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Nassim Mashhour scores 24 to lead Oakland past Detroit Mercy 93-83 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Nassim Mashhour scored 24 points to lead Oakland over Detroit Mercy 93-83 in overtime on Sunday. Isaiah Jones buried a 3-pointer to cap an 8-0 run as Oakland took an 87-79 lead with 1:50 left and stayed in front from there. Mashhour shot 5 for 11 (1 for 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Leonard wins the Chubb Classic for his first PGA Tour Champions victory
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Justin Leonard won the Chubb Classic for his first PGA Tour Champions victory, overcoming a slow start Sunday with a back-nine charge on Tiburon’s Black Course. Leonard birdied five of the last seven holes for a 4-under 68 and a four-stroke victory over Billy Andrade. The 52-year-old Texan won in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freshman Ben Tweedy scores 27, helps Green Bay beat Wright State 79-68 to end 21-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Freshman Ben Tweedy scored a season-best 27 points — 16 more than his previous high — to help Green Bay defeat Wright State 79-68 on Sunday, ending the Phoenix’s 21-game losing streak. Tweedy added seven rebounds for the Phoenix (3-24, 1-15 Horizon League). Marcus Hall totaled 15 points, seven rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Cole Brown’s three-point outing lifts Bulldogs past IceDogs 5-4
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Cole Brown scored twice and added an assist as the Brantford Bulldogs edged the Niagara IceDogs 5-4 on Sunday in the Ontario Hockey League. Nick Lardis — with his league-leading 56th goal of the season — Noah Nelson and Jake O’Brien also scored for Brantford. Patrick Thomas had three assists and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brice Williams, Juwan Gary help Nebraska erase 20-point deficit in 68-64 victory over Northwestern
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Brice Williams scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half when Juwan Gary scored 13 of his 17 and Nebraska rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat Northwestern 68-64 on Sunday. Ty Berry opened the second half with a 3-pointer and Nick Martinelli tipped in a miss to give ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RJ Luis Jr. and No. 9 St. John’s extend Big East lead with 79-73 win over No. 24 Creighton
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Luis Jr. had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 9 St. John’s strengthen its grip on first place in the Big East with a 79-73 victory over No. 24 Creighton on Sunday. The Red Storm (22-4, 13-2) lead the Bluejays (18-8, 11-4) by two games. A Creighton win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan wins third straight to start Hearts, Sturmay earns comeback victory
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Defending champion Rachel Homan won a third straight game to open the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 9-7 win over Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik. Homan was the lone unbeaten team atop Pool A at the Canadian women’s curling championship. Skrlik, Saskatchewan’s Nancy Martin, B.C.’s Corryn Brown and Alberta’s Selena Sturmay were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Madison Booker scored 16 points, including four consecutive free throws in the final 24 seconds, and No. 3 Texas overcame a woeful shooting start to rally for a 65-58 victory over No. 5 LSU on Sunday. Texas was just 7 of 37 shooting in the first half and trailed by as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Javon Jackson scores 16 to lead UIC to 63-58 victory over Missouri State
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Jackson scored 16 points as UIC beat Missouri State 63-58 on Sunday. Jackson added three steals for the Flames (16-11, 8-8 Missouri Valley Conference). Modestas Kancleris totaled 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Sasa Ciani had 10 points and shot 5 of 8 from the field. The Bears (9-18, 2-14) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stillwell’s 18 help Milwaukee defeat Northern Kentucky 92-70
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jamichael Stillwell had 18 points in Milwaukee’s 92-70 win against Northern Kentucky on Sunday. Stillwell added 13 rebounds for the Panthers (18-9, 11-5 Horizon League). Erik Pratt shot 5 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Danilo Jovanovich had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galette’s 19 help Youngstown State knock off Cleveland State 68-60
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nico Galette had 19 points in Youngstown State’s 68-60 win over Cleveland State on Sunday. Galette also contributed seven rebounds for the Penguins (18-10, 12-5 Horizon League). Ty Harper scored 11 points and added five rebounds. Jason Nelson had 11 points and shot 3 of 5 from the field and 4 of ... Read More »
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