Pack Breezes By Kent State in Holiday Opener 99 61
NC State dominates Kent State 99 61 in the holiday tournament opener. Moe Rivers contributes 12 points and 3 assists in 31 minutes as David Thompson erupts for 39 points after a 14 point first half. Rivers discusses readiness and team depth.
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Pittsburgh
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Blue Devils Upset Pitt In Holiday Doubleheader Start
Duke, a two point underdog, defeated Pitt 89 to 75 to set Friday night pairings in Raleigh. Duke faces Kent State while N C State meets Pitt in the late game. Pitt sliced by injuries, Duke pursued a new up tempo run and shoot style.
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Ita
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Marquette
Louisiana State
Kent State
N.C. State
Panthers
Blue Devils
City Clubs In Finals Defense Keys Central Raiders Run to Win
High Point Central used tight defense and patient offense to beat Thomasville 68-49 in the Furnitureland Tournament semifinal. Andrews defeated Westchester Academy 83-59, setting up a finals clash between local rivals Central and Andrews. Willie Jones led Central with 14 points, Keever Lambeth 19, while Ted Brown and David Craft paced Andrews with 19 and 16 respectively.
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Mike) Docbrow
Mitchell) Bratton
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Bulldogs
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Finals Tonight Panthers Eagles Fall In Tourney
Davidson hosts its Christmas classic opening night drawing fan interest but two local teams lose. Ledford falls 67-54 to Eau Claire of Columbia, D C while East falls 65-62 to Sylva Webster. East coach Andy Royal says better turnout is hoped for tomorrow. The article cites close first half action and notes Eau Claire entering the tournament with an 0-3 record.
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Pete Mees
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Foster
Duke
Buzz Richh
Rich
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Andy Royal
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Lucas Returns For UCLA In Crucial Maryland Showdown
Marques Johnson and John Lucas return from illness and injury for UCLA and Maryland as the third ranked Bruins face fifth ranked Maryland in the Maryland Invitational final. Johnson sparked a 20-2 first half run to beat St Bonaventure 78-62, while Lucas scored 18 with five assists in Maryland’s 105-67 rout of Georgia Tech. Coach John Wooden deflects a prediction for tonight’s game.
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Associated Press
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UCLA
John Lucas
Maryland
Bruins
Johnson
St. Bonaventure
Lucas
Terrapins
Georgia Tech
John Wooden
Sea Lucas
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