St. John’s Hoyas Clash In Top Rankings Showdown
No. 1 St. John’s meets No. 2 Georgetown at Madison Square Garden in a marquee Big East duel. Chris Mullin and Patrick Ewing lead star talent as both teams chase conference crown and potential rematches in the Big East tournament and NCAA bracket. The Garden sellout and high scalper interest underscore the stakes.
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Drake crushes Creighton 103 to 54 in Valley tilt
Daryl Lloyd led Drake with 29 points and 10 assists as Melvin Mathis and Demetrius Henderson added 19 each. Drake shot 62 percent, built a 45 16 halftime lead, and snapped a six game skid. Vernon Moore led Creighton with 20, Benoit Benjamin struggled with six points and six rebounds.
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Rising star Hornacek joins ISU from nontraditional path
Jeff Hornacek, once overlooked by Division I programs, followed a temporary job at the Sweetheart Cup Co to Iowa State. Coach Johnny Orr saw potential, offered a scholarship, and Hornacek became a starting guard in the 1982-83 season as ISU aims for a second straight postseason tournament.
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McCall Eyes Second State Title as Defending Champion
Cedar Rapids Washington wrestler Gary McCall enters the state meet with a 23-2 record and the pressure of defending his 119 pound title. He recalls last year’s run to Des Moines, notes his focus on winning this time, and says the season’s first loss eased the pressure while sharpening mental game.
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No. 1 girls scorer Robin Christian to join Iowa Hawkeyes
Robin Christian the nation’s top girls scorer will enroll at Iowa next fall joining close friend Michelle Edwards. The Jamaica Plain High School star, averaging 43.9 points per game, chose Iowa after visits. mentor Alfreda Harris cites Coach C. Vivian Stringer as the key influence and notes Christian’s 2200 Massachusetts prep points set a new record.
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Indiana president says no action against Knight
Indiana University President John Ryan said he plans no disciplinary action against coach Bob Knight after Knight tossed a chair during the Purdue game. Purdue won 72 63 as Indiana fell to 6 8 in the Big Ten. The Big Ten office will release findings later this week.
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Boston College Coach Bicknell Reflects on Flutie Debut
In Red Pepper dispatches Jack Bicknell discusses Doug Flutie's pro debut with the New Jersey Generals losing 38-28 to the Birmingham Stallions. He notes watching difficulties on a flight, cites Flutie’s early struggles, and praises Flutie as a standout athlete and person.
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