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OHL roundup: Storm stifle Sting in overtime, Steelheads thump Wolves
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SARNIA, Ont. — Ryan McGuire scored his second goal of the night just over three minutes into overtime as the Guelph Storm edged the Sarnia Sting 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League play on Wednesday. Lev Katzin, Max Namestnikov and Carter Stevens also scored for the Storm (16-27-7), while Colin Ellsworth stopped 32 of the 35 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivisic scores 25 points to lead surging Arkansas past LSU 70-58
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Zvonimir Ivisic scored 25 points shooting 10 for 13 and Johnell Davis scored 11 points and Arkansas beat LSU 70-58 on Wednesday night. D.J. Wagner scored 10 point for Arkansas, which shot 51.9% (28 for 54). After losing its first five games to start SEC play, Arkansas (15-9, 4-7) has won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Mitchell scores career-high 25 points to help No. 21 Missouri beat Oklahoma 82-58
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Mitchell scored 19 points in the first half and finished with a career-high 25 to help No. 21 Missouri rout Oklahoma 82-58 on Wednesday night. Caleb Grill had 15 points and Tony Perkins added 12 for the Tigers (18-6, 7-4 Southeastern Conference), who snapped a two-game skid. Mitchell shot 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stirtz scores 25 as Drake knocks off Illinois State 84-77
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points as Drake beat Illinois State 84-77 on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win. Stirtz also added seven rebounds and six assists for the Bulldogs (23-2, 13-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Mitch Mascari scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 5 for 10 from beyond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points, Nikola Jokic had his 25th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-121 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. Murray was 20 of 36 from the floor, including seven 3-pointers. It’s the third-most points in franchise history, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors head into all-star break with thinking of the future
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TORONTO — The first half of the Toronto Raptors’ season ended the same way it started — with a blowout loss at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points to lead the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers to a 131-108 drubbing of the Raptors on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. It mirrored the 136-106 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauri Markkanen scores 32 points to lead Jazz past Lakers 131-119
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and had a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Jordan Clarkson had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help Utah end a three-game slide. Keyonte George added 20 points, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dowd, Rigsby score 19 in Troy’s 74-56 win against Louisiana
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Thomas Dowd and Myles Rigsby both had 19 points in Troy’s 74-56 win over Louisiana on Wednesday night. Dowd also contributed 12 rebounds for the Trojans (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Rigsby shot 7 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flagg scores 27, No. 3 Duke extends home win streak to 14 with a 78-57 win over California
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and No. 3 Duke extended its home winning streak to 14 games with a 78-57 victory over California on Wednesday night. Tyrese Proctor scored 18 points and Khaman Maluach added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Blue Devils (21-3, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who rebounded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitch Marner scores in overtime as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored on the power play 56 seconds in off a no-look pass from Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner got the overtime winner after Sweden rallied to tie it and Canada opened the 4 Nations Face-Off with a thrilling 4-3 victory on Wednesday night. Marner scored at 6:06 of the 3-on-3 OT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner scores winner, Crosby stars as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in OT to open 4 Nations
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Mitch Marner scored at 6:06 of 3-on-3 overtime as Canada edged Sweden 4-3 to open the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament Wednesday. The Toronto Maple Leafs winger ended a back-and-forth extra period where both teams had plenty of chances to secure the win when he ripped a shot upstairs on Filip Gustavsson. Nathan MacKinnon, ... Read More »
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