Billy Donovan Becomes Florida Coach Replacing Kruger
Former Marshall coach Billy Donovan is hired by the University of Florida to replace Lon Kruger who left for Illinois. The brief notes Donovan takes over the Florida men’s basketball program.
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Former South Carolina assistant Bill Loving dies at 61
COLUMBIA AP Former South Carolina basketball assistant coach Bill Loving died at age 61 in Prosperity on Monday. A McGuire era aide from 1968 to 1973, Loving later led high school programs in Orangeburg Wilkinson and Columbia, marking a long coaching career after South Carolina’s glory years.
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Calendar of high school sports events across Aiken area
On Wednesday March 27 schedule includes Butler at South Aiken baseball at 5 p.m. USC Aiken hosts Augusta College at Lake Olmstead Stadium 7 p.m. Soccer Lexington at South Aiken JV boys 6 p.m. Softball USC Aiken JV at Spartanburg Methodist 3 p.m. Aiken at Strom Thurmond 4 90 p.m. Lexington at Mugland Valley 5 p.m. Lexington JV at Midland Valley JV 5 p.m. Tennis Aiken at Airport 5 p.m. Thursday March 28 Golf Aiken vs Aquinas TBA Liver Bluz South Aiken North Augusta at Cedar Creek 4 p.m. Aiken GIFS at Airport 5 30 p.m. Brookland Cayce GIFS at North Augusta 5 30 p.m. Aiken boys at Airport 7 30 p.m. Lexington at South Aiken boys 7 30 p.m. South Aiken at Midland Valley
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Panthers at Rangers lead sports on TV listings
A sports on TV list shows the 1:30 pm Panthers at Rangers on ESPN2 at 1:30 pm. At 8:00 pm the Knicks visit the Spurs on ESPN. At 8:30 pm the Final Four Preview airs on ESPN with coverage of basketball.
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Jury Acquits Taneyhill and Campbell in nightclub case
Former South Carolina quarterback Steve Taneyhill and Carolina Panthers tight end Mat Campbell were acquitted of interfering with a police officer after a Charleston nightclub incident. A mistrial was declared on assault charges, with potential retrial. Plaintiffs denied wrongdoing. prosecutors may seek new action.
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Pacers Dominate Georgia College Invitational Golf Field
USC Aiken, ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II, cruised to an 18 stroke win at the Georgia College Invitational at Port Armour Country Club. Jamie Stanley captured top individual honors with a 2 under 142 as USC Aiken bolstered its NCAA title bid ahead of Top 10 foes Florida Southern and North Florida. Coach Michael Carlisle praised the performance, noting the Pacers left behind the field including Columbus College.
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Jackets End Lexington Sweep Bid With Impressive Win
North Augusta High School beat Lexington 3 hits as Kevin Lynn, back from a broken wrist cast removal, struck out 12 in Riverview Park. It was North Augusta’s first win over Lexington in five years and snapped a 10 game losing streak to the Wildcats, signaling a potential shift in Region 3-AAAA race.
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St Joseph's Edges Alabama In OT To Reach NIT Final
In a double overtime season, St Joseph's defeated Alabama 74-69 to reach the NIT championship at Madison Square Garden. Will Johnson's early overtime score and strong late defense sealed the Hawks as Mark Bass led with 18 points while Alabama stars Eric Washington and Roy Rogers battled in a tight semifinal.
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Dream Realized For L A Soccer Standout
South Aiken High School senior forward Ryan Roseberry signed to play at Newberry College on a full scholarship. The Thoroughbreds star, 5 11 160, led last season with seven goals and 12 assists and has four goals and five assists in eight games this season. Roseberry credited his growth to a rebuilding program under coach Bill Navas and cited interest from Lander Presbyterian Georgia Southern Francis Marion and Anderson before choosing Newberry over Gardner-Webb.
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