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USC goes for third straight national title
Dec 29 2005 11:47PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Southern California traveled nearly 3,000 miles to win the national championship last season. Now, the top-ranked Trojans are just a short bus ride away.
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Schonrock helps Minnesota top Northwestern
Dec 29 2005 11:02PM (CT)
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Shannon Schonrock scored 15 points and Liz Podominick added 13 to lead No. 15 Minnesota to a 69-54 victory over the Northwestern in the Big Ten opener for both teams Thursday night.
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Utah rolls up 550 yards, routs Ga. Tech
Dec 29 2005 10:47PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Although a whole new bunch of players and coaches are wearing Utah red, these Utes still can put on a phenomenal postseason show.
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Arizona St. struggles past Washington
Dec 29 2005 10:41PM (CT)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Kristen Kovesdy had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and Emily Westerberg scored six points in the final 2:20, leading No. 11 Arizona State to a 64-51 win over Washington on Thursday night.
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Baker, Georgia too much for Memphis
Dec 29 2005 10:38PM (CT)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Sherill Baker scored 25 points and Tasha Humphrey added 23 to lead No. 17 Georgia to a 97-44 victory over Memphis on Thursday night.
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Va. Tech takes Lady Luck Classic title
Dec 29 2005 10:28PM (CT)
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Dawn Chriss scored 21 of her 26 points in the second half to lead No. 25 Virginia Tech to a 76-64 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the title game of the Lady Luck Classic on Thursday night.
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Scott's double-double paces Baylor
Dec 29 2005 10:21PM (CT)
WACO, Texas (AP) - Sophia Young scored 20 points and Chameka Scott finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 4 Baylor to an 82-42 victory over Sam Houston State on Thursday night.
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Tarheels need OT to get by Old Dominion
Dec 29 2005 10:19PM (CT)
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Ivory Latta scored nine of her 33 points in overtime to lead No. 5 North Carolina to an 88-80 victory over Old Dominion on Thursday night.
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Langhorne perfect as Maryland romps
Dec 29 2005 9:45PM (CT)
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Shay Doron scored 26 points and Crystal Langhorne added 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 6 Maryland past Central Connecticut State 94-57 in the opening round of the Terrapin Classic on Thursday night.
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Stifling Huskies 'D' too much for Albany
Dec 29 2005 9:21PM (CT)
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Barbara Turner scored 18 points and Ann Strother added 17 to lead No. 8 Connecticut to a 78-44 win over Albany on Thursday night.
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Sharp shooting helps Purdue top Wisconsin
Dec 29 2005 9:10PM (CT)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Aya Traore scored 18 points to lead No. 18 Purdue to a 77-57 victory over Wisconsin on Thursday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
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Wilburn sparks Buckeyes to Big Ten win
Dec 29 2005 9:07PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Jessica Davenport scored 19 points and Kim Wilburn sparked the defense with four first-half steals to lead No. 7 Ohio State to a 74-53 victory over Penn State on Thursday night.
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Florida State suspends star linebacker
Dec 29 2005 7:52PM (CT)
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Leading tackler A.J. Nicholson was suspended by Florida State and questioned by police Thursday after a 19-year-old woman accused him of sexually assaulting her.
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Brad Smith likes attention he's receiving
Dec 29 2005 6:57PM (CT)
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Missouri quarterback Brad Smith didn't squirm as he fielded questions before the Independence Bowl, but acknowledged he'd rather avoid the spotlight before the game.
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Paterno: Star freshman Williams doubtful
Dec 29 2005 6:35PM (CT)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Penn State receiver Derrick Williams is doubtful for the Orange Bowl because of an arm injury that sidelined the freshman for two months.
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Longhorns: Taylor is our Reggie Bush
Dec 29 2005 6:22PM (CT)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Longhorns see Ramonce Taylor as their own Reggie Bush: a player who can do anything at any time, minus the Heisman hardware.
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Minnesota coach focused on game, not deal
Dec 29 2005 6:21PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Minnesota coach Glen Mason says he has been busy preparing his Golden Gophers for Virginia and the Music City Bowl, leaving negotiations on a new contract extension to his agent. Time may be running out.
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West Virginia hopes to bolster reputation
Dec 29 2005 5:24PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Downgraded. Diluted. Downtrodden. West Virginia has heard all the criticisms of the so-called Big Least. As if the Mountaineers don't have enough to worry about with No. 8 Georgia in Monday's Sugar Bowl, there's the added pressure of propping up the reputation of their beleaguered conference.
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Wisconsin, Auburn backs find stardom
Dec 29 2005 5:22PM (CT)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Brian Calhoun didn't want to switch positions, and Kenny Irons couldn't bear life on the bench. So the two tailbacks changed schools instead, Calhoun transferring to Wisconsin and Irons to Auburn. Apparently, their brilliant moves aren't limited to the field.
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Orange Bowl, Dolphins Stadium reach deal
Dec 29 2005 5:12PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - The Orange Bowl and Dolphins Stadium announced an agreement Thursday that will keep the game in its current home through at least 2014.
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Nastiness key to Notre Dame resurgence
Dec 29 2005 4:43PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis surprised a few people at the Roman Catholic university when he said he wanted the Fighting Irish to be a nasty team.
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UCLA and Northwestern offenses poised
Dec 29 2005 4:34PM (CT)
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Get ready for a wild afternoon on the border. UCLA and Northwestern meet Friday in a tantalizing Sun Bowl, where big-play stars could put big numbers on the scoreboard. It's Drew Olson and Maurice Drew for the No. 17 Bruins (9-2) against the equally dazzling Brett Basanez and Tyrell Sutton of the Wildcats (7-4).
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LSU's Flynn to face tough Miami defense
Dec 29 2005 4:12PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - LSU quarterback Matt Flynn has a tough assignment in his first start _ attacking the vaunted Miami defense Friday night in the Peach Bowl.
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Michigan can't repeat Cal's 1982 finish
Dec 29 2005 3:16PM (CT)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - All that was missing was a band on the field _ and a touchdown. Michigan was 13 yards from pulling off an astonishing finish at Wednesday's Alamo Bowl, one that would have ranked in college football with the 1982 California-Stanford game.
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Nebraska back on the map after Alamo win
Dec 29 2005 11:42AM (CT)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - If Nebraska returns to national prominence next season, the Cornhuskers will remember the Alamo Bowl _ especially the frantic final play. Zac Taylor threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Terrence Nunn with 4:29 left, and Nebraska survived Michigan's lateral-filled, game-ending play to beat the No. 20 Wolverines 32-28 on Wednesday night.
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B.C. spoils party for hometown Broncos
Dec 29 2005 10:36AM (CT)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Boston College got offended watching a simple pregame banquet turn into a rally for its opponent. The No. 19 Eagles got even by spoiling Dan Hawkins' last game at Boise State and ending the nation's longest home winning streak.
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Another Leaf (Brady) blows into San Diego
Dec 29 2005 9:36AM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Leave it to the Holiday Bowl to bring another Leaf to San Diego. Five years after Ryan Leaf's tantrum-strewn, three-season run with the San Diego Chargers flamed out, his little brother, Brady, comes to town as the backup quarterback of the No. 6 Oregon Ducks for Thursday night's game against the Oklahoma Sooners.
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Joe Thomas preparing to play defense, too
Dec 29 2005 6:47AM (CT)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Joe Thomas will be hard to miss in the Capital One Bowl. Just look for the 6-foot-8, 303-pound guy protecting Wisconsin's quarterback one moment and trying to pound Auburn's passer the next.
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No. 2 Duke routs St. John's 102-57
Dec 29 2005 2:38AM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Jessica Foley scored a season-high 14 points, including four of Duke's school record-tying 13 3-pointers, and the second-ranked Blue Devils routed St. John's 102-57 Wednesday night in the opening round of the Surf and Slam Hoop Classic.
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Lady Vols survive early scare, oust Temple
Dec 29 2005 12:51AM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Candace Parker scored 16 points and Shanna Zolman added 14, leading top-ranked Tennessee to a 75-50 victory over No. 22 Temple on Wednesday night.
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Hansbrough steals show for Tarheels
Dec 29 2005 12:35AM (CT)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Freshman Danny Green had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead a balanced effort in No. 23 North Carolina's 89-47 win over North Carolina-Asheville on Wednesday night.
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