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Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones scores 19 as UC San Diego beats Hawaii 83-44 for 9th straight victory
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones had 19 points and UC San Diego upped its win streak to nine with an 83-44 romp over Hawaii on Saturday night. Tait-Jones also grabbed five rebounds for the Tritons (24-4, 14-2 Big West Conference). Tyler McGhie had 17 points and Nordin Kapic hit three 3-pointers and scored 13. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saunders scores 23 including 2 critical free throws and BYU beats No. 19 Arizona 96-95
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Richie Saunders scored 23 points, including two free throws with 3.2 seconds left, to give BYU a 96-95 win at No. 19 Arizona on Saturday night. It was the Cougars’ fourth win in a row and second consecutive over a ranked opponent, following a 91-57 victory over No. 23 Kansas on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic says his breakout in Denver is only the start as he develops chemistry with LeBron and Lakers
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Now, that’s what the Los Angeles Lakers had in mind when they pulled off their shocking trade for Luka Doncic earlier this month. After going 1-2 and averaging 14.7 points in his first three games with LA following his departure from Dallas, the 25-year-old superstar had by far his best game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers romp to the largest blowout victory in team history, routing Hornets 141-88
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points in the largest blowout victory in Portland Trail Blazers history, a 141-88 romp over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. The 53-point margin topped the franchise record of 50 set in a 129-79 home victory over Cleveland on Nov. 21, 1982. Toumani ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Sharpe scores in OT as Rockets ground Giants 4-3
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
LANGLEY, B.C. — Will Sharpe’s second goal of the game, scored 29 seconds into overtime, lifted the visiting Kelowna Rockets to a 4-3 Western Hockey League victory over the Vancouver Giants at Langley Events Centre on Friday. Hiroki Gojsic and Dawson Gerwing also scored for the Rockets (17-33-4-2), who took a 3-1 lead into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merkviladze scores 21 in Loyola Marymount’s 93-82 win over Pepperdine
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Merkviladze’s 21 points helped Loyola Marymount defeat Pepperdine 93-82 on Saturday night. Merkviladze also contributed five rebounds for the Lions (16-13, 8-9 West Coast Conference). Will Johnston scored 19 points, going 7 of 15 (3 for 9 from 3-point range). Jevon Porter shot 5 of 10 from the field, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixon scores 16 in UC Irvine’s 73-64 victory against Cal State Bakersfield
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Jurian Dixon’s 16 points helped UC Irvine defeat Cal State Bakersfield 73-64 on Saturday night. Dixon also added six rebounds and five assists for the Anteaters (23-5, 13-3 Big West Conference). Bent Leuchten scored 12 points and added 11 rebounds. Myles Che went 4 of 12 from the field (2 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kai Johnson scores 23 as Montana edges Montana State 89-85 for 9th straight victory
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Kai Johnson had 23 points to help Montana hold on for an 89-85 victory over Montana State on Saturday night, upping the Grizzlies’ win streak to nine. Johnson also had five rebounds and three steals for the Grizzlies (20-8, 13-2 Big Sky Conference). Brandon Whitney totaled 18 points and five rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doughty’s 3-point game helps Kings overcome Hayton’s hat trick in 5-3 win over Utah
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Doughty had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-3 win over Utah on Saturday night. Kevin Fiala, Alex Laferriere, Trevor Lewis and Mikey Anderson also scored as the Kings improved their record at home to 18-3-2. Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves. Barrett Hayton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic’s 32 points lead Lakers to snap Nuggets’ 9-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points in his best game by far with the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 123-100 runaway win at Denver on Saturday night that snapped the Nuggets’ nine-game winning streak. LeBron James added 25 points, Austin Reaves scored 23 and Rui Hachimura had 21 when he left holding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keyonte George scores 30 points to help Jazz rally past Rockets 124-115
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz to a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Walker Kessler had 11 points and 17 rebounds, and Isaiah Collier added 12 points and 10 assists to help Utah ... Read More »
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