MSU Faces Penn in NCAA Semifinal Clash in Salt Lake
Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote insists his 24-6 Spartans are the best here as they meet 25-5 Penn in the NCAA semifinal at the University of Utah Special Events Center. Penn relies on balance led by Tony Price Tim Smith and Matt White while Ohio State?
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Cunningham resigns as UCLA basketball coach after two seasons
UCLA chief Gary Cunningham cites lifestyle change and desire for family time as key reasons for stepping away from the Bruins amid a high pressure program. He will stay in an undisclosed administrative post while a successor is sought, with Larry Farmer among potential candidates.
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Three Rivers advances to Juco semifinal despite Tucker 40
Three Rivers Junior College of Poplar Bluff Missouri defeated Coffeyville 110 81 to reach the National Junior College tournament semifinal against Western Texas. Thurlon Weaver led the Tigers with 25 points while Coffeyville’s Craig Tucker poured in 40. Dixie Utah meets Mercer New Jersey in the other semifinal.
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Holmes Heavy Favorite in Title Defense Against Ocasio
In Las Vegas, world champion Larry Holmes is favored to beat Ossie Ocasio in a WBC title defense at the Hilton Pavilion. Holmes holds a 29-0 pro record, while Ocasio seeks his first major title in only his 14th fight. Norton vs Shavers also headlines the card with Holmes’s next challenger likely to emerge.
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Hurlbert leads Peacocks in split vs Maryville
St. Louis Cedar Rapids Prairie star Rick Hurlbert drove in three runs with three hits as Upper Iowa defeated Maryville 6-2 in the opening game. Maryville bounced back to win the nightcap 11-6.
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