UCLA Faces Bradley in Hushed Rematch for 38th Win
UCLA, top ranked, eyes 38th straight victory as Bradley brings an eight game win streak to Los Angeles. Lew Alcindor leads the Bruins while Bradley relies on a full starting five and two soon eligible stars for a stern test amid a two week layoff.
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Garfield Penn Vie In Huntington Holiday Tourney
Garfield Penn will travel to Huntington Ind for the Huntington Holiday Tournament on Wednesday Dec 27 joining New Haven Penn of Mishawaka and the host. The Eagles lead a balanced attack with Jeff Vaught Bill McCallum and coach Don McDonald praising his bench. Ron Hunter remains out but may return to practice. the team departs Tuesday for a 42 hour trip and will stay overnight.
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Trojans Heat Up With Drills Before Rose Bowl
USC's O. J. Simpson showcased speed with two long runs including a 50 yard burst. Quarterbacks Steve Sogge and Toby Page led the offense as coach John McKay planned one more contact session before the Rose Bowl with Indiana.
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Wabash Valley Cage Pairings Announced for Jan Tourney
Pairings for the Wabash Valley tournament at Switz City January 11 12 13 have been released. Linton plays L and M at 7 p.m. with Worthington Westfield Ill at 8 30 p.m. January 11. Winners meet January 13 for the Valley title.
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West Vigo Beats Staunton 74 to 43 in Hoops Contest
West Vigo controlled rebounding 78-31 led by Mike Miller with 21 boards and Terry Sears 20 as they downed Staunton 74 43 at the Vikings gym. Kesler led West Vigo with 16 points while Gibson had 17 for Staunton. The win improves West Vigo to 2-6. they next meet North Central in the Sullivan Holiday tournament opener.
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Purdue Loses Roger Blalock in Season Ending Injury
Purdue coach George King announced Tyrone Bedford will start at forward in place of Roger Blalock tonight against Miami Ohio. Blalock will be out for the season with a fractured leg suffered in Wednesday’s 76 59 loss to Butler in Indianapolis. Bedford averages 7 points per game while Blalock averaged 6. This marks the second Purdue fracture this season as guard Rick Mount previously broke a foot but has since returned.
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Turnovers Costly as ISU Edges Southwestern Louisiana
Indiana State, ranked No. 4 in small college rankings, fought off Southwestern Louisiana 63-60 at ISU Arena. Howard Humes and Mike Phillips delivered late baskets, Phillips with two seconds left, in a game featuring 43 turnovers and 43 ISU rebounds. Jerry Newsom led ISU with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
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ISU to Meet Weber State in Golden Spike Tourney
Indiana State enters the Golden Spike Tournament in Ogden Utah with a 6 3 record and faces host Weber State in the fifth round Indiana State has won three straight after a 0 3 start aided by victories over San Diego State and Southwestern Louisiana The Sycamores hope to regain prestige after a loss to Purdue cost them spots in the AP and UPI polls and they may face Southwestern Louisiana again in the event.
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