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Evan Bouchard scores late in OT to lift the Oilers past the Canadiens, 3-2
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evan Bouchard scored off Connor McDavid’s nifty centering pass after McDavid circled the Montreal zone late in overtime to the give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens on Thursday night. Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 46th goal and assisted on Bouchard’s goal. Corey Perry also scored and Stuart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline late Thursday night by getting center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders. The move came hours after the Western Conference rival Vegas Golden Knights reacquired winger Reilly Smith in a deal with the New York Rangers. Much of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cleveland State tops Northern Kentucky 68-63 in Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Dylan Arnett had 16 points in Cleveland State’s 68-63 win over Northern Kentucky on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament. Arnett added 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Vikings (21-11). Tevin Smith shot 4 of 9 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcorn State defeats Mississippi Valley State 72-64
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Djahi Binet’s 21 points helped Alcorn State defeat Mississippi Valley State 72-64 on Thursday. Binet had 10 rebounds for the Braves (10-20, 10-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Julian Lual scored 12 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 1 for 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruffin puts up 20 as Jackson State knocks off UAPB 76-69
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Daeshun Ruffin had 20 points in Jackson State’s 76-69 victory over UAPB on Thursday. Ruffin went 8 of 15 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (13-17, 13-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jayme Mitchell added 19 points while shooting 5 for 9 (3 for 6 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antonio Madlock scores 24 to help Alabama State hold off Southern 66-65
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Antonio Madlock scored 24 points to help Alabama State hold off Southern 66-65 on Thursday night. Madlock also contributed nine rebounds for the Hornets (15-15, 11-6 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Micah Octave added 11 points while going 4 of 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) while they also had six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moncrieffe puts up 16, Seattle U downs Southern Utah 62-39
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe scored 16 points as Seattle U beat Southern Utah 62-39 on Thursday. Moncrieffe added 11 rebounds for the Redhawks (12-17, 7-8 Western Athletic Conference). Malek Gomma added 10 points while finishing 5 of 8 from the floor while they also had five rebounds. Paris Dawson had 10 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt upsets No. 18 Tennessee 84-76 in SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Mikayla Blakes scored 24 points, Iyana Moore had 23 points and four 3-pointers, and Vanderbilt beat No. 18 Tennessee 84-76 on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Vanderbilt beat Tennessee twice in a single season for the first time in series history, including a 71-70 victory on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL: Justin Carbonneau stars in overtime as Armada rallies past Islanders 4-3
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
BOISBRIAND, Que. — Justin Carbonneau scored his second goal of the game 1:52 into overtime as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada rallied past the Charlottetown Islanders 4-3 on Thursday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action. Carbonneau has 41 goals on the season, fourth most in the QMJHL. Mateo Nobert’s goal midway through the third period forced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lamar Wilkerson scores 29 to help Sam Houston hold off UTEP 89-87
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Lamar Wilkerson had 29 points in Sam Houston’s 89-87 win against UTEP on Thursday night. Wilkerson shot 12 for 22, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bearkats (12-18, 5-12 Conference USA). Marcus Boykin added 18 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 7 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olson scores 21, Iowa forces 24 turnovers to oust sixth-seed Michigan St., 74-61 in Big 10 tourney
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Lucy Olson scored 21 points and got her ninth assist by finding Kylie Feuerbach open in the corner for a 3-pointer in the final minute that slammed the door on Iowa’s 74-61 win over No. 24 Michigan State on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the second round of the Big Ten ... Read More »
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