August 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Evgeni Malkin’s overtime goal highlights a 4-point game as Penguins top Flyers 5-4

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal at 1:03 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Thursday night. Malkin scored the tying goal in the third period and added two assists for Pittsburgh. Malkin has the 13th-most assists with one NHL franchise. Erik Karlsson had two ... Read More »

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Bogues’ 22 points help Vermont take down NJIT 71-61

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Shamir Bogues scored 22 points and Vermont beat NJIT 71-61 on Thursday night for its seventh straight win. The Catamounts (18-11, 11-3) remain a game back of America East Conference leader Bryant, which beat UMass Lowell 79-78. Ileri Ayo-Faleye added 14 points, nine rebounds and six blocks for Vermont. Nick Fiorillo ... Read More »

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Brown’s 23 lead Fairleigh Dickinson past Stonehill 82-69

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — Terrence Brown’s 23 points helped Fairleigh Dickinson defeat Stonehill 82-69 on Thursday night. Brown added five assists and three steals for the Knights (12-18, 8-7 Northeast Conference). Dylan Jones scored 17 points while going 5 of 8 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 ... Read More »

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Latson scores 23 points and No. 24 Florida State stuns No. 3 Notre Dame 86-81

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ta’Niya Latson scored 23 points, Makayla Timpson scored 22 and No. 24 Florida State handed No. 3 Notre Dame its second straight loss, 86-81 on Thursday night. It was Florida State’s second win over Notre Dame in 15 meetings between the teams and its first in South Bend. O’Mariah Gordon ... Read More »

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Green Bay beats Detroit Mercy 76-71

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jeremiah Johnson scored 20 points as Green Bay beat Detroit Mercy 76-71 on Thursday night. Johnson shot 6 of 8 from the field and 7 for 10 from the free-throw line for the Phoenix (4-26, 2-17 Horizon League). Marcus Hall scored 14 points while shooting 3 for 12 (2 for ... Read More »

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Planutis scores 32 as Mercyhurst beats Chicago State 90-68

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Jeff Planutis’ 32 points led Mercyhurst over Chicago State 90-68 on Thursday night. Planutis made 10 3-pointers for the Lakers (15-16, 9-7 Northeast Conference). Bernie Blunt added 18 points while going 5 of 7 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line ... Read More »

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Antetokounmpo has 28 points as Bucks overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 121-112

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, pulled down a season-high 19 rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Denver Nuggets 121-112 on Thursday night. The two-time MVP helped Milwaukee offset another brilliant performance from Nikola Jokic, who shot 13 of 16 and had 32 points, 14 rebounds and ... Read More »

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Chattanooga beats UNC Greensboro 75-63, wins 10th straight and clinches SoCon regular season title

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Bash Wieland scored 18 points and Chattanooga beat UNC Greensboro 75-63 on Thursday night to clinch the Southern Conference regular season title. Chattanooga won its 10th straight game and collected the program’s 13th regular season title and second since 2022. Wieland shot 6 of 7 from the field and 5 for ... Read More »

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Baker has 23, Winthrop beats Longwood 85-59

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Baker had 23 points in Winthrop’s 85-59 victory over Longwood on Thursday night. Baker went 8 of 11 from the field (7 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Eagles (20-10, 10-5 Big South Conference). Nick Johnson scored 10 points and added seven rebounds. Kasen Harrison had 10 points and ... Read More »

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Shay Holle’s big second half helps top-ranked Texas outlast Mississippi State 68-64

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Shay Holle scored all of her season-high 16 points in the second half, and No. 1 Texas edged Mississippi State 68-64 on Thursday night in coach Vic Schaefer’s return to Starkville. Schaefer’s team won its 12th straight game, this one against the team he coached from 2012-20 — but the Bulldogs ... Read More »

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Lorient scores 16 as North Texas defeats Florida Atlantic 71-61

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Brenen Lorient helped lead North Texas over Florida Atlantic on Thursday night with 16 points off of the bench in a 71-61 victory. Lorient also added eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Mean Green (21-6, 12-3 American Athletic Conference). Atin Wright scored 13 points while shooting 5 ... Read More »

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