Indiana Hoosiers Finish 32-0 With NCAA Title
Indiana capped a perfect season 32-0 by defeating Michigan 86-68 in the NCAA final in Philadelphia. Quinn Buckner led the champions with a balanced attack as Kent Benson and Scott May struggled early before Benson surged in the second half.
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Benson Bounces Kent Benson MVP in Hoosiers win over Michigan
Indiana star Kent Benson, named the Most Valuable Player, drove to the floor in a key championship clinching game against Michigan. Officials ruled a foul by Wayman Britt of Michigan on the decisive play.
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Larrieu and Ripley Enter at Drake Relays
Francie Larrieu and Dan Ripley will compete in the 1976 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium. Larrieu, sixth worldwide in the 1500 meters last year, runs her specialty on April 24 after winning the Drake women’s mile last year. Ripley, who set a world indoor pole vault record this year, aims for a top outdoor mark on April 23 as he pursues Olympic form.
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Benson named MVP as Indiana wins NCAA title
Indiana star Kent Benson dominates Michigan 86 68 to seal the crown. Benson scores 25 with nine rebounds and two assists, drawing praise from coach Bobby Knight who says he will only improve.
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Indiana MVP debate and Cedar Rapids alumni in MLB notes
The column muses on Indiana's national title MVP with Scott May Kent Benson and Quinn Buckner noted. It recalls Cedar Rapids ex-players in St Louis and Philadelphia and highlights Hector Cruz grand slam and Lou Brock remarks. The piece blends college basketball chatter with spring training anecdotes and fan impact on players.
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