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Show DIXIE SUN February 25, 1983, Page 7 UMbels Dixie slipped to third place in the ICAC with a 3 record after they split a pair of games on the road last weekend. On Friday, they downed Utah Technical College in Provo but fell to Ricks 92-8- 3 the next night. Ricks also dumped first place Snow to move into second ahead of the Rebels. In the first game, Gordon Anderson led Dixie with 22 points, and John Baucom followed with 18. Dan Bell pulled down 12 rebounds to lead the Rebels, and also added 10 points. Against Ricks, Dixie had fallen behind by as much a 15 pointsd, but managed to close the gap to three with four minutes left. The comeback stalled, though, and the Vikings held on for the nine point win. High scorers for the Rebels were Robert Maxwell with 23 points, and Rich Gremillion with 14. Gremillion was also the leading rebounder with eight. Dixie hosts CEU and CNCC this weekend, needing at least one win for a berth in the regional touna-men- t. The Rebels have beaten CEU 4 in overtime, and CNCC 84-5- 3 already this year. The top two teams 5-- 93-8- 8, 89-8- in the conference qualify for the regionals, which will be held next week at an undetermined site in Arizona. If Dixie stays in third place, they will still play in the tournament, because Ricks qualifies for the nationals through a different region. According to coach Neil Roberts, Scottsdale, currently ranked second in the nation, would have to be a slight favorite in the tournament. However, he sees no team with a clear-cadvantage. Dixie and Snow have played two close games, and the Rebels lost a two point decision to ut Scottsdale earlier this season. Roberts added, This is tournament time. Out of all the teams in the region, only four are left, and any of them could win it. Dixie is beatable at home. A combination of some sloppy second half play by the Rebels, and some extra husde on the part of Snow College resulted in a badger victory two weeks ago. Dixies last defeat in St. George came at the hands of CSI early last season. It was a seesaw battle from the opening jump, with Snow taking their biggest lead at midway through the first half. Dixie the Badgers in the final eight minutes of the half to take a lead. The Rebels widened the margin to eight points early in the second half, but Snow slowly battled back. They pulled within one with 9:10 on the clock, and took a lead 30 seconds later. 72-6- 29-2- 9 1 out-score- d 16-- 37-3- 7 6 52-5- 1 Dixie stayed close with the shoot- ing of guard Robert Maxwell, who led the Rebels with 20 points. They regained the lead with four minutes left when Maxwell was fouled while shooting. He sunk the shot and the following free throw to give Dixie a lead. The two teams battled back and forth for the next three minutes, with Snow going ahead 68-6The Rebels tried working for a final shot but, with 29 seconds left, they lost the ball out of bounds. Dixie was then forced to foul, and with 13 seconds remaining, the Badgers gained a three point advantage. The Rebels pulled back within one, but fouled Snow again on an inbounds pass. The visitors made both foul shots for the final score of 61-6- 0 72-6- The Rebels recovered in a big way in their next game. In a encounter, Dixie ran past Cloud County, of Concordia Kansas, They jumped out to a big lead early and never looked back. Everynon-leagu- e 106-8- one on the Rebels roster played, and five scored in double figures. They were led by John Baucom with 21 points. He was followed by Shawn Snderson with 18, Byron Vaetoe-13- , Rich DIXIE LOSES TO SNOW Rebel fans have discovered Fai it Gremillion-11- , Rebel center Gordon Anderson takes a shot against a tough Snow defense in the player of ihe wee and Robert Maxwell with 10. that Toms Opinion The Athletes Decision Should an athlete be free to make the decision to stay in College or go pro? In my opinion, any athlete shoould be free to make any move that will help himher grow and become stronger. Any athlete should be free to try and reach new goals. Nearly one year ago, the University of Georgia running back Hershel Walker was considering leaving the college ranks for the NFC. But if he even talked to an NFC club, he would have lost his college eligibility, according to the NCAA. The NCAA doesnt allow underclass football players to turn professional until they complete the required four years of eligibility. The NCAA is taking away a players freedom of do - February 11th game. Dixie lost the game after a close battle. College or Pro ing better, to achieve higher goals. Walker is too good for college football. He is wasting his ability by not using his talents at a higher level. If a player knows hes not good enough to leave school early and go pro, all the power to him for keeping a scholarship and earning a degree. Certain athletes, such as basketball player Ralph Sampson, who could be making a million dollars now, decide on staying in school to reach another goal--- a college degree. Whether an athletes goal is to make money in the pros or stay in school and earn a degree, the athletes should at least have the freedom to make his own decision, not anyone else. l his weeks Pizza Factory Player of the Week is Gordon Anderson. Anderson, a 7 sophomore from Layton, Utah, scored 22 points against Utah Tech last week. S 6-- Player of the Week receives dinner for two at Pizza Factory and Factory-Playe- r of the Week shirt. a Pizza |
