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Amen Thompson scores 25 points in the Rockets’ 118-106 victory over the Spurs
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Jalen Green added 21 points and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-106 on Wednesday night. Green scored 16 points in the first half to help Houston take a 64-46 lead. Thompson was ejected Tuesday night against Milwaukee for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American teenager Tien beats Zverev and advances to the quarterfinals in Acapulco
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — American teenager Learner Tien beat top-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to move into the quarterfinals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco It was his second career win over a top-five player. The 19-year-old from California defeated Daniil Medvedev (5) in the second round of the Australian Open in January ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oweh scores 28 points, hits winner against former team as No. 17 Kentucky tops Oklahoma 83-82
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored a career-high 28 points and banked in an off-balance floater with six seconds remaining for the winner against his former team as No. 17 Kentucky beat Oklahoma 83-82 on Wednesday night. Oweh was booed loudly during introductions and throughout the game. At one point, Oklahoma students chanted “He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelson’s 30 lead Arkansas State over Louisiana 83-64
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Izaiyah Nelson scored 30 points as Arkansas State beat Louisiana 83-64 on Wednesday night. Nelson added 21 rebounds for the Red Wolves (21-9, 12-5 Sun Belt Conference). Taryn Todd scored 12 points while going 2 of 5 and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Dyondre Dominguez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 7 St. John’s tops Butler 76-70 to clinch share of 1st Big East regular-season title in 33 years
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — RJ Luis Jr. scored 24 points and No. 7 St. John’s clinched a share of its first Big East regular-season title in 33 years by beating Butler 76-70 on Wednesday night. Kadary Richmond had 13 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals for the Red Storm (25-4, 16-2), who set a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saunders scores 26, No. 25 BYU wins its fifth straight by beating Arizona State 91-81
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Richie Saunders scored 26 points, Trevin Knell added 18 and No. 25 BYU beat short-handed Arizona State 91-81 on Wednesday night to extend its winning streak to five games. BYU (20-8, 11-6 Big 12) never trailed after the first few minutes, making 10 3-pointers in the first half and 17 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Beaudoin scores SO winner as Colts earn hard-fought victory over Storm
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
GUELPH, Ont. — Cole Beaudoin scored the winning goal to lift the Barrie Colts to a 5-4 triumph over the Guelph Storm on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Riley Patterson, with two goals, Owen Van Steensel and Anthony Romani scored in regulation for Barrie (35-18-2-2). Ben Hrebik kicked out 39 shots. Jett Luchanko scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abreu’s 19 lead Drake over Evansville 65-61
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Daniel Abreu scored 19 points as Drake beat Evansville 65-61 on Wednesday night, clinching the outright Missouri Valley Conference championship for the first time since the 2007-08 season. Abreu added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (26-3, 16-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Tavion Banks scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Bennett Stirtz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray scores 26 points to spark hot-shooting Kings to a 118-101 win over Jazz
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Keegan Murray scored a season-high 26 points and Zach Levine added 22 to lift the hot-shooting Sacramento Kings to a 118-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Murray made five 3-pointers, Levine had four and Keon Ellis returned to the court to make three 3s as the Kings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McNeely’s 27 points sparks Virginia outburst in Cavaliers’ 83-75 win over Wake Forest
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Isaac McKneely scored 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting — including 4 for 7 from 3-point range — and Virginia blunted Wake Forest’s repeated comeback attempts beating the Demon Deacons 83-75 on Wednesday night. Dai Dai Ames scored 14 points, Andrew Rohde 13 and reserve Jacob Cofie 12 for the Cavaliers who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixon’s 32 lead Villanova over Seton Hall 59-54
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Eric Dixon scored 32 points as Villanova beat Seton Hall 59-54 on Wednesday night. Dixon had 10 rebounds for the Wildcats (17-12, 10-8 Big East Conference). Wooga Poplar scored 12 points while shooting 3 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and ... Read More »
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