Hawthorne sparks SIU cage victory over McKendree 88 78
Hawthorne ignites a Saluki rally as SIU tops McKendree 88-78. Ed Benton and Joe Meriweather add key points in a tight game, with a 47-42 halftime edge and a late 610 surge to seal the win.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1972
Page
11
Hawthorne ignites a Saluki rally as SIU tops McKendree 88-78. Ed Benton and Joe Meriweather add key points in a tight game, with a 47-42 halftime edge and a late 610 surge to seal the win.
Nate Hawthorne, a 32 year senior from Mt Vernon, delivered his best college game by scoring 27 points to lead the team in a key Thursday matchup. He dominated the offense with precise shooting and strong drives to the basket. His performance energized the crowd and set a personal milestone for this season.
A described survey notes that Indian reservations comprise roughly a quarter of the nation’s surface, reflecting the extensive land holdings designated for tribal use and governance.
USM’s Royce Woolever and Glenn Masson each dropped 25 as the Eagles erased a 66-63 deficit with a 12-2 run to seize control. The Citadel endures a long losing streak, while Florida State falls 66-57 to Vanderbilt as Louisville’s Terry Howard scores 14 in a losing effort.
A compilation of college basketball scores including Dekota Westyne 71 at van Yankton 92 and Norte Damoteeee U. Pacific 102 to 68 Pepperdine 88, Whittier Syracuse 118 at van South Vanderbilt 66, plus multiple intercollegiate game outcomes across teams such as Kentucky State, Randolph Macon, George Mason, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Illinois State, Creighton, St. John’s Minnesota, and Detroit Tech with varied final scores and locations.
Unbeaten USC faces Notre Dame in a rivalry with ranking implications as Army Navy also feature top 20 clubs. Oklahoma eyes a Sugar Bowl with Penn State while Auburn and Alabama mix Bowl hopes. other games involve Tennessee Vanderbilt LSU Tulane and Texas Christian matchups. Army Navy headline Top Twenty action. Baylor SMU Texas Christian also noted.
The season brings new rules including no shots on the first six team fouls per half unless the foul is on a shot, and technicals for disrespectful gestures. The NCAA rescinds the previous limit on complimentary tickets to prep coaches. Notable player notes include Carmi’s return to Harrisburg and McKendree guard Bob Stone's scoring pace.
Merle Jones notes Saluki schedule shifts with games starting as early as November 25. McKendree adds senior Bill Biggerstaff as top veteran, while SIU players Eddie James and Ricky Boynton miss games due to family illness. Saluki Jayvee fall 67-66 in overtime to Tennessee Martin. scoring led by SIU China 16 Willis 15 Gad 12 Hogan 5. Tom Wheeler from McLeansboro coaches as assistant. Jim Swope serves as Tennessee Martin coach and basketball aide.
Benton’s Olympic prospect Doug Collins sprained an ankle in Illinois State’s 119 to 67 victory over Central State at Normal. He left the game early and his status for the next contest was doubtful.
Herrin defeats Murphysboro 39 24 as both teams debut wrestling season at Murphysboro High. Dan Baker Palmer Mattingly Tindall Tope Pagano Nunley Taylor and J Baker win by pins or decisions in the opener.
SIU gymnasts travel to Chicago for the Windy City meet entering fourteen teams including three national champions. Gary Morava and David Oliphant reached the Midwest Open finals, with Morava placing sixth in all around. The team eyes Friday and Saturday competition on the IllinoisChicago Circle campus as first year wrestlers seek starting berths.
Iceless hockey comes to Carbondale this winter with a demonstration at Parrish School gym this Saturday from 9 to 10 30 am. A similar clinic on December 9 costs 4 for YMCA members and 5 for nonmembers. Farmers harvest more than 286000 acres of watermelons annually in the United States.
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