Morning Box Score

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Dec 1, 2008 3:38PM

Bulls Close Out Circus Trip With Win
Anxious to get home after the long road trip, the Bulls fell behind by 15 points early in the game before storming back with a huge third period to pull away and top Philadelphia 103-92. Ben Gordon led Chicago with 21 points while Drew Gooden added 20 points and 12 rebounds and rookie Derick Rose scored 18 and dished 10 assists. After surviving his first Circus Trip, Rose said, "I'm feeling good and taking it game by game. We're moving the ball and finding the open person. We're playing team basketball and that's what it's all about.'' The Bulls return home for a game tomorrow night against the 76ers.

Vikings Roll By Bears
After an early lead, the Vikings stormed back after a goal-line stand and a 99-yard touchdown play and romped over the hapless Bears, 34-14. Benjy's got your full recap in a bit.

Northwestern Men Advance, UIC Ousted in Soccer Tourney
The Northwestern Men's Soccer Team took advantage of yesterday's awful weather at home with a 1-0 victory over Akron. Geoff Fallon scored the game's only goal in the 61st minute, securing the Wildcats a trip to the NCAA Quarterfinals. Next up for Northwestern is a trip to Chapel Hill to face the North Carolina Tarheels, who ousted the UIC Flames on Sunday with a 3-2 victory. Avenge your neighbors, Wildcats.

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