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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1996
Page
3
Scattered results show Colgate and Connecticut posting wins while Georgetown and several others suffer upsets. In pro news, MLB teams announce player signings and extensions, and NBA teams detail call ups and roster moves, including Jeter contract news and Griffey extension amid a season of frequent transactions.
Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 84-66 as 13 three-pointers marked the third most in a game for the Jayhawks. Roy Williams praised the team's shooting while Eddie Sutton noted OSU’s zone defense struggled. Kansas extended a January streak of 10 straight wins since a December loss, remaining unbeaten at home in a 24th straight.
The Mat Masters finished 19th at the Ottawa Invitational held at Ottawa High School. Ottawa produced six champions led by Michael Espinosa in eight and under, Brett Boldra and Todd Roberts in ten and under, Jeremy Altic in twelve and under, Jason Tharp and J.R. Servatius in fourteen and under, and Luke Hinderliter in fifteen and under, with several runners-up and placers across divisions. Other competitors included Justin Simms, Patrick Matson, Levi Bradley, Michael Gunnels, Chad Hinderliter, Lorenzo Zamora, Jeremy Roberts, Nick Bristow, Justin McCurdy, and Tony Moore.
Nebraska coach Danny Nee benched leading scorer Jaron Boone in the second half after a discipline issue, as Kansas State guard Po Elliot Hatchert paced the Wildcats with 18 points in a 77 68 win. The Huskers struggled to score and could have used Boone in the final period.
McPherson buried 13 three pointers to overcome Ottawa University 82-69. Ottawa led 35-34 at half before the Bulldogs surged in the final 10 minutes, shooting 67 percent from two and 60 percent from three. McPherson outscored Ottawa 39-12 from long range and improved to 12-7, 8-2 in KCAC while Ottawa fell to 6-13, 4-6 in league play.
Ottawa University women’s basketball routed McPherson 94 63 for their fifth straight win to move to 12 7 overall and 8 2 in the KCAC. Seven players reached double figures as OU used 11 of 22 from three point range and pressed advantage in the second half with faster break opportunities. Coach Jill Rector praised increased intensity and freedom for point guards Heather McMillen and Erin Monroy.
UMKC Kangaroos basketball coach Lee Hunt, 61, will retire as coach after the current season while remaining as athletic director. He has a 106-130 record in 8 1/2 seasons and started the program from scratch in Division I. Hunt cites stress and a desire to coach longer as factors, with one year left on a six year contract.
Ken Griffey Jr. signed a four year extension worth 34 million dollars, making him baseballs best paid player and central to Seattle Mariners plans. The deal starts 1997 and ends 2000, with Griffey earning 7.25 to 8.25 million annually plus a 2.5 million signing bonus and potential World Series MVP bonuses. Mariners officials credit Griffeys impact and say the team will be built around him following their first ALCS appearance.
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