In men’s college basketball; Georgia at home in Athens last night took care of Elon College, 76-65. Guard Billy Humphrey returned from his brief team suspension to come off the bench and score 18 points.
The Georgia State men’s team lost on the road at Florida State, 78-48. The Panthers’ record fell to 0-3.
In pro basketball, the Atlanta Hawks were 95-83 losers at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
From the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons have had only 3 days between their last game, and preparing for the champion Indianapolis Colts tomorrow inside the Georgia Dome. Head coach Bobby Petrino announced that Joey Harrington returns to start at quarterback, as Byron Leftwich is re-injured. The team has also lost a couple of players for the remainder of the season. Defensive tackles Rod Coleman and Trey Lewis have been placed on injured reserve. Coleman is suffering from an injured hand and triceps. The rookie Lewis sustained a knee injury that requires surgery.
The Georgia State men’s team lost on the road at Florida State, 78-48. The Panthers’ record fell to 0-3.
In pro basketball, the Atlanta Hawks were 95-83 losers at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
From the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons have had only 3 days between their last game, and preparing for the champion Indianapolis Colts tomorrow inside the Georgia Dome. Head coach Bobby Petrino announced that Joey Harrington returns to start at quarterback, as Byron Leftwich is re-injured. The team has also lost a couple of players for the remainder of the season. Defensive tackles Rod Coleman and Trey Lewis have been placed on injured reserve. Coleman is suffering from an injured hand and triceps. The rookie Lewis sustained a knee injury that requires surgery.
