Upsets shake No 1 in college basketball rankings
The Associated Press report notes top teams stumble with Georgetown and SMU affected by upsets. St John’s and Georgetown debate No 1 while Texas Tech tops SMU on a late 3, reshaping the poll as other ranked teams fall. Key games include Indiana, Duke, Oklahoma, and Georgia Tech scoring wins.
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Rebels Rally Fails as SC Drops Independent tilt
SC trailed by as many as 18 late, with Charlie Brown scoring 21 of his team’s final 12 points to keep it close. Anderson led SC with 15, Jones 13, freshman Alex Joseph 12 before fouls and an ankle injury sidelined players. Alvin won 85-75 amid regional tournament race talk.
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Pro Bowl comeback hinges on late sequence and Lomax error
In the Pro Bowl, a late mishandled exchange on third down helped the NFC erase a 9-0 halftime deficit. Lomax, in his first Pro Bowl, scrambled for a long gain after a botched exchange with Dickerson. Montana led the NFC offense with 10 of 14 passes for 112 yards as the NFC built a 14-9 edge.
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SMU Stumbles at Tech as SWC Leads Remain Tight
No. 2 SMU lost 64-63 at Texas Tech, handing the Mustangs their first SWC defeat and keeping the conference race crowded. Texas A&M, Houston, and Texas Tech sit within one game of SMU, with AGGIES topping Houston 71-69 behind Don Marbury and Alvin Franklin scoring 31.
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Ganders Hope for Key Players Return Soon
Coach Walker emphasized returning players will contribute as the season progresses. Guard Joe Fred Lacour remains sidelined by knee ligament damage and will not play this week unless at 90 percent. Keith Sanders, replacing Lacour, has risen to 5.1 PPG since becoming a starter.
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Buntin sets swim record at Texas high school invite
Beth Buntin of Robert E. Lee led with a 53.64 second 100 yard freestyle win at the Texas High School Invitational, a lifetime best and meet record. She also swam 1:58 in the 200 free while Lee teammates Ron Simon and relay foursome added notable marks and Lynn Williams led Ross S. Sterling showed top performances.
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Galveston Bait Stocks Hold Through Cold Spell
Fishing reports from Galveston indicate live bait remains strong while deep water catches hold steady. Anglers expect improved shallow-water action as temperatures rise, with a note on artificial lures and goose hunting season adjustments in the central flyway.
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Wadkins Wins Los Angeles Open By Seven Shots
Lanny Wadkins burst to a record Los Angeles Open victory at Riviera scoring 20 under par, the largest winning margin in over two years. He eased to a 7-under 64 final round to finish 264, $72,000 beside a $400,000 purse, raising season earnings to $172,350 and career to over $2 million. Hal Sutton, Corey Pavin, Craig Stadler, Chip Beck, and Gary Koch contended behind him.
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Stacy wins Mazda Classic with final birdie putt
Hollis Stacy recovered from a rusty start to clinch the LPGA Mazda Classic at Deer Creek Country Club. She sank a 20-foot birdie on the final hole to capture the $200,000 event, finishing 8-under 280, one ahead of Ayako Okamoto who finished at 281 after a final round 70. Pat Bradley ended tied for third at 282.
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