January 19th, 2025

National Sports

Pissis scores 30, New Hampshire downs Binghamton 79-72

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Sami Pissis scored 30 points as New Hampshire beat Binghamton 79-72 on Saturday. Pissis also contributed five assists for the Wildcats (3-15, 1-2 America East Conference). Anthony McComb III shot 4 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 13 points. ... Read More »

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Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers following defense’s poor finish

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers on Saturday following first-year coach Raheem Morris’ sharp criticism of his defense’s disappointing finish. The Falcons (8-9) missed the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season following a 44-38 overtime loss to Carolina on Sunday. “After a thorough evaluation ... Read More »

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Dent scores 16 and New Mexico downs San Diego State 62-48

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

Donovan Dent’s 16 points helped New Mexico defeat San Diego State 62-48 on Saturday. Dent also had five assists and three steals for the Lobos (14-3, 6-0 Mountain West Conference). Tru Washington scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Mustapha Amzil had 10 points. The Lobos stretched their winning streak to seven games. The Aztecs ... Read More »

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Somerville scores 26 as UMass-Lowell takes down NJIT 70-62

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Martin Somerville had 26 points in UMass-Lowell’s 70-62 victory against NJIT on Saturday. Somerville also added six assists for the River Hawks (13-5, 2-1 America East Conference). Max Brooks scored 16 points and added 14 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks. Cam Morris III shot 3 of 6 from the field ... Read More »

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No. 2 Auburn rallies past South Carolina 66-63, standout Johni Broome exits with left ankle injury

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tahaad Pettiford assisted on Dylan Cardwell’s go-ahead dunk and converted two free throws with 4.4 seconds remaining as No. 2 Auburn overcame an injury to leading scorer Johni Broom and rallied to beat South Carolina 66-63 on Saturday. With Auburn trailing by a point with 90 seconds remaining, Pettiford fed Cardwell ... Read More »

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Whitt’s 25 lead Belmont past Indiana State 84-79

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Carter Whitt had 25 points in Belmont’s 84-79 win over Indiana State on Saturday. Whitt added five rebounds and six assists for the Bruins (12-5, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Brigham Rogers added 13 points while going 6 of 8 and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line and also had ... Read More »

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Aranguren leads Hofstra past UNC Wilmington 66-63

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Jean Aranguren led Hofstra with 20 points and sealed the victory with a free throw with 31 seconds left as the Pride knocked off UNC Wilmington 66-63 on Saturday. Aranguren shot 7 for 15, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Pride (10-7, 2-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Khalil ... Read More »

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Bashir scores 22, Monmouth knocks off Charleston 84-73

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Abdi Bashir Jr.’s 22 points helped Monmouth defeat Charleston 84-73 on Saturday. Bashir also contributed five rebounds and five assists for the Hawks (4-13, 2-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Madison Durr added 18 points while going 7 of 10 from the floor and added six assists. Dok Muordar finished with ... Read More »

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Huntley, Tate score 21 as Appalachian State takes down James Madison 86-66

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — CJ Huntley and Myles State both 21 points to help Appalachian State defeat James Madison 86-66 on Saturday. Huntley added eight rebounds for the Mountaineers (9-7, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference). Tate shot 6 of 13 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 8 for 8 from the ... Read More »

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Lafayette defeats Holy Cross 82-65

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Justin Vander Baan’s 18 points helped Lafayette defeat Holy Cross 82-65 on Saturday. Vander Baan added six rebounds for the Leopards (7-10, 2-2 Patriot League). Caleb Williams added 15 points while going 6 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 1 for 3 from the ... Read More »

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Laborde scores two as Nice wins at Reims to go fourth in Ligue 1

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Gaëtan Laborde scored twice to help Nice win at Reims 4-2 and move up to fourth place in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The burly striker netted with a penalty just before halftime and added his second goal midway through the second half. Nice moved one point ahead of fifth-placed Lille and two ... Read More »

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