Zones In The Big 12 Shift To Guard Against Fouls
Zone defense spreads across the Big 12 as Iowa State and others switch from man to 2-3 zones. Baylor relies on zone to limit fouls, while Kansas moves to zones to counter halftime deficits. Texas A&M draws a record Reed Arena crowd as Billy Gillispie builds support and momentum. Buckman and Peete earn weekly honors for impressive two games.
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Unbelievable bad season ends for Savannah State Tigers
Savannah State finished 0-28 after losing to Florida A&M 49-44 in Savannah. Coach Edward Daniels lamented the run as the Tigers, limited by eight scholarships and D-One status, earned nationwide attention for a winless campaign amid hopes of future improvements.
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Illinois still No 1 in AP poll as Kansas rises to No 2
Illinois remains unbeaten at 25-0, capturing all 72 first place votes for the 11th straight week. Kansas climbs to No 2 after moving up from No 6, Kentucky and North Carolina swap spots to occupy 3 and 4, while Charlotte enters the Top 25 at No 23 after a 5-win span.
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Krauser lifts Pitt past Syracuse in Big East thriller
Pittsburgh tops Syracuse 68 64 as Carl Krauser hits a late three and three treys in final 6:33 to erase an eight point deficit. Chevon Troutman adds 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Louie McCroskey leads Syracuse with 18 in a tight Carrier Dome showdown.
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No. 17 Pitt Downs No. 9 Syracuse In Canyon Club Showdown
Pitt defeats Syracuse 68-64 as Krauser leads with 15 points and Taft adds 10 rebounds while Syracuse struggles from beyond the arc. Halftime score 29-28 Pitt, crowd of 24,631. Halftime adjusted.
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Colorado routs South Dakota State 82 49 on the road
Colorado Buffaloes rout independent South Dakota State 82 to 49 as Andy Osborn scores 15 and Richard Roby 14. SDSU led by Steve Holdren with 16. Colorado improves to 13 10 after a 29 point loss to Kansas.
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