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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1983
Page
19
Georgia dominates a closely reported regional, beating Ohio State 82-77 to reach the Final Four in Albuquerque. Terry Fair scores 27 points, nine rebounds, while NC State awaits after St Johns falls earlier. Sam Perkins comments on conference knowledge as Georgia advances.
Georgia stunned defending champion North Carolina 82 to 77 in the NCAA East Regional final at the Carrier Dome. Senior center Terry Fair, initially in disbelief, called it a dream realized as teammate Derrick Floyd waved a Confederate flag and a fan sign celebrated the Dawgs.
Akeem Olajuwon, once told he was too tall for soccer, dominated Villanova 89 to 71 in the Midwest Regional final. The 7 foot sophomore scored 20 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked eight shots helping Houston advance to its second straight Final Four in Albuquerque.
NC faced Georgia's four corners as the Bulldogs slowed the game and stifled North Carolina. Michael Jordan admitted the plan worked. UNC fell 82 to 77 at the Carrier Dome, ending their hope to deploy their famed slowdown.
HOUSTON'S Akeem Olajuwon, growing up in Nigeria and debuting in 1979, dazzled as Villanova faltered. He went perfect until 6:11 remained, finishing 20-for-25 with 19 rebounds 13 blocks and 10 dunks in the semifinal win over Memphis State and regional final. Clyde Drexler added key play with a late rebound for a 70-51 cushion.
Georgia Bulldogs under coach Hugh Durham decimated North Carolina by outshooting outrebounding and outcoaching the Tar Heels at the Carrier Dome. Gerald Crosby and Vern Fleming led with 47 points apiece as Sam Perkins was held to a single basket in the first 28 minutes.
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