Abrams Dunk Ends West Texas State Comeback
Southern Illinois University Carbondale rallied from a 62 62 tie after Wayne Abrams stayed in with four fouls. Abrams intercepted a pass and slammed it home for a 77 70 lead with 2 26 left as SIU C beat West Texas State.
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Salukis survive West Texas State with late scoring surge
SIUC withstood a tough challenge from West Texas State as Gary Wilson scored 27, Dan Kieszkowski sparked a late lift, and Wayne Abrams fought through fouls. The Salukis held the lead after a tense first half, overcame travel delays, and extended their six game winning streak. Addison led WT with 23 points while Johnson added 20.
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Salukis close to first with key home game
Saluki basketball aims for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference with a Saturday night clash at SIU Arena. Coach Paul Lambert praises gradual progress as Wayne Abrams and Gary Wilson lead a developing lineup rebuilding after four losses in six games.
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Angry young men lead Williams golf at San Diego Open
Mark Pfeil fired a 66 to grab the first round lead in the Andy Williams San Diego Open while Jack Spradlin shot 67 for second. Spradlin, who once sued the PGA to regain his card, returned to tour play after schooling and apologized to the commissioner. Tom Watson managed only a 72 amid tough conditions.
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Miami Redskins players jailed after MAC lead boost
Miami University basketball and Ohio University teams were stranded by a January blizzard near Columbus. Aldridge scored 24 as Miami throttled Toledo 79 70 to take sole MAC lead and later housed in Vandalia jail with teammates while rescue crews cleared snowbound highways.
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Snow storm halts multiple pro and college sports
A Midwest blizzard forces postponements of two NBA games featuring the Indiana Pacers and a NHL matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Five Big Ten basketball games are postponed, with Illinois at Iowa the lone Thursday game left. Cubs winter tour appearances across Illinois and Indiana are canceled or rescheduled as the storm disrupts travel.
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Valley tourney tightens MVC race with more teams
Merle Jones notes the Missouri Valley Conference post season race grows tougher as nine teams enter the tournament up from seven. Indiana State and Creighton join with 20 win seasons to boost bids for NCAA or NIT. SIU Carbondale led last year but this year the championship game will be hosted by the regular season top seed rather than Wichita.
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Valley tourney talk and SIU C seed facts mix in recap
The article outlines the Valley regular season race with New Mexico State and SIU C in the mix for the title, explains tiebreak rules, and notes the benefits of the post season. It also highlights SIUC coach Paul Lambert versus Ken Hayes, plus a bowling tournament at SI Bowl with Knights of Columbus teams.
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