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sports Battalion/Page 8 March 12,1982 Middle Tennessee State upsets Kentucky 50-44 United Press International The showdown between Louisville and Kentucky — the Hatfields and McCoys of college basketball — will have to wait. With basketball fans across Kentucky anticipating a shoot out at long last, the skirmish en ded before it began, Thursday night. Middle Tennessee State, de livering the first big blow of the NCAA Tournament, rocked No. 14 Kentucky. 50-44, in Nashville, Tenn., in the opening round of the Mideast Regional. The upset eliminated the possibility of Kentucky’s and Louisville’s first meeting in 23 years. No. 20 Louisville must now collect itself for Saturday’s second round against Middle Tennessee. “We turned out to be a raging bull,’’ Middle Tennessee Coach Stan Simpson said. “I was publicly suprised but in my gut I thought we would win. I think our defense took Kentucky completely out of their offense.” Middle Tennessee State also won thanks to 19 points by Rick Campbell, an effective stall with 12 minutes to go and some dreadful shooting by Kentucky. “We weren’t getting any shooting from anybody,” said Joe Hall, who coached Kentucky to an NCAA title in 1978. East Regional, Charlotte, N.C.: James Madison 55, Ohio St. 48 Dan Ruland scored 18 points and Linton Tow nes added 10 of his 12 in the second half to carry James Madison. The Dukes, NUMBER ONE! Joseph E Rike Protectives Leading Agent Joseph P. Rike is a proven professional - his dedication to his work and commitment to service are reflected by his sales record. This month he was our number one agent. Call Joseph Rike for sound advice about your personal and business insurance needs. PROTECTIVE LIFE® INSURANCE COMPANY Home Office Birmingham. Alabama Joseph P. Rike/Bryan/College Station Agency/Charles E. 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Evans ville was led by Brad Leaf with 23 points. Houston 94, Alcorn State 84 Rob Williams scored 25 points and Houston beat Alcorn State for its first victory in the NCAA Tournament since 1971. The Cougars meet No. 11 Tulsa in the second round Saturday. Albert Irving scored 21 points for Alcorn State. Mideast Regional, Nashville, Tenn.: Indiana 94, Robt. Morris 62 Defending champion In diana pounded Robert Morris to move on to Saturday’s round against Alabama-Birmingham. Indiana led 48-24 at the half and cleared its bench midway through the second half. Forest Grant scored 25 for Robert Morris. West Regional, Logan, Utah: W.Va. 102, N.C. A&T 72 Backed by Russel Todd’s 20 points and intense full-court pressure, No. 17 West Virginia crushed North Carolina A&T and advanced to Saturday’s game against No. 10 Fresno State. A&T was led by Joe Bin- ion with 17 points and 12 re bounds. Wyoming 61, Southern Cal 58 Mark Wrapp scored 17 points, including four foul shots in the last 39 seconds. HEY' VJE'RE Pi-Ay/A/6 TOOj VOU KNOvjf) COME OOT AND 5BE US SEAT RtcB HLlDAY AND SATURDAY/ lii> Hi V Softball sweep Stoll, McDonald lead A&M to two victories; spring record now 6-0 by Frank L. Christlieb Sports Editor The Texas A&M women s softball team swept a road dou ble-header from the University of Texas at Arlington Thursday night, 3-0 and 3-1, raising its spring record to 6-0. In the first game, Lori Stoll pitched her second perfect game in as many starts, giving the Aggies three such perform ances in their six victories. Two of the other three victories have been no-hitters pitched by Stoll and freshman Lisa Martinez. Stoll had 10 strikeouts in the first game, during which neither team generated much offense. The Aggies scored in the first inning on a bunt single by Iva Jackson, a sacrifice by Shannon Murray, a walk to Josie Carter and a two-run error on a sharp grounder hit by Patti Holthaus. In the third inning, Mel Pritchard walked, and Rose Ruf- fino pinch-ran for her. After one out, Holthaus singled Ruffi- no home with the Aggies’ third run. Shan McDonald recorded the victory in the second game, pitching a six-hitter and striking out four. The hits were the first given up by a Texas A&M pitch er this spring. T he Aggies’ Linda Lancaster walked to start the fifth inning,] and a sacrifice by Eva Resendezj moved her to second base. After Murray walked, Roshelt i Fruidenberg sacrificed the mn-[ ners to second and third, and] Carter followed with a double to I right field to score both runs. Texas A&M, which had hits in the second game, score again in the sixth inning whe Martinez singled and Carrie Au stgen pinch-ran for her. Ati stgen stole second base an scored on an RBI single Pritchard later in the inning. The Aggies play Kans Tuesday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Arlington. We did things differently in 190§. We Still do! Whar made us better then makes us the best now —our people. 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