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Halaifonua’s 21 help Georgetown knock off Marquette 78-69
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Julius Halaifonua had 21 points in Georgetown’s 78-69 victory against Marquette on Wednesday night in a Big East Conference opener. Halaifonua also contributed six rebounds for the Hoyas (8-3, 1-0). Jeremiah Williams scored 15 points and added five rebounds and five assists. Malik Mack had 13 points, Damarius Owens led the Golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruns scores 23 as South Dakota beats NAIA’s Dakota State 80-71
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Isaac Bruns had 23 points to lead South Dakota to an 80-71 victory over NAIA member Dakota State on Wednesday night. Bruns shot 5 of 10 from the field and 12 for 16 from the free-throw line for the Coyotes (7-6). Jordan Crawford added 15 points, five rebounds and three steals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harris’ 38 points lead South Alabama over UL Monroe 96-92 in 2OT
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONROE, La. (AP) — Chaze Harris put up 38 points as South Alabama beat UL Monroe 96-92 in double overtime on Wednesday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener. Harris scored the last four points of regulation to force the first overtime tied 71-all. Krystian Lewis made two free throws to end the first extra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Prather scores 19 to rally Robert Morris past Youngstown State 80-77 in OT
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Ryan Prather Jr. scored 19 points to help Robert Morris beat Youngstown State 80-77 in overtime on Wednesday night, snapping the Penguins’ five-game win streak. Prather hit a 3-pointer to give the Colonials a 77-75 lead with 11 seconds left. DeSean Goode made two free throws with two seconds left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dunkley’s 23 lead Nicholls State past Houston Christian 79-64
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Jalik Dunkley’s 23 points helped Nicholls State defeat Houston Christian 79-64 on Wednesday night. Dunkley also contributed five rebounds for the Colonels (3-7, 2-0 Southland Conference). Jaylen Searles added 18 points while shooting 7 for 14, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to go with five rebounds. Trae English ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giles scores 22 as Wichita State takes down Wofford 84-73
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kenyon Giles’ 22 points helped Wichita State defeat Wofford 84-73 on Wednesday night. Giles shot 8 for 14 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Shockers (7-5). Dre Kindell scored 19 points, shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 8 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyon moves to second on Australia’s all-time bowling list as England struggles in 3rd Ashes test
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Nathan Lyon took two wickets in his first over to move past Glenn McGrath for second place on Australia’s all-time bowling list as England teetered on 132-5 at tea on Day 2 of the third Ashes cricket test. Australia resumed Thursday at 326-8 and was all out for 371 as Jofra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ausar with 22, Baker-Mazara with 20 power USC in 97-70 victory over UTSA
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — USC’s high-scoring duo of Ezra Ausar and Chad Baker-Mazara combined for 42 points and the Trojans scored 57 points in the second half of a 97-70 victory over UTSA on Wednesday night. Ausar made 9 of 13 shots, scoring 22 points to go with 10 rebounds. He fouled out with 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American winger Cade Cowell back in MLS with Red Bulls on loan from Chivas
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — American winger Cade Cowell returned to Major League Soccer on Wednesday when he was loaned to the New York Red Bulls from Chivas Guadalajara for one year. The Red Bulls say they have the option to purchase the 22-year-old Cowell’s rights at the end of the loan. They sent $50,000 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado beats Portland State 84-73 without fans at the CU Events Center
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Johnson scored 20 points, and Colorado beat Portland State 84-73 on Wednesday night in a game without fans inside the CU Events Center. Colorado announced about two and a half hours before tip-off the game would be closed to the public due to high winds, power outages, and hazardous road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong, top-ranked UConn Huskies roll past Marquette in final home game of 2025
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong had 22 points and seven rebounds in three quarters to lead the top-ranked UConn women’s basketball team to a win over Marquette. Azzi Fudd had 14 points in 23 minutes, Blanca Quinones added 12 points and Serah Williams finished with 11 points and six rebounds for UConn (11-0, 3-0 ... Read More »
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