tie to the school.
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