North Carolina Defeats Alabama for NIT Consolation Title
North Carolina overwhelmed Alabama 88-69 in the NIT third place game as George Karl led the Tar Heels with 23 points and Alabama shot 33 percent. Alabama’s Wendell Hudson and Leon Douglas each had 19 points while the Tide struggled to find offense against UNC’s aggressive defense. Virginia Tech won the championship 92-91 in overtime over Notre Dame.
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Super Sub Fights Cleveland Aches in Consolation
In New York Alabama and North Carolina meet in a consolation game. Guard Paul Ellis of Alabama and Brad Hoffman of North Carolina fight early, both ejected. Ellis notes his undefeated claim as the fight ends with reconciliation after the game. Alabama’s Charles Cleveland played briefly despite tooth infection and dehydration from prior week.
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Davis's New AU Coach
Auburn University announced the hiring of Bob Davis, former Georgetown College coach, to lead the Auburn basketball program. Davis, 45, posted a 415-183 career record at Georgetown and a 24-8 last season, succeeding Bill Lynn who resigned after a 6-20 season.
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UCLA and Memphis State clash in NCAA final tonight
UCLA 29-0 faces Memphis State 24-5 in St Louis for the NCAA title. Coach Gene Bartow says MSU will stay true to its run and shoot while John Wooden plans a disciplined approach as NBC airs the showdown at 8 10 p m CST.
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Lakers top Sonics 109 to 93 on NBC telecast
Jerry West fueled the Los Angeles win with 20 points and nine assists as the Lakers pull away in the second half against Seattle. West contributes three baskets and six steals while Gail Goodrich Wilt Chamberlain and Mel Counts add 20 each. Haywood nets 25 and 25 for Seattle. Bucks edge Phoenix, Celtics top Rockets in a night of NBA action.
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