Sports Briefs

76ers lose Randolph to injury

Philadelphia 76ers forward Shavlik Randolph broke his ankle during practice on Thursday. Chris Webber, who has missed the 76ers last six games due to a back injury, will play in Randolph’s stead on Saturday against the New Jersey Nets. There is no indication as to how long Randolph will be out with his injury.





Indiana downed by Duke

Duke University beat Indiana University by a final score of 54-51 in ACC-Big Ten Challenge action Tuesday night. Duke dominated early and held out for the win despite a late Indiana run during which Indiana came within one point of Duke. Armon Bassett, who was instrumental in Indiana’s second-quarter surge, led the Hoosiers with 16 points. Duke’s DeMarcus Nelson led the Blue Devils to their narrow victory with his 19 points. The ACC won the ACC-Big Ten Challenge by a score of 8-3.





Monson resigns as Minnesota head coach

Dan Monson resigned as Minnesota University’s men’s basketball coach after the Golden Gophers lost their fifth straight game on Wednesday night to Clemson University. The skid began when the Gophers lost at home to Division II Winona State in exhibition play. Monson led the Gophers to an 118-106 overall record and a 44-68 record in Big Ten action.