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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1968
Page
6
In a tense Greensboro game NC State faltered late as Vanderbilt edged ahead. Postgame figures show low shooting percentages and shaky offense for the Wolfpack, leaving fans frustrated at the rough finish and missed scoring chances.
Vanderbilt's defense stifled North Carolina State as the Commodores surged with 18 straight points. NC State led 58-57 with 3:11 left but could not dislodge the ball from Vanderblit's stall. Fans noted the tough call as the visitors pulled away.
Clark finishes third in pivot position as the tournament concludes with the championship game securing notable team efforts and standout performances by key players.
In ACC play UNC stands 0 4 and heads to a 4 p.m. clash with Duke at Carmichael Auditorium. UCLA remains No 1 after sweeping ECAC Holiday Festival, Davidson climbs to third behind Duke and North Carolina in a crowded college basketball ranking.
Dick Couch reports two U S Olympic standouts Jo Jo White and Mike Warren lead a rugged slate as Michigan star George Mikan son delivers a 34 point 16 rebound performance for Minnesota. The week features Louisville 106 92 over North Texas State and a 24 point surge by Pistol Pete Maravich of LSU as top teams clash in tours across New York Philadelphia and Minneapolis with St Johns and North Carolina among the contenders.
Houston AP report notes Oklahoma as 12 point favorite over Southern Methodist in the Astro Bluebonnet Bowl at the Astrodome. Crowd exceeds 60,000 expected for a high scoring clash between teams known for passing and running plays. Sooners led by James Owens, aiming for a 7-3 season and Big Eight first place tie.
Elon College in North Carolina announced that coach Wilson will remain with the institution after extended loyalty. The decision ends speculation about departure and aims to continue steady leadership for the college’s athletics program.
South Pekin backcourt star Owens led his team to a 45 4 58 victory over St Joe's as NC State's Vann Williford claimed top defender honors. Williford held Navy to minimal scoring, then stifled Wake Forest, scoring 18 with 12 rebounds and several key blocks.
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