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NCAA Hoop Hogs, Cougars fall to Top 20 powers Associated Press Georgetown 56, Arkansas 39 LANDOVER, Md. — George town, which had a week to think about its two-game losing streak, vented its wrath upon Arkansas Sun day in a 56-39 rout of the Razor- backs. The No. 2 Hoyas led from start to finish in upping their record to 19-2. The defending NCAA champions scored the opening six points of the game and eventually pulled away to record its first victory since having its 29-game winning streak broken Jan. 26 in a one-point loss to St. John’s. “We didn’t need any team meet ing to get up for this game,” said Hoya center Patrick BAving, who scored 18 points. “We all knew what had to be aone.” Georgetown, which lost by two points to Syracuse last Monday, wasn’t about to suffer- a third straight setback. “We were anxious to get back on the court again because we don’t like losing,” said Hoya guard Horace Broadnax. “Losing is not on our agenda. We wanted to get the win ning spirit going again.” Georgetown’s David Wingate, who scored 14 points, said, “It’s get ting a little late in the season, so we have to be conscious of winning now. This was an important win for us.” Arkansas (15-8), which got 22 E oints from Charles Balentine, was eld to its lowest point total of the season after making just nine of 24 shots from the floor in the decisive first half. AP Top 20 (1) St. John’s (17-1) beat Connect icut 97-64. (2) Georgetown (19-2) defeated Arkansas 56-39. (3) Memphis State (17-1) de feated Virginia Tech 91-82. (4) Southern Methodist (17-2) defeated Rice 68-52. (5) Illinois (19-5) defeated Houston 77-76. (6) Duke (15-3) did not play. (7) Oklahoma (17-4) beat Okla homa State 83-81. (8) Georgia Tech (16-4) defeated Maryland 72-60. (9) Syracuse (14-3) did not play. (10) Michigan (16-3) beat Wis consin 94-81. (11) North Carolina (17-5) beat Furman 77-55. (12) Tulsa (17-3) lost to Indiana State 100-74. (13) DePaul (14-5) lost to Louisville 77-73. (14) Oregon State (16-3) beat Stanford 83-73. (15) Louisiana Tech (17-2) at Northeast Louisiana, ppd., snow. (16) Nevada-Las Vegas (17-2) beat Utah State 101-83. (17) Maryland (17-6) lost to Georgia Tech 72-60. (18) Villanova (14-5) did not play. (19) Kansas (17-4) beat Nebraska 91-80. (20) Alabama-Birmingham (19-5) defeated South Alabama 81-73 (OT). “Our players showed a lot of cour age when (Houston) started coming back,” Henson said. Illinois hit 82 percent of its shots in the first half for a 40-32 lead at in termission, including a 12.-0 spurt over a 5:44 span of the half. “Everything seems to go in for the opposition, it s like a highlight film here,” Houston’s Rickie Winslow said. Illinois finished with a 67 percent average from the field — a record for Houston opponents. SMU 68, Rice 52 DALLAS — The smallish Rice Owls did the only thing they could against fourth-ranked Southern Methodist on Sunday — and the slowdown strategy worked for 20 minutes. Then the Mustangs pressed the Owls into mistakes and got the ball inside to seven-foot center Jon Kon- cak and SMU raced to a 68-52 Southwest Conference basketball victory. “It was not a pretty game,” said SMU Coach Dave Bliss. “Rice tested our patience by working on the 45- second clock.” Bliss went to a full-court press to start the second half and the Mus tangs outscored the Owls 18-2 in the first eight minutes after leading only 21 -20 at intermission. “Our man-to-man defense looked real good,” Bliss said. “It got our of fense going.” Rice Coach Tommy Suitts said the Owls had to try to lull SMU to sleep. Turnovers cause quick Aggie burial in Barnhill in bu Ass Illinois 77, Houston 76 HOUSTON — Fifth-ranked Illi nois yielded 27 turnovers to Hous ton’s pressing defense, but Illni sharpshooters Anthony Welch, Doug Altenberger and Scott Meents provided the margin Sunday for a 77-76 victory. “You’re not supposed to win if you have 27 turnovers and I’m glad we got this one,” Illinois Coach Lou Henson said. “We felt Houston could really hurt us with their half court trap and the turnovers show we had some problems.” But the shooting of Welch, who hit 13 of 16 shots, and Altenberger, who scored 18 points on eight of nine from the field, gave the Illini (18-5) enough cushion to hold off the Cougars. “I just felt I was able to break free just enough,” Welch said. “I was just firing up when the defense gave it to me. The spots were just open today. I didn’t force it. I just took rhythm shots. “I felt comfortable, even in this hostile surrounding.” Meents came off the bench to hit 18 of his 22 points in the second half on eight of 11 from the field. “We had to play slow and passi vely because it was our only chance against them,” Suitts said. “That was our only chance against them. The faster they play the Better they are.” Koncak scored 22 points, col lected nine rebounds and blocked five shots against Rice whose tallest player is 6-9. SMU, which increased its overall record to 18-2, improved its SWC mark to 8-1. The Owls, losing their seventh consecutive game, fell to 8- 11 and 1-8. By CHAREAN WILLIAMS Assistant Sports Editor. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — After four good games and two straight wins, the Texas A&M women’s bas ketball team went into Barnhill Arena to play Arkansas. However, when the first half ended, a loss was clearly in sight. The Aggies (10-9, 3-6 in SWC) committed 18 first half turnovers and were trailing 41-27 by halftime. “We had a really bad first half,” A&M Head Coach Lynn Hickey said. “In the second half, we contin ued to outrebound them. We shot a good percentage and even outscored them by four points in the second half. By that time, it was too late.” Hickey said the Ags just weren’t ready to play in the first half. “It’s a shame because we’re two evenly matched teams,” Hickey said. “We just were not ready to play. They had more turnovers than us in the second half. We played well the second half.” Just as they have done in most of their games tnis season, the Ags out- rebounded the Razorbacks by a 36- 31 count. “We did a good job on the boards,” Hickey said. “We worked hard inside.” The Aggies’ sixth man, Ann Trinka, came through for the Ag gies for the second game in a row. Trinka led the team with six re bounds and had a season-high 16 points. The A ies’ big three didn't come through for them Saturday night. ■ WASH INC fcrty d if fere ators agreed 1 gaii’s propos leaves too oig Guard Beth Young didn’t hau. few cuts in th< assist or a point. Forward Jenny®! “I think th gar had only six points and one Jtuugh and soi sist. Forward Lisa I^angston hadwid freshma points, but turned the ball overfrBramm. “Bui times. u lie deficit, w "Beth and Jenny have beent: which put s< ting things going, but they didn'tflork and b it Saturday,” Hickey said, “hj Standstill, is s scored a lot but didn’t all that wSR' “The pres She had a lot of turnovers.” lear is $180 Hickey said the Aggies still dotliich," said have the right mental approilexas. “Deni when playing the top teams. ■yin the Congt “They just don’t nave theconcqj in a bi-partis, of winning yet,” Hickey said. Thluts. • I he don’t have that winning tradition stretchout of I Analysts ii “They have never beaten Arkfaice of State- sas (in nine tries). That’s toughmaj appeared lo tally." . ^ear the bru the budge BHB K ongress. McDonalds DRIVE-THRU WINDOW MCDONALD’S INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS Eliminatic rams Reagi Texas $440 Itate analyst; is already fai McDonalds At University Drive Now at Texas and S.W. Parkway At Manor East Mall BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING IM GAMEPLAN ENTRIES CLOSE: WALLYBALL-Claustrophobic? That’s OK. We’ll still let you play. Entries close Tuesday, Feb. 5. Teams conist of three players with no more than one TAMU Volleyball Club member per team.Play begins Sunday, Feb. 10. A $15 fee will be charged. Schedules available at the team captain’s meeting. FREE THROW CONTEST-This ^ really is a “free" throw contest. En tries close Tuesday, Feb. 5 for single and team free throw contestants. The contest will take place on the main floor of G. Rollie White on Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 — 10 p.m. Con testants will be judged on the high est amount of free throws. No entry fee. SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL-The only thing slow about this game is the pitch. Entries close Tuesday, Feb. 5.ASA rules with Intramural excep tions will be used. Competition will consist of round-robin play followed by a single elimination tournament. For more information, contact the IM—Rec Office, 159 East Kyle. Schedules will be available at the team captain’s meeting. PRESEASON SOFTBALLTOUR- NAMENT-Shades of basketball season! Entries close Tuesday, Feb.5. Entries will be limited to 64 men’s teams, 32 CoRec teams and 16 women’s teams. Schedules may be picked up in the IM-Rec Sports Office on Thursday Feb.7. The tour nament will be held that weekend. Rainout dates will be Feb. 15-17. A $5 entry fee will be charged. No awards will be given. Contact the IM-Rec office for more information. TEAM CAPTAINS MEETINGS The team captain’s meetings are short, 30 minute sessions which provide captains with currentintramural procedures, rule changes, rainout procedures, schedules and protest procedures. A question and answer session is included in the meeting, hope fully eliminating any forfeits due to misinformation. Schedules are also given out to help keep track of game dates, locations and times. If for some reason you are unable to attend your team captain meeting, be sure to drop by the IM-Rec office in 159 East Kyle to find out what you missed. THIS WEEK S CAPTAINS’ MEETINGS: Wallyball-Thursday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m. in 167 East Kyle Slow Pitch Softball-Thursday, Feb. 7, 5 p.m. in 301 Rudder RECREATIONAL LOCKERS ARE STILL AVAILABLE Free throwcontestants need to sign-up by 6 p.m. tomor row, Feb. 5 in 159 East Kyle. ENTRIES OPEN: SLAM DUNK-Aspiring Dr. J’s, here’s your chance to shine. Entries open Monday Feb. 4 and close at the preliminaries on Thursday Feb. 14. Prelims will be held on the main floor of G. Rollie White starting at 7 p.m. Finals will be held at halftime of the A&M — Texas basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 20. For more information, contact the IM-Rec of fice in 159 East Kyle, 845-7826. TENNIS DOUBLES-Tennis every one? Entries open Monday, Feb. 4 and close Tuesday, Feb. 12. Play begins the following week. Matches will consist of the best two out of three sets. Participants must furnish their own racquets and supply an unopened can of balls or suffer a for feit. Winning teams keep the uno pened can. For more information contact the IM-Rec office at 845- 7826. pos improving America is now setting Since the ; trend towai now tend tc to hospitals And, cor many rural ment age, t has decline But tod WEIGHTROOM HOURS Monday and Wednesday 11:40 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 12:05 p.m.-11 p.m, Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m.-7 p.m. INFORMATION NUMBERS: General and rainout 845-2625 IM Checkout and court reservations 845-2624 IM-Rec SportsOffice ...845-7826 RESCHEDULING If you need to reschedule a game for individual or dual sports, there are a few things you should do to avoid a default: 1. Try to find a substitutewho is not already entered in the same tournament to take your place. Permanent substitution must be cleared through the Intramural office. 2. Reschedule your match to a time earlier than the scheduled day and time. Results must be reported by 4 p.m. on the day you were scheduled to play. 3. Reschedule your match to a day and time later than the origi nally scheduled match. This MUST be cleared through the Intramural office. When rescheduling, follow these guidelines: a. Get your opponets name and phone number. b. Check to see when the next match is scheduled to be played. c. Call your opponent and find a day and time that is convenient to play. d. Contact the Intramural office to let them know when you are going to play (day and time). This is extremely important!! e. Report the score to the Intramural office at least 48 hours be fore the next round is to be played. Editor’s f article in a icalth care. By \ One are expres: tors to thei the Texas (TDH) is tr The TD tract with Health am Cdi Hot ins By