Auburn Faces Florida Threat as 1968 Baseball Opens
Auburn coach Paul Nix talks up depth and pitching as the Tigers open the 1968 season at Southern Mississippi with early SEC tests ahead. He notes Florida, Auburn’s frequent rival, as the division race favorite and highlights key losses from last year while predicting a sturdier lineup and experienced fielders.
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Knicks Edge Bullets 107 104 In NBA Thriller
Phil Jackson starred late for New York as the Knicks rallied to defeat Baltimore 107 104. Jackson's steal and late free throw helped seal the win with 1:34 remaining. Detroit beat Seattle 139 123 Philadelphia topped Chicago 139 115 and Boston won in overtime over San Francisco 124 121.
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College scores in NAIA tournament first round
In the NAIA Tournament first round results Oklahoma 89 over Athens Alabama 72 East Michigan 82 over Stephen F. Austin Texas 80 Hanover 107 over Southern Oregon 5 Oshkosh 80 over Guilford 78 Central Washington 95 over Albuquerque 72 Central Ohio State 81 over Millikin 64 Dickinson North Dakota 76 over Washburn Kansas 71 Eastern Montana 83 over Wayne Nebraska 70.
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Grapefruit League Standings Update
The Grapefruit Baseball standings show current team rankings with late results featuring Lau and other players. Teams vie for top positions as schedules unfold across spring venues.
Ohio State Clinches Final NCAA Berth in Tight Playoff
Ohio State hold off Iowa 85 81 to secure the 23rd and last NCAA tournament berth as Big Ten playoff concludes on Purdue court. Buckeyes meet East Tennessee in the Mideast regionals in Lexington while Iowa rues late collapse and practice woes.
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