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Davidson and Nevada win 77-66 in OT against Fresno State
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Davidson scored 20 points and Tre Coleman added seven in overtime as Nevada beat Fresno State 77-66 on Saturday night. Davidson also contributed 14 rebounds for the Wolf Pack (9-7, 1-4 Mountain West Conference). Kobe Sanders added 15 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisiana Tech defeats Liberty 79-74
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Sean Newman Jr.’s 27 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Liberty 79-74 on Saturday night. Newman added eight assists for the Bulldogs (13-4, 2-2 Conference USA). Daniel Batcho added 24 points while going 6 of 10 and 12 of 15 from the free-throw line while he also had 12 rebounds and three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Payton Sandfort, Owen Freeman, Brock Harding propel Iowa to 85-60 romp over Indiana
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Payton Sandfort scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half, sophomores Owen Freeman and Brock Harding added double-doubles and Iowa pummeled Indiana 85-60 on Saturday night. Sandfort only had a pair of free throws in the first half, but he made 7 of 9 shots with four 3-pointers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herbert’s career-high 4 interceptions doom Chargers in wild-card playoff loss to Texans
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Herbert had just three interceptions in the regular season. He surpassed that Saturday in just one playoff game. Herbert was picked off a career-high four times, including one that was returned for a touchdown, to help the Houston Texans coast to a 32-12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. “I let ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone from a golden generation of men’s tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement. The Australian Open, which started Sunday (Saturday night EST), is the first Grand Slam tournament of 2025 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kentrell Garnett, Christian Wright help Louisiana hold off UL Monroe 71-68
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Kentrell Garnett had 15 points and Christian Wright made four free throws in the final 13 seconds to help Louisiana hold on for a 71-68 victory over UL Monroe on Saturday night. Garnett also had five assists for the Ragin’ Cajuns (5-12, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference). Mostapha El Moutaouakkil added 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robertson scores shootout winner, Stars edge Canadiens 2-1 for 7th win in a row
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Jason Robertson scored the shootout winner to lift the surging Dallas Stars past the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 for their seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. Robertson scored the only goal of the shootout while goalie Jake Oettinger stopped Patrik Laine, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Oettinger made 30 saves and Jamie Benn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hensley, Steffe lead Southern Illinois to 88-78 OT win over Missouri State
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Jarrett Hensley scored 30 points and Drew Steffe added seven points in the overtime as Southern Illinois knocked off Missouri State 88-78 on Saturday night. Hensley added six rebounds for the Salukis (6-11, 1-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Steffe shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hayman’s 18 points lead Stephen F. Austin past Lamar 72-63
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Kyle Hayman had 18 points and Stephen F. Austin beat Lamar 72-63 on Saturday night. Hayman added eight rebounds and four steals for the Lumberjacks (8-8, 1-4 Southland Conference). Nana Antwi-Boasiako added 17 points and three blocks. Dominic Pangonis finished with 11 points. Andrew Holifield led the way for the Cardinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robertson scores shootout winner, Stars edge Canadiens 2-1 for seventh win in a row
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MONTREAL — Jason Robertson scored the shootout winner to lift the surging Dallas Stars past the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 for their seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. Robertson scored the only goal of the shootout while goalie Jake Oettinger stopped Patrik Laine, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Oettinger made 30 saves and Jamie Benn scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RJ Luis Jr. scores 30 points, grabs 10 rebounds to lead St. John’s over Villanova 80-68
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Luis Jr. scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead St. John’s over Villanova 80-68 on Saturday night. Aaron Scott and Deivon Smith each added 12 points for the Red Storm (14-3, 5-1 Big East Conference). Wooga Poplar led the way for the Wildcats (11-6, 4-2) with 22 points. ... Read More »
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