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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1972

Page

10

Ohio Bobcats Meet Marquette In NCAA Mideast Regional

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder takes his Bobcats to a 2 p.m. regional game against seventh-ranked Marquette in Knoxville. Marquette lacks Jim Chones. Larry McNeil moves to center, averaging 12.8 points and 9.1 rebounds. Dave Ball starts at center for Ohio, following strong late-season showings.

Bill Prewitt Knoxville, Tenn Ohio University Jim Snyder Bobcats Marquette University Snyder Louisville Kentucky Ohio Larry McNeil Chones Warriors Brooklyn N.Y Warrior McNeil Marquette Clemson Dave Ball Cats Miami Bowling Green Ball Dennis Busch McGuire Marshall Loyola Western Michigan George Frazier Frazier Caroes Toledo Rogers Bill Brown Toledo Brown Allie Marcus Washington Duke North Carolina Virginia Maryland Tennessee Knoxville Volunteers John Snow Jim An

Ohio Bobcats Face Marquette In Crucial Hoops Doubleheader

The Ohio Bobcats meet Marquette as Tom Corde leads with 17.8 points per game while Bob Lackey paces Ohio with 14.9. Key matchups include Riccardi guarding Lackey and Lalich challenging Corde as the telecast sets up a Dayton showdown after the KC and Florida State game.

Bob Lackey Chones Lackey Marquette Bobcats Tom Riccardi Greg Spychalla Mark Mills Gary Grzesk Mark Ostran Ohio Bob Howell Kentucky Colonels Florida State Dayton Ohio Marquette Kentucky Ky.Fla. St Minnesota

Portsmouth East wins, defeats Eastern 70 65 in district clash

Portsmouth East defeats Eastern of Meigs County 70 to 65 at Chillicothe High School to reach the Athens regional. Bob McCann scores 28 for East, Eichinger adds 22 for Eastern, as Portsmouth East advances with Ross Southeastern and two Columbus District winners awaiting tonight's results.

Chillicothe Portsmouth East Athens Meigs County Chillicothe High School Buzz Pogue New Boston Portsmouth Clay Alexander Ross Southeastern Columbus Expositions Center Coliseum Eastern Tartans Eagles Dennis Eichinger Bob Caldwell Bob McCann Eichinger Alan Duvall Randy Boring East Caldwell Boring Young Duvall A Aa

Mighty Proud Of My Boys Rupp Kentucky Babes Win

Adolph Rupp led Kentucky to a 67 66 victory over Tennessee to share the SEC title and grab an NCAA playoff bid. Jim Andrews led Kentucky with 20 points while Len Kosmalski top scored for Tennessee with 24.

Rupp Kentucky Babes Ken Rappoport Associated Press Adolph Rupp Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Tennessee Wildcats Ray Mears SEC Atlantic Coast Conference

Waverly and New Lexington Set for Class AA Finals Clash

Waverly 20-2 meets New Lexington 17-4 in the Lyne Center finals for a regional bid. Waverly defeated Ironton 53-40 in Thursday’s semifinal, led by Dyer 13 and Maloy 10 as Ironton finished 14-8. New Lexington advanced after sectional wins and a bye in the three‑team district, aiming to reach Oxford.

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High School Scores From Thursday District Tournaments

The Associated Press reports district tournament results across classes AAA AA and A. Notable scores include Celina 86 over Mansfield Malabar 74 and Trotwood Madison 68 over Greenville 62 after two overtimes, with several other tight finishes across Ohio teams.

Associated Press Celina Mansfield Malabar Trotwood Madison Greenville Massillon Canton Timken Lakewood St. Edward Lorain Southview Boardman Howland Akron Central Hower Akron Springfield Brecksville Cleveland Lincoln-West

College Basketball Scores and Conference Playoffs

East Rutgers defeated Holy Cross 98 to 75 and Fordham beat Manhattan 91 to 84. Auburn defeated Vanderbilt 104 to 82 and Alabama topped Georgia 101 to 73. ACC first round saw Maryland 54 Clemson 52 and Duke 73 North Carolina State 60. NCAA Regional semifinals included South Atlantic Biscayne 68 Florida Southern 62 and Roanoke 78 Mercer 72. Great Lakes East Michigan 61 Ky Wesleyan 59 and Evansville 81 Wittenberg 80. Tennessee State edged LSU-NO 79 Delta State 71.

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