National Sports
Tunca’s 19 points, Mingo’s 15 push Penn State 76-68 past Fairfield
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
State College, Pa. (AP) — Melih Tunca scored 19 points and had six assists, and Kayden Mingo added 15 points to lead Penn State to a 75-68 win over Fairfield in a season opener for both teams on Monday night. Penn State trailed by three points with 2:17 remaining, but pulled away with an 11-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karaban, Ball lead No. 4 UConn Huskies past Division I newcomer New Haven in season opener
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Alex Karaban had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Solo Ball scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half as No. 4 UConn beat New Haven 79-55 on Monday night to win its season opener for the ninth season in a row. Jaylin Stewart added 11 points and eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ament has 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead No. 18 Tennessee past Mercer 76-61
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nate Ament scored 18 points and had nine rebounds to lead No. 18 Tennessee to a 76-61 victory over Mercer on Monday night in the season opener for both teams Ament, regarded as one of the top freshmen in the country, was much more efficient shooting against Mercer (6 of 11) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latson leads new-look No. 2 South Carolina to opening blowout over Grand Canyon 94-54
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ta’Niya Latson scored 20 points in her South Carolina debut to lead the second-ranked Gamecocks to a 94-54 victory over Grand Canyon to start the season Monday night. It was the 15th straight opening victory under coach Dawn Staley and Latson, who led the country in scoring at Florida State last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips posts double-double as Missouri rolls past Howard in opener
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shawn Phillips Jr. scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Mark Mitchell added nine points and six boards as Missouri powered past Howard 88-67 in a season-opener on Monday night. Phillips was dominant inside, shooting 8 of 9 from the field for the Tigers, who controlled the paint and out-rebounded the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kohler scores 16 points in No. 22 Michigan State’s 80-69 win over Colgate
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jaxon Kohler scored 16 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Jeremy Fears Jr. added 14 points and 10 assists Monday night to lead No. 22 Michigan State to an 80-69 victory over Colgate in the season-opener for both schools. Coen Carr also had 12 points for the Spartans, who improved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Payne, Adams lead all-new Maryland squad past Coppin State 83-61 in season opener
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Pharrel Payne scored 21 points and Darius Adams scored 16 points as Maryland beat Coppin State 83-61 in a season-opening contest for both teams Monday night. Elijah Saunders scored 14 points, Andre Mills scored 13 and reserve David Coit netted 13 for the Terrapins. Reserve Khali Horton led Coppin State with 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic, Reaves sidelined for Lakers’ game against Trail Blazers
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Luka Doncic was ruled out of the Lakers’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night after finishing with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assist against Miami a night earlier. Doncic was unavailable due to lower left leg contusion injury management. The injury forced him to miss three games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith scores 20 as Central Connecticut takes down VSU-Johnson 117-55
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Darin Smith Jr.’s 20 points helped Central Connecticut defeat Vermont State-Johnson 117-55 on Monday. Smith added seven rebounds for the Blue Devils. Max Frazier scored 14 points along with seven rebounds, and Jay Rodgers finished with 11 points. The Badgers were led in scoring by Jaylen Brown, who finished with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatum scores 23, VMI downs JWU Charlotte 122-58
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Mario Tatum Jr.’s 23 points helped VMI defeat Division III JWU Charlotte 122-58 on Monday in a season-opener. Walker Andrews scored 22 points while going 8 of 16 (5 for 10 from 3-point range). TTatum went 5 of 7 from 3-point range. J Johnson had 19 points and shot 5 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oluchi Okananwa shines in her Maryland debut as No. 10 Terrapins rout Loyola 80-26
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Oluchi Okananwa scored 18 points, and No. 10 Maryland was able to go deep into its roster in an 80-26 rout of in-state opponent Loyola on Monday night. Saylor Poffenbarger added 11 points, and six other Maryland players scored at least six. The Terrapins (1-0) used 13 players in all, ... Read More »
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