Battier seals Duke comeback to claim title over Arizona
In his final college game Shane Battier lifted Duke 82-72 over Arizona with an 18 point 11 rebound 6 assist showing and a late dunk. Coach Mike Krzyzewski embraced Battier after the victory sharing a mentor player bond minutes after Duke finished 35-4. Sophomore Mike Dunleavy added 21 as Duke clinched the national title at the end of a dramatic finish.
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Dunleavy's clutch 3s lift Duke past Arizona for title
Duke defeated Arizona 82-72 in the NCAA final as Mike Dunleavy heated up after a rough first half, hitting three straight 3s in the second half to spark a 10 point swing. Dunleavy finished with 18 points in the second half as Duke set an NCAA record with 3-pointers for the season.
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Hampton Stymies Cards as Rockies Win Opener
In Denver Mike Hampton, the $121 million pitcher, faced trouble early as Mark McGwire cut one to right and Fernando Vina was tagged at home on Larry Walker’s relay. The Rockies defeated St. Louis 8 0. Walker credited the play with settling the team and Hampton, who allowed five hits over 8 1 3 innings, after the tense first inning.
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Eagles rip Lakin in twinbill to sweep early season
Hugoton freshmen and sophomores fueled an 11-1 and 33-0 mercy-rule sweep of the Lakin Broncs. Pitcher Jessica Jones tossed 10 innings with one hit allowed in each game, fending off shoulder troubles as Hugoton rolled to a dominant opening doubleheader.
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Buffaloes start season off fast on the track
Garden City girls led by Yvonne Calzonetti pole vault and Megan Frazier high jump finish second with 70.5 points at the Five State Relays in Liberal. Shane Steel claims boys pole vault title as Garden City places third with 98 points, narrowly behind Hutchinson. Sprott wins 800 and the 1,600 relay edges Liberal and Hutchinson. Coaches praise relays and 400 relay time of 44 seconds. Next week brings two meets. girls soccer opens with 0-18 at Goddard tournament and eighth place finish.
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