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King scores 20 as North Carolina Central takes down Howard 72-68
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Po’Boigh King had 20 points in North Carolina Central’s 72-68 victory over Howard on Saturday. King shot 7 of 20 from the field, including 0 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Eagles (12-17, 5-7 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Perry Smith Jr. scored 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forte scores 31 as South Dakota downs North Dakota 92-79 in regular-season finale
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Chase Forte scored 31 points as South Dakota beat North Dakota 92-79 on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Forte had seven rebounds for the Coyotes (18-13, 9-7 Summit League). Isaac Bruns added 19 points while shooting 6 for 13 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors’ Jimmy Butler sits out against the 76ers because of back spasms
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jimmy Butler sat out the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night because of back spasms. Acquired from Miami on, Feb. 6, Butler was injured in Golden State’s 121-115 victory at Orlando on Thursday night. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that he didn’t even realize Butler had been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giles scores 25, UNC Greensboro beats Samford 108-100 and will be No. 2 seed in Southern tournament
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kenyon Giles had 25 points in UNC Greensboro’s 108-100 victory against Samford on Saturday in a regular-season finale. The Spartans will be the No. 2 seed in the Southern Conference Tournament. Samford is the fourth seed. Giles also had five rebounds for the Spartans (20-11, 13-5). Demetrius Davis scored 22 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jessup scores 21 as Cal Poly takes down Cal State Bakersfield 98-72
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Isaac Jessup’s 21 points helped Cal Poly defeat Cal State Bakersfield 98-72 on Saturday. Jessup shot 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Mustangs (12-18, 6-12 Big West Conference). Jarred Hyder scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Willis scores 17, Western Michigan takes down Northern Illinois 74-70
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Chansey Willis Jr. scored 17 points as Western Michigan beat Northern Illinois 74-70 on Saturday. Willis added five rebounds and seven assists for the Broncos (11-18, 8-8 Mid-American Conference). Markhi Strickland scored 14 points while going 5 of 13 and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line. Owen Lobsinger shot 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 7 St. John’s clinches first Big East regular-season title in 40 years and eyes more celebrations
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The final horn sounded and St. John’s skipped cutting down the nets. The players instead held the trophy after the No. 7 Red Storm clinched the program’s first outright Big East title since 1985 and posed for pictures on the court while confetti fell from the ceiling at Madison Square Garden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raynaud scores 26 with game-sealing dunk as Stanford turns back SMU 73-68
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maxime Raynaud scored 26 points, including a spectacular follow slam with 8.7 seconds left, and Stanford defeated SMU 73-68 on Saturday. The Mustangs had a 13-0 run to erase a 10-point deficit and take a 60-57 lead midway through the second half. But after Chuck Harris hit a jumper for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson scores 26 as Delaware State downs Coppin State 83-79
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Martaz Robinson’s 26 points helped Delaware State defeat Coppin State 83-79 on Saturday. Robinson added six steals for the Hornets (15-12, 7-5 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Robert Smith scored 20 points while going 8 of 18 (3 for 7 from 3-point range). Kaseem Watson went 6 of 11 from the field to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patterson puts up 26 in Northwestern State’s 61-56 win against Houston Christian
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Addison Patterson had 26 points in Northwestern State’s 61-56 victory over Houston Christian on Saturday. Patterson shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Demons (15-15, 11-8 Southland Conference). Jon Sanders shot 2 of 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freemantle scores 19 of his 23 in the 2nd half, Xavier beats Creighton 83-61 for fifth straight win
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half to help Xavier beat Creighton 83-61 on Saturday for its fifth straight win. Freemantle added six rebounds for the Musketeers (19-10, 11-7 Big East Conference). Ryan Conwell scored 20 points and Dante Maddox Jr. had 16. Creighton (20-9, 13-5), which ... Read More »
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