Perkins Laments Readyness After Pacers Lose To Limestone
USC Aiken Pacers fall 86 78 to Limestone College after an unprepared first half. Coach Perkins benched all five starters early and acknowledged poor preparation and low intensity. Limestone built a 10 4 start and led by seven at halftime, then extended to a 16 point edge in the second half. Williams Harrell Marwick Norris propelled the comeback but could not close the gap. The loss dents USC Aiken district standing at 4 8 and 8 12 overall while Limestone sits 8 4 in district play.
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Pacers Prep for Belmont Abbey Clash After Coast Carolina Test
USC Aiken ends with a 78 86 double tally in a game against Limestone as Perkins notes the team’s youth and aggression. The Pacers’ next schedule includes a Belmont Abbey College visit Saturday and a Feb 4 home date with Coastal Carolina College.
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Tar Heels Lose To Deacons In ACC Showdown
North Carolina was unable to match Wake Forest's tempo as the Deacons’ defense limited good shots in a 71-62 victory. Charlie Brent led Wichita State past Indiana State with 23 points as Larry Bird scored 33 for the losing side.
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Fuller Honored As Atlanta Back of the Year 1977
Clemson junior quarterback Steve Fuller, who guided the Tigers to the Gator Bowl last season, was named the Atlanta Quarterback Club Back of the Year for 1977. He will be honored February 4 in Atlanta with Ozzie Newsome of Alabama named Lineman of the Year. Fuller set a school record with 1,497 passing yards and totaled 1,900 yards of offense.
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Namath Exits Football With Quiet Melancholy
AP Special Correspondent Grimsley portrays Joe Namath’s departure as poignant and unflashy, noting a lack of dramatic final moment. Namath seeks new limelight in TV and film while recalling his Alabama rise under Bear Bryant and a stubborn, self-reliant character.
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Fordham fires Stewart amid rebuilding clash
Fordham University dismissed basketball coach Dick Stewart midway through Fordham’s rebuilding program. A Fordham spokesman cited broader goals beyond wins and losses, stressing the need for a cohesive relationship with administrators athletes and alumni to maintain progress on a national level.
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Pfeil Fires 66 Leads Williams San Diego Open
Mark Pfeil shot a 6 under par 66 to take the first round lead at the $200,000 Andy Williams San Diego Open on the North course at Torrey Pines. Jack Spradlin opened with 67 and tied for second, while Jerry McGee Marty Fleckman Bob Eastwood and Jack Renner stood one stroke back at 68. Tom Watson carded 72 on the South course.
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Heidi's Dreams Captures Moss Creek Limit Hunter Title
Heidi's Dreams won the Limit Hunter Championship at Moss Creek Plantation on January 21 and 22. Owned by Frank Costantino and ridden by Debby Hatfield, the horse also earned the Reserve Green Hunter and Reserve Working Hunter titles via Peace Murmur, ridden by Doug Early and owned by Jane King. Other ribbons went to Montmorenci with Doug Early, Another Murmur with Doug Darly, Res Ajudicata with Doug Early, and River Myth ridden by Debby Hatfield.
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Aldridge Jailed After Miami Win
Miami University's Archie Aldridge scored 24 points as the RedHawks beat Toledo 79-70 to move into sole MAC lead. A severe Ohio blizzard forced the team into emergency housing in Vandalia jail cells, with meals funded by the local disaster fund. Ohio University’s team endured a brutal road trip, getting stranded near Upper Sandusky and sleeping at a Knights of Columbus hall after a bus window and door issue.
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