January 15th, 2025

National Sports

Harris’ 21 points leads SMU assault in 93-71 drubbing over Georgia Tech

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

DALLAS (AP) — Chuck Harris scored 21 points and B.J. Edwards scored 19 points and SMU ended a two-game losing streak by dismantling Georgia Tech 93-71 on Saturday. Reserves Yohan Traore and Kario Oquendo scored 13 and 12 points respectively and Matt Cross 11 for SMU (12-4, 3-2 ACC). Backups Javian McCollum and Duncan Powell ... Read More »

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Okonkwo’s 17 help Akron defeat Eastern Michigan 105-81

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — James Okonkwo had 17 points in Akron’s 105-81 victory against Eastern Michigan on Saturday night. Okonkwo also had five rebounds for the Zips (10-5, 3-0 Mid-American Conference). Isaiah Gray scored 13 points and added three steals. Nate Johnson went 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 12 points, while ... Read More »

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Fulks’ 14 lead Milwaukee past Green Bay 70-59

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Themus Fulks had 14 points in Milwaukee’s 70-59 victory against Green Bay on Saturday night. Fulks had six rebounds and five assists for the Panthers (12-6, 5-2 Horizon League). Kentrell Pullian scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds. Erik Pratt shot 4 for 8, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc ... Read More »

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Emmett Marquardt scores 16 to lead Eastern Washington over Sacramento State 65-54

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Emmett Marquardt scored 16 points and Eastern Washington beat Sacramento State 65-54 on Saturday. Marquardt went 6 of 10 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Eagles (6-11, 2-2 Big Sky Conference). Nic McClain totaled 14 points and six rebounds. Tyler Powell hit all three of his ... Read More »

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Dominick Nelson scores 15 to lead Utah Valley over California Baptist 75-69

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

OREM, Utah (AP) — Dominick Nelson scored 15 points as Utah Valley beat Cal Baptist 75-69 on Saturday. Nelson had seven rebounds and three steals for the Wolverines (11-6, 3-0 Western Athletic Conference). Tanner Toolson scored 14 and grabbed six rebounds. Carter Welling had nine points as Utah Valley upped its win streak to six. ... Read More »

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Starling scores 26 points, Syracuse hits free throws down the stretch to top Boston College 79-71

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — J.J. Starling scored scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half, Eddie Lampkin had a double-double and Syracuse made 9 of 10 free throws in the final minute to defeat Boston College 79-71 on Saturday. Chad Venning opened the second half with a three-point play for a 35-32 lead and ... Read More »

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Mark Mitchell’s 19 points lead Missouri past Vanderbilt 75-66

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Mitchell scored 19 points, Missouri did not allow a point in the final two minutes, and the Tigers defeated Vanderbilt 75-66 on Saturday. Missouri led all the way but an 8-0 run by Vanderbilt got the Commodores within 61-60 with 5 1/2 minutes to left in the game. The Tigers ... Read More »

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Alfred Worrell Jr. scores 20 as Southern Miss tops Texas State 92-88 in OT

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Alfred Worrell Jr. scored 20 points as Southern Mississippi beat Texas State 92-88 in overtime on Saturday. Southern Miss scored the final five points of the game at free-throw line in the final 11 seconds. Denijay Harris made a pair of foul shots with two seconds left to wrap up the ... Read More »

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Tyrone Marshall scores 20 to help Western Kentucky beat Kennesaw State 85-69

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Tyrone Marshall had 20 points in Western Kentucky’s 85-69 victory over Kennesaw State on Saturday. Marshall had seven rebounds and three steals for the Hilltoppers (11-6, 2-2 Conference USA). Enoch Kalambay added 19 points and eight rebounds. Don McHenry scored 15. The Owls (9-7, 1-2) were led by Adrian Wooley ... Read More »

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Kam Craft scores 23 as Miami (OH) breezes to 91-71 victory over Western Michigan

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Kam Craft had 23 points to lead Miami (OH) to a 91-71 romp over Western Michigan on Saturday. Craft went 9 of 13 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) for the RedHawks (11-4, 3-0 Mid-American Conference). Peter Suder scored 16 points and added five assists. Brant Byers shot ... Read More »

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Bears interview Lions assistants Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn for head coaching position

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears interviewed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head coaching position on Saturday. Both interviews were conducted virtually because the Lions are preparing for the playoffs. Detroit (15-2) earned the top seed in the NFC and has a bye this weekend. Johnson has ... Read More »

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