Kansas Wins Big Eight Title Sets NCAA Bid Hopes
Kansas University Jayhawks clinched the Big Eight championship with an 85 65 victory over Colorado, finishing 22 3 overall and 13 1 in conference. Five seniors played their final Allen Fieldhouse game as KU eyes an NCAA Mid West Regional clash with SMU after standout performances from Al Lopes Walt Wesley and Jo Jo White.
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Kansas Fans See No. 1 Kansas Edge Past Opponents
Kansas fans cheered Wesley and teammates as the Jayhawks stretch winning streak after a strong Big Eight season. Nebraska and Colorado impact race. Kansas holds 22 3 mark and top AP ranking. Cincinnati and Texas Western faceoff in Friday night NCAA tilt amid conference standings.
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Western Kentucky Ends Loyola Ramblers NCAA Bid
Western Kentucky defeated Loyola Chicago 105-86 in the NCAA Mideast Regional first round at Kent Ohio. Johnny Oldham’s team surged after halftime to pull away from the Ramblers as Kent State beat Dayton and Kentucky prepared for a possible semifinal. Other top teams fell as Texas Western Kansas and Nebraska won their first-round games.
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McCormack Named Offensive Line Coach for Redskins
Washington named Mike McCormack, 35, a former Cleveland Browns tackle and Pro Bowler, as offensive line coach. McCormack played at Kansas, spent ten Browns seasons, and was a College All-Stars helper alongside Otto Graham, who announced the hirin g.
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