March 1st, 2025

National Sports

Vasquez scores 29 as UAB defeats Wichita State 80-72

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Alejandro helped lead UAB past Wichita State on Thursday night with 29 points off of the bench in an 80-72 win. Vasquez shot 11 of 22 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Blazers (19-9, 12-3 American ... Read More »

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Clayton Keller has goal and 4 assists for career-high 5 points in Utah’s 6-1 romp over Wild

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Clayton Keller had a career-high five points — scoring his 22nd goal and assisting on four others — and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Thursday night for its fourth straight home victory. Nick Schmaltz had a goal and two assists, Barrett Hayton and Logan Cooley ... Read More »

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Western Kentucky defeats UTEP 80-73

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Tyrone Marshall’s 16 points helped Western Kentucky defeat UTEP 80-73 on Thursday night. Marshall added nine rebounds for the Hilltoppers (16-12, 7-8 Conference USA). Don McHenry scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Braxton Bayless had 14 points and shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 of 6 ... Read More »

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Weston scores 30 as Middle Tennessee beats New Mexico State 71-66

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Camryn Weston’s 30 points led Middle Tennessee over New Mexico State 71-66 on Thursday night. Weston shot 8 for 11 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 10 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Blue Raiders (19-9, 10-5 Conference USA). Essam Mostafa added 15 points while shooting 6 ... Read More »

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No. 15 Michigan beats Rutgers 84-82 on Burnett’s 3-pointer at buzzer, moves into 1st-place tie

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Nimari Burnett made a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting No. 15 Michigan to an 84-82 win over Rutgers on Thursday night and into a first-place tie in the Big Ten with rival Michigan State. The Wolverines (22-6, 14-3 Big Ten) rallied after trailing by 12 in the second half. ... Read More »

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Darling scores 19 points to help Idaho State knock off Idaho 69-65

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Dylan Darling had 19 points in Idaho State’s 69-65 victory over Idaho on Thursday night. Darling added five assists and three steals for the Bengals (14-13, 9-7 Big Sky Conference). Connor Hollenbeck scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the ... Read More »

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Harrison scores 19 as Grand Canyon takes down UT Arlington 85-71

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Rayshon Harrison scored 19 points as Grand Canyon beat UT Arlington 85-71 on Thursday night. Harrison added six assists and three steals for the Antelopes (21-6, 11-2 Western Athletic Conference). Collin Moore scored 16 points while going 6 of 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and added seven assists and six ... Read More »

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Benjamin’s 16 lead Tarleton State past Abilene Christian 67-52

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Bubu Benjamin had 16 points in Tarleton State’s 67-52 victory over Abilene Christian on Thursday night. Benjamin also contributed six rebounds for the Texans (12-17, 7-7 Western Athletic Conference). Freddy Hicks scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Chris Mpaka shot 4 of 9 from the field and 4 for 5 ... Read More »

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Antetokounmpo’s double-double powers Bucks over Nuggets

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, pulled down a season-high 19 rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Denver Nuggets 121-112 on Thursday night. The two-time MVP helped Milwaukee offset another brilliant performance from Nikola Jokic, who shot 13 of 16 and had 32 points, 14 rebounds and ... Read More »

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Zion Williamson has 1st career triple-double, leads the Pelicans to a 124-116 victory over the Suns

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Zion Williamson had his first career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 124-116 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. CJ McCollum added 19 points in the opener of a two-game set in Phoenix to help New Orleans match ... Read More »

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OHL roundup: Aitcheson’s overtime winner lifts Colts to 5-4 win over Spirit

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

BARRIE, Ont. — Kashawn Aitcheson scored just 32 seconds into overtime for the Battie Colts in a 5-4 win over the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League on Thursday. Kashawn Aitcheson, Gabriel Eliasson, Owen Van Steensel, Anthony Romani and Beau Jelsma also scored for Barrie (36-18-2-2). Colts goalie Sam Hillebrandt contributed 35 saves to ... Read More »

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