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USCBe BY FRED KIERNER Sports Writer Canisius' Larry Fogle, the nation's leading scorer, was far off form as Carolina extended its home floor win streak to 33 by defeating Canisius 76-58 Monday night at the Coliseum. Mark Greiner, who was the Gamecock assigned to guard Fogle most of the game, played a tenacious defense, holding the nation's top scorer to 18 points, his lowest total this season. "I was looking forward to the challenge (of guarding Fogle), " Greiner said after the game. "I was excited all week." Greiner limited Fogle to just two field goals in 10 attempts. in the second half. Greiner, although he scored just After Held To 18 P Top ScoI BY BILLY BAKER Sports Writer Some of the comments made by Canisius' Larry Fogle after Monday night's game against Carolina were as surprising as his sub-par performance during the game. Fogle, the nation's leading scorer, averaging 34.2 points going into the game, was held to seven field goals on 26 attempts and finished the game with 18 points. Mark Greiner played Fogle man to-man most of the game, and obviously did a good job holding Fogle down. However, Fogle didn't think Greiner was all that good. "That mother can't play ball," said Fogle in reference to Greiner's defensive play. "That mother has no pro talent. He fouled me everytime I came down the court." The 6-5 forward looked at his IThe Loca Seem' I From 'TJ ** Easterner Straig * ~ Heavy 14 o *:Casual Western * Straight Leg We * All Fabrics . *Hundreds Of NI U New Fabric Ovr8 ats Car six points, received a standing ovation from the appreciative Coliseum crowd for his defensive job on Fogle. Like most games, the Gamecocks began the Canisius game in a zone defense. But with 2:58 left in the first half, they came out of it and moved into a man-to man, with Greiner guarding Fogle. Early in the game it appeared as though Canisius would threaten Carolina's home win streak. The Gamecockswere able to get very little movement in their offense and handled the ball poorly early in the game. In the first half Carolina committed eight turnovers while Canisius had only three. And, for the second straight game there were complaints about the Coliseum officiating. Fogle oints rer Blasts hands and said, "I sprained my knuckles against Manhattan. That's no excuse. I just had a bad game." Other members of the Canisius team were outspoken too. One player said, "Wait until we play them at our place" and Center Charlie Jordon complained about a goaltending call he felt should have been called on USC's Alex English. Maybe Fogle was upset at hiimself and the things he said were riot sincere, but he has had an attitude problem since high school, according to several national sports publications that have run feature stories about him. In high school in Detroit he averaged 41 points a game and 29 rebounds, but because of his poor attitude no major Michigan college )ffered him a scholarship. Fogle ended up at Southwestern Louisiana where he averaged about 15 points a game as the team's sixth man last year. After MONMuMMOMuM.U id Clothin 'o Be Suff lie Fashioi iOT ia ht Leg * r. Denim E Slacks * Glit DIng-Pastel Colors stern Jeans * 500 and Colors Ne W Double Knits 1 s and Styles Styles & 1221 Main St 'isius was on of the Canisius players complaining about the referees. "That was about the worst ref job I've seen," the nation's leading scorer said angrily. Fogle's comments followed those of Niagara coach Frank Layden, who said he was tempted to pull his team off the court during his team's game at the Coliseum last week because of the officiating. However, the real turning point of the game was a spurt in the second half when Carolina out scored its opponent 14-4 to break the game open. Carolina shot 53 per cent from the floor while Canisius made 42 per cent of its field goal attempts. The game's top scorers were Alexander English, 27 points; Fogle, 18; and Brian Winters, 16. Greiner the NCAA slapped USL with over 100 recruting violations, the school's basketball program was dropped and the players were given the green light to transfer without penalty. Thus, Fogle now a sophomore, ended up at Canisius, where he runs the show like he did in high school. Fogle would not concede the fact that Greiner did a good defensive job on him. "I think Maryland defensed me better than anyone else this season. I hope we play them (USC) next year." Greiner said after the game, "I was excited all week about guarding him He is a great ball player and I have a lot of respect for him." Fogle claims he wants to be a team man and scoring is not all that important to him. Most of the Carolina game it seemed to be the only thing in his mind. g Stores [1 Blalis!' 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