Uninvited Blackbirds Earn Near-Perfect Coaches Poll Victory
Long Island University led the 1967-68 Small College Basketball Rankings with 33 first place votes and 348 points, as the board praised LIU’s 20-0 start and 11 wins over major programs. Kentucky Wesleyan rose to second, while Texas Trinity dropped. Norfolk State rose, Nevada Southern fell from the top 10, and Denison and Monmouth entered tied for 19th in the final poll through Feb 17.
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Tournament Scoreboard: Class I to Abilene Christian
A long list of basketball results from several classes and divisions. Notable matchups include Vergennes 75 Randolph 73, Proctor 57 Ludlow 48, Danville 69 Concord 61, St. Michael's 49 vs Rochester 66, Holy Cross 67 vs Boston U 84, Rutgers 62 vs Ithaca 66 in overtime, and many more across colleges and teams including St. Fran. Pa. 82 vs V. Madonna 73 and Texas opponents such as Texas 65 Rice 76.
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Ohio Northern
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Aquinas Mich
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Notre Dame to be without center Ziznewski rest of season
Notre Dame basketball will be without 250 pound reserve center Jay Ziznewski for the remainder of the regular season and the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden next month.
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South Bend, Ind
Dodgers Accept Koufax Is Truly Gone for Good
Dodgers finally accept Sandy Koufax will not return and acknowledge he altered the team’s dynamic last season. Claude Osteen, their top winner, explains the adjustment as the club shifts to new leadership with Alston guiding a lineup built around remaining stars and new depth.
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Eagles and Aces Lead Hoop Poll
Boston College and American International lead the New England college basketball coaches poll as the season heads toward a weekend finale. BC Eagles seek a win at Holy Cross to lock in the major college lead, while AIC tops the college division with most first place votes.
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