Virginia and Old Dominion land NIT bids in campus bids
Virginia Cavaliers 18-9 and Old Dominion Monarchs 21-6 earned NIT invitations with Virginia at home to Northeast Louisiana and ODU at Norfolk Scope hosting Wagner. Tech won the Metro title and earned an NCAA bid, while several local teams advanced in NAIA and Division II/III regional play.
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Bullets edge Spurs 129 128 in late surge
Washington center Elvin Hayes 32 points 20 rebounds leads the Bullets to a 129 128 victory over San Antonio at Capital Centre. Tom Henderson scores six in last 20 seconds finishing with 13 and 10 assists. Spurs top scorers include George Gervin 34 and Allen Bristow 18 as Bullets claim best NBA record and home court.
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Appalachian State Wins Southern Conference Title in 86-83 Final
Appalachian State clinched the Southern Conference championship with an 86-83 victory over Furman to earn a 40th NCAA playoff bid. Coach Bobby Cremins celebrated in champagne while the Mountaineers joined Notre Dame and Marquette in the NCAA field.
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Allison Wins Rough Carolina 500 After Early Wrecks
In Rockingham, Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison crashed early, triggering a multi car incident. Bobby Allison, starting from pole, won by over a lap with Joe Millikan second and Richard Petty aiding mid race. Millikan and Tighe Scott posted career bests.
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