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No. 23 Kansas’ struggles reach low point in 34-point loss to unranked BYU
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Kansas has reached a low point with its uncharacteristic struggles in Big 12 play. The No. 23 Jayhawks lost 91-57 to BYU on Tuesday night, matching their largest margin of defeat in Bill Self’s tenure, after previously losing 85-51 to USC in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Illinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake. As several players deal with a virus, the Fighting Illini just wanted to make sure they didn’t spread germs while congratulating Wisconsin after losing 95-74 to the 11th-ranked Badgers on Tuesday night. “They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Florida steamrolls Oklahoma in SEC play
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!Raducanu loses to Muchova after a spectator is ejected in Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emma Raducanu lost to Karolina Muchova after an emotional first set in which a spectator was ejected at the Dubai Championships. The 2021 U.S. Open champion appeared to be in tears as she went to the umpire’s chair after the second game Tuesday and her second-round match was briefly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee State defeats UT Martin 86-75
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Knute Wood’s 19 points helped Tennessee State defeat UT Martin 86-75 on Tuesday night. Wood shot 6 for 9, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Tigers (14-14, 10-7 Ohio Valley Conference). Ron Jessamy scored 16 points and added 11 rebounds. Carlous Williams shot 5 of 9 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL-leading Victoire get wake-up call in loss: ‘It’s a good learning lesson’
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
LAVAL, Que. — Kori Cheverie saw the signs coming. The Montreal Victoire head coach wanted her team to extend its winning streak to seven games. She also saw the positives of getting a wake-up call at the midway mark of the Professional Women’s Hockey League season. League-leading Montreal (9-3-1-3) was shut out for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!L.J. Cryer scores 18, No. 5 Houston dominates Arizona State 80-65
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 18 points, Emanuel Sharp added 17 and No. 5 Houston dominated Arizona State 80-65 on Tuesday night. The Cougars (22-4, 14-1 Big 12) moved up a spot in the latest AP Top 25 after grinding out a 62-58 win over No. 19 Arizona on Saturday. Houston had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kam Jones scores 14 and No. 16 Marquette cruises past Seton Hall 80-56
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kam Jones scored 14 points, Chase Ross added 11 points and No. 16 Marquette cruised to an 80-56 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday night. Ben Gold had 10 points for Marquette (20-6, 11-4 Big East). Seton Hall (7-19, 2-13) was led by Isaiah Coleman with 13 points and Scotty Middleton with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clifford scores 22, Colorado State takes down Nevada 79-71
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Nique Clifford had 22 points in Colorado State’s 79-71 victory against Nevada on Tuesday night. Clifford also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Rams (17-9, 11-4 Mountain West Conference). Jalen Lake scored 14 points while going 5 of 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and added five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan in control, Einarson executes jailbreak win at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — While Rachel Homan’s curling team cruised to a fifth straight win at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Kerri Einarson wriggled off a hook to escape with a win Tuesday. Four-time Canadian champion Einarson trailed fellow-Manitoban Kate Cameron 7-2 after five ends. After giving up a steal of two in the fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Carter scores 17 points, LSU jumps out early and rolls past South Carolina 81-67
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Cam Carter scored 17 points and LSU rolled past South Carolina 81-67 on Tuesday night. LSU (14-12, 3-10 Southeastern Conference), which rallied to beat Oklahoma 82-79 on Saturday, has won two straight following a seven-game skid. Carter was 7 of 14 from the field for LSU, which shot 50% (31 ... Read More »
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