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Virginia Tech women dominate in the second overtime, hand No. 13 Georgia Tech first loss 105-94
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Lani White scored six of her 20 points in the second overtime, Carleigh Wenzel and Rose Micheaux each had double-doubles and Virginia Tech handed No. 13 Georgia Tech its first loss of the season 105-94 on Thursday night. The Yellow Jackets scored the last four points in regulation to tie the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas State wins 74-73 against Troy
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Tylan Pope scored 27 points, including a go-ahead free throw with 1.1 seconds left, as Texas State beat Troy 74-73 on Thursday night. Pope also contributed 10 rebounds for the Bobcats (9-7, 2-2 Sun Belt Conference). Mark Drone shot 5 of 9 from the field and 6 of 6 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harris scores 19 as Southern Miss beats UL Monroe 84-67
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Denijay Harris had 19 points and Southern Miss beat UL Monroe 84-67 on Thursday night. Harris added 18 rebounds and three blocks for the Golden Eagles (7-9, 2-2 Sun Belt Conference). Alfred Worrell Jr. scored 16 points, going 7 of 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Neftali Alvarez shot 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akins scores 20 points as No. 16 Michigan State overwhelms Washington 88-54
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jaden Akins scored 20 points and No. 16 Michigan State extended its winning streak to eight games by rolling past Washington, 88-54 on Thursday night. Jeremy Fears Jr. had his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 assists for Michigan State (14-2, 4-0 Big Ten), which pulled even with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Middle Tennessee defeats Kennesaw State 84-79
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Jestin Porter had 27 points in Middle Tennessee’s 84-79 victory against Kennesaw State on Thursday night. Porter shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line for the Blue Raiders (11-5, 2-1 Conference USA). Essam Mostafa scored 22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luukkonen makes 35 saves to help the Sabres spoil the Senators’ homecoming with a 4-0 victory
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves, Jack Quinn scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres spoiled the Ottawa Senators’ homecoming with a 4-0 victory Thursday night. Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres. Anton Forsberg stopped 17 shots for Ottawa. The Senators returned to the Canadian Tire Centre after a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Staal scores hat trick to lead Hurricanes to 6-3 win over Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal scored a hat trick to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Eric Robinson, Jackson Blake and Seth Jarvis also scored for the Hurricanes while Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 30 shots for his first home win since Dec. 17. Nicholas Robertson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jerkaila Jordan scores 24 points as Mississippi State women top No. 10 Oklahoma 81-77
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Jerkaila Jordan scored 24 points, 18 in the second half, and Mississippi State held on for a 81-77 win over No. 10 Oklahoma. Jordan made 10 of 17 field goals and had six rebounds, four steals and three assists. Eniya Russell scored 12 points and reserve Destiney McPhaul added 10 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Booker leads No. 5 Texas to 84-40 win over No. 18 Alabama
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Madison Booker scored 21 points in just 18 minutes and No. 5 Texas beat No. 18 Alabama 84-40 on Thursday night for its ninth straight win. Texas (16-1, 3-0 SEC) has won 16 consecutive home games since late January 2024. The Longhorns led 29-7 after the first quarter on their way ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brayden Point reaches 600 career points in Lightning’s 4-1 victory over the Bruins
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night. Brandon Hagel had a goal and an assist, Michael Eyssimont and Anthony Cirelli scored goals 5:03 apart in the second period, and Ryan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrick’s overtime goal lifts Rangers past Devils 3-2
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Thursday night. Carrick one-timed a pass from Reilly Smith past Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom 2:48 into the extra session. Carrick’s third goal this season and gave the Rangers ... Read More »
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