Yugoslavia defeated the United States, 100-85, in...
Yugoslavia defeated the United States, 100-85, in the men’s basketball final at the World University Games in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.
Drazen Petrovic, considered Europe’s best basketball player, scored 35 points for the taller Yugoslavs, who dominated the backboards.
Kansas State guard Mitch Richmond led the United States with 19 points.
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