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Watkins has 26, Ewin had a double-double to lead Florida State to 82-70 win over Pitt
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jamir Watkins scored 26 points, Malique Ewin had 10 of his 18 points in the first four minutes of the second half, including eight in a 10-0 run that propelled Florida State to an 82-70 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. After a dismal shooting first half for both teams with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watson puts up 21, Loyola Chicago takes down Rhode Island 81-77
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Des Watson scored 21 points as Loyola Chicago beat Rhode Island 81-77 on Wednesday night. Watson shot 8 for 13 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers (11-6, 2-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jalen Quinn scored 17 points and added five assists. Francis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boopie Miller hits game-winner as SMU rallies to stun Virginia 54-52
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Boopie Miller made two 3-pointers in the final nine seconds, including the off-balance buzzer-beater for the win, and SMU stunned Virginia 54-52 on Wednesday night. The Mustangs blew a seven-point lead in the final five minutes, going 4 1/2 minutes without a point and falling behind 50-45 with 31 seconds left. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abreu scores 23 as Drake takes down Illinois State 66-62
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Daniel Abreu had 23 points in Drake’s 66-62 win over Illinois State on Wednesday night. Abreu shot 7 for 9 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (15-2, 5-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points while shooting 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diggins scores program-best 46, Rivera scores game-winner to lift UMass over Fordham 120-118 in 3OT
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rahsool Diggins scored a program-record 46 points, Daniel Rivera hit the game-winning layup with 10 seconds remaining in triple overtime and UMass beat Fordham 120-118 on Wednesday night. Diggins also tied for the eighth best single-game total in Atlantic 10 Conference history, and it marked the most points by a visiting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green and Sengun help the Rockets beat the short-handed Nuggets 128-108
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Jalen Green scored 34 points, Alperen Sengun had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 128-108 on Wednesday night. Green, who hit six 3-pointers, continued his recent scoring surge. He is averaging 32 points in Houston’s last six games, including a career-best 42 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Betts, No. 1 UCLA hold off Penn State 83-67 in game relocated because of Los Angeles fires
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Lauren Betts had 22 points and 12 rebounds and No. 1 UCLA held off Penn State 83-67 on Wednesday night in a game that was relocated because of the wildfires that have been devastating the Los Angeles area. Angela Dugalic scored 11 and Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez each had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Williams scores career-high 31 points in the Hornets’ 117-112 victory over the Jazz
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mark Williams scored a career high 31 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Charlotte Hornets beat the Utah Jazz 117-112 on Wednesday night. LaMelo Ball added 27 points, nine assists and three blocks to help Charlotte snap a seven-game road losing streak. Miles Bridges had 25 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid scores twice, Oilers beat Wild 5-3 for seventh win in eight games
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 on Wednesday for their seventh win in eight games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also had a goal and assist, and Zach Hyman started Edmonton’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Banks scores 25 in Tulane’s 80-65 win against Florida Atlantic
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kaleb Banks’ 25 points helped Tulane defeat Florida Atlantic 80-65 on Wednesday night. Banks shot 8 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 10 from the line for the Green Wave (10-8, 4-1 American Athletic Conference). Rowan Brumbaugh shot 4 for 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Osburn has 15 as Omaha beats Denver 80-62
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Tony Osburn had 15 points in Omaha’s 80-62 win against Denver on Wednesday night. Osburn had five rebounds for the Mavericks (11-9, 5-0 Summit League). JJ White scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 11, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc. Ja’Sean Glover shot 4 of 4 from the field and ... Read More »
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