February 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Banks’ 30 lead UNC Asheville past Longwood 87-82

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Josh Banks’ 30 points led UNC Asheville over Longwood 87-82 on Saturday. Banks shot 12 for 19, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (20-8, 11-3 Big South Conference). Jordan Marsh scored 29 points while shooting 12 for 23, including 5 for 12 from beyond the arc ... Read More »

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Jarusevicius scores 21, Central Michigan defeats Western Michigan 86-57

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Ugnius Jarusevicius had 21 points in Central Michigan’s 86-57 victory against Western Michigan on Saturday. Jarusevicius also contributed six rebounds for the Chippewas (12-15, 5-9 Mid-American Conference). Bryan Ndjonga scored 15 points while going 6 of 7 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Kyler Vanderjagt went 5 of 6 ... Read More »

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Clark contributes three points as Ottawa Charge top Montreal Victoire 3-1

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

OTTAWA — Emily Clark had a two goals — including one into an empty net — and an assist, powering the Ottawa Charge to a 3-1 win over the Montreal Victoire Saturday. Clark now has points in five straight games. Stephanie Markowski had the other goal for the Charge (7-0-4-8) while Gwenyth Philips turned aside ... Read More »

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Atwell scores 17 as UNC Greensboro takes down Mercer 78-61

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Donovan Atwell’s 17 points helped UNC Greensboro defeat Mercer 78-61 on Saturday. Atwell shot 7 for 12, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Spartans (19-10, 12-4 Southern Conference). Jalen Breath scored 16 points while going 5 of 6 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and ... Read More »

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L.J. Cryer scores 28 to lead No. 5 Houston past No. 8 Iowa State 68-59

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 28 points, Milos Uzan added 19 points and No. 5 Houston held on to beat No. 8 Iowa State 68-59 on Saturday. Cryer and Uzan combined to shoot 18 of 27, including 8 of 12 on 3-pointers. Emanuel Sharp added 11 points for Houston (23-4, 15-1 Big 12), which ... Read More »

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Penguins honor late Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange during emotional pregame ceremony

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange during an emotional ceremony before Saturday’s game against Washington. Lange, who died on Wednesday at 76, called Penguin games for 46 years and spent five decades in broadcasting before retiring in 2021. The Penguins invited Lange’s two sons, their families, and some ... Read More »

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Freshman McNeil scores 24 points in first start, helps lead N.C. State to 85-73 win over Wake Forest

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Paul McNeil, making his first collegiate start, scored 24 points, Dontrez Styles added 22 and N.C. State beat Wake Forest 85-73 on Saturday. McNeil, a freshman from Rockingham, N.C., scored 17 points in the second half including a 3-pointer for a 10-point lead heading into the final minute. His dunk finished ... Read More »

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Durkin’s 20 lead Davidson past Fordham 80-69

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Durkin’s 20 points helped Davidson defeat Fordham 80-69 on Saturday. Durkin had 13 rebounds and five assists for the Wildcats (16-11, 6-8 Atlantic 10 Conference). Connor Kochera added 17 points while shooting 7 for 13 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line while ... Read More »

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Chattanooga defeats Citadel 76-75

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Bash Wieland’s 17 points helped Chattanooga defeat Citadel 76-75 on Saturday. Wieland finished 8 of 11 from the field for the Mocs (21-8, 13-3 Southern Conference). Trey Bonham shot 5 for 13, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Honor Huff had 14 points and shot ... Read More »

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Peter scores 14 as Liberty knocks off Florida International 58-45

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Taelon Peter scored 14 points off of the bench to lead Liberty past Florida International 58-45 on Saturday. Peter had six rebounds for the Flames (22-5, 10-4 Conference USA). Kaden Metheny scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 10, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc. Jay Maughmer went 5 ... Read More »

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Nova Scotia’s Black beats Alberta’s Skrlik 8-7 to reach Hearts semifinal

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Christina Black’s curling team from Nova Scotia has advanced to the semifinal at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 8-7 win over Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik. Black will meet the loser of a later playoff game between defending champion Rachel Homan and Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson. The winner of that game gets ... Read More »

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