UCLA Beats California In High-Scoring Shootout at Harmon Arena
UCLA defeated California 106 to 97 in a high scoring, back and forth affair. Freshman Tracy Murray started and matched career scoring highs while Cal freshman Brian Hendrick topped 20. Both teams had five players in double figures and 19 three-pointers were hit.
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Virginia Triumph Over Georgia Tech In Overtime
Virginia edged Georgia Tech 81 to 79 in overtime at Charlottesville, with momentum shifting late as the Cavaliers rallied to secure the win.
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Cavaliers stun No. 11 Georgia Tech in overtime win
Virginia defeats Georgia Tech 81-79 in overtime to snap a five-game ACC skid. Bryant Stith scores a career high 30 points, while John Crotty adds 21 after a slow start. Coach Terry Holland emphasizes preparation for next games in a four-game road swing.
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Alabama Triumphs Over LSU 70 55 In SEC Showdown
James Sanders scored 21 as No. 25 Alabama defeated No. 13 LSU 70 to 55. LSU star Chris Jackson scored just one point before fouling out late. Melvin Cheatum added 20 for Alabama, Maurice Williamson led LSU with 12, and the Tide pulled away after a late second-half burst to seal the win.
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Hatfield named Clemson coach amid player boycott threat
Clemson selects Hatfield, 46, to lead ACC program after Arkansas tenure 55-17-1. bowl record 1-5 with Cotton Bowl losses to Tennessee and UCLA. Team speaks of unity as players debate transferring and boycott concerns follow news conference with coach.
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Nelson reaches 600 victories with Warriors win at Boston Garden
Don Nelson became the 10th coach in NBA history to reach 500 wins and later notched his 600th as Golden State beat Boston 109 92. Chris Teague and Mitch Read scored 19 each, Tim Hardaway had a career high 25, and the win snapped GS six game road skid. The Celtics, led by James Worthy with 31, and Johnson with 21, fell to 0-3 on a road trip.
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Bucks Cruise Past Heat Behind Pierce’s 22 Second-Quarter Points
Milwaukee beat Miami 127 to 101 as Paul Pierce scored 22, with 11 coming in the second quarter during a 21-6 burst that helped the Bucks build a 63-41 halftime lead. Swaukee extended its win streak to four with the dominant showing.
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Bulls Beat Knicks as Jordan Scores 42 in Win
Michael Jordan poured in 42 points helping the Chicago Bulls defeat the New York Knicks 117 to 109. The win marked the Bulls third straight, extended their home streak to 15, and moved them back into first place in the Central Division.
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Trail Blazers Top Hornets Behind Kersey and Duckworth
Portland beat Charlotte 115 to 100 as Jerome Kersey scored 26 and Kevin Duckworth 23 to lift the Trail Blazers to their 16th win in 17 games. J R Reid had 18 and Del Curry 17 for the Hornets.
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Jets name Perles as new coach this week
Jets expected to hire Michigan State coach George Perles as head coach after interviews led by general manager Dick Steinberg. Negotiations report he would receive about eight million dollars over five years, with other candidates also interviewed.
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Arkansas Moves Fast to Name Hatfield Successor
University of Arkansas will quickly search for a successor to football coach Ken Hatfield after his departure to Clemson. Athletic Director Frank Broyles indicates a campus committee will oversee the process, with internal candidates discussed and a swift decision expected.
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Players seek a voice in college decisions amid administration gap
The players say their views are ignored by school officials and want more input on actions affecting them. Jackson notes players are the ones performing and bringing the fans, while Davis urges clearer communication. Some players may consider transferring to continue their college careers.
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