2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
TUESDAY, DEC. 11, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Dec. 11). You're an independent cuss. Home and family may not have been your top priority. You're always interested in learning, though. You may find that you didn't know as much as you thought you did. Old assumptions may prove to be false. Keep an open mind.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7. You're generally outspoken, but you should keep quiet now. You don't have to lie, but you don't have to reveal everything. Warn a friend so that she doesn't, either.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7. When you give your word, you mean it. This is not something you do lightly. That's why you take your time and think things over first. Stick to that habit.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7. There's a lot more to be done, and it's tougher than you expected. It should pay pretty well, though, so dig in. Postpone travel until later.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7. There are still a few things on your mind, but you're less worried now. You should be, anyway. It should be getting obvious that love will prevail. However, prepare for technical difficulties.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6.
Slow down. Take a moment to think things
over. Or an hour, or a day. Think about the
possible consequences of your actions.
Leave as little as possible to somebody
else's control.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6. There's something you don't know, and figuring it out would give you a distinct advantage. It might even help you get into a line of work you like better. Check it out.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 7.
This next part isn't easy, but you can do it if you try. The money is available, but not just for the asking. You'll have to work for it, and the job is a challenge. Creativity is required. You'll love that.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.21). Today is a 7. You can get whatever you need from the same place where you got it before. With contacts you've already established, you'll be able to keep your costs low. Some things you may get for free, or in a trade. Call in favors that friends owe.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6.
Your life has been a roller coaster lately.
Again, hold back and wait. Review your
plans. Think about consequences. Work
things out in your head or on paper before
you have to do them in real life.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 7.
Wipe that grin off your face. Look like you mean business. A person who can wield a lot of power — and who may be the person who signs your paycheck — is reviewing the troops. Stifle the urge to make a wise crack. It would not get a laugh.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is an 8.
There might be a million ways you could express your love, but you usually find the perfect way. You're great at caring for and fussing over people. A gentle person needs that from you now.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7. Knowing you're not alone brings you confidence. You've got a good team, and the emotional support is welcome. But that doesn't mean there won't be breakdowns.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
AP poll keeps Duke at No.1 for second week running
Duke was a unanimous No. 1 in the AP college basketball poll for the second straight week yesterday, while three teams fell from the Top 25.
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The Blue Devils (8-0) , who beat Temple and Michigan last week, received all 72 first-place votes and 1.800 points from the national media panel.
and 1,800 points from the audience. Missouri, Maryland and Kansas held second through fourth, and Florida moved up one spot to round out the first five.
Arizona and Virginia each moved up one place to sixth and seventh and were followed in the top 10 by Oklahoma State, Kentucky and Illinois.
10 by Oklahoma State, 1986. Gonzaga (7-2), which has been in the NCAA tournament round of 16 each of the last three seasons, moved in at No. 25, the Zags' first appearance in the poll since being ranked for the first seven weeks of the 1999-2000 season.
Indiana (6-2), which was out of the poll the last two weeks after getting as high as No. 20, moved back in at No. 21, and Oklahoma (5-1), which was 25th in the preseason poll, returned to the rankings at 24th.
rankings a 2-6-0
Boston College moved up two places to 11th and was followed by Stanford, Syracuse, Marquette, Iowa, Saint Joseph's, UCLA, Georgetown, Wake Forest and Ball State.
The last five ranked teams were Indiana,
Alabama, Michigan State, Oklahoma and Gonzaga.
Oklahoma beat St. Bonaventure and Louisiana Tech last week to stretch its winning streak to four games after losing to Michigan State in the second round of the Preseason NIT.
Fresno State (7-3) dropped out from 21st after losing to Gonzaga and San Diego State.
Memphis (6-3) was 12th in the preseason poll and in the first one of the regular season, then dropped to 20th and 22nd before falling out following last week's loss at Mississippi.
The Tigers lost to Iowa and Alabama in the semifinals and third-place game of the Guardians Classic.
Alabama (6-2), which lost 79-57 to UCLA on Saturday, had the week's biggest drop, falling
rank team rec pts pvs
1. Duke (72) 8-0 1,800 1
2. Missouri 9-0 1,698 2
3. Maryland 7-1 1,637 3
4. Kansas 6-1 1,529 4
5. Florida 6-1 1,468 6
6. Arizona 5-1 1,459 7
7. Virginia 5-0 1,332 8
8. Oklahoma St 9-0 1,256 10
9. Kentucky 5-1 1,202 11
10. Illinois 7-2 1,197 5
11. Boston College 7-0 1,085 13
12. Stanford 3-1 856 14
13. Syracuse 9-1 853 9
14. Marquette 9-0 824 17
15. Iowa 7-3 655 12
16. St Josephs 5-1 631 18
17. UCLA 4-2 611 20
18. Georgetown 6-1 599 19
19. Wake Forest 6-2 348 23
20. Ball St 5-2 339 15
21. Indiana 6-2 334 NR
22. Alabama 6-2 285 16
23. Michigan St 5-3 198 24
24. Oklahoma 5-1 163 NR
25. Gonzaga 7-2 154 NR
Cowboys show strong defense
unners receiving votes: Cincinnati 120, Southern III 101, Western KY 73, Butter 66, Notre Dame 64, Fresno St 61, Georgia 61, Connecticut 85, North Carolina 30, Miami Fla 29, Mississippi 28, Ohio St 27, Texas 18, Mississippi St 18, Pepperdine 7, Florida Tech 6, California 5, Temple 5, Pennsylvania 3, Utah St 3, South Florida 2, Tennessee 2, VA Commonwealth 1.
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from 16th to 22nd, while Wake Forest (6-2), which lost 83-76 at Kansas and then beat South Carolina State 115-75, had the week's biggest jump, moving from 23rd to 19th.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's not like an Eddie Sutton-coached team to play poorly two games in a row.
The Jackson State Tigers witnessed that firsthand Saturday night at Oklahoma State's home court, Gallagher-Iba Arena.
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' men's basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through yesterday, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking:
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Behind a stifling defense, the 10th-ranked Cowboys, in their first game since a 61-59 win against Wichita State on Dec. 1, romped past Jackson State 90-41.
The Tigers were held to 31 points below their season average.
In other Big 12 games on Saturday, it was Northwestern 79, Kansas State 56; No.4 Kansas 79, Missouri-Kansas City 68; No.12 Iowa 78, Iowa State 53; Nebraska 61, Oral Roberts 55; Baylor 95, North Texas 81; Oklahoma 71, Louisiana Tech 67 in overtime, and Miami 64, Texas A&M 55.
Fredrik Jonzen had 21 points and 11 rebounds for Oklahoma State, which moves its record up to 9-0.
other people to visit.
Said Jackson State coach Andy Stoglin, "We knew we were going to run into a buzzsaw. I didn't tell my guys. They might not have gotten
"They really emphasized their defense in curailing Mo," Sutton said. "They did a good job against him. But any time you put that much emphasis on one person, it's going to allow other people to be open."
Concentrating on Maurice Baker, the Tigers held the Cowboys' top scorer to just five points.
on the bus. You don't play an Eddie Sutton team the week after they get a scare.I knew they were going to come out and make a statement."
No.12 Iowa was tired of losing to other teams in its own state.
Still frustrated from its loss to Northern Iowa on Tuesday, the Hawkeyes got 24 points and 17 rebounds from Reggie Evans while Luke Recker made all three of his 3-point shots in the first half and finished with 14 points.
"It's been a long time since we've been pounded on the boards like this, but there are pros on the other team," said Iowa State coach Larry Eustachy.
Larry Lubenberry. Kansas, coming off back-to-back wins against nationally-ranked Arizona and Wake Forest, could hardly be faulted for not being sky-high for the Kangaroos.
"It was hard to get up for this game," said forward Drew Gooden. "We knew it was a home game, so the crowd was going to get behind us, and there wasn't that much pressure."
Jeff Boschee, shooting over the Kangaroos 2-3 matchup zone, scored 19 points for the Jayhawks.
"It was ugly, but it was a win," he said.
It was ugly, but it was a win. He said Oklahoma was led to victory against Louisiana Tech by a couple of Louisiana natives, guards Hollis Price and Quannas White, former high school teammates in New Orleans.
FOOTBALL Oregon Ducks jump to No.2 in Associated Press poll
NEW YORK — Miami is No. 1 again in the AP media poll, but there's a new No. 2 for the fourth consecutive week: Oregon.
The Ducks (10-1) rose to No.2 in The Associated Press final regular-season poll, ahead of No.3 Colorado (10-2), No.4 Nebraska (11-1) and No.5 Florida (9-2).
Tennessee was second last week but tumbled to No.8 after a 31-20 loss to LSU in the Southeastern Conference title game.
In the final Bowl Championship Series standings, Miami was first and Nebraska second, setting up a Hurricanes-Huskers national title game in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 3 and creating a chance for split champions.
BASEBALL Diamondback stars named Sportsmen of the Year
NEW YORK—Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, co-MVPs for the World Series champion Arizona Diamond-backs, now have another honor to share: They are Sports Illustrated's Sportsmen of the Year for 2001
There have been five previous sets of co-winners: Billie Jean King and John Wooden in 1972; Terry Bradshaw and Willie Stargell in 1979; Edwin Moses and Mary Lou Retton in 1984; Bonnie Blair and Johann Olav Koss in 1994; and Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa in 1998.
Entire teams were selected twice: the U.S. Olympic hockey team in 1980 and the U.S. women's soccer team in 1999.
The issue featuring Schilling and Johnson hits newsstands tomorrow.
YACHTING Two men detained, suspected in murder of New Zealander
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Policemen on Sunday captured the last two of six suspects they were seeking in the killing of Sir Peter Blake, the yachting champion from New Zealand who was shot to death in Brazil.
The suspects were detained on an island about 12 miles from Macapa, near the mouth of the Amazon where Blake's boat was moored when he was killed Wednesday night.
OLYMPICS UPDATE United States revving up for the approaching games
A team of 50 postal inspectors will scrutinize letters and packages bound for Olympic venues to guard against terrorism. Mail headed for the Olympic media center, athletes' village and other sites will be X-rayed for bombs. Irradiation gear that can kill anthrax and other germs also could be used.
Athletes won an off-the-field victory yesterday when the International Olympic Committee agreed they could pick the head of the IOC commission that represents them. Starting in August, the athletes will select their chair and submit the name to IOC president Jacques Rogge for final approval.
The Olympic flame heads north today, skirting the Texas hill country. from San Antonio to the state capital of Austin.
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