Concord Keeps Its Pants In A Tournament Tale
In the 40th WV IAC Tourney, Concord beats Shepherd 92 89 in overtime as Bernard George goes 6 for 6 at the line including two with one second left in regulation. Herndon and Johnson contributed while coach Gaylen Duskey Somerville jokes about his torn ensemble and leaves for Texas Christian University.
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Fred Taylor
Ohio State
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Larry Jordan
Falcons Face West Virginia Tech In WWC Quarterfinal
Fairmont coach Joe Retton previews the WWC tournament clash with West Virginia Tech after a strenuous season marked by cold weather gas curtailments and a water shortage that disrupted college and high school basketball. Johnston’s status adds uncertainty as Kevin Claudio could step in alongside Moore Brownlee Carr and Austin with a 18 2 overall record and 7 straight WWC titles.
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Mountaineers Close Regular Season with Buffalo State
West Virginia aims for a 17 9 finish as they host Buffalo State at the WVU Coliseum. Guards Tony Robertson and Bob Huggins and forward Russell Chapman play final home games in the Mountaineers last regular season tilt before the Eastern Collegiate Basketball League Tournament. Robertson leads WVU at 18.2 ppg with Chapman at 13.3 and Huggins at 13.2. Maurice Robinson paces rebounding at 9.9 and faces Buffalo center Greg Miller who averages 13.9 rebounds.
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Alexander to miss two weeks of ball
South Charleston star Robert Alexander, a 6 foot 2 inch 185 pound guard forward, is sidelined with mono. Doctors advise one week out of school and two weeks off basketball. He averages 18 points per game and may return for the sectional tournament.
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Bouie Sparks Syracuse Past Niagara In Big Win
Roosevelt Bouie, a 6 foot 11 freshman, leads Syracuse with 16 points seven rebounds and four blocks as the Orangemen roll to a 106-82 victory over Niagara. Jimmy Williams adds 18 points while Dale Shackelford chips in 14. Niagara’s Vern Allen leads scorers with 23.
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Jones Leads Mt. Hope Past Fayetteville Pirates 74-53
Mt. Hope freshman center Earl Jones exploded for 43 points 20 rebounds and seven blocks as the Mustangs beat Fayetteville 74-53. Worthy Washington added 14 for Mt. Hope while Jody McKown led Fayetteville with 21 and Rick Goins 14. Other scores included Montcalm over Herndon 76-66 and Mullens JV 58-50.
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Holmes' cocaine case ends with closing arguments
Steelers defensive tackle Ernie Holmes testified he gave a panhandler $20 in a motel restroom and thought the silver cylinder contained nothing harmful. The jury heard closing arguments and planned to begin deliberations, with potential 2 to 20 year prison terms if convicted.
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