Oranges and late-night baskets fuel North Carolina State series
In a Carolina NC State weekend doubleheader, fans and players discuss halftime orange slices started by John Lacey over two decades ago. Freshman Mike O’Koren shines after a film-session push, lifting UNC as State also clocks two wins over Furman and Georgia Tech.
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Wake Forest Clemson Clash Promises ACC Turning Point
Wake Forest, 7-1 in ACC, hosts 15th-ranked Clemson, 5-2, as Rollins returns for Clemson and Griffin and Brown lead Wake Forest scorers. Virginia slips after overtime loss to Hofstra. Brown named player of the week, Wells rookie of the week.
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Wren Named in High Point Page 3B Feature
The High Point paper runs a Page 3B feature about Wren, highlighting their activities and local impact in February 1977, with emphasis on community interest and ongoing projects.
Pfeiffer Nips HPC In 'Shocker' Conference Game
Pfeiffer steals late to edge High Point 74-73 in Carolinas Conference thriller as Herb Bynum feeds Mike Epps for the final basket after a seven point deficit with 2:05 left. Ray Cobb scores 31 for HPC while Pfeiffer’s Epps nets 29 and Dudney hits 26 for Pfeiffer.
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UNC Charlotte 49ers coach praises season despite setback
Coach Lee Rose says the 49ers season has been rewarding though frustrating after a 96-86 upset loss to St Francis. The team stood 15-3 despite two close losses to Wake Forest and Tennessee and seeks national ranking to boost identity and recruiting. Stacey Maxwell fouled out and Melvin Watkins missed time due to injury.
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Wildcats Reign Over Florida State In High Scoring Win
Kentucky crushed Florida State 97-57 as Jack Givens led with 28 points and Mike Phillips added 19. Florida upset Tennessee 80-76 in Gainesville to threaten first place, while Alabama beat Mississippi 72-68 and Michigan topped Minnesota 86-80 in the Big Ten.
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Kentucky Rout Of Florida State Sends Deacons To Fourth In AP Poll
Kentucky rout of Florida State 97-57 boosts the Wildcats to No. 4 in the AP college basketball rankings. San Francisco remains No. 1 with 51 of 58 first place votes, UCLA stays No. 2, and Nevada-Las Vegas falls to No. 10 after losses. Wake Forest climbs to No. 4 after defeating Duke and Virginia.
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