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Vancouver Whitecaps blank Saprissa 2-0, advance in CONCACAF Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have advanced in the CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament after beating Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa 2-0. The result gave the ‘Caps a 3-2 edge in the two-legged aggregate series after dropping a 2-1 decision in Costa Rica last week. Vancouver will face LIGA MX club CF Monterrey in the round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 20 Alabama holds off No. 7 LSU 88-85 in OT after leading scorers Nye and Barker foul out
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Aaliyah Nye scored 28 points, Sarah Ashlee Barker added 21 and No. 20 Alabama survived both of them fouling out, getting a critical block from Essence Cody in the final seconds of overtime to hold off No. 7 LSU 88-85 on Thursday night. Cody finished with 17 points and five blocks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ford scores 29 points, Simpson adds 23 as Southern Utah beats Utah Tech 82-75
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Dominique Ford had 29 points in Southern Utah’s 82-75 victory against Utah Tech on Thursday night. Ford shot 9 of 16 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 10 from the line for the Thunderbirds (12-16, 4-10 Western Athletic Conference). Jamir Simpson scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vasquez scores 29 as UAB defeats Wichita State 80-72
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Alejandro helped lead UAB past Wichita State on Thursday night with 29 points off of the bench in an 80-72 win. Vasquez shot 11 of 22 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Blazers (19-9, 12-3 American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clayton Keller has goal and 4 assists for career-high 5 points in Utah’s 6-1 romp over Wild
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Clayton Keller had a career-high five points — scoring his 22nd goal and assisting on four others — and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Thursday night for its fourth straight home victory. Nick Schmaltz had a goal and two assists, Barrett Hayton and Logan Cooley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Kentucky defeats UTEP 80-73
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Tyrone Marshall’s 16 points helped Western Kentucky defeat UTEP 80-73 on Thursday night. Marshall added nine rebounds for the Hilltoppers (16-12, 7-8 Conference USA). Don McHenry scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Braxton Bayless had 14 points and shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 of 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weston scores 30 as Middle Tennessee beats New Mexico State 71-66
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Camryn Weston’s 30 points led Middle Tennessee over New Mexico State 71-66 on Thursday night. Weston shot 8 for 11 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 10 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Blue Raiders (19-9, 10-5 Conference USA). Essam Mostafa added 15 points while shooting 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 15 Michigan beats Rutgers 84-82 on Burnett’s 3-pointer at buzzer, moves into 1st-place tie
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Nimari Burnett made a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting No. 15 Michigan to an 84-82 win over Rutgers on Thursday night and into a first-place tie in the Big Ten with rival Michigan State. The Wolverines (22-6, 14-3 Big Ten) rallied after trailing by 12 in the second half. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darling scores 19 points to help Idaho State knock off Idaho 69-65
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Dylan Darling had 19 points in Idaho State’s 69-65 victory over Idaho on Thursday night. Darling added five assists and three steals for the Bengals (14-13, 9-7 Big Sky Conference). Connor Hollenbeck scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harrison scores 19 as Grand Canyon takes down UT Arlington 85-71
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Rayshon Harrison scored 19 points as Grand Canyon beat UT Arlington 85-71 on Thursday night. Harrison added six assists and three steals for the Antelopes (21-6, 11-2 Western Athletic Conference). Collin Moore scored 16 points while going 6 of 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and added seven assists and six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benjamin’s 16 lead Tarleton State past Abilene Christian 67-52
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Bubu Benjamin had 16 points in Tarleton State’s 67-52 victory over Abilene Christian on Thursday night. Benjamin also contributed six rebounds for the Texans (12-17, 7-7 Western Athletic Conference). Freddy Hicks scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Chris Mpaka shot 4 of 9 from the field and 4 for 5 ... Read More »
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