Missouri nearly topples No 1 Alabama in humid thriller
Missouri erased a 17-0 deficit with three touchdowns to seize a halftime lead but Alabama rallied in the second half. Ricky Gilliland blocked a punt for a key 24-20 lead, then Tony Nathan scored and Jeff Rutledge connected with Lou Ikner to clinch a 38-20 victory for the top-ranked Tide on a hot, steamy field in front of 73,655 at Missouri.
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Saluki Women Sweep Four Teams In Murray Cross Country
SIU women place first through fifth as Linda Nelson leads with a 18:59 5K, setting a Saluki course record. Murray State finishes second, Western Kentucky third, Southeast Missouri State fourth, and Vanderbilt fifth. SIU men lose to Illinois on Midland Hills course with Jim Eicken setting a new course mark.
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Saluki field hockey ties with Penn State then tops William and Mary
The Saluki field hockey team opened a round robin at Penn State with a scoreless tie against Penn State, then defeated William and Mary 2-1. Chris Evan and Helen Meyer scored for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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