June 26th, 2025

National Sports

Mostafa’s 16 lead Middle Tennessee over UTEP 76-75 in OT to remain a half-game back in C-USA

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Essam Mostafa scored 16 points to lead Middle Tennessee and Kamari Lands hit the game-winning layup with four seconds remaining in the overtime as the Blue Raiders knocked off UTEP 76-75 on Saturday. The victory keeps Middle Tennessee (20-9, 11-5 Conference USA) a half-game back of Liberty and Jacksonville State ... Read More »

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Commanders acquire wide receiver Deebo Samuel in a trade with the 49ers, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick, pending a physical, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the trade cannot be official until the start of ... Read More »

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Shelton puts up 28 as Eastern Illinois ends OVC champ SE Missouri State’s 10-game win streak 73-58

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Nakyel Shelton scored 28 points as Eastern Illinois beat Ohio Valley Conference champion Southeast Missouri State 73-58 to end the Redhawks’ 10-game winning streak in a season finale on Saturday. Shelton added three blocks for the Panthers (12-19, 8-12). Artese Stapleton scored 22 points and added five rebounds and six steals. ... Read More »

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Cleveland State defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 68-57, secures No. 2 seed for Horizon League Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tevin Smith’s 17 points helped Cleveland State defeat Purdue Fort Wayne 68-57 on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Cleveland State will enter the Horizon League Tournament as the No. 2 seed with Purdue Fort Wayne the No. 5. Smith also contributed five rebounds for the Vikings (20-11, 14-6 Horizon League). Je’Shawn Stevenson ... Read More »

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Dunn scores 26, Buffalo beats Toledo 87-74

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tyson Dunn scored 26 points as Buffalo beat Toledo 87-74 on Saturday. Dunn went 10 of 14 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Bulls (9-20, 4-12 Mid-American Conference). Bryson Wilson scored 20 points while going 8 of 8 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and added ... Read More »

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No. 4 Houston clinches Big 12 regular-season title with 73-64 win over Cincinnati

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 20 points and No. 4 Houston clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title for a second straight season with a 73-64 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. Terrance Arceneaux added 10 points for Houston (25-4, 17-1 Big 12), which has won eight straight. The Cougars became the first team to ... Read More »

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Pullian scores 18, Milwaukee knocks off Detroit Mercy 89-67 in regular-season finale

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kentrell Pullian’s 18 points helped Milwaukee defeat Detroit Mercy 89-67 on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Milwaukee will be the No. 3 seed in the Horizon League Tournament. Detroit Mercy will be the No. 10 seed. Pullian had three steals for the Panthers (21-10, 14-6). Jamichael Stillwell scored 16 points while shooting ... Read More »

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Jahmai Mashack hits long 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift No. 5 Tennessee past No. 6 Alabama, 79-76

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jahmai Mashack raced up the court and hit a 3-pointer from well beyond the arc at the buzzer to give No. 5 Tennessee a 79-76 victory over No. 6 Alabama on Saturday. The Volunteers (24-5, 11-5 Southeastern Conference) got the final shot by forcing a five-second inbounds violation under Alabama’s basket ... Read More »

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Cornish scores 18, Dartmouth downs Brown 78-58

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Ryan Cornish’s 18 points helped Dartmouth defeat Brown 78-58 on Saturday. Cornish shot 5 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Big Green (14-12, 8-5 Ivy League). Brandon Mitchell-Day scored 15 points while shooting 5 of ... Read More »

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Doucet’s 30 lead Winthrop past UNC Asheville 103-90, earn share of 2nd in Big South

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — KJ Doucet’s 30 points led Winthrop over UNC Asheville 103-90 in Saturday’s regular season finale, pulling into a tie for second place with the Bulldogs. Doucet added seven rebounds for the Eagles (21-10, 11-5 Big South Conference). Nick Johnson scored 18 points and added five rebounds and seven steals. Kelton ... Read More »

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Knapp hangs on to lead with a dozen players in the mix at Cognizant Classic

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jake Knapp survived a wild Saturday at the Cognizant Classic and avoided calamity at the troublesome par-3 15th by making a pair of late birdies for a 3-under 68 and a one-shot lead going into the final round at PGA National. Knapp, who opened the tournament with a 59, ... Read More »

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