June 26th, 2025

National Sports

Hildreth, Sallis lead Wake Forest to 74-71 come-from-behind win over Notre Dame

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Hildreth scored 28 points, Hunter Sallis added 17, and Wake Forest slipped past Notre Dame 74-71 on Saturday night, despite trailing for most of the game. There were only five ties and four lead changes in the game and Wake Forest led for only 6:43. A 3-pointer by Juke Harris ... Read More »

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Harper scores 28 in Tennessee State’s 74-69 victory against Southern Indiana

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Travis Harper II’s 28 points helped Tennessee State defeat Southern Indiana 74-69 on Saturday. Harper also contributed six rebounds for the Tigers (16-15, 12-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Carlous Williams scored 21 points, going 9 of 13 from the field. Justus Jackson shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 0 for ... Read More »

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Semona scores 33, Stonehill beats Le Moyne 85-79

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

SOUTH EASTON, Mass. (AP) — Louie Semona’s 33 points led Stonehill over Le Moyne 85-79 on Saturday. Semona shot 10 of 17 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 11 from the line for the Skyhawks (15-16, 7-9 Northeast Conference). Nathan McGill added 13 points and seven rebounds. ... Read More »

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Robinson puts up 28 as Mercer takes down Western Carolina 81-69

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Ahmad Robinson’s 28 points helped Mercer defeat Western Carolina 81-69 in the regular season finale on Saturday. Robinson also had five rebounds for the Bears (13-18, 6-12 Southern Conference). Alex Holt scored 12 points and added eight rebounds and six blocks. Laurynas Vaistaras finished 3 of 5 from 3-point range and ... Read More »

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Mrus’ 22 points, late 3 lifts Idaho past Weber State 81-79 in OT

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Tyler Mrus scored 22 points, including a game-winning 3 in overtime to earn Idaho an 81-79 overtime victory over Weber State on Saturday. Mrus finished 6 of 13 from 3-point range and 4 for 4 from the line for the Vandals (13-17, 8-9 Big Sky Conference). Kolton Mitchell scored 18 points ... Read More »

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Malith scores 21 as SIU-Edwardsville defeats Little Rock 73-65 for second in OVC

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Ring Malith’s 21 points helped SIU-Edwardsville defeat Little Rock 73-65 on Saturday to clinch the second seed in the Ohio Valley Conference tourney. .The tournament starts Wednesday in Evansville, Indiana, but the Cougars got a double-bye into the semifinals on Friday as the second seed. The Trojans dropped to fourth and ... Read More »

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Ronaldo and Al-Nassr chase Asian glory as Saudi clubs dominate

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo can take a major step towards the Asian Champions League elite title in Iran on Monday, though Al-Nassr is not the only Saudi Arabian club in contention for the big prize. Ronaldo has yet to win a major trophy since signing for the Riyadh club in December 2022 and victory over Esteghlal of ... Read More »

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King scores 20 as North Carolina Central takes down Howard 72-68

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Po’Boigh King had 20 points in North Carolina Central’s 72-68 victory over Howard on Saturday. King shot 7 of 20 from the field, including 0 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Eagles (12-17, 5-7 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Perry Smith Jr. scored 18 ... Read More »

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Forte scores 31 as South Dakota downs North Dakota 92-79 in regular-season finale

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Chase Forte scored 31 points as South Dakota beat North Dakota 92-79 on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Forte had seven rebounds for the Coyotes (18-13, 9-7 Summit League). Isaac Bruns added 19 points while shooting 6 for 13 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the ... Read More »

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Warriors’ Jimmy Butler sits out against the 76ers because of back spasms

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jimmy Butler sat out the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night because of back spasms. Acquired from Miami on, Feb. 6, Butler was injured in Golden State’s 121-115 victory at Orlando on Thursday night. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that he didn’t even realize Butler had been ... Read More »

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Giles scores 25, UNC Greensboro beats Samford 108-100 and will be No. 2 seed in Southern tournament

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kenyon Giles had 25 points in UNC Greensboro’s 108-100 victory against Samford on Saturday in a regular-season finale. The Spartans will be the No. 2 seed in the Southern Conference Tournament. Samford is the fourth seed. Giles also had five rebounds for the Spartans (20-11, 13-5). Demetrius Davis scored 22 points ... Read More »

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