Mavericks Extend Unbeaten Streak With 103-90 Win Over Rockets
Dallas over Houston 103-90 as Finley erupts for a season high 28 points and Nowitzki adds 24. Dallas shifts to zone defense around Yao Ming after halftime, extending the Mavericks’ win streak to 12-0 and tying the fourth-best season start in NBA history.
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Walkerville Girls Roll Lakeshore 115 2 In Playoff Bout
Walkerville High defeated Lakeshore Public Academy 115 to 2 in a girls basketball playoff game. Lakeshore’s academic director questioned sportsmanship, while Walkerville coach Kirwin explained lineup choices and limited defense given Lakeshore’s small student body.
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Aggies Seek Seven Wins and Sun Belt Share in Moscow Test
New Mexico State, 6-5, 4-1 Sun Belt, aims to rebound from a 38-27 loss to North Texas and finish 7-5 with a win at Idaho. The outcome could yield a Sun Belt title share if Middle Tennessee beats North Texas and would mark the Aggies’ first seven-win season in 35 years. Idaho, 2-9, eyes finishing a forgettable year as coach Tom Cable flags program upgrades funded by donors.
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New Mexico Highlands fires football coach Critchett
Greg Critchett, head coach at New Mexico Highlands University, is fired with a contract to end after the 2003 season. Defensive coordinator Eric Ice is also dismissed as the program seeks a change in direction following a 0-10 season and loss to Fort Hays. Avilio Chavez resigns as Los Lunas head coach after five seasons with a 23-27 record.
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SPX TD Run Highlights Sartans in Title Game
SPX, led by top tailback rate, eyes a title as 3-0 at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque. Coach Mendoza notes improved tackling, a five man front, and big plays from Pagett and Herrera while focused on a 1 p.m. Saturday kickoff after decisive wins including 17-0 over Taos and 30-16 at Roswell.
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Lobos rely on defense as Rams push comeback
New Mexico leans on its stout defense to pressure Ram quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt while CSU remains wary of Sapp and Van Pelt led offense. Lubick praises Van Pelt's poise and speed after Sapp returns from heel surgery. Sophomore Nick Speegle notes Lobos acclimate to pressure.
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