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*tb. II season nearing the halfway
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iSlie Red Raiders have won con-
stlntly this season, with their
ill loss in 17 games coming at the
anils of Old Dominion University.
?xls Tech has climbed to seventh
Hie nation, led by three players
itll double-digit scoring averages.
Horward Angie Braziel has been
lalling the big plays, leading the
ig 12 with a scoring average of
Ifl points a game.
Te
Hhe Longhorns have had a sea-
m with lots of up and downs as a
Hit of a tough schedule against
He of the nation’s top teams. Ed-
Ha Brown leads Texas under the
|Hd in a strong scoring offense.
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alid season in the conference.
Wit an 8-7 record to start off, they
jaVc been consistently in the mid-
le compared to other Big 12
Hns.
jMvith Phylesha Whiley averag-
ig 19 points a game, Oklahoma
lay have found its leader for fu-
jre campaigns.
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^ ^ a 2-4 start to Big 12 action
Astro 8 Cowboys have room for some
Hrovements.
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J'y- 1 ol, the Bears have not been able
fered $2 ^Het the job done in Big 12 action,
work out a ill*; | or -g | ec j j^ ara anc j
, , var y Moffitt who are both averag-
dio hit .ly m over ig points a game.
runs, is seecp?
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han the »r exas a&M has had a rough
tait in Big 12 play, with a single
until the heJ v ’' against Oklahoma State. De-
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the conference, the Aggies have
had several narrow defeats in the
final seconds, including a 68-65
loss at home to the seventh-ranked
Red Raiders.
NORTH
* Iowa State
One of the biggest surprises in
women’s hoops, the Cyclones have
played well, rising to a 13-2 record
to be ranked 14th in the nation.
The Big 12’s 1998 Freshman of
the Year, Megan Taylor, has led the
Iowa State Cyclones with 17
points a game, while Stacy Freese
sets the pace for the Cyclones play
with dominating ball control and
leadership.
* Nebraska
The Cornhuskers have had only
four losses so far in the season to
put them right under the Red
Raiders and Cyclones in Big 12
standings. With Nicole Kubik sit
ting as the third-highest scorer in
the conference at 19.6 points a
game, Nebraska has an offensive
attack that is well-rounded and
supported by a capable bench.
* Kansas
It was a fast start for the Jay-
hawks, who came out to a 13-6
start despite having one of the low
est scoring averages in the Big 12.
Lynn Pride contributes the offen
sive spark for Kansas, averaging
nearly 19 points a game.
* Kansas State
The Wildcats have* had a con
sistent season so far, staying on the
winning side for the most part.
Their 10-6 record is a result of
strong team play from a capable
roster led by Nicky Ramag, who av
erages 15.7 points a game.
* Missouri
The Tigers have struggled dur
ing the season, leading to a 9-6
record and three losses in the Big
12. Julie Helm and Amy Monsees
have averaged 18 and 14 points a
game, respectively. They have a
capable lineup that should im
prove their fortunes as the season
progresses.
* Colorado
With an offense without an out
standing playmaker, Colorado has
struggled to keep up with their op
ponents. Their top scorer, Linda
Larpe averages 10 points. The Buf
faloes’ limited inside production
also has been a factor in their 2-4
start in the Big 12.
Texas A&M forward Prissy Sharpe and Texas Tech forward Angie Braziel
battle for a rebound in the Aggies’ game against the Red Raiders, Braziel
and Sharpe rank first and second, respectively, in the Big 12 in scoring.
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TEAM
RECORD
Texas Tech
17-1
Iowa St.
13-2
Nebraska
14-4
Kansas
13-6
Kansas St.
10-6
Texas
9-7
Oklahoma
8-7
Missouri
9-6
Okla. St.
10-6
Baylor
10-7
Colorado
9-7
Texas A&M
6-9
BIG 12
6-0
5-1
3-2
3-3
3-3
3-3
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-4
2-4
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locky Mountain High: Barnett accepts Colorado job
jper turning around the Northwestern football program, Wildcat coach looks to do the same for the Buffaloes
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,jBOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Gary Barnett, who
n a turnaround of the Northwestern football
^Ograrn that included an appearance in the
ttose Bowl, on Wednesday was hired as coach
[A7'C11l! t r olorada
fY ^ UJ 1 IColorado athletic director Dick Tharp said
Mrnett’s hiring is subject to the approval of the
iscrimin0f versit y’ s board of regents, which will meet
B Thursday morning to discuss the matter,
complaints, Ilf the board approves the hiring, as expect-
removed. ? d, Barnett was scheduled to be introduced dur-
just follow ng a press conference on Friday,
s argued. J Barnett, 52, planned to meet with the current
sued in fedBlorado team on Thursday, as well as assem-
NCAA said ^ his staff and familiarize himself with the sta-
or the volle! :u ^ of Colorado’s recruiting effort.
:hools where I “I’m pleased to bring forward to the board
? work. 1 individual who is deeply committed to young
stablish a people and the University of Colorado,” Tharp
itercollegiate
to start atz f:
Smith said
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Barnett, returning to the school where he
was an assistant for eight seasons under Bill Mc
Cartney, re
places Rick
Neuheisel, who
left Colorado on
Jan. 9 to coach
Washington at
$1 million a
year.
Barnett was
Tharp’s original
choice last
week, but when negotiations broke down, the
Buffaloes turned to Denver Broncos offensive
coordinator Gary Kubiak. Kubiak turned down
the offer on Monday, and Tharp renewed his
campaign to woo Barnett, contacting the coach
in Houston where he was on a recruiting trip.
Barnett had nine years remaining on an 11-
year contract he signed with'Northwestern in
1996. An expensive buyout clause in his con
tract apparently was a stumbling block in the
original talks with Colorado.
In seven seasons at Northwestern, Barnett
compiled a 35-45-1 record, including 3-9 in
1998. He took over a perennial cellar-dweller,
however, and guided the team to two confer
ence titles and a Rose Bowl appearance after the
1995 season.
Before Barnett arrived, Northwestern failed
to win more than four games in a season since
1971.
The Wildcats won only eight games in Bar
nett’s first three seasons, but the following year
he led them to a 10-2 mark, including a 41-32
loss to Southern California in the Rose Bowl.
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