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Blanton scores 24 as Eastern Kentucky defeats North Florida 86-81
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — (AP) — Devontae Blanton’s 24 points helped Eastern Kentucky defeat North Florida 86-81 on Wednesday night to close the regular season. Blanton shot 11 of 20 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line for the Colonels (18-13, 12-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Montavious Myrick scored 15 points while going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall, Garland lead UCF past slumping Kansas State 80-76
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall scored 26 points and Darius Garland scored 23 points and UCF held on to beat Kansas State 80-76 on Wednesday night. Moustapha Thaim just missed the most rare of triple-doubles scoring 11 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and blocking eight shots. It was the second straight win for the Knights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Munson’s 17 help Jacksonville beat Stetson 79-72
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kendall Munson’s 17 points helped Jacksonville defeat Stetson 79-72 on Wednesday night. Munson added eight rebounds for the Dolphins (18-12, 12-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Chris Arias scored 14 points, going 5 of 10 (4 for 7 from 3-point range). Jakari Spence shot 2 of 6 from the field and 7 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herro, Robinson each score 24, and the Heat hit 23 3s on the way to 131-109 win over Hawks
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 24 points and added 10 assists, Duncan Robinson scored 24 points off the bench and the Miami Heat shot a season-best 59% in a 131-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Davion Mitchell made all five of his 3-point tries and scored 20 for the Heat, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaedon Sharpe’s eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Sharpe shot 13 of 26 from the floor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson and Bridges help Knicks hold off 76ers 110-105 and send Philly to its 9th straight loss
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105 on Wednesday night. OG Anunoby had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Josh Hart added seven points, 17 rebounds and four assists for the Knicks, who won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets extend win streak to 11 games with 4-1 victory over Senators
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Winnipeg Jets extended their franchise-record win streak to 11 games, topping the Ottawa Senators 4-1 Wednesday night. Winnipeg (42-14-3) got two goals in quick succession at the midpoint of the first period from Cole Perfetti and Mason Appleton that pushed the surging Jets out of reach, taking advantage of some ill-timed mistakes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asi scores 15 to lead balanced No. 21 Oklahoma State women past Cincinnati 74-64
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Anna Gret Asi scored 15 points to lead a balanced offense and No. 21 Oklahoma State defeated Cincinnati 74-64 on Wednesday night to wrap up the best home season in program history. The Cowgirls set a program record for homecourt wins, going 17-1. The Cowgirls shot only 39% in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woodward has 14, Colgate downs Holy Cross 81-73
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jeff Woodward had 14 points and 13 rebounds as Colgate beat Holy Cross 81-73 on Wednesday night. Woodward also contributed five assists for the Raiders (13-17, 10-7 Patriot League). Jalen Cox added 13 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line while he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santos’ 17 lead Dayton over Rhode Island 85-77
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Nate Santos scored 17 points as Dayton beat Rhode Island 85-77 on Wednesday night. Santos went 5 of 11 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Flyers (19-9, 9-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Enoch Cheeks scored 15 points while going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wofford defeats Western Carolina 90-67
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Justin Bailey scored 18 points as Wofford beat Western Carolina 90-67 on Wednesday night. Bailey added five rebounds for the Terriers (16-14, 10-7 Southern Conference). Corey Tripp scored 15 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the ... Read More »
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