Palasky surprises as sixth man nets big weekend
Tom Palasky, a 6-5 sophomore, came off the bench to score 22 in an 82-81 win over Cairo and 23 in a 69-57 loss to Benton. Coach Tim Ricci and Palasky both expressed astonishment at his back-to-back strong performances and potential growth beyond eighth grade height.
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Buchannan shines as senior leads in season opener
Dorothy Buchannan, a 5 foot 10 senior and volleyball star, scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Carbondale's season opener loss to Mount Vernon. Coach Mary Davis praises her leadership and shooting, noting 14 of 25 from the field and 10 of 12 in the second half. Buchannan aims for volleyball scholarships and eyeing SIU, Illinois, and Ole Miss for college.
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Hoyas' consensus evaporates in overtime scare
Georgetown remained No. 1 in the AP poll after a 82-80 overtime win over Boston College, earning 63 of 64 first place votes. Duke held No. 2 with one first place vote and 1,214 points as Illinois plummeted to 15th after three road losses. St John’s rose to third, SMU and North Carolina followed, with Indiana, Boston College, DePaul, Louisiana Tech and Illinois rounding the Second Ten. Boston College, 10-1, entered the eye of voters after their overtime clash with Georgetown.
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