OU's Basketball Season A Learning Year for Gunkel Braves
Ottawa University's 1978-79 season under coach Dan Gunkel ended 5-20. The rookie coach cites a poor start and heavy player turnover as main factors while emphasizing experience gained, future recruiting, and the need for size inside to compete in the HAC. The Braves averaged 80 points but yielded 89 per game, reflecting youth and lacking inside presence.
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Braves face next year with new focus after tough season
Ottawa's year saw opponents shoot over 51 from the field and outsplash the Braves on the boards 41 to 36. Lamont Hall led scoring with 493 points, Keith Miller added 13.8, and Jimmy Cole 9.3 while contributing in rebounds and assists. Coach Gunkel emphasizes recruiting and an off season program to change the outlook.
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Lyndon Girls Roll Past Peabody in Sub-State Opener
Lyndon Tigers shifted into high gear after halftime, outscoring Peabody 22-4 to win 49-20 in a Class 2-A sub-state first round. Letha Farwell led with 24 points assisted by Marla Tucker and Laurie Warren, as Lyndon moves to semifinal against Northern Heights.
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Players Of The Week Highlight Thompson And Craig
Mike Thompson of Ottawa High earns Herald Ottawa Area Player of the Week for two games totaling 18 points, 12 steals, and a rebound share in a 244 victory over Bonner Springs and a 51 31 loss to Bishop Miege. Todd Craig of Garnett named Area Player of the Week after leading three straight Garnett wins with 21 points, including late free throws to beat Osawatomie 79 77.
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District 10 Title Rematch Set For Spartans Jets
Marymount Spartans reach the NAIA District 10 final for the eighth straight season after a 103-78 semifinal win over Southwestern. Kansas Newman Jets advance with a 74-70 victory over Washburn, ending the Ichabods' 13-game home streak. The winner earns a spot in the NAIA Tournament March 12-17 in Kansas City, with the title game scheduled Wednesday night in Emporia.
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Indiana State Maintains No 1 in AP Poll Despite Bird Thumb
Indiana State remains the top ranked team in the AP poll as Larry Bird plays through a broken left thumb. The Sycamores garnered 55 of 58 first place votes, 1,150 points, and 29-0 record while UCLA, North Carolina, Michigan State and Notre Dame follow.
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NAIA District Playoff Semifinals Scores
NAIA District 16 semifinals in Springfield Missouri saw Rockhurst defeat Missouri Kansas City 74 to 67 and Drury beat Missouri Western 85 to 78. In District 10 games at Salina and Topeka Kansas Newman defeated Washburn 74 to 70, while Marymount won 103 to 78 over Southwestern.
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