Paterno dies after long Penn State tenure ends amid scandal
Joe Paterno, longtime Penn State football coach and face of the school through its rise to a top public university, dies at 85 from lung cancer days after his firing over the Sandusky scandal. Friends and former players recount his passion and stubborn resolve as the program faced its most brutal period.
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Public memorial planned for Penn State's Paterno
Joe Paterno will receive a two day viewing and a public memorial at Penn State this week on campus two months after his firing. The 85 year old coach died Sunday of lung cancer. The memorial at the basketball arena seats 16000 and details remain to be announced by the Paterno family and university officials.
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Kansas Jayhawks rally past Texas A&M for 64 54 win
Thomas Robinson led No. 5 Kansas with 16 of 18 second half points as the Jayhawks overcame a tough Texas A&M team 64 54. Tyshawn Taylor added 17, Kansas notching its 10th straight victory and 17th in a row at Allen Fieldhouse. Elston Turner had 24 for the Aggies, who played without Khris Middleton.
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Beavers avenge lone loss top Word of Life in 56 45 win
No. 1 Scott City Beavers beat Wichita Word of Life 56 45 at home to avenge a December defeat as Drew Kite led with 23 points and Brett ONeil added 15. The Beavers improved to 11 1 after a 63 39 Saturday win over McCook in Colby Orange and Black Classic. Word of Life led early, Scott City edged ahead after halftime, and the hosts pulled away with 22 fourth quarter points. Word of Life and Scott City also met in girls action, with Word of Life prevailing 49 41.
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