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Njie hits winner, Burton has career-high 32 points and Notre Dame edges Boston College 97-94 in 2OT
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Kebba Njie scored the go-ahead basket with 16 seconds left in the second overtime, Markus Burton scored a career-high 32 points and Notre Dame outlasted Boston College 97-94 on Wednesday night. Dion Brown’s layup with 1:20 left in the second overtime, gave the Eagles a 94-93 lead after they trailed by five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury. Theodore injured his right wrist or forearm when he got crunched into the glass on a hit by Sweden’s Adrian Kempe in the second period of the tournament opener Wednesday night. Coach Jon Cooper did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Towns scores 40 in a second straight game and Brunson’s jumper in OT makes sure it comes in a win
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had scored 40 points in consecutive games for the first time in his career and was worried he might have thrown away the chance for it to come in a victory. His turnover on an inbounds pass under the basket had contributed to the Knicks blowing a six-point lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Storm stifle Sting in overtime, Steelheads thump Wolves
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SARNIA, Ont. — Ryan McGuire scored his second goal of the night just over three minutes into overtime as the Guelph Storm edged the Sarnia Sting 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League play on Wednesday. Lev Katzin, Max Namestnikov and Carter Stevens also scored for the Storm (16-27-7), while Colin Ellsworth stopped 32 of the 35 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivisic scores 25 points to lead surging Arkansas past LSU 70-58
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Zvonimir Ivisic scored 25 points shooting 10 for 13 and Johnell Davis scored 11 points and Arkansas beat LSU 70-58 on Wednesday night. D.J. Wagner scored 10 point for Arkansas, which shot 51.9% (28 for 54). After losing its first five games to start SEC play, Arkansas (15-9, 4-7) has won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Mitchell scores career-high 25 points to help No. 21 Missouri beat Oklahoma 82-58
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Mitchell scored 19 points in the first half and finished with a career-high 25 to help No. 21 Missouri rout Oklahoma 82-58 on Wednesday night. Caleb Grill had 15 points and Tony Perkins added 12 for the Tigers (18-6, 7-4 Southeastern Conference), who snapped a two-game skid. Mitchell shot 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stirtz scores 25 as Drake knocks off Illinois State 84-77
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points as Drake beat Illinois State 84-77 on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win. Stirtz also added seven rebounds and six assists for the Bulldogs (23-2, 13-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Mitch Mascari scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 5 for 10 from beyond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points, Nikola Jokic had his 25th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-121 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. Murray was 20 of 36 from the floor, including seven 3-pointers. It’s the third-most points in franchise history, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors head into all-star break with thinking of the future
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TORONTO — The first half of the Toronto Raptors’ season ended the same way it started — with a blowout loss at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points to lead the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers to a 131-108 drubbing of the Raptors on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. It mirrored the 136-106 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauri Markkanen scores 32 points to lead Jazz past Lakers 131-119
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and had a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Jordan Clarkson had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help Utah end a three-game slide. Keyonte George added 20 points, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dowd, Rigsby score 19 in Troy’s 74-56 win against Louisiana
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Thomas Dowd and Myles Rigsby both had 19 points in Troy’s 74-56 win over Louisiana on Wednesday night. Dowd also contributed 12 rebounds for the Trojans (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Rigsby shot 7 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. ... Read More »
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