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Brian Polk had 19 points and nine rebounds to lead Temple to a 61-53 win over host Rhode Island in the second round of the NIT. The Owls face Minnesota in the quarterfinals. Host Alabama-Birmingham defeated Siena 80-71 and will next play St. John’s.
– Former basketball star Ralph Sampson was released on $40,000 bond after appearing in federal court in Atlanta on charges that he failed to pay more than $51,000 in child support.
– Earl Carson, 56, resigned after 17 seasons as boys coach at Denison (Texas) High School because it was learned that he paid his players $1 every time they drew a charging foul.
