Two Bobcat Rallies Fail and Wolves Win at Yost Fieldhouse
Michigan Wolverines hold off two late Ohio University rallies to beat the Bobcats 86-80 at Yost Fieldhouse. Ohio led at 10-8 early, but Michigan built and held a double-digit edge, aided by Craig Dill and Bob Sullivan. Ohio drops to 3-5. Michigan improves to 4-3 as Snyder notes too many errors and looks ahead to MAC play.
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Poor Showing for Alcindor Despite 34 Points in UCLA Win
UCLA star Lew Alcindor led the top-ranked Bruins to an 84-74 victory over Colorado State University despite calling his defensive effort poor. Alcindor scored 34 on 13 field goals and eight free throws, with Lynn Shackelford adding key fourth-quarter baskets to clinch the win before 12,487 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.
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Athens Bulldogs take lead with win over Jackson
Athens beat Jackson 47 to 40 to move into sole first in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. The Bulldogs improved to 5-0 in league play, a 12 game league winning streak, and 13 straight regular season wins. Jackson suffered its first league loss in five. Coach Dave Flisher’s Ironmen dropped to 6-1 overall.
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Alexander Topples Belpre as McDaniel Drops 35
Alexander, led by Greg McDaniel with 35 points, defeated Belpre 71-65 to avenge a prior loss. The Spartans stretch their record to five wins, ahead of a Dec 28 date with undefeated Ames Bern in a tourney tuneup. McDaniel shot 63 percent, scoring 18 before halftime.
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Pomeroy Edges Gallia 75 73 In SECUL Clash
Pomeroy Panthers beat Gallipolis 75 73 to hand the Blue Devils a fifth straight league loss. Bill Moore led Pomeroy with 25 points while Gallipolis star Bob Ford had 23. Pomeroy improves to 3 3 overall and Gallipolis drops to 2 5.
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Hettinger Drops 33 As Laurelville Tops Starr Washington
Laurelville led 63-58 late then pulled away to an 81-65 victory over Starr Washington. Steve Hettinger scored 33 for Laurelville, while Mike Kneece added 18 and Mike Chestnut 12. Starr Washington’s Hubert Lambert had 18 in a losing effort as Laurelville also won the reserve game 55-35.
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