SIU tops Saints in uneven home opener at SIU Arena
SIU Carbondale Salukis beat Siena Heights 91 to 77 in their home opener at the SIU Arena. Rod Camp led with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Charles Nance added 20 points and 10 boards, while SIU struggled with ballhandling and consistency against the NAIA Saint lineup. The team called for sharper execution and promised a stronger showing against Charleston (W.Va.) next.
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Memphis State
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Siena
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Carbondale
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Bowie Knifes Buckeye Defense In Classic Matchup
Kentucky guard Sam Bowie led the 2nd ranked Wildcats to a 70-64 win over 9th ranked Ohio State. Bowie out rebounded Ohio State star Herb Williams 11-5 and scored 19 points as Kentucky built an 11-rebound edge. Derrick Hord added 14 for Kentucky while Ohio State coach Eldon Miller lamented turnovers and rebounding disadvantages.
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Sutton signing reshapes free agent chase in baseball
Don Sutton signed a four year deal with the Astros, a move that could influence the Mets and Yankees in the race for Dave Winfield. The Mets reportedly offered eight years totaling 12 million, while the Yankees face pressure to counter after losing Sutton. Sutton's contract includes 750,000 for 1981 and 700,000 for 1982 and 1983 with the 1984 option year. The Astros also employ Nolan Ryan and J. R. Richard, enhancing their pitching payroll.
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New Mexico on probation over NCAA violations
The NCAA placed the University of New Mexico on a three year probation and fined 36000 dollars, barring the team from post season play and television appearances for 1980-81 and 1981-82, while leaving unclear whether Albuquerque will still host the West Regional in 1982 and the 1983 finals.
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