February 23rd, 2025

National Sports

SE Louisiana defeats Nicholls State 84-81 in OT

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Sam Hines Jr. had 25 points, including a contested 3-pointer at the buzzer, in Southeastern Louisiana’s 84-81 overtime victory against Nicholls State on Saturday night. Hines went 11 of 20 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Lions (17-9, 11-4 Southland Conference). Jakevion Buckley scored 23 points ... Read More »

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VMI defeats Mercer 80-71

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Rickey Bradley, Jr. had 22 points and nine rebounds in VMI’s 80-71 victory against Mercer on Saturday night. TJ Johnson scored 19 points and Augustinas Kiudulas added 18 points for the Keydets (13-14, 7-7 Southern Conference). The pair combined for 11 rebounds. The Bears (11-16, 4-10) were led by Tyler Johnson, ... Read More »

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Holiman scores 24 as Georgia Southern knocks off Old Dominion 78-75

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Adante’ Holiman had 24 points in Georgia Southern’s 78-75 victory over Old Dominion on Saturday night. Holiman shot 8 for 18 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (14-13, 6-8 Sun Belt Conference). Tyson Brown scored 17 points and added 13 ... Read More »

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Cale Makar out for Canada vs. US at 4 Nations. Thomas Harley has been added to the roster

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

MONTREAL (AP) — Canada is without No. 1 defenseman Cale Makar for its game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night. Makar, the 2022 Norris Trophy winner and playoff MVP that year when he helped Colorado win the Stanley Cup, was considered a game-time decision after missing practice Friday because ... Read More »

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Taylor’s 22 lead SIU-Edwardsville past Tennessee State 84-72

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Brian Taylor II had 22 points in SIU-Edwardsville’s 84-72 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday night. Taylor also had eight rebounds for the Cougars (18-9, 11-5 Ohio Valley Conference). Ray’Sean Taylor scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the ... Read More »

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King’s 16 lead North Carolina Central over Coppin State 71-59

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Po’Boigh King scored 16 points as North Carolina Central beat Coppin State 71-59 on Saturday night. King shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Eagles (11-14, 4-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Aquan Smart scored 13 points, shooting 5 for 5, including 3 for 3 from ... Read More »

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UT Martin earns 72-68 win over Eastern Illinois

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Afan Trnka’s 18 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 72-68 on Saturday night. Trnka added nine assists and three steals for the Skyhawks (12-15, 8-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Vladimer Salaridze scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the ... Read More »

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Taryn Sides scores 21 off the bench and No. 14 Kansas State women roll past UCF 97-67

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Backup guard Taryn Sides scored 21 points, making 6 of 7 3-pointers, and No. 14 Kansas State routed UCF 97-67 on Saturday, the 16th consecutive home win for the Wildcats. The Wildcats (24-3, 12-2 Big 12) scored the first seven points of the third quarter to build a 28-point lead and ... Read More »

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Montreal Victoire’s scoring depth instrumental in club’s 6-2 PWHL win over Sirens

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

LAVAL, Que. — Much of the discussion surrounding the Montreal Victoire through the midway mark of the Professional Women’s Hockey League schedule has revolved around captain Marie-Philip Poulin. The 33-year-old Beauceville, Que., native leads the team in scoring with 13 points in 15 games. Her league-leading 11th goal of the season led Montreal to a ... Read More »

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Hayman’s 25 help SFA knock off Northwestern State 70-68

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Kyle Hayman’s 25 points helped SFA defeat Northwestern State 70-68 on Saturday night. Hayman had three steals for the ‘Jacks (13-13, 6-9 Southland Conference). Keon Thompson added 14 points while finishing 6 of 11 from the floor while they also had seven rebounds. Chrishawn Christmas shot 5 of 7 from the ... Read More »

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Eastern Kentucky defeats Queens 86-80 in OT

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Devontae Blanton had 23 points in Eastern Kentucky’s 86-80 overtime win against Queens on Saturday night. Blanton also contributed 10 assists for the Colonels (16-11, 10-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Mayar Wol scored 20 points while going 7 of 17 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds. Jordan Crawford ... Read More »

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