Wednesday, September 18, 2002

SEARCH WARRANT: Pierre Pierce, Chauncey Leslie, Iowa Basketball IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Des Moines Register reports Iowa City police investigating a report of a possible sexual assault served a warrant last week at the residence of two members of the University of Iowa men's basketball team. Police on Tuesday declined to comment on the nature of the warrant, but acknowledged an investigation is underway involving a duplex at 725 Orchard St. in Iowa City. The two basketball players - Pierre Pierce and Chauncey Leslie - were contacted Tuesday at the residence and confirmed they lived there. Each denied, however, knowing anything about a warrant or investigation. The police involvement at the residence of Pierce and Leslie marks the latest in a string of on- and off-court concerns related to the Iowa men's basketball program. 8:32:07 PM

SHOT: Matt Sylvester, Ohio State Basketball COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Associated Press reports Ohio State forward Matt Sylvester suffered a minor gunshot wound after a fight broke out at a party on September 1, the school announced Tuesday. Sylvester, a 6-7 redshirt freshman from Loveland, Ohio, was at a party with high school friends in his hometown when a fight ensued. The gunman started randomly shooting and a pellet struck Sylvester in the buttocks as he attempted to drive away. 5:08:25 PM

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