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Maddie Rooney makes 21 saves, Frost blank PWHL-leading Victoire 4-0
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
LAVAL, Que. — Maddie Rooney made 21 saves for her first shutout this season to lead the Minnesota Frost past the league-leading Montreal Victoire 4-0 on Tuesday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Denisa Krizova scored twice — including an empty-netter — while Liz Schepers and Kendall Coyne Schofield also found the back of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strickland scores 20, Western Michigan downs Buffalo 97-64
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Markhi Strickland scored 16 of his 20 points before halftime in Western Michigan’s 97-64 win against Buffalo on Tuesday night. Strickland went 9 of 13 from the field for the Broncos (9-17, 6-7 Mid-American Conference). Javaughn Hannah added 18 points while shooting 8 for 11, including 2 for 4 from beyond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leggett and Austin score 19 points apiece, Pitt rallies from 11-point deficit to beat Syracuse 80-69
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ishmael Leggett and Zack Austin scored 19 points apiece and Pittsburgh rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat Syracuse 80-69 on Tuesday night. Syracuse opened the second half with a pair of baskets, one on a dunk from Eddie Lampkin Jr., to stretch its lead to 45-34. Pitt answered with 17-6 run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eastern Kentucky defeats Lipscomb 66-57
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Devontae Blanton scored 22 points as Eastern Kentucky beat Lipscomb 66-57 on Tuesday night for its eighth straight victory. Blanton added 12 rebounds for the Colonels (17-11, 11-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Turner Buttry scored 12 points while going 5 of 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and added six rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Florida steamrolls Oklahoma 85-63 in SEC play behind big night from backcourt stars
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 18 points, Will Richard added 14 and No. 2 Florida steamrolled Oklahoma 85-63 on Tuesday night for its fifth consecutive victory. Alijah Martin chipped in 14 points off the bench for the Gators (23-3, 10-3 Southeastern Conference), who tied a season-low with six turnovers and improved to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karasinski puts up 23, Bellarmine takes down Austin Peay 94-68 to end a 17-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jack Karasinski scored 23 points and Bellarmine beat Austin Peay 94-68 on Tuesday night to end a 17-game losing streak. It was Bellarmine’s first win since taking down NAIA-member Brescia 94-66 on Dec. 7. The Knights’ last win against a Division I opponent came against Bowling Green on Nov. 23. Karasinski ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. promotes T-shirt for charity poking fun at ceremony mishap
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has found a way to make the best of the mishap that took place Saturday during a jersey retirement ceremony at his alma mater. Shannon’s No. 0 jersey was upside down when it was raised to the State Farm Center rafters during a ceremony at halftime of a 79-65 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duax scores 18, FGCU beats Jacksonville 72-56
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Michael Duax’s 18 points helped FGCU defeat Jacksonville 72-56 on Tuesday night. Duax had three steals for the Eagles (15-13, 10-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Keeshawn Kellman scored 15 points while going 4 of 9 and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line and added 12 rebounds and five blocks. Zavian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 14 Michigan St beats No. 13 Purdue 75-66, pulls within half-game of 1st in Big Ten
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jase Richardson had 12 points and Frankie Fidler scored 11, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-66 win over No. 13 Purdue on Tuesday night. The Spartans (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) have won three of four to pull within a half-game of conference-leading and 12th-ranked Michigan, heading into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. sells T-shirt for charity poking fun at jersey ceremony mishap
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has found a way to make the best of the mishap that took place Saturday during a jersey retirement ceremony at his alma mater. Shannon’s No. 0 jersey was upside down when it was raised to the State Farm Center rafters during a ceremony at halftime of a 79-65 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TCU retires No. 1 jersey of Desmond Bane, the guard who helped Frogs get to 1st NCAA in 20 years
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU has retired the No. 1 jersey of Desmond Bane, the standout guard who helped lead the Horned Frogs to their first NCAA Tournament in 20 years in 2018 the season after they won the NIT championship when he was a freshman. Bane, now in his fifth season with the ... Read More »
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