COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Atlantic Coast Conference rebounding leader Sarah Imovbioh of Virginia has signed to play her final season with South Carolina. Imovbioh, a 6-foot-2 forward from Nigeria, will help bulk up South Carolina’s front court, which is losing its starting forwards, 6-foot Aleighsa Welch and 6-4 Elem Ibiam.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Missouri has a head start in at least one respect as the Tigers aim for their third consecutive Southeastern Conference Eastern Division title. With Maty Mauk returning for his junior season, Missouri is one of only two SEC East teams that exits spring practice with a settled quarterback situation. Tennessee also has a clear-cut starter, but Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt haven’t named one.
ATLANTA (AP) — Kelly Johnson homered and drove in three runs, Eric Stults pitched 6 1-3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Washington 8-4 last night to give the Nationals their sixth straight loss. Johnson’s two-run homer came in Atlanta’s three-run sixth inning off Doug Fister, who gave up 10 hits and five runs in 5 2-3 innings.
NEW YORK (AP) — Deron Williams rebounded from two dismal games with 35 points, and the Brooklyn Nets pulled out a 120-115 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks last night, tying the series at two games apiece. Jeff Teague had 20 points and 11 assists, and DeMarre Carroll added 20 points and nine rebounds for the Hawks, who host Game 5 tomorrow.
