Auburn’s Leading Scorer Is Suspended
Auburn scoring leader Chris Porter, who led the Tigers to 17 consecutive victories, was suspended Friday for three games. Coach Cliff Ellis said Porter had violated team rules.
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North Carolina freshman starter Jason Capel was found to have mononucleosis and may be sidelined for a month.
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* LOYOLA MARYMOUNT (8-9, 3-2) at ST. MARY’S (8-12, 1-4), 3, Fox Sports West 2, KXLU-FM (88.9)--After winning their third consecutive West Coast Conference game for the first time in four seasons, the Lions have a chance to climb back to .500 and into the conference race. Guards Haywood Eaddy and Willie Allen have combined for 119 points in the three victories.
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PEPPERDINE (13-7, 4-1) at SAN DIEGO (12-5, 3-2), 7, KIEV (870)-- Against St. Mary’s on Thursday, guard Jelani Gardner got his third consecutive 20-point game for the Waves, and forward Kelvin Gibbs added 14 points and 13 rebounds.
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