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Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Don McHenry had 20 points in Western Kentucky’s 76-67 victory over Florida International on Thursday night. McHenry had five assists for the Hilltoppers (17-13, 8-9 Conference USA). Khristian Lander scored 19 points while shooting 5 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harcum scores 31 as Murray State beats Evansville 74-53 in MVC opener
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Terence Harcum’s 31 points led Murray State over Evansville 74-53 on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The Racers advance to face No. 2 seed Bradley in Friday’s quarterfinals. Harcum shot 10 of 11 from the field, including 7 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bailey Maupin scores 22 to help 14th-seeded Texas Tech women stun Utah 75-64 in Big 12 Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bailey Maupin scored 22 points to help 14th-seeded Texas Tech stun No. 6 seed Utah 75-64 on Thursday night in the second round of the Big 12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Center. The Lady Raiders (17-16) advance to play No. 3 seed Oklahoma State in Friday’s quarterfinals. Texas Tech advanced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evan Bouchard’s overtime goal lifts Edmonton Oilers over Montreal Canadiens 3-2
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
EDMONTON — Evan Bouchard scored in overtime and had an assist in regulation as the Edmonton Oilers earned a key 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist for the Oilers (36-22-4) who had lost six of their previous seven games. Corey Perry also scored and Connor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Khali Horton scores 28 as Coppin State beats Morgan State 82-75 in OT
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Khali Horton had 28 points to lead Coppin State to an 82-75 overtime victory over Morgan State on Thursday night in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular-season finale. Horton made three throws with 16 seconds left to send the game to OT tied at 69. Horton and Derrius Ward opened the extra period ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics beat 76ers 123-105 as Tatum scores 35
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and Boston powered past Philadelphia. It was Tatum’s 24th game this season with at least 30 points even though he sat out the entire fourth quarter as Boston won for the ninth time in its last 11 games. Payton Pritchard added 19 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics’ Derrick White leaves in 1st half vs. 76ers with tooth injury, returns for 2nd half
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Derrick White infamously gave up one of his teeth in the pursuit of the Celtics’ NBA championship last season. He was reminded of that sacrifice again during Thursday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. White left at the 7:13 mark of the second quarter after taking an inadvertent elbow to the face while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natalie Spooner using experience to round back into MVP form for surging Sceptres
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
TORONTO — Natalie Spooner had to wait awhile but the goals are finally coming. The reigning MVP and scoring champion of the Professional Women’s Hockey League netted her first two goals of the season as the Toronto Sceptres earned a 4-1 win over the Montreal Victoire on Thursday. It was Spooner’s sixth game back on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freshman Liv McGill helps Florida women stun No. 19 Alabama 63-61 in 2nd round of SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Liv McGill scored 11 of her season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter and No. 11 seed Florida hung on to stun 19th-ranked and sixth-seeded Alabama 63-61 on Thursday night in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Florida (16-16) beat a ranked team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets take over after halftime in a 109-97 road victory over Pelicans
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Amen Thompson had 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Houston Rockets had a dominating second half to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 109-97 on Thursday night to open a home-and-home set. Alperen Şengun added 22 points, eight assists and three steals, and Tari Eason scored 21 points as the Rockets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes win third straight beating Bruins 3-2
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored with 18.6 seconds remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes won their third consecutive game by defeating the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night. Sebastian Aho and Brent Burns also scored for the Hurricanes, whose last three victories have each come by one goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 32 saves. Morgan ... Read More »
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