Tar Heels Rope Penn 73 59 to Reach NCAA Finals
UNC defeated Penn 73 to 59 in the Eastern Regional final to advance to the national semifinals in Los Angeles. Dennis Wuycik led with 18 points, followed by Robert McAdoo 17 and George Karl 16 as Carolina used a smothering defense and decisive second half to pull away.
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Chamberlain switches to defense in regionals for UNC
North Carolina standout Bill Chamberlain, praised for key defenses against South Carolina and Penn, helped the Tar Heels reach Los Angeles for a potential rematch with UCLA. He downplayed individual honors, emphasizing team defense and late-season improvement.
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UNC Fights Back to Top Penn in Tight NCAA Tilt
Guard George Karl led UNC with 16 points despite foul trouble as the Tar Heels overcome Penn by creating pressure defense and a strong second-half run. Coach Dean Smith lauded depth and rebounding while Penn coach Chuck Daly noted UNC’s depth and fatigue wore down his squad.
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Miller Scores 67 and Sets ABA Scoring Record
Carolina Cougars beat Memphis Pros 139 to 125 as Larry Miller scored 67 points to establish an ABA single game mark. Petty Night festivities were overshadowed by Miller's record performance, with 58 points through three quarters and a team total of 26 assists. The win kept the Cougars in playoff contention as they trailed Kentucky and others in the Eastern Division.
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Jerry West
Riker, Gamecocks Top Villanova Behind 36 Points in Consolation Win
Tom Riker, South Carolina star forward, scores 36 and grabs 16 rebounds to lead the Gamecocks to a 90 78 victory over Villanova in the Eastern Regional consolation game. USC finishes 24 5, Villanova 20 8.
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NIT Maryland Wins as Wildcats Fall in Overtime
In a first round clash at Madison Square Garden St John s New York edged Missouri 82 81 in overtime with Mel Davis scoring the decisive layup at 1:00. Syracuse topped Davidson 81 77 behind Bob Dooms late baskets while Maryland beat St Joseph s 67 55 led by Tom McMillen and Len Elmore. Princeton meets Indiana and Texas El Paso faces Niagara in later games.
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