Duke Routs Michigan 71 51 For NCAA Crown
Duke overcame a rough first half to beat Michigan 71 51 in the title game. Christian Laettner sparked a second half surge scoring the first five points and finishing with crucial plays as Grant Hills and Bobby Hurley added late scores to seal the victory before more than 50 000 fans at the Metrodome.
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Duke Storms to Repeat Title as Laettner Leads
Duke finishes a 71-51 victory over Michigan on Monday night to become the first repeat NCAA champion since 1973. Star forward Christian Laettner, despite a rough first half, scores 19 points and fuels a 23-6 run late. Bobby Hurley earns Most Outstanding Player honors as Duke tightens defense and holds Michigan to 20 second half points.
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Knoblauch, Puckett lift Twins in opener over Brewers
Minnesota defends title with 4-2 win as Knoblauch drives in the go ahead run and Puckett adds a homer and double. Erickson struggles after a 2-0 start, while Aguilera earns the save as Milwaukee falls in the season debut.
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Bad day for Rijo as Padres spoil Reds opener
Cincinnati pitcher Jose Rijo endured a rough outing on opening day as Darrin Jackson hit a ninth inning homer for the San Diego Padres, delivering a 4-3 victory and snapping the Reds’ win streak. It was a disappointing performance highlighted by a costly walk, baserunning blunder, and two big mistakes on the mound.
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Padres Rally Stuns Reds as Rijo Blown Save Costly
The Padres tied the game in the fifth after Rijo walked Hurst with bases loaded and Fernando's grounder and Gwynn's double produced runs. McGriff's third homer of spring boosted San Diego ahead in the sixth, while Reds' Paul O Neill and Joe Oliver sparked a late push. Rijo mishandled a bunt and ran the bases poorly ending a potential rally.
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