National Sports
No. 5 UConn extends winning streak over Seton Hall to 41 games with a 91-49 victory
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Paige Bueckers had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead No. 5 UConn to a 91-49 victory over Seton Hall on Wednesday night, the Huskies’ 41st straight victory over the Pirates. UConn last lost to Seton Hall on Jan. 5th, 1994. Bueckers, who scored at least 20 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kario Oquendo scores 25 and SMU routs Notre Dame 97-73 for sixth ACC road win
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Kario Oquendo scored 25 points and SMU throttled Notre Dame 97-73 on Wednesday night as the Mustangs improved to 6-1 on the road in their first season in the ACC. SMU (20-6, 11-4) shot 72% in the first half, making 21 of 30 shots. A 9-0 run and a 10-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Otega Oweh scores 20 and No. 17 Kentucky uses strong 2nd half for 82-61 win over Vanderbilt
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 20 points and No. 17 Kentucky took advantage of its size to start the second half to pull away for an 82-61 win over Vanderbilt on Wednesday night. The Wildcats (18-8, 7-6 Southeastern Conference) led 41-40 at the half, but focused on going inside for their first three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huff puts up 27 as Chattanooga defeats Western Carolina 91-86
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Honor Huff scored 27 points as Chattanooga beat Western Carolina 91-86 on Wednesday night. Huff shot 8 for 12 (6 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Mocs (20-8, 12-3 Southern Conference). Frank Champion scored 21 points, while adding eight rebounds, nine assists, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyne has 17 as Richmond downs La Salle 63-58
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mikkel Tyne had 17 points in Richmond’s 63-58 win over La Salle on Wednesday night. Tyne went 6 of 12 from the field (5 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Spiders (10-17, 5-9 Atlantic 10 Conference). B. Artis White scored 12 points while shooting 3 for 8 (1 for 6 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Division II women’s coach Tom Shirley of Jefferson reaches 900 victories
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jefferson University coach Tom Shirley has reached 900 career wins, the second women’s coach in Division II history to hit that milestone. Shirley hit No. 900 when the Rams beat Caldwell University 58-33 on Wednesday night. Shirley has spent the last 35 years of his 43-year coaching career at the Philadelphia school. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peterson scores 29 in East Tennessee State’s 65-49 win over UNC Greensboro
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Quimari Peterson’s 29 points helped East Tennessee State defeat UNC Greensboro 65-49 on Wednesday night. Peterson had 13 rebounds for the Buccaneers (16-12, 9-6 Southern Conference). Karon Boyd scored 10 points while going 4 of 8 from the field and added five rebounds. Kenyon Giles led the Spartans (18-10, 11-4) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Army wins 76-69 over American
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan Curry had 25 points in Army’s 76-69 victory against American on Wednesday night. Curry also contributed seven rebounds for the Black Knights (16-11, 10-5 Patriot League). AJ Allenspach scored 16 points while shooting 6 of 6 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. Josh Scovens shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VCU takes down UMass 80-51
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Joe Bamisile and Max Shulga each scored 19 points as VCU beat UMass 80-51 on Wednesday night. Bamisile added six rebounds for the Rams (21-5, 11-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Shulga finished 5 of 6 from 3-point range and 4 for 4 from the line and added five rebounds and seven assists. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Singleton, Green lead Holy Cross to 74-69 OT win over Lafayette
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Kahlil Singleton scored 19 points and Max Green scored eight of his 18 in overtime as Holy Cross beat Lafayette 74-69 on Wednesday night. Singleton shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Crusaders (13-15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Konan Niederhauser, Hicks each score 19 and Penn State routs Nebraska 89-72 to end 7-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Zach Hicks each scored 19 points, D’Marco Dunn added 17 and Penn State routed Nebraska 89-72 on Wednesday night to end a seven-game losing streak. Penn State (14-13, 4-12 Big Ten) won its first game since topping Rutgers 80-72 on Jan. 20. That win snapped a ... Read More »
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