Spinks Wins Unifies Light Heavyweight Title in 15 Rounds
Michael Spinks defeats Dwight Braxton by unanimous decision at Convention Hall to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion. He overcame personal tragedy moments before the bout, dedicating the win to his late common-law wife Sandy Massey as he stood with his daughter Michele in the ring. Judges scored 144-141, 144-141, and 144-140 in Spinks's favor.
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Syracuse cruises past Morehead State to reach NCAA second round
Syracuse, led by Jim Boeheim, defeated Morehead State 74 to 59 in Hartford to advance to an East region game against Ohio State. The Orangemen dominated in shooting 59.2 percent, outrebounded 30-29, and held a strong pace with 21 assists and 13 turnovers, easing past the Eagles.
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Wolfpack win sets up clash with UNLV in NCAA tourney
North Carolina State edging Pepperdine 69 67 in double overtime as guard Dereck Whittenburg hits key free throws. Princeton upset Oklahoma State 56 53 to advance, while Rutgers beat Southwestern Louisiana 60 53 in an East Regional game.
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Spartans survive to reach NIT second round on Willis winner
Michigan State edged Bowling Green 72 71 as 7 foot center Kevin Willis hit a 10 foot shot with five seconds left. Willis had 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Ari zona State topped Fullerton State 87 73 for a separate NIT win. Willis credited his coach with prompting the final shot as Spartan coach Jud Heathcote praised a lucky finish amid a tight second half.
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