Fanfare WVU tops Old Dominion in non-conference win
West Virginia overcame a slow start to crush Old Dominion 87-69 in Morgantown. Chris Brooks led with 19 points and 15 rebounds while Keith Jackson had 26 for ODU. WVU improves to 3-2, extends home streak to 15, and prepares to face UNC-Charlotte next.
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Cavaliers face Marshall with respect in Henderson Center
Virginia coach Jeff Jones says his 19th ranked Cavaliers will not underrate Marshall (5-4) in Huntington. Dwight Freeman’s Herd can surprise, evidenced by a 97-80 win over West Virginia earlier this season. Virginia last played Dec. 8 before a 68-66 exhibition win over Athletes in Action.
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Wolfley named to All East team in AP selections
West Virginia lineman Dale Wolfley earned a spot on the AP All East team alongside Army star Mike Mayweather and Pittsburgh end Keith Hamilton. Mayweather set a school record with 1,338 rushing yards this season, ending his career at 4,299 yards. Temple’s Matt Baker and Syracuse’s David Walker anchor the backfield, with receiving threats Rob Carpenter of Syracuse and Rich Drayton of Temple.
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Taylor May Skip Pro Bowl After 10 Straight Selections
Taylor, longtime New York Giants linebacker, could skip the Feb 3 Pro Bowl in Hawaii after tenth straight selection. He cited weariness from a long season and possible Super Bowl run, while Bo Jackson and others earned spots on both NFL and MLB All-Star rosters. Buffalo led with eight Pro Bowl picks. Bears and Giants followed, with Montana and Rice among NFC standouts.
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Knights eye state run after football success
Mount View coach Mark Page hopes the Knights translate the Rams' championship drive to basketball after a 11-11 season. In the season opener they beat Oceana 75-73 behind Jermaine Foddrell's 30 points and Tony Woody's 21, with both players set to lead the attack as Tug Valley looms in the Burch Holiday Tournament.
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Maroons Top G-Men In Non District Shutout Win
George Wythe routs Graham 76 to 49 as Geoff Goff and Allen Greene lead with 16 points each and Greene adds 18 rebounds. Graham trailed 23 22 at half, then the Maroons pull away 53 27 in the second half. Graham faces Bluefield Friday in Princeton Invitational opener.
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SWD basketball teams start slow in early season
Four Southwest District squads have played three to five games with only Grundy over .500. Richlands is 2-2 with two losses to a pair of single A foes. Graham, Tazewell, and Grundy face early schedules and depth issues as Grundy kicks off a holiday tournament at Marion after a rough start and coach Greg Rowe notes the lack of size and depth.
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Haysi Tigers surge after Clintwood setback
Haysi coach Larry Compton says the Clintwood overtime loss will drive the junior loaded Tigers as they aim for continued success. They beat Pocahontas 102 80 and prepare for a tournament at Elkhorn City facing Feds Creek and Elkhorn City while others in the district reshuffle.
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Beavers top Spartans 79 75 as Penninks clinches late free throws
Bluefield Beavers beat Greenbrier East Spartans 79 75 with Penninks hitting two free throws with 17 seconds left. Burton led Bluefield with 19 points, McGue and Penn each had 17, while Weikle led the Spartans with 19. The win sets up a first round game against Graham in the Princeton Tournament.
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