UNDATED (AP) β Jeff Gordon tells The Associated Press that he decided in the middle of last season that 2015 would be his last as a full-time NASCAR driver. The four-time champion says he was in talks with team owner Rick Hendrick when he came to the conclusion to race a 23rd and final season in the No. 24 Chevrolet. Gordon says the timing is just right both personally and professionally.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) β There’s always lots of attention when Kentucky comes to South Carolina. Now, there’ll be a full house, too. The Gamecocks announced yesterday that their game against the undefeated Wildcats tomorrow at Colonial Life Arena is a sellout.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) β Andrew Rowsey scored 17 points and added five assists to lead UNC Asheville to a 75-65 victory over Coastal Carolina 75-65 last night. David Robertson added 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field and Kevin Vannatta finished with 13 points for the Bulldogs.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) β Jalen Riley scored 18 points and added four assists to lead East Tennessee State to a 70-59 victory over The Citadel last night. Rashawn Rembert also finished with 18 points for the Buccaneers and Lester Wilson had 11 points to pass the 1,000 point plateau in his career.
