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NCAA News Archives for November 17, 2005

No. 16 Syracuse bests Knight, Texas Tech
Nov 17 2005 11:51PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Syracuse had big runs in each half and the 16th-ranked Orange ran away to an 81-46 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports College Hoop Classic.
 
Florida beats No. 19 Wake Forest 77-72
Nov 17 2005 11:39PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Sophomore Taurean Green almost doubled his career high with 23 points and Florida beat No. 19 Wake Forest 77-72 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports College Hoop Classic.
 
Just call this edition Rotten Apple Cup
Nov 17 2005 10:01PM (CT)
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Washington and Washington State will meet for the Apple Cup, their annual cross-state rivalry game, with only one Pac-10 win among them in 14 tries.
 
No. 9 UConn women beat BC 60-46
Nov 17 2005 9:58PM (CT)
STORRS, Conn. (AP) - Charde Houston and Ann Strother scored 11 points apiece to lead No. 9 Connecticut to a 60-46 win over Boston College on Thursday night in the semifinals of the preseason Women's NIT.
 
Fresno's Pinegar always keeps his cool
Nov 17 2005 9:11PM (CT)
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - From the heights of three bowl victories to the depths of booing at Bulldog Stadium, Paul Pinegar has remained unflappably consistent during four seasons as No. 16 Fresno State's starting quarterback.
 
NCAA gives Ga. Tech two-year probation
Nov 17 2005 7:04PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - The NCAA placed Georgia Tech on two years' probation Thursday for using 17 academically ineligible athletes in four sports, including 11 in football.
 
Georgia's defense shows signs of cracking
Nov 17 2005 6:58PM (CT)
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - It's been a while since Georgia had to worry about its defense.
 
Buckeyes' Smith has tough act to follow
Nov 17 2005 6:53PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Troy Smith has started just one game against Michigan and already has learned that if you play well against Ohio State's archrival a lot is forgiven.
 
Oregon St. sending out first-time starter
Nov 17 2005 6:45PM (CT)
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Ryan Gunderson's first start at quarterback for Oregon State couldn't be much more important.
 
Baker playing through pain for Tar Heels
Nov 17 2005 6:43PM (CT)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Matt Baker wasn't going to let a sprained ankle or bruised ribs take him out of the lineup as North Carolina's starting quarterback.
 
Miami's diverse offense keeps 'em guessing
Nov 17 2005 6:40PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - The Miami Hurricanes' deep, diverse offense keeps opponents guessing _ and teammates, too.
 
Iron Bowl is Super - and then some
Nov 17 2005 5:14PM (CT)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Floridian Mike Shula got a quick Iron Bowl lesson when he arrived at Alabama as a player two decades ago.
 
Irish linebacker living up to promise
Nov 17 2005 5:05PM (CT)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Linebacker Corey Mays will leave Notre Dame with no regrets.
 
Vandy hopes to end 23-year losing streak
Nov 17 2005 4:47PM (CT)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Quarterback Whit Taylor woke up the morning of the Vanderbilt-Tennessee game 23 years ago, saw rain and worried about how his pass-oriented Commodores would fare against their in-state rivals.
 
Richardson's appeal focuses on racism
Nov 17 2005 4:39PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - University of Arkansas attorneys told federal judges Thursday that former basketball coach Nolan Richardson was given an offer in 2002 to quietly leave his job with "dignity and grace," instead of being fired.
 
No. 1 Duke routs Seton Hall
Nov 17 2005 9:18AM (CT)
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - After a tougher-than-expected opener, Duke looked every bit like the nation's top-ranked team against Seton Hall. J.J. Redick scored 18 points and the Blue Devils turned in an overwhelming defensive performance Wednesday night to rout the Pirates 93-40 _ the second-worst loss in Seton Hall history _ in the quarterfinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off.
 
Massaquoi stands out among Georgia WRs
Nov 17 2005 6:47AM (CT)
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Mohamed Massaquoi has the talent to stand out in any group of receivers.
 
Garrett Mills drives Tulsa offense
Nov 17 2005 6:46AM (CT)
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Garrett Mills might be the best tight end in college football, but he's been so much more for Tulsa.
 
Best earned chance with Cavaliers
Nov 17 2005 6:45AM (CT)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Ryan Best knew he had to make a big impression to have a chance at getting on the field as a walk-on football player at Virginia.
 
Cal's Powe to miss two weeks with injury
Nov 17 2005 6:34AM (CT)
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - California's Leon Powe will miss the first two weeks of the season with a minor stress fracture in his right foot, the latest injury setback for the talented power forward.
 
Freshman Paris leads No. 25 Oklahoma
Nov 17 2005 12:00AM (CT)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Freshman Courtney Paris scored 26 points and had 18 rebounds for her third straight double-double of the season and No. 25 Oklahoma pulled away in the second half for a 74-63 win over New Mexico in the semifinals of the Preseason WNIT on Wednesday night.
 
   

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