UNC Clinches ACC Bye With Virginia Upset Win
North Carolina stayed atop the ACC with a 73-71 win over Virginia, earning a probable first round tournament bye. Duke upset Maryland 69-7, Clemson beat NC State 103-90, Virginia Tech defeated Wake Forest 102-95, and Virginia closed strong but fell short.
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Frnkln County GW vs Patrick Henry for district crown
George Washington aims to break a tie with Patrick Henry in the Western District playoff at Franklin County High. GW, 7-3, has won four straight behind balanced scoring from Kenny Lewis and Jerry Beck and strong defense led by Malcolm Hiett and Tommy Coleman. Patrick Henry beat GW twice in the regular season, and tonight’s winner earns a regional berth and the top four seeding in the district tournament.
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Witcher Brothers Win State Wrestling Titles at 155 and 167
Jamie and Maurice Witcher captured state wrestling titles for Chatham in a weekend meet at William Byrd High School. Coach Jny Fisher praised their coachability and five years of work, noting Jamie dominated early rounds and Maurice defeated opponents to secure a flawless 22-0 season with district regional and state titles. Fisher hopes both wrestle in college, Maurice possibly pursuing football.
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Rutgers Keeps Rolling in Big Win Over American University
Rutgers remained undefeated with a 79-70 victory over American University at Madison Square Garden, extending its win streak to 23. Ken Rappoport notes Rutgers pulled away after a slow start, with Phil Sellers reflecting on early-morning fatigue. The AP roundup lists top teams and scores across the nation, including Indiana, Marquette, North Carolina, and UCLA, with Abernethy starring for Indiana.
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Ducks hand UCLA first home loss in 99 games
In Los Angeles, Oregon routed UCLA 63-5 at Pauley Pavilion, ending the Bruins 99 game home win streak. Greg Ballard led Oregon with 16 points and Ron Lee added 33 as UCLA shot poorly and trailed early, failing to seize momentum.
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Piedmont Cage Tournament Opens At Laurel Park Tonight
Chatham High School opens the Piedmont District tournament at Laurel Park facing winner of a tie between Fieldale-Collinsville and Tunstall. Round one action also includes GW Carver vs Bassett, with Dan River and Laurel Park in subsequent matchups as Martinsville seeks another title run.
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Keydets eye Southern Conference title after clinching top seed
Virginia Military Institute earned the top seed for the Southern Conference tournament with a 78 74 win over Appalachian State. Davidson Furman and William and Mary also won to shape opening round pairings. Semifinals and finals are set for March 3 4 in Greenville South Carolina with the champion earning the NCAA bid. Richmond East Carolina and Appalachian State vie for remaining seeds as the league wraps up regular season play.
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