Vols, LSU Survive Early Tourney Play in 1970 Action
Tennessee and LSU advanced to semifinals in separate tournaments. Tennessee beat St Francis 82-59 after a strong shooting night while LSU downed Submarine Forces of the Pacific 88-80. Pistol Pete Maravich scored 26 amid LSU’s varied lineup in Honolulu.
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Reed's Big Night Propels Knicks Past Suns 135-116
Willis Reed scores 32 points with 16 rebounds and 20 in the third period on eight-for-eight shooting to lift the New York Knicks over Phoenix 135-116. A strong night also features Milwaukee 133 Baltimore 124 and Los Angeles 109 Boston 99 with stars like Lew Alcindor dominating.
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North Dakota Names Co-Captains Sanders Lips
Mahlon Sanders from Decatur Illinois and Evan Lips from Bismarck North Dakota are named co-captains of the Fighting Sioux basketball team this season.
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Tigers Adjust To Indoor Enclosure In Astrodome Practice
Auburn players describe unusual effects of indoor turf on judgment and kicking. Traction and distance perception suffer due to high seating and enclosed space. Coach Jordan notes conditioning needs as team prepares for Saturday ball game while Houston star Billy Bridges is sidelined by knee surgery.
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Coaches praise Suggs Yoakum as top ACC talent
Dietzel compares Suggs and Yoakum as the ACC's best in a conversation about South Carolina's passing and Warren Muir's 917 rushing yards. Carlen defends West Virginia's ground game led by Sherwood and backs Braxton and Gresham as key runners in the nationally televised game at Georgia Tech. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Lighthouse for the Blind.
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Texas Notre Dame Cotton Bowl Set Sparks Nation
The nation’s eyes turn to Texas as the Longhorns meet No. 9 Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Texas seeks its 11th straight win while Notre Dame aims for an upset as part of a day-long bowl showcase featuring top ranked teams and youth stars.
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Nets Rally Fails as Pipers Fall Short to Caps in OT
Nets led 73 45 at halftime against Pittsburgh before Pittsburgh surged within two late. Bill Melchionni scored 32 and Stew Johnson 31 for Brooklyn while John Brisker added 30 in the loss. Freeman set another team scoring mark, and Los Angeles edged Carolina on George Stone’s late jumper and two free throws. Mack Calvin and Stone topped the Stars with 22 and 20.
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College Scores Show Wide Range Of Tournaments
A roundup of college basketball results across events including the Motor City Classic Consolation and ECAC Holiday Festival. Notable outcomes include Minnesota 65 Detroit 64 and Purdue 89 Manhattan 79 with multiple teams posting double digit wins and OT thrillers.
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Vikings Rally For Western Title Showdown Win
Joe Kapp orchestrates a fourth quarter drive aided by three imperfect spirals for 40 yards and a 12 yard scramble. He then boots left for a two yard TD as Minnesota takes a 28 20 lead before a Eller safety and Page interception seal the win in the Western Conference battle.
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