Salukis edge Razorbacks 93 92 in wild finish
Southern Illinois upsets Arkansas 93 92 after trailing by 10 with six minutes left. Don Portugal scores 22, Eddie James key late plays, Greg Starrick and John Garrett add clutch baskets as Martin Terry pours 40 for Arkansas.
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Southern Illinois University
Salukis
University of Arkansas
Paul Lambert
Razorbacks
Lanny van Eman
Don Portugal
Eddie James
Portugal
Greg Starrick
John Garrett
Barnhill
Martin Terry
Hutchison
Kans
Salukis and Hawkeyes split wins at Iowa Invitational
In Iowa City SIU wrestling finished with four firsts and three seconds while Iowa had four firsts and two seconds in the non scoring meet. Salukis winners: Ken Gerdes 126, Jim Cook 134, Vince Testone 142, Don Stumpf 158. Seconds: Andy Burge 118, Pete Engels 167, Steve Jones 134. Loren Vantrease placed third 150 and heavyweight Todd Nicholson fourth.
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Southern Illinois University
University of Iowa
Iowa
Iowa City
Salukis
Northern Iowa
Cornell
Black Hawk Junior College
Ken Gerdes
Jim Cook
Vince Testone
Don Stumpf
Andy Burge
Pete Engels
Steve Jones
Loren Vantrease
Todd Ncholson
SIU Swimmers Fall to Michigan 75 38 in Dual Meet
SIU traveled to the University of Michigan and lost 75 to 38 as Michigan swept nine of 13 firsts. Pat Miles led with a 9:59.5 in the 1000 free, while Bob McGinley set a school mark 1 44.6 in the 200 free and Bill Tingley posted 1 45.1 in the 200 free. The team faces Wisconsin on Jan. 7 at University Pool.
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SIU
University of Michigan
Ypsilanti
Arkansas
Michigan
Pat Miles
Bob McGinley
Bill Tingley
Tingley
Wisconsin
University
Derge Indicates Conditional Support for Intercollegiate Athletics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale president David R. Derge voiced guarded backing for intercollegiate athletics. He termed sports a potential unifying force but tied his support to fair conduct and appropriate funding. He favored intramural programs for broader student participation and said physical activity enhances his intellectual usefulness.
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Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
David R. Derge
Tt Am
Derge
SIU Girls Win Illinois Invitational Volleyball Titles
SIU A team captures its third straight invitational crown at Champaign beating Illinois State 15-10 15-13 Illinois 15-11 15-7 and George Williams 15-7 15-13 with a 15-9 setback. SIU B team defeats Illinois State 15-2 twice and Illinois 15-9 twice while handling Eastern Illinois 15-19 and 15-1 and Illinois 15-4.
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University of Illinois
Champaign
Illinois State
Illinois
George Williams College
Illinois St
Eastern Illinois
College basketball scores roundup
Illinois 94 Loyola New Orleans 74 Wisconsin 104 Northern Michigan 65 Ohio U 79 Ohio State 68 Indiana 90 Kentucky 89 Marquette 81 Michigan 52 Michigan State 66 Western Michigan 65 Clemson 72 Purdue 66 OT West Virginia 98 Northwestern 94 Louisville 74 Kansas 65 Bradley 72 Mississippi 71 Fordham 81 Lafayette 75 S11. 93 Arkansas 92 Long Island 69 Texas El Paso 64 St. Louis 92 Notre Dame 80 Pacific 72 Drake 69 Seton Hall 84 Niagara 108 DePaul 87 San Diego State 104 Northern Colorado Morehead 131 St Peter's 72 Tulsa 80 La Salle 77 Colgate 84 Bucknell 68 Florida State 134 Valdosta 65 William & Mary 74 The Citadel 67 Temple 65 American 51 Princeton 82 Villanova 68 Bowling Green 104 Ball State 89 Delaware 83 Lehigh 64 Army 78 Hofstra 64 Cincinnati 89 Miami Ohio 79 Toledo 99 Cleveland State 66 North Carolina 93 Virginia Tech 60 Butler 77 Wabash 65 MacMurray 73 DePauw 71 Indiana Central 108 Manchester 66 Auburn 76 Georgia Tech 62 Dayton 69 Xavier Ohio 66 Nebraska 84 SMU 76 Duke 71 East Carolina 62 Southern Illinois 93 Arkansas 92 Oklahoma 83 Charlotte on Syracuse 90 Navy 80 Fairfield 86 Cornell 74 Baylor 90 Tulane 78 Oregon State 70 Oklahoma State 56 Kansas State 89 Wichita State 73 Eureka 83 Purdue Hammond 73 Western Illinois 101 Northern Iowa 91 North Park 97 Northeastern ih 63 E Michigan 123 SIUE 88
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Eureka
Purdue - Hammond
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Northeastern
E. Michigan
U-Edwardsville
West Virginia tops Northwestern in Mountaineer Classic final
West Virginia defeated Northwestern 98-94 in overtime to remain unbeaten at 5-0. Mike Heitz scored 22 points with a crucial layup in OT from Wil Robinson's 25 as Levi Phillips added two late free throws to seal the win. Northwestern fell to 3-2 after a second-half rally led by Barry Hentz and Steve Berg. Rutgers beat Columbia 65-54 in the consolation game.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Mike Heitz
West Virginia
Northwestern
Heitz
Wil Robinson
Levi Phillips
Rutgers
Columbia
Jackson County YMCA shines at Clayton Shaw Park meet
Jackson County YMCA swimmers placed high at the Clayton Shaw Park Christmas Invitational in St. Louis. Coach Bill Livingood said Jackson County finished fourth after two days of competition, with firsts by Mark Laudhner in 200 and 400 freestyles and 11 12 girls relay wins, plus second-place showings by Lauchner and Mansfield.
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Jackson County Ymca
St. Louis
Jackson County
Bill Livingood
Livingood
Jackson
Mark Laudhner
Isbell
Cheryl Foland
Marion Bottje
Carol Lauchner
Anna Maxwell
Bottje
Lauchner
Maxwell
Gayle Gore
Jan Lauchner
Jay Mansfield
Meridian Routs Benton Behind 31 Point Second Quarter
Undefeated Meridian surpassed Benton 71 to 66 as Calvin Johnson scored 28 and Meridian opened 3-0. Jim Byassee led the Bobcats with 18 and 17 from Glass, while Benton’s Steve Stewart top scored for Benton with 22. Preliminary Meridian 71 Benton 66.
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Meridian
Benton
Jim Byassee
Bobcats
Calvin Johnson
Steve Stewart
Johnson
Fitgerald
Howard
Hawkins
Edwards
Bogan
Stewart
Dinkins
Corn
Moore
McCommons
Hurley
Diefenbach
Metropolis stops Marion 71 58 in Saturday game
Metropolis used a three prong attack led by Randy McDearmon and Greg Austin with 18 each and Kelly Glass 17 to down Marion 71 58. Marion extended its losing streak to 28 as Glass and Austin sparked a second quarter surge.
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Marion
Randy McDearmon
Greg Austin
Kelly Glass
Trojans
Glass
Austin
Wildcats
Randy Barwick
Jamie Thompson
J.J. DeMattei
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Gulledge
Metropolis-McDearmon
Marquette Rolls Over Michigan in Lopsided Victory
Marquette, ranked No. 2, overwhelmed ninth-ranked Michigan 81 to 52 as 6 ft 11 in Jim Chones dominated with 24 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks. Michigan's star Henry Wilmore managed only 12 points amid tight defense and goaltending calls hampering the Wolverines. Washington added 17 and Lackey 15 for Marquette, who led 41-21 at halftime and stretched the margin to 29 early in the second half.
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Jim Chenes
Michigan
Henry Wilmore
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Wilmore
Marcus Washington
Ernie Johnson
Wayne Grabiec
Chones
Washington
Bob Lackey
Northern Huskies Face Tough Road Tests In Early Scheduling
California State Fullerton coach Alex Omalev remains the lone coach to face Northern Illinois and Southern Illinois. He lost to Northern 116 82 and to SIU 96 79. Omalev noted Northern’s big and quick players and praised guard Greg Starrick. SIU visits Northern on Feb 16 with a return Feb 26. Northern averaged 92.7 ppg last season while giving up 88.5. The piece also notes SIU golf coach Lynn Holder handling game guarantees and a $2000 invoice.
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California State-Fullerton
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Bob Patterson
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Paul Lambert
Purdue
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Jerry Zielinski
Tom McKiernan
Jacksonville
Kentucky
Lynn Holder
California - Fullerton
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Helder
Illinois
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Tigers fall to Herrin in South Seven upset at Carbondale
Herrin dominates Carbondale 66 to 55 as Beltz leads with 19 points, Jones adds 17 and Rafe 17. Ferguson says steady defense and tempo control unsettled the Terriers, who foul often and struggle to match Herrin's pace.
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Gary Rafe
Brian Aaron
Carbondale
Tigers
Rafe
Butch Nevious
Larry Odell
Terriers
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du Quoin
Jeff Ferguson
Ferguson
Bill Beltz
Rodney Jones
Jim Miller
Charles Hughlett
Hughlett
de Wayne Kelly
O’dale
Beltz
Jones
Miller
Newbold
Kelly
Broadnax
Aaron
Monroe
Reissaus
Favreau
Indiana Pulls Off Double OT Win Over Kentucky
Indiana beats Kentucky 90 89 in double overtime as Steve Downing scores 47 points and grabs 25 rebounds. Downing helps Indiana remain unbeaten at 4-0 while Kentucky falls to 3-1 after a late regulation jumper by Stan Key and tense OT periods.
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Steve Downing
Indiana
Kentucky
Stan Key
Ronnie Lyons
Downing
Jerry Memering
Hoosiers
Prep Basketball Scores From Illinois and Iowa Arenas
A roundup of high school boys games with Danville beating Champaign Central 45 to 39 and Champaign Centennial topping Jacksonville 88 to 86. Other results include Springfield Southeast 56 over Washington 23 and in Iowa Davenport West 52 over Rock Island 31.
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Jacksonville
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Springfield Griffin
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Football Bowl Games Snapshot
Desare 72, C Post 22. Howard Payne 16 Cameron 13. Boise State 32 Chicago State 28. Carson Newman 54 Fairmont State. Louisiana Tech 14 Eastern Michigan. Tennessee State 26 McNeese State 23.
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Boise State
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Illini Boost Unbeaten Streak With 94 74 Win Over Loyola
Illinois led 41 31 at halftime and shot 49 percent to beat Loyola of New Orleans 94 74 for its fifth straight victory. Captain Jim Krelle scored for Illinois while Ernie Losch led Loyola with 22 points as Loyola fell to 2 2. Pacific hockey and other scores follow.
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Ilinois
Jim Krelle
Loyola of New Orleans
Wolfpack
Illinois
Illini
Loyola
Ernie Losch
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