Koncak Leads SMU Past Rice In 66 57 Win
SMU moved to 10-1 behind Jon Koncak with 19 points and eight rebounds as coach Dave Bliss emphasized feeding the 7-foot center. Rice struggled from beyond the arc and fouled early, matching a disrupted Texas Tech Texas A&M slate as other SWC results rolled in.
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Baylor
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Arkansas
Coaching Career Shaped by Longhorns to Baytown
Johnson rose from high school standout to Tyler Junior College star then to the University of Texas where injuries altered his path. He moved into coaching after a brief Brazosport stint, settling in Baytown with his wife. He emphasizes discipline, character, and timing, comparing coaching to boot camp and predestination. Former players return to thank him, underscoring his impact on their lives.
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Plainview
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Texas Lutheran
Sampson Olajuwon lift Rockets past Nuggets in 56 point duo
Houston Rockets twin towers Ralph Sampson and Akeem Olajuwon combined for 56 points and 26 rebounds to beat the Denver Nuggets 111 413 in McNichols Arena. Olajuwon sealed it with a 10 foot jumper with three seconds left as Houston ties Denver for first in the Midwest at 19-13. Celtics 110 Nets 95 and Hawks 121 Bulls 107 also on the night.
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Rebels Could Qualify for Regional Tournament
Coach Hefley notes Charlie Brown has stepped up, with Brown averaging 13.8 points per game and Williams contributing 8.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Williams' loss as SC’s top inside defender hurts the Rebels’ front line, even with Wyckoff eligible and adding support.
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UNLV Records 142-140 Victory Over Utah State
UNLV defeated Utah State 142 to 140 in an NCAA high-scoring game that set a new record. With six players fouled out, coach Jerry Tarkanian said the comeback from a third-quarter deficit was remarkable as the Rebels improved to 9-5.
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