Ohio Edges Bowling Green to Clinch MAC Title
Ohio University captures the Mid-American Conference crown with a 71-70 road victory over Bowling Green at Anderson Arena. Larry Slappy and Walt Luckett led the Bobcats with clutch late points and 26 and 15-plus scoring, while Cornelius Cash anchored BG with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Ohio advances toward the NCAA tournament with the dramatic win.
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District tournament heat finds SE District teams alive in multiple classes
Nelsonville York faces Gallipolis in Class AA at Rio Grande while Waverly meets Washington Court House in the sectional semifinals. Hannan Trace starts Class A at Chillicothe against Bishop Flaget as North Gallia awaits Saturday action. Marietta reaches Muskingum district. Southwestern teams vie for regional berths at Athens, Steubenville, and Columbus venues.
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Bobcats seize MAC title and NCAA bid after win
Ohio University, led by coach Jim Snyder, clinched the Mid-American Conference title with a 71-70 victory over Bowling Green. The win earned an automatic NCAA tournament berth in Terre Haute on March 9 and gives the Bobcats time to prepare for Marquette while addressing minor injuries and looking ahead to recruiting.
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Athens Wrestlers Finish Sixth in District Meet
Athens placed sixth among 13 teams at a district wrestling meet combining Southeastern and Eastern districts. Don Smith and Tim Gagle were runners up at 98 and 175 pounds, Joe Hall was third at 126, and Jett Griffin fourth at 112.
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NBA Saturday and Sunday Results Roundup
The schedule lists multiple outcomes across games. Boston topped New York 104 88 and 102 in overtime. Milwaukee beat Seattle 116 99 while Golden State fell to Chicago 88 103. Capital edged Cleveland 98 93.
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Heard wins Citrus Open by three strokes
Jerry Heard shot 69 to finish at 273 and claim the Citrus Open title by three strokes over Jim Jamieson and Homero Blancas. Ohio University coach Jim Snyder attends Green and White Club luncheon at Baker Center to preview Saturday's MAC final against Bowling Green.
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Vinton County to face Nelsonville York in finals
In the Nelsonville York Eighth Grade Invitational, Vinton County meets Nelsonville York in the final after Vinton County beat Miller 44 to 28 and Nelsonville York edged Union Furnace 38 to 37 in overtime. Also on Tuesday, Miller vs Union Furnace plays for third place and WOUB Golden Voices faces Nelsonville York faculty.
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