Tar Heels cash byes as ACC tourney opens in Washington
North Carolina clinches the ACC regular season crown and a first round bye for the tournament in Landover. Dean Smith questions the bye’s advantage while Maryland and N.C. State loom as major challengers. Mitch Kupchak named ACC player of the year heads into the event with UNC aiming for an NCAA bid.
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Lefty Driesell Reconsiders Postseason Strategy
Maryland coach Lefty Driesell says postseason play should be about reducing pressure. He studied John Wooden's approach, notes a 21 3 Maryland record, and aims to prove NCAA caliber with a strong ACC tournament showing at Capital Centre. The Terps, seeded No. 2, open vs Duke as NCSU and UNC also vie for bids.
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Southern Conference second round set with two all conference stars
The Southern Conference nears second round play in Greenville with only two all conference players: VMI's Ron Carter and William & Mary's John Lowenhaupt. Apalachian State meets VMI while Richmond faces W&M as Furman hosts the event. Carter and Lowenhaupt are standout guards and forwards with strong defenses and scoring.
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Dan River guards Pritchett Logan aim to spark tourney run
Dan River High School juniors Garry Pritchett and Tim Logan, both 5'9" 143 lbs, pace the Wildcats with over 10 points per game and quick, aggressive play. They reflect on a late loss to Martinsville, discuss tempo, and anticipate facing Glenvar in the District HT first round at Laurel Park as coach Will Rogers emphasizes running their offense and fast breaks.
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Guilford Triumphs 108 107 In Overtime Over Winston-Salem State
Guilford edged Winston-Salem State 108 to 107 in overtime after Ray Branch sank the decisive free throw with no time left. The NAIA District 26 semifinal also saw Gardner-Webb defeat Catawba 79 to 48, setting up Guilford vs. Gardner-Webb for the district title in Hickory.
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Lander and Newberry win NAIA semifinal games
In Clinton South Carolina Lander defeated Erskine 90-84 to reach the NAIA District 6 final against Newberry. Earlier Newberry toppled Mars Hill 82-57 to set up the championship game with Lander. Moses Knight grabbed a missed free throw and hit a 20 foot jumper to tie the score.
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Local Scores From Mixed Night of Games and Races
In a diverse set of results, Xavier beat Duquesne 98 to 6 while Massachusetts defeated Vermont 10 to 72. Fairfield edged Dartmouth 79 to 6 and Harvard lost 64 to 78 in an overtime finish. Nearby, Rider beat Branagan 108 to 98, and Loyola Chicago triumphed at Seorastown 78 to 27. Multiple minor scores feature teams like Michigan, Creighton, and Ohio connections in a sprawling roundup of regional athletics.
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Spanarkel Named ACC Rookie of the Year at Duke
Duke freshman Jim Spanarkel won ACC rookie of the year after totaling 135 of 156 votes. The 6 foot 5 guard weighed 205 pounds and started every game, averaging 13.8 points per contest with a Duke record 11 assists in one game and fewer turnovers than any Duke player that season.
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Dale Haupt Returns To N. C. State
N C State football coach announced Dale Haupt will return as defensive line coach after four years with the State defense under Lou Holtz. Haupt, year old, had been defensive coordinator at Richmond University last month.
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