WVU Collinials edge Tech. Citadel advances in SC tourney
In Richmond the Southern Conference tournament semifinals saw West Virginia, the top seed, upset by George Washington 84-83, while Citadel overcame Richmond 70-66 and William and Mary outlasted Furman in OT. GW's Don Ardell scored 22 with 12 rebounds. Tech led 39-34 at halftime before GW rallied late. Citadel held off late Spartans rallies to win.
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Patrone Praised By Coach King
West Virginia coach George King praised Lee Patrone after a 89-71 quarterfinal win over VMI advancing to the Southern Conference semifinals. Rod Thorn added 15 points as WVU faced early heroics from VMI and noted Patrona strong scoring and bench depth in the tournament.
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Lakers Near Playoff Berth Secured After Syracuse Win
The Los Angeles Lakers moved close to clinching a Western Division playoff spot with a 114-110 win over Syracuse in Scranton. Elgin Baylor scored four points and Jerry West 17 as LA maintained cushion with Rod Hundley delivering the key late basket.
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Gauley Pirates Set for Section 13-AA Final Clash
Gauley Bridge Travellers and Fayetteville Pirates reach the Section 13 AA final at Fayetteville after semi final wins. Travellers beat Lookout 80 51, Fayetteville edged Ansted 67 63 in a tense night cap. Teddy Scott led Fayetteville with 23 points. Niday topped Ansted with 25. Gauley Bridge, paced by John Webb 29 and Vernon Scarborough 15, balanced scoring to overcome Mount Hope in the opening round.
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Springfield Indians on cusp of AHL title with two wins
Springfield needs two more victories to clinch the American Hockey League crown after a 5-4 win over the Rochester Americans helped by Jimmy Anderson scoring the deciding goal in the third period. The Quebec Aces beat Buffalo 6-3 as Dan Lewicki scored twice.
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Mullens Rebels Ready for Rough Riders Showdown Tonight
In the Section 11-AA tourney at Pineville Mullens Rebels face Baileyville Rough Riders at 7 pm with the winner advancing to meet Oceana on Saturday. Oceana opened with a 68-61 win over Pineville as Ritchie Simmons led Pineville with 33 points and Jimmy Stewart paced Oceana with 25.
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Union sends Herndon to Region 6-A loss in Princeton
Union defeats Herndon 61 to 52 to reach Region 6-A final with Elkhorn, led by Larry Cansfield 31 points. Basil McKinney tops Herndon with 16 as Union improves to 18 wins in 20 starts.
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One Vote Donovan for Coach of the Year
Mike Abdo argues St Bonaventure coach Eddie Donovan deserves college basketball Coach of the Year, citing Donovan's defense and player development that transformed Bob McCully and Orrie Jirele. He contrasts Donovan with Ohio State's Fred Taylor, noting Ohio State's pre-season strength yet Donovan's impact.
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Pirates Conduct Intra-Squad Tilt
In a six inning intra-squad game at the Pirates training camp in Fort Myers Florida Ron Northeys beat Oceans 4 to 3 on a tie breaking single by Rocky Nelson in the final inning Nelson lined a bloop hit after a two out double by Bob Skinner Hal Smith had two of the Oceans four hits Dick Schofield and rookie Donn Clendenon had two safeties each with two driven in by Schofield and Norm Housley Roberto Clemente arrived in camp from Puerto Rico to complete the roster
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