SIU women face Tennessee State as high school slate drama unfolds
NAIA scholar-athlete April Rice of Robert Morris earns All-America Scholar Athlete honors for the second year, capping a standout career as the Eagles posted a 19 0 3 record and rose to No 6 nationally. Rice led in games played and starts while aiding in assists as a senior captain.
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Salukis Hammer Racers in Strong Home Victory
Southern Illinois University defeated Murray State 85-56 at SIU Arena as five Salukis reached double figures led by Jermaine Dearman with 19. The Salukis overwhelmed the Racers with lockdown defense holding Murray State to 30 percent shooting and sparked by a 26-0 run to end the first half fueling a dominant home win before 7,049 fans.
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White Sox acquire Koch from A's in six player deal
The Oakland Athletics traded Billy Koch to the Chicago White Sox for Keith Foulke, Mark Johnson, Joe Valentine and cash, a move aimed at trimming future payrolls while Koch faces higher salaries and potential arbitration.
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Cubs may land Grudzielanek Karros for Hundley
The Dodgers and Cubs reached a tentative trade deal sending Eric Karros and Mark Grudzielanek to Chicago for Todd Hundley. A 72 hour window was set to finalize after contract restructures. Players cited big remaining salaries and a cash consideration accompanied the swap.
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Goreville coach Qualls earns 500th career victory
Goreville 55 Hardin County 53 as Alex Fischer hits a late baseline jumper after Jerry Qualls, in his 29th coaching year, reaches 500 wins. Qualls praised his players and received plaques and a team-signed basketball after the dramatic home win.
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