MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Joe Colman's 16 points helped Minnesota pick
up its third straight win yesterday by beating Northwestern 75-52.
Rodney Williams added 11 points, four steals and three blocks for
the Golden Gophers. John Shurna scored 21 points for the Wildcats,
who missed their first 15 shots of the game to lose for the fourth
time in five games.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The No. 20 Nebraska women snapped a
two-game losing streak by beating Minnesota yesterday 64-49. Jordan
Hooper scored 23 points and Emily Cady added 13 for the
Cornhuskers. Rachel Banham had 13 points for the Gophers, who shot
about 35 percent and committed 19 turnovers.
NEW YORK (AP) - Baltimore Ravens center and St. Paul native Matt
Birk has been named a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the
Year award. The honor recognizes a player's community service as
well as his playing excellence. San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers
and Chicago cornerback Charles Tillman are the other finalists.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill has
expressed sadness at the death of former Penn State coach Joe
Paterno. Kill issued a statement saying, "It's a sad day for
football, but a good day for the man upstairs." He urges people
not to forget about JoePa's accomplishments during his 61 years
with the Nittany Lions.
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