Ware breaks NCAA passing and total offense records at Houston
Houston quarterback Andre Ware won the Heisman amidst a near record vote, leading a pass oriented run and shoot attack that produced 6,874 total offense for the Cougars, despite NCAA sanctions and a bowl ban. The award marked Ware as the first black winner. rival candidates included Indiana’s Anthony Thompson.
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Illini face tall Temple in Assembly Hall matchup
Illinois, 5-0 and ranked fifth, prepares to meet Temple led by Mark Macon as both teams showcase strong inside play. Temple’s size tests Illinois while Lou Henson emphasizes attacking the zone and balancing scoring beyond Macon. Tip is 3 p.m. CST with Kendall Gill and Stephen Bardo keying the Illini attack.
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Alarie Leads Bullets Past Hornets with Clutch Basket
Washington guard Mark Alarie started for injured John Williams and delivered the game winning basket with 15 seconds left to beat Charlotte 105-101. Alarie scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while Charles Jones blocked three late shots to seal the win.
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Flyers Fall At Home As Whalers Exploit Ice
Philadelphia loses 3-2 to Hartford dropping to 8-8-1 at home while the Whalers post the league’s best road record at 10-5-0. Coach Holmgren notes home ice has become a liability as Road Warriors Hartford ride momentum and a late power play goal by Mike Tomlak.
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Dixon Park District Soccer Returns With Weekend Sessions
The Dixon Park District Indoor Soccer Program continues Sunday at Dixon High School with times for kindergartners through fifth graders 1 to 2 p.m., grades six through eight 2 to 3 p.m., and high schoolers 3 to 4 30 p.m. Fees are 1 dollar per participant. The Armory Rec Center offers drop in basketball and volleyball 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 18 22 and 26 29 with a 1 dollar fee. For more information call the Dixon Park District office at 284 3306.
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Rams cruise past Bradley for 89 66 win
Virginia Commonwealth University basketball beat Bradley 89 to 66 as Elander Lewis led with 23 points and five Rams reached double figures. Craig Uhle, Martin Henlan, and Dewayne Garner posted season highs, Henlan grabbing a game high 17 rebounds, while Bradley’s Curtis Stuckey scored 20 in his first game back from Drake transfer. The Rams surged after halftime, pulling away 21 9 early in the second period.
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