Virginia Georgetown Clash Delivers Classic ACC Showdown
In Landover, Virginia defeated Georgetown 68 to 43 as Ralph Sampson led with 23 points and 16 rebounds while Patrick Ewing added 16 for the Hoyas. The game showcased depth beyond the two stars and highlighted pressure handling by Georgetown, plus late efforts by Virginian Jimmy Miller. Tech coverage also noted NC State, Wake Forest, and Duke results, with ACC standings and schedule to follow.
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Bobcats Sweep Crown In NCAA Division II Title Game
Southwest Texas State’s football program lost its coach Jim Wacker to Texas Christian yet captured a second straight NCAA Division II crown by routing Cal-Davis 34-9 in McAllen Texas. Eric Cobble and Ricky Sanders scored twice, Ron Jacoby connected with Dale Posey, extending UTSA’s 17 game win streak and ending Cal Davis’ 12 game run.
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Herd Tops A&M For Championship
Marshall defeats Texas A&M 60 58 in overtime to win the invitational tournament in Huntington. Attendance was 11 000 for two nights as Marshall earns a modest victory and valuable experience. Laverne Evans led all scorers with 14 points, including six in overtime.
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Wisconsin Caps Bowl Victory Over Kansas State in Independence Bowl
Wisconsin quarterback Randy Wright led a 14-3 Independence Bowl win over Kansas State after an early field goal, delivering two touchdown passes including an 87-yard strike. Wright finished 9 of 24 for 183 yards as Wisconsin seized control on a wet field.
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Gator Bowl Tickets Sellout Shock WVU Fans
West Virginia University sold out its 18 800 Gator Bowl tickets for the December 30 game with 15 200 snapped in 52 hours and 3 500 claimed by students on break. Athletic Director Fred Schaus noted unprecedented demand surpassing bowl officials expectations.
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Bills Shut Out Steelers 13-0 in Orchard Park
Bills defense stifled Pittsburgh as Joe Cribbs ran for 143 yards and Roosevelt Leaks scored the only touchdown after a Ferguson to Butler drive. Bradshaw struggled, with two completions in 13 attempts and two interceptions. Herrera added a 34 yard field goal before halftime and a 19 yard kick in the third period.
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Lions Rout Packers 30-10 as Sims NFL star. Whitehurst debut noted
Detroit overwhelms Green Bay 30-10 on 109 rushing yards by Billy Sims and four sacks by Doug English. Alvin Hall returned a second-half kickoff 96 yards for a TD, Eddie Murray kicked three field goals, and Detroit’s defense forced nine sacks and five interceptions. Lynn Dickey benched for David Whitehurst after a rough first half as the Lions pull clear by halftime.
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Mark Nichols
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Fred Scott
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Bengals Top Browns 23 10 Behind Bree Field Goals
Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 23-10 as Pete Johnson and Ken Anderson scored in the second quarter and Jim Bree added three second-half field goals. Anderson moved into 14th on the all time passing list with 27,000 plus yards. Browns forced a late drive but fumbled inside Bengals' 10 yard line ending a potential scoring chance.
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