SU Survives DePaul in NCAAs First Round Comeback
In Atlanta DePaul Manchester? No. Syracuse hung on in a tight NCAA first round as four fouls sidelined NIT standout Alexis and Seikaly picked up a fourth. Herm Harried answered the call, entering as a freshman forward to buy time and bolster SU as they clung to a lead at 42-34, a moment that defined the opening stretch of the game.
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Orange tops Georgia Tech 70 65 in NCAA East regional
Syracuse survives a late scare to beat Georgia Tech 70 65 at the Omni advancing to face ACC champion in the next round. Orange star center Rony Seikaly posts 17 points 9 rebounds while Pearl Washington leads with 23 points. Addison rebounds but shoots poorly, yet Syracuse steadies with strong first half and clutch free throws.
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Thompson wary of coach bearing gifts before Georgetown game
Temple coach John Chaney arrived at a press conference with gifts for Georgetown star John Thompson including an apple and key chain while Thompson joked about wary players. Chaney criticized NCAA selection decisions favoring marquee teams, noting West Virginia deserved an invite despite weak exposure. He argued the tournament process should reflect true values amid TV contracts concerns. Meanwhile SMU coach Dave Bliss faced scrutiny as the Mustangs wilted late in the season, dropping six of ten league games and facing accusations over their inside power style.
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Holmes stops Bey to retain IBF title in 10th round
Larry Holmes defends the IBF heavyweight title by stopping David Bey in the 10th round after a devastating left jab. Holmes, 35, says retirement is likely and would aim to retire undefeated, potentially matching Rocky Marciano. He hinted at possible future fights only if lucrative, including Gerry Cooney or Michael Spinks, while acknowledging his wife’s wish to quit.
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RPI Tops Cornell In ECAC Semis For Final Bid
In Boston, Darren Puppa’s goaltending fueled RPI to a 5-1 ECAC semifinal win over Cornell. The victory extended the Engineers’ winning streak to 28 and sent them to face Harvard in the final for the ECAC title and a shot at the modern era’s longest Division I win streak, with Puppa stopping 29 shots as Kraig Nienhaus scored early in the second to seize the lead.
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