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Panthers beat Oilers 4-3, take first place in Atlantic Division
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Nate Schmidt and Carter Verhaeghe had third-period goals, Anton Lundell had a goal and two assists and the Florida Panthers topped the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Thursday night. Uvis Balinskis also scored for Florida, which jumped Toronto for first in the Atlantic Division. Leon Draisaitl scored his 44th goal for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Predators beat weary Winnipeg 2-1 to end Jets’ team-record winning streak at 11
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Juuse Saros made 23 saves and the Nashville Predators ended NHL-leading Winnipeg’s franchise-record winning streak at 11 games, beating the weary Jets 2-1 on Thursday night. Filip Forsberg and Tommy Novak scored to help Nashville snap a two-game losing streak. Neal Pionk scored and backup goalie Eric Comrie made 28 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deveaux puts up 29 in Western Illinois’ 82-69 victory against Tennessee Tech
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trey Deveaux scored 29 points as Western Illinois beat Tennessee Tech 82-69 on Thursday night. Deveaux added six rebounds for the Leathernecks (12-19, 6-14 Ohio Valley Conference). Julius Rollins added 17 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc while he also had five rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Central Connecticut State beats Le Moyne 84-75 to clinch the Northeast Conference title
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Devin Haid scored 18 points and Central Connecticut State defeated Le Moyne 84-75 on Thursday night to clinch the Northeast Conference regular-season championship. CCSU (22-6, 13-2 Northeast Conference) has won 11 games in a row. Haid also contributed nine rebounds and six assists for the Blue Devils. Jayden Brown scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cluff scores 22 as South Dakota State beats Oral Roberts 77-69
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Oscar Cluff had 22 points, 12 rebounds and five assists to lead South Dakota State over Oral Roberts 77-69 on Thursday night. Kalen Garry’s 3-pointer stretched South Dakota State’s lead to 72-67 with 2:18 left before the Jackrabbits sealed it from the foul line. Joe Sayler added 12 points and Jaden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKee scores 15, Milwaukee knocks off Oakland 71-66
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — AJ McKee scored 15 points as Milwaukee beat Oakland 71-66 on Thursday night. McKee shot 7 for 14, including 1 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (20-10, 13-6 Horizon League). Faizon Fields added 12 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 2 for 5 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnstable’s 25 help St. Thomas (MN) knock off North Dakota 86-71
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Miles Barnstable scored 25 points as St. Thomas (MN) beat North Dakota 86-71 on Thursday night. Barnstable shot 9 for 12 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Tommies (21-9, 11-4 Summit League). Carter Bjerke scored 17 points while going 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broberg, Holloway keep showing why the Blues poached them from the Oilers last summer
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway keep showing why the St. Louis Blues poached them from the Edmonton Oilers last summer. Broberg scored twice and Holloway got his 18th goal of the season in a 5-2 victory at the Washington Capitals on Thursday night that keeps them right on the edge of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown scores 25, Kansas City knocks off Denver 64-56
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jamar Brown scored 25 points as Kansas City beat Denver 64-56 on Thursday night. Brown also contributed 11 rebounds for the Roos (12-18, 4-11 Summit League). Melvyn Ebonkoli scored 18 points and added six rebounds. Cameron Faas shot 2 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broberg and Holloway keep showing why the Blues poached them from the Oilers last summer
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway keep showing why the St. Louis Blues poached them from the Edmonton Oilers last summer. Broberg scored twice and Holloway got his 18th goal of the season in a 5-2 victory at the Washington Capitals on Thursday night that keeps them right on the edge of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson’s 25 help Northern Kentucky take down Purdue Fort Wayne 79-74
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Robinson had 25 points in Northern Kentucky’s 79-74 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday night. Robinson added three steals for the Norse (15-15, 10-9 Horizon League). Dan Gherezgher Jr. scored 22 points, shooting 9 for 16 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). LJ Wells had 17 points and ... Read More »
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