Lompoc Braves fall to Antelope Valley in Quartz Hill opener
In the Quartz Hill Tournament first round the Lompoc Braves lost 65 to 55 as Antelope Valley pulled away in the fourth quarter after Lompoc led by as many as six in the final period. Lompoc fouls outnumbered 28 to 16, with three Braves fouled out or disqualified.
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Wasco
Taylor
Henson
Humbert
Evans
Johnson
Tolstad
Morehart
ANT. Valley
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Fry
Harris
Fobbs
Wallace
Clymore
Willoughby Slowly Brought Along As Hawks Beat Lakers
Hawks coach Cotton Fitzsimmons says rookie Bill Willoughby will not be rushed after he started with Connie Hawkins sidelined by a sprained ankle. Willoughby scored 9 of 13 and grabbed 9 of 12 in the final period to spark Atlanta past Los Angeles 114 98 while Kareem Abdul Jabbar tired late.
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Bill Willoughby
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Hawks
Los Angeles Lakers
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Lakers
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Houston
Dwight Jones
John Drew
Cabrillo Congs edge Royal 71 70 in Conquistador Classic
Cabrillo College wins a tight 71 70 overtime style contest over Royal High School in the Conquistador Classic. Andre McGant led with a late baseline drive and free throw finish as Mandy Simmons added 19 points and John Midgley pulled 15 rebounds.
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Tatupu Eyes Winning Note In Liberty Bowl Bid
USC sophomore fullback Mosi Tatupu says winning is fun but aims to end his second season on a victory. The Trojans, 7-4, travel to Memphis as six-point underdogs to face Texas A&M (10-1) on national TV in the Liberty Bowl. He notes playing time improved his enjoyment despite a late-season slump.
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Matuszak faces assault charge after bar parking lot incident
Kansas City defensive end John Matuszak, 6-8 280, must appear in Municipal Court February 1 on a misdemeanor assault complaint by Glenn O. Wates. Wates, 21, alleges Matuszak grabbed his shirt front and struck him after an exchange about his wife outside a bar. Wates suffered facial cuts, a swollen jaw and elbow.
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Dolphins face must win finale as playoff chances dwindle
Miami, riding a four straight AFC East titles streak, must beat Denver at home on Saturday to keep postseason hopes alive. A loss or Colt win over New England and Cincinnati win over San Diego would end Miami's playoff run this year.
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Gopher Center Stuns Marquette In OT Thriller
Minnesota under Jim Dutcher improves to 4-0 by upsetting Marquette 77-73 in overtime behind 29 points from 6-foot-10 center Mike Thompson. Marquette coach Al McGuire hails Thompson as the best center they’ll face and notes the tough road trip. Ellis struggles for Marquette as Tatum leads the Warriors with 35 points.
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Bruins Huskies lead Coast Eight basketball race
UCLA and Washington top the Pacific Eight with strong wins. UCLA beat Missouri 83-71 for its 85th home win in a row led by Richard Washington with 25 points. Washington crushed Seattle Pacific 93-72 as Clarence Ramsey and James Edwards combined for 42. USF faces Oral Roberts in the Cable Car Classic at the Cow Palace. Santa Clara meets Providence as opening games begin. Seattle beat Portland 64-51, O'Brien scoring 10-for-13 and Avina ejected. Nevada Reno posted a school record 116 points in a win. Puget Sound beat Cal Riverside 81-70, Cal Poly Pomona topped Point Loma 96-80, George Fox beat Pacific 94-74, Western Washington downed Western Baptist 78-67.
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