News Story Archive for 01/05/2008
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Oregon Smokes UofA At McKale
Published on January 05, 2008 at 11:35PM
TUCSON, Ariz.-The Oregon Ducks torched the nets by shooting 56 percent, while Malik Hairston scored 29 points in an 84-74 upset of the #21 Arizona Wildcats Saturday afternoon at the McKale Center. The Ducks built a 19-point lead in the first half, and never allowed the Wildcats to get within five points of them in the second half. Chase Budinger had 30 points for Arizona, but without the services of Jerryd Bayless for the third consecutive game, the Wildcats’ offense lacked fluidity and was no match for Oregon’s high-octane attack. In other Top 25 action Saturday, #2 Memphis decimated Pepperdine, 90-53, #3 Kansas obliterated Boston College, 85-60, #4 Washington State edged Washington, 56-52, #5 UCLA gashed California, 70-58, #6 Michigan State surged past Minnesota, 65-59, #7 Georgetown humbled Rutgers, 58-46, #10 Texas A&M shellacked LSU, 79-53, #14 Texas torched #24 Saint Mary’s, 81-62, #15 Vanderbilt outgunned Massachusetts, 97-88, #17 Butler held off Valparaiso, 73-65, #20 Stanford stymied USC, 62-56, and #24 Wisconsin smoked Iowa, 64-51.
Kidd's Trifecta Slams Hawks
Published on January 05, 2008 at 11:25PM
ATLANTA-The NBA’s most consistent triple-double threat did his stuff again, and perhaps because of his efforts, the New Jersey Nets are ready for a resuscitation. Jason Kidd amassed 10 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds, his ninth triple-double of the season and the New Jersey Nets overpowered the Atlanta Hawks, 113-107 Saturday evening at Philips Arena. Despite being outscored in the first three quarters, New Jersey ousted the Hawks with their effort in the last stanza as they outscored Atlanta, 37-28 in that span. Josh Smith had 34 points to pace the Hawks in the losing effort, which dropped them two games behind .500 on the season, while New Jersey improved to 17-16. In other NBA action Saturday, Boston humbled Detroit, 92-85, Chicago edged Sacramento, 94-93, Houston gashed New York, 103-91, New Orleans outgunned Phoenix, 118-113, and Portland shellacked Utah, 103-89.
Jags Demoralize Steelers in Close Call
Published on January 05, 2008 at 11:10PM
PITTSBURGH-David Garrard ran 32 yards on a key 4th and 2 situation in the closing moments as the Jacksonville Jaguars asserted themselves against the Pittsburgh Steelers once again with a 31-29 victory at Heinz Field in the AFC Wild Card playoffs Saturday night. The Jaguars received this vital run from Garrard on an evening, which by his previous performances, had not lived up to his standard of excellence. After all, the athletic signal-caller from East Carolina had thrown two interceptions earlier in the game after only throwing three all season. Nevertheless, when the Steelers scored 19 consecutive points to erase a 28-10 deficit going into the fourth quarter, the Jags refused to panic, primarily because of the composure of their field general. Garrard’s heroics set up a 25-yard field goal from Josh Scobee which proved to seal the game as on the subsequent series, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (337 yards, 2 TD’s, 3 INT’s) fumbled and Jacksonville pounced on the loose ball and ran out the clock. Additionally, Maurice Jones-Drew (168 all-purpose yards, 2 TD’s) and Rashean Mathis (2 INT’s, one of which was returned 63 yards for a score) had solid games for Jacksonville, while Steelers receiver Hines Ward (10 receptions, 135 yards) was solid in defeat. In other playoff action Saturday, Seattle decimated Washington, 35-14 in the NFC.
Girls' Prep Roundup: Jan.5
Published on January 05, 2008 at 10:45PM
RICHFIELD, Utah-The Richfield Lady Wildcats built a double-digit advantage at halftime and never looked back as they handled the Manti Lady Templars, 43-33 Saturday evening. Jaquel Christensen had 13 points for Richfield, while Sarah Wallingford’s game-high 17 points led the way for Manti.
SALINA, Utah-The North Sevier Lady Wolves improved to 7-3 on the season as they held off the Grand Lady Red Devils, 34-31 Saturday. Chanda Hallows led all scorers with 13 points to pace North Sevier.
MONROE, Utah-The South Sevier Lady Rams won their 11th consecutive game to start the season as they decimated the San Juan Lady Broncos, 67-30 Saturday. South Sevier tightened the screws defensively as they surrendered only eight points combined in the second and third quarters, while Jaden Parsons had 24 points to lead the way for the Lady Rams.
ORDERVILLE, Utah-Melissa Maxwell had 16 points and the Valley Lady Buffaloes went on a 15-6 run to close out the game as they humbled the Wayne Lady Badgers, 34-24 Saturday night. Krista Durfey had 12 points to lead the Lady Badgers in defeat.
Boys' Prep Roundup: Jan.5
Published on January 05, 2008 at 10:39PM
MOAB, Utah-The North Sevier Wolves built a 33-15 lead at halftime and coasted to a 61-33 victory over the Grand Red Devils Saturday. Vance Nelson had 15 points to lead North Sevier in the win.
BLANDING, Utah-The San Juan Broncos suffered their first loss of the season as they fell to the South Sevier Rams, 61-49 Saturday. Derrick Forbush led the way for South Sevier with 22 points as he made all 10 of his free throw attempts on the game. The Rams improved to 9-2 on the season with the victory.
KANAB, Utah-The Panguitch Bobcats blew the game open with a 16-8 run in the third quarter as they hammered the Kanab Cowboys, 63-45 Saturday evening. Josh Bateman had a game-high 28 points to lead the Bobcats, while Rhees Jackson had 18 points for the Cowboys.
BEAVER-Utah, The Piute Thunderbirds closed out the game on an 18-5 run as they gashed the Beaver Beavers, 46-31 Saturday night. Dallas Sylvester led all scorers with 21 points for the Thunderbirds, while Haydn Jessup’s 12 points led Beaver.