College Basketball Scores From Wednesday
Navy defeated Florida Atlantic 83 to 66 while Pittsburgh topped Vermont 82 to 60. Georgia beat Winthrop 89 to 56 and Memphis won 92 to 72 over Nicholls State. Texas Tech edged Oral Roberts 89 to 85 in OT. California prevailed 89 to 76 over Cincinnati. Indiana beat Butler 89 to 66. Nebraska routed Illinois State 101 to 61. Houston defeated McNeese State 83 to 76. Boise State beat San Jose State 70 to 61. New Mexico downed Idaho 76 to 54. BYU topped Weber State 86 to 74.
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Mariners Sign Buhner To Three Year Contract
Transactions from Wednesday show the Seattle Mariners agreeing to terms with outfielder Jay Buhner on a three year contract in the American League. In the National League Philadelphia signed Dave Hollins to a one year deal at third base. In the NFL the Atlanta Falcons placed Chuck Smith on injured reserve while the Seattle Seahawks signed safeties Dion Lambert and Del Speer and placed Rick Mirer and Duane Bickett on injured reserve.
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Heisman Winners Dominate College Bowl MVPs Across Years
A study shows 28 instances where Heisman winners were named bowl MVPs between 1935 and 1993. It also notes teams with bowl appearances, wins, and gaps, highlighting the rarity of some outcomes and the frequency of others in major postseason games.
Chiefs eye fourth quarter edge over Raiders in playoff showdown
Kansas City players argue Los Angeles Raiders fade late, with Dave Szott noting fourth quarter trouble and Marty Schottenheimer focusing on late-game defense. Chiefs aim to extend postseason streak by cracking a disciplined yet high-penalty defense as Arrowhead hosts a do-or-die bout.
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Kansas women top DePaul 84 in tough road win
Angela Aycock scored 22 to pace No. 17 Kansas as five Jayhawks reached double figures in an 84 67 victory over No. 24 DePaul. The Jayhawks built leads of 9 at the half and stretched to 25 early in the second half aided by bench scoring from Ledet, Sampson, Canada, Trapp and Aycock.
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Anderson County Junior High Girls Basketball end season split with Paola
The eighth grade ACJH team won 28 16 to finish 9 4 led by Emily Wolken seven points and Amy Kueser six plus Gretencord and Dalsing four each. Kueser had ten rebounds and Gretencord eight. Seventh graders lost 28 17 with Kylie Kanatzer scoring five and Hermreck grabbing eight rebounds.
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Miami Determined to Stop Sanders on Christmas Night
Detroit star Barry Sanders seeks a 169 rushing yard game to reach 2 000 for the season as Miami aims to halt him and secure the AFC East title. Dolphins fear a repeat of his big performances while seeking a playoff bye. Bowens and coast say Miami must bottle Sanders to keep Detroit one dimensional.
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Ottawa wrestling coach lauds brave riders after fatal accident
Ottawa High School wrestlers accompanying a Topeka meet witnessed a Lawrence teen’s car crash and attempted to lift the wrecked vehicle to free Joel Pippett, who later died. Editor Jim Hitch praised courage and levelheaded action by the team led by coach Bob Boldra.
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Pomona Girls Edge Central Heights on Buzzer Beater
Stephanie Wiscombe fueled Pomona with eight points eight rebounds and two steals aiding two wins last week She assisted Amy Robbins for a buzzer beating game winning shot against Central Heights Coach praises her work ethic coachability and role as a top sixth player Involved teammates include Amy Robbins Jenny Sommer Audrey Millstein and Amy Feuerborn among others.
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Trojans sweep Pomona on back-to-back nights
MdCV girls and boys defeated Pomona 66-43 and 70-49 as MdCV leveraged that quick press and depth. Standouts included Rusty Sowers with 21 points for MdCV and Defenbaugh leading Pomona with 17. Pomona fought foul trouble and turnovers throughout the night.
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Lewis named to all tournament team at Shocker Shootout
Former Ottawa Cyclone Karen Lewis tied her career high with 12 points for Wichita State against Pan American in the Pizza Hut Shocker Shootout. She helped the Lady Shockers win a second straight title and earned all tournament honors. Lewis averages 5.3 points and 4.2 rebounds and assists this season. The Shockers host Washington State at 7 30 p m to end a three game home stand Wednesday.
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Allen wins state gymnastic honors in Wichita
Ottawa athlete Mikala Allen earned four ribbons and a medal in the all around at the Level State Gymnastics Meet held at the Wichita Gymnastics Center this past weekend.
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Armory Opens Gym for Public Volleyball Hours
The Ottawa National Guard announces Armory gym times for public volleyball from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Monday, December 30. Spiking is not allowed during play.
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