November 20th, 2025

National Sports

England desperate to end Ashes drought in Australia

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

PERTH, Australia (AP) — The build-up to the Ashes series starting Friday began at the end of July 2023 following one or the more acrimonious test cricket series between England and Australia. Ben Stokes and his England lineup won that test at The Oval in South London but it wasn’t enough to reclaim the Ashes ... Read More »

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Zion Williamson scores 14 in his return from injury in the Pelicans’ 125-118 loss to Denver

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson returned to the New Orleans Pelicans’ lineup on Wednesday night, scoring 14 points in a 125-118 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Williamson played 29 minutes after missing eight games with a strained left hamstring. He also had six rebounds, five assists, a steal and a blocked shot. “He was ... Read More »

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Three players top 20 points in No. 2 South Carolina’s 106-56 rout of Winthrop

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ta’Niya Latson scored 24 points, Madina Okot had 23 and Joyce Edwards 22 as No. 2 South Carolina started 5-0 for the fifth straight season with a 106-56 victory over Winthrop on Wednesday night. Okot, the Mississippi State transfer, also had 11 rebounds for third double-double of the season, and had ... Read More »

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Jacobi scores 16 as Eastern Illinois defeats Tiffin 62-50

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Kooper Jacobi scored 16 points to lead Eastern Illinois 62-50 over Tiffin on Wednesday. Jacobi also had nine rebounds for the Panthers (2-3). Terry McMorris scored 13 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks. Preston Turner had 12 points, going 3 for 4 from 3-point range. Meechie White added 11 ... Read More »

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Harris scores 19, Law has 18 as South Alabama defeats Jacksonville State 71-65

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Chaze Harris scored 19 points and Peyton Law had 18 for South Alabama in a 71-65 win over Jacksonville State on Wednesday. Harris was 9 of 14 from the field, and also contributed six rebounds and two steals for the Jaguars (6-0). Law was 7-of-11 shooting and added six rebounds. Jayden ... Read More »

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Sellers, Howell each score 14 points and No. 25 Washington women topple Fresno State 61-43

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Sayvia Sellers and Avery Howell each scored 14 points and No. 25 Washington outlasted Fresno State 61-43 on Wednesday night. The Huskies (4-0) scored 25 points in the second quarter on 63% shooting and led 37-20 at halftime. The 25 points were one more than Washington scored in the second half. Washington ... Read More »

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Ilic’s 18 points help Sam Houston knock off Wyoming 78-70

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Veljko Ilic scored 10 of his 18 points in the second half in Sam Houston’s 78-70 win over Wyoming on Wednesday night. Ilic shot 5 of 6 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line for the Bearkats (2-2), who shot 29 of 33 from the free-throw line. Isaiah ... Read More »

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Johnson puts up 21, Smith 20 in Bradley’s 87-77 victory over UMass-Lowell

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Jaquan Johnson had 21 points in Bradley’s 87-77 win over UMass-Lowell on Wednesday. Johnson added eight rebounds for the Braves (2-3). AJ Smith scored 20 points while going 7 of 9 from the floor, including 4 for 4 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line. Alex Huibregtse shot ... Read More »

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Glover puts up 24 points, Omaha beats Concordia-Nebraska 96-80

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ja’Sean Glover’s 24 points helped Omaha defeat Concordia-Nebraska 96-80 on Wednesday night. Glover shot 8 for 12 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Mavericks (2-3). Lance Waddles added 21 points while going 7 of 14 (5 for 11 from 3-point range) ... Read More »

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No. 22 Auburn bounces back in a big way and beats Jackson State 112-66

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — KeShawn Murphy had 19 points and seven rebounds, Filip Jovic added a career-high 18 points off the bench and No. 22 Auburn dominated Jackson State 112-66 Wednesday night. Elyjah Freeman chipped in 14 points, six rebounds and five assists for Auburn (4-1), which bounced back from its first loss of the ... Read More »

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Davis scores 18 points as Utah Valley knocks off UC Irvine 79-72

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

OREM, Utah (AP) — Isaac Davis scored 18 points and Utah Valley beat UC Irvine 79-72 on Wednesday night. Davis also contributed five assists for the Wolverines (3-2). Trevan Leonhardt added 15 points and eight rebounds. Hayden Welling finished with 14 points. Jurian Dixon led the way for the Anteaters (3-2) with 18 points. Jovan ... Read More »

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