ACC moves to expand as Miami Syracuse draw fire
ACC votes 7-2 to add Miami Syracuse and one of Boston College or Virginia Tech, aiming realignment by 2005. Florida State officials warn expansion reshapes college sports as Big East and Pac-10 scramble to respond, fearing loss of football power and prestige.
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Sports scores and schedule roundup with mixed results
A jumble of scores from baseball hockey and high school games lists Montreal six San Francisco three and New York Mets five Pittsburgh three plus Detroit two Oakland one Boston seven Texas one Anaheim five and St Louis zero Chicago Cubs six Milwaukee one and other late games. Mariners and other teams are noted with scattered results across leagues and venues.
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Quote on ACC expansion and Virginia Tech inclusion
Governor Mark Warner argues that ACC growth benefits the Commonwealth only if Virginia Tech joins. He comments on expansion talks and the potential Hokies’ addition to the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Lady Blues add six basketball recruits this season
Bluefield State College announces six new women players at a news conference in Ned Shott Gym. Highlights include Sharita Mayo of Roanoke and Lauren McClain from Prince George's Community College plus three Maryland transfers and Winfield High standout Stéphanie Murnahan.
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Virginia governor backs ACC expansion including Virginia Tech
Governor Mark R. Warner urged that any ACC expansion include Virginia Tech, stating the Commonwealth benefits only if Tech joins. He pledged to work with college presidents and other state leaders to prevent Virginia Tech’s exclusion from a major athletic conference.
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WVU Voices Cautious View On ACC Expansion Fight
WVU boosters and coaches at a Charleston fundraiser discussed the Big East fight to stay intact as the ACC votes to add three teams. Fans weighed potential financial outcomes for Miami and the fate of the Big East, while officials said the league intends to remain united. The Big East meetings were set to begin near Jacksonville, Florida.
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Bluefield College Adds Cantrell To Lady Rams Roster
Bluefield College signs Roane State standout Jacque Cantrell a 5 9 forward center from Sparta Tennessee to the Lady Rams joining coach Cheryl Fielitz 2003 04 class plus three junior college transfers Jamaine Burcke Corey Wade and Melvin Curry from Walters State and CCBC Baltimore County. Cantrell averaged 15 points six rebounds and three assists at Roane State while shooting over 90 percent from the line and earning Tennessee Junior College All Star honors. Cantrell is Fielitz’s first recruit for the 2003 04 season and coach calls her an answer to prayers as the program seeks to rise.
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