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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1996
Page
10
Princeton rode a standout performance to upset the defending champion UCLA. The in-house spotlight boosted confidence as key players showcased skill, with strategic moves turning the game in the final minutes and confirming Princeton as a title contender.
The NBA lifted Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf’s suspension after he agreed to stand for the national anthem while preserving his Islamic faith with a silent prayer. The league resolved the dispute over religious rights and speech, allowing him to return to play for the Denver Nuggets.
Henry Rodriguez belted a three run homer to cap a four run fifth inning and lift the Montreal Expos to a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in West Palm Beach. Braves starter John Smoltz fanned six over four innings, permitting three hits and one unearned run.
In Orlando Florida Mark Meara Paul Goydos and Glen Day fired 5 under par 67 to share the first round lead at the Bay Hill Invitational. Corey Pavin Tom Lehman and Billy Mayfair were three under 69 while Greg Norman and Nick Price stood at 72.
Friday March 15 features baseball games: Community College at USC Aiken IV at 3 p.m. Ridge Spring Monetta at Williston-Eiko 4 30 p.m. South Aiken at North Augusta 7 p.m. Brookland Cayce at Aiken 7 p.m. Softball games include Aiken at Brookland-Cayce 5 p.m. North Augusta at South Aiken and Midland Valley at Lexington 5 90 p.m. Midland Valley JV at Lexington JV 7 30 p.m.
Television guide lists Oklahoma at Temple and Santa Clara at Maryland afternoon basketball. Toshiba Senior Classic and Bay Hill Invitational on ESPN networks are featured. Late games include Northeast Louisiana vs Wake Forest, Greater Albany Senior Open bowling, Georgia Tech at Austin Peay, and Newsweek Champions Cup tennis on ESPN2.
Princeton, led by Pete Carril, upset UCLA 43-41 in the NCAA Southeast Regional as Gabe Lewallis’ backdoor layup with 8.9 seconds left sealed the Tigers’ win. Carril, who called coaching akin to infantry, announced retirement after Princeton’s Ivy League playoff triumph.
Western Carolina led Purdue late in the West Regional first round as Joe Stafford and Brad Miller missed late free throws and a running 15 footer. Purdue held on 73 71 to become the first No. 1 seed safe from a 16 seed upset.
Georgia, an at large NCAA berth recipient, upset Clemson 81-74 to advance to the second round. Freshman Ray Harrison started in an older lineup due to Pertha Robinson's illness as Georgia headed to a meeting with Purdue in the Pit.
USC Aiken pitcher Matt Johnson leads the Pacers with a 6 0 record and 1 73 ERA in his senior season as a former reliever. He has won 9 straight starts spanning 52 innings and helped USC Aiken to a 15 8 record and four straight wins heading into a Peach Belt road trip. Johnson aims for World Series success as his top objective.
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