National Sports
Malik Beasley scores 26 points to help the streaking Pistons rout the Celtics, 117-97
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA’s hottest teams. The Pistons (33-26) won their eighth straight and ended a 12-game losing streak against Boston, two nights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaloni Cambridge scores 33 points in No. 12 Ohio State women’s 89-78 win over No. 23 Michigan State
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge scored a career-high 33 points, Ajae Petty had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 12 Ohio State defeated No. 23 Michigan State 89-78 on Wednesday night. Cambridge, the current Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week, scored 14 points in the third quarter, including the Buckeyes’ last nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 18 West Virginia women rout Utah 75-46 behind JJ Quinerly’s career-high 38 points
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — JJ Quinerly scored a career-high 38 points on 16-of-21 shooting to tie the program’s single-game scoring record, and No. 18 West Virginia beat Utah 75-46 on Wednesday night to finish 16-0 at home this season. Quinerly matched Meg Bulger (2004-08) for the most points by a Mountaineer women’s player in likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hailey Van Lith helps No. 10 TCU finish perfect regular season at home in 91-56 rout of Houston
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Hailey Van Lith scored 26 points, Madison Conner added 15, all on 3-pointers, and No. 10 TCU finished a perfect regular season at home with a 91-56 blowout of last-place Houston on Wednesday night. The Horned Frogs (27-3, 15-2 Big 12) extended their winning streak at Schollmaier Arena to 22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schieffelin leads No. 13 Clemson to record 15th ACC victory with 83-68 win over Notre Dame
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Ian Schieffelin had a career high 24 points as No. 13 Clemson won a single-season program-record 15th Atlantic Coast Conference game with an 83-68 victory over Notre Dame on Wednesday night. Schieffelin, who also had nine rebounds, rescued the Tigers down the stretch of the first half with four straight baskets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lampkin, Starling, Davis lead Syracuse to 74-60 win over N.C. State
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Eddie Lampkin Jr. had 14 points and 15 rebounds, J.J. Starling and Jyare Davis supplied second-half offense and Syracuse never trailed in beating N.C. State 74-60 on Wednesday night. Six-foot-11 Lampkin collected his 12th double-double this season and the Orange (12-16, 6-11 ACC) outscored the Wolfpack 46-22 in the paint while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mincy’s 21 lead Presbyterian past UNC Asheville 64-59
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Kory Mincy’s 21 points helped Presbyterian defeat UNC Asheville 64-59 on Wednesday night. Mincy shot 5 for 11 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 9 of 11 from the free-throw line for the Blue Hose (13-17, 6-9 Big South Conference). Kobe Stewart scored 13 points while shooting 6 for 12, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander’s 21 lead Boston University past Lehigh 79-68
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Kyrone Alexander scored 21 points as Boston University beat Lehigh 79-68 on Wednesday night. Alexander added 10 rebounds and four steals for the Terriers (15-15, 9-8 Patriot League). Miles Brewster scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Malcolm Chimezie finished 6 of 8 from the floor to finish with 13 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holloman from halfcourt! Buzzer-beater gives No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tre Holloman made a buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt to give No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland in a sensational finish Wednesday night. Holloman’s turnover in the backcourt helped the Terrapins (21-7, 11-6 Big Ten) tie the game with 42.1 seconds remaining, and after a miss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke guard Tyrese Proctor diagnosed with bone bruise and Blue Devils expect him back this season
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and will miss an undisclosed amount of time, Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said on his radio show Wednesday night. That’s the bad news. The good news: “We’re going to get him back, which is the most important part,” Scheyer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans Privateers player suspensions related to possible gambling violations, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Four New Orleans players who’ve been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday because the university’s only public statements about the matter have ... Read More »
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