Dean Smith’s 600th Coaching Victory at UNC
North Carolina coach Dean Smith earned his 600th win in a 94-85 victory over Wake Forest at the Dean E. Smith Center. Smith, 55, recalled his first win over Virginia in 1961 62 as he downplayed the milestone, focusing on the team. Kenny Smith noted the coach’s quiet celebration as teammates celebrated on the court.
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Knight Targets Alford After Record Night
Indiana captain Steve Alford tied Don Schlundt for Indiana's career scoring mark at 2 192 with 15 points on 4 of 13. Knight criticized Alford's leadership, saying he would have rooted for Northwestern. Daryl Thomas starred for Indiana with 32 points and 11 rebounds as Northwestern fought to the end.
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Georgetown Tops Huskies for 1000th Victory in Era of Coach Thompson
Georgetown routs Connecticut 88 56 at Hartford Civic Center to reach the program’s 1000th win. Reggie Williams scores 34 as the Hoyas build a 32 point lead and improve to 18 4 and 8 4 while Connecticut drops to 8 14 and 2 9 with Tate George scoring 11. Derrick McKey shifts to forward for Alabama and Missouri’s Tate Coward hits a late 3 to beat Kansas home.
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Gators Rally Past Mississippi in SEC Victory
Florida built a 36-28 halftime lead with a 10-4 run to start the second half and coasted to a Southeastern Conference win. Vernon Maxwell led Florida with 16 points, Andrew Moten and Clifford Lett added 12 each, while Eric Smith scored 20 for Mississippi as the Rebels were outrebounded 40-28.
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