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The lien:
Colorado (14-10, 5-6) at Nebraska (15-9, 5-6) Sat
urday, 3:10 p.m.
Pos. Colorado
G MikaReid
G Jay Humphries
- C Randy Downs
F Vinca Kelley
F Alex Stivrins
Pot. Nebraska
G Eric Williams
G David Ponce
C Dave Hoppen
F Stan Cloudy
F Ronnia Smith
The Series: Colorado leads 52-40. The Buffaloes
defeated Nebraska 60-57 in Boulder Jan. 28.
The Game: For the fifth consecutive game, Neb
raska is playing for a share of third place in the Big
Eight Conference. By defeating Oklahoma State 67-
Yr. HI. PH. Reb.
So. 6-1 8.0 3.0
Sr. 6-3 155 3.3
So. 6-9 14.5 5.6
Sr. 6-7 11.5 7.0
Jr. 6-7 12.5 100
Yr. Ht Pit. FUb.
Sr. 6-2 7.5 2.5
Sr. 5-10 7.7 1.6
So. 6-11 20.3 6.9
Sr. 6-4 13.7 6.8
Jr. 6-9 2.2 2.4
Nebraska
Basketball
64 in Stillwater Wednesday, Nebraska kept pace
with Iowa State and Colorado.
The Buffaloes bounced Missouri 73-66 in Boulder
as Vince Kelley and Jay Humphries combined for 35
points. Kelleys 19 points included 1 1 of 15 shooting
from the foul line.
Alex Strivrins added 10 points. The Lincoln East
product returns to his hometown for the first time
as a Buffalo. - t
"I'm sure he's looking forward to playing there,"
Colorado Coach Tom Apke said. "Alex will play with
the same intensity as he has been, but I'm sure hell
want to play well there."
Apke is 0-4 at the Sports Center, including a 63-56
defeat last season. "I haven't had a lot of success
there, either at Colorado or at Creighton."
Nebraska used a patient passing offense to score
56 points in the first 32 minutes against Oklahoma
State. The Huskers' 67.6 percent shooting came on
only 34 attempts.
"We took a little more time passing," said Neb-
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Nebraska pitcher Ten Uclnss prepares
for the Huskers 'seasan opener against
Vfcyne Ctate Ilarch 1. Mihz-'zz they don't
lave o nztli depth ills year, Cczth John
C :. iers 2j3 ths 11::, l:trs show a let cf versa-
raska center Dave Hoppen. Twenty-one of Nebras
ka's 23 baskets were the result of assists.
"It's a new season, part three for the six teams
fighting for the two remaining home court berths in
the Big Eight playoffs," Apke said. "Hopefully, the
Buffs are ready to do something."
Colorado (9-15, 2-9) at Nebraska (15-9, 5-6), Eat-
urday, C:CD p.m.
Pet. Colorado Yr. Ht. Pts. Rcb.
G Julie Moore Fr. 5-7 3.8 1.1
G Daine Hiemstra Sr. 5-11 18.1 3.0
C Patty Slighter Jr. 6-1 9.8 6.9
F Aileen Murray Jr. 5-S 3.6 4.7
F Julie Hoehing Sr. 5-10 10.7 6.1
Pot. Nebraska Yr. Ht. Pts. Reb.
G Stacy Imming Fr. 5-8 8.8 2.6
G Kelli Benson Sr. 5-7 7.7 3.0
C Angie Miller Fr. 5-10 14.2 7.0
F Terri Parriott Jr. 5-11 6.2 3.6
F Debra Powell Jr. 5-9 18.9 7.0
The Series: Nebraska leads 6-4 after defeating
Colorado 91-77 in the first meeting at Boulder.
The Game: Nebraska's slim chances of finishing
fourth in the Big Eight ride on Saturday's game with
Colorado. The Huskers finish the regular season
with 9-2 Kansas State and Oklahoma.
The Lady Buffs have lost four straight conference
games, and have fared miserably on the road. Colo
rado has lost 10 consecutive games away from
home since defeating Wyoming in early December.
Diane Heimstra continues to lead Lady Buff scor
ers with an 18.1 point average. Touted as an All
American candidate, Hiemstra has taken up the
void left by injured Lisa VanGoor, who is being
redshirted.
Nebraska's shooting touch was never better than
in the first half against Oklahoma State. The Hus
kers were 18 of 27 from the floor as Debra Powell
and Angie Miller connected on 12 of 13 shots.
Nebraska experienced foul trouble in the second
half and lost, 87-78.
Nebraska Coach Kelly Hill said she anticipates a
change in the conference policy of assigning officials
that have been approved by the Big Eight.
The only stipulation we have is that no alum can
officiate," Hill said. "But I could get my brother
because he attends Colorado."
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By Scctt Ahlstrand
Featuring a mix of experienced lettermen, junior
college transfers and talented freshmen, the Neb-,
raska baseball team will be a strong contender for
the Big Eight title according to Coach John Sanders.
"Our speed will help us both offensively and def
ensively. WeVe got a real good makeup of players.
They work well with each other, " Sanders said. "We
may have a problem in that we're not as deep in
numbers as we usually are. But we've got a lot of
versatile players who can play several positions."
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The strength of the Huskers should lie in their
infield. Returning starters Kurt Eubanks and Turn
er Gill will handle second base an shortstop, while
junior college AH-Ameriean first baseman Mike
Duncan and third baseman Scott Hooper handle
the corners.
Eubanks has been a starter at second base for
most of the last two years for Nebraska, and was
elected cnecfthb year's tri-capteins. ' ;
GZL though signed to play professional football
for the Montreal Concordes this summer, will com
pete for the second year for the Huskers.
: "I made the commitment to play baseball and .
that's what I intend to do," Gill said. The people
with the Concordes understand this and have given
me their OX."
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; . Hooper, a utility player last year, ccrabir.es with
Gill to five the Huskers superior speed cn the left
side cf the infield.
In Duncan, Nebraska captured one cf the meet
recruited players in the nation. An All-American for
Southern Idaho last year, Duncan currently h one of
the 44 finalists for the 25-man United States Olym
pic baseball team. Duncan impressed Ms new team
, mates enough to be named tri-captain last fall.
The competition for the starting outfield spots '
should be wide open thb year, but junior Jeff Carter
and freshman'-Paul .Meyers appear to have the
upper hand.
Carter played several positions for the Huskers
last year and brfc3 a versatility to the squad.
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Colorado Sports Information
Colorado gaard Jay Humphries chows the
form which has made him cr.e cf the racst
sousht-after guards in the cc
niht the Buffaloes play Nebraska in a battle
for third place in the Dig Eiht.
NBA courting
CU's Humphries;
Big Eight is first
By Kevin Wcrneke '
The National Basketball Association is calling Jay
Humphries, but the University of Colorado senior
guard is putting the league on hold at least for
awhile.
The 6-3 senior from Inglewood, Calif., caught the
attention of NBA scouts, according to David Plati,
assistant sports information director at Colorado.
Twenty of the 23 NBA teams have inquired about
Humphries, Plati said.
"Some people have said "that he could be the
second guard to go in the draft," Plati said. The
Philadelphia 76ers think he could fit in with their
team and also with the run-and-gun Denver Nuggets
and San Antonio Spurs."
While not ready to concede that Humphries is a
hot commodity for. NBA teams, Nebraska Coach
I.Ioe Iba said that Humphries is an excellent guard
and one of the best in the conference.
"Jay Humphries is a quick guard and shoots the
ball mzX Iba said. "He does a lot for Colorado."
Humphries said he b aware cf the alter tion he is
reeer.ir from NBA scouts but tries to put it out of
"Every now and then I think about it," he said.
"After a game someone will tell me that there were
scouts in the stands, but I just try and go out and
pky taU," h said.
Humphries said he b more concerned with Colo
rado's performance in the D!g Eijht than with pro-
Colorado b currently tied for third in the confer
ence with a 5-S reocrd The season hasn't been, a
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88 lest a lev close games that we shouldn't
nave,
not packing it in."
As the Buffaloes finish their season and gear up
for the conference tournament, Humphries said he
ns lioucea rcie on the team has changed.
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ve; he said: Tut that's the story cf Colorado
ihetbalL They lose the close cr.es. But eveiyone's
Y trlln it in
He no longer has to carry the team in scoring, he
. frd becsusscrthe supporting cast of Ales Stivrins,
Vince Kelley and Randy Downs.
: - iiumphrios is facing the Buffaloes in scoring with
a 1 5.5 average. But three ether Cclorado players are
averaging in double figures. .
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