Cavaliers’ coach Holland steels Cavaliers for ACC tourney run
Virginia, once sunk to last in the ACC, shows signs of life as Terry Holland and his squad battle injuries and illness to rebound. He shifts from fiery bench thumps to measured pleas, counting on improved health to boost a potential late surge. Wake Forest looms as the next test.
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All-ACC Team Named by Ford and Peers
North Carolina star Phil Ford says All-ACC honors are nice but he prioritizes team success. Ford, Walter Davis, Kenny Carr of NC State, and Wake Forest’s Rod Griffin and Skip Brown earn first-team spots as UNC leads into the ACC Tournament in Greensboro amid a 16-10 season. Carr cites frustration over missed opportunities despite high talent.
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Tar Heels Rise to Sixth in AP Cage Poll
North Carolina climbs to sixth in the AP college basketball poll after an ACC title clinching 84-71 win over Duke and a 96-89 victory over 10th ranked Louisville. Wake Forest sits sixteenth as top teams hold steady.
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College basketball rankings roundup in upset heavy week
San Francisco remains No. 1 with 1120 points after wins over Seattle and Portland. Kentucky drops to second with 996 points after two wins. Michigan and UCLA hold third and fourth as UCLA routs Stanford and Cal. Nevada-Las Vegas falls from top five. several teams move up including Providence and Minnesota.
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Central Davidson Breaks Slump In CCC Thriller
Central Davidson seized a 59 55 win over Southern Guilford to erase a season jinx and force a district crown showdown with Ledford. Steve Younts led the Spartans with 19 points while Pokey Donnell was held to eight for Southern Guilford as Central’s guards and defense forged the victory. Ledford and West Davidson also split their semifinal, setting up a district final at 7 30 p.m. for qualification to the state tournament.
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Tulane falls as Marquette dominates in 63 44 win
Marquette coach Al McGuire criticized his team's sluggish start before a sharper second half in a 63 44 victory over Tulane. He said both sides appeared to be thinking ahead to upcoming games against Creighton and Michigan.
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Girl Cagers Have Busy Night Ahead
Andrews hosts Asheville and Central faces Ragsdale in first round of State 4A Basketball Tournament at High Point. Asheville’s season included a 12-10 overall mark and a 7-5 league record, with player of the year honors for Shaffer and Walker.
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Panthers Sweep Susquehanna in baseball opener
High Point College swept a doubleheader against Susquehanna, winning 5-0 and 6-4. Danny Wilbur and Joel Smote hit early homers, Smote again belted a go ahead homer in the sixth of game two, as the Panthers improve to 2-0 and next play Clemson.
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