Professional
Stalock shuts out Stars, Wild win 7-0
By BRIAN HALL ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Alex Stalock posted his second shutout of the season with 27 saves, and Jason Zucker had a goal and two assists for the Minnesota Wild in a […]
Collegiate
James scores 31 points, Lakers beat Rockets 124-115
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rode a big third quarter to a a 124-115 win over the Houston Rockets. The Lakers […]
Collegiate
Shivers, Burns propel Southern past UAPB 75-56
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Ahsante Shivers tossed in 18 points and freshman Damiree Burns came off the bench to score 16 as Southern cruised to a 75-56 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday. Burns […]
Collegiate
Smart scores 20, LSU beats Ole Miss to stay unbeaten in SEC
By CHRIS BURROWS OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Javonte Smart scored 20 points as LSU wiped out a six-point deficit in the final seven minutes to defeat Mississippi 80-76 and remain unbeaten in Southeastern Conference play. […]
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Jolly scores 25 to lead SMU past Temple 68-52
DALLAS (AP) — Tyson Jolly had a career-high 25 points plus 14 rebounds as SMU topped Temple 68-52 on Saturday night. Isiaha Mike had 12 points and 10 rebounds for SMU (13-4, 3-2 American Athletic […]
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Rams survive strong challenge from Texas A&M-Texarkana Lady Eagles
Thursday night was like a bad dream for Kevin Dobbs and his girls. Texas A&M-Texarkana’s 83-70 loss to the Huston-Tillotson Rams Saturday left Dobbs in a much better frame of mind.
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Little Rock cruises past Appalachian State 73-57
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Jovan Stulic finished with 18 points, Nikola Maric scored a season-high 17 off the bench and Little Rock breezed to a 73-57 victory over Appalachian State. Stulic knocked down 6 of […]
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Huston-Tillotson prevails in 3-point shootout with Eagles at Patterson Student Center
Huston-Tillotson (Austin, Texas) remains in the Red River Athletic Conference race for the title after Saturday’s road win over Texas A&M University-Texarkana, 83-81.
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Hamlet lifts North Texas over Louisiana Tech 51-50 at buzzer
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Javion Hamlet hit a floater in the lane as time expired and North Texas defeated Louisiana Tech 51-50 for the Mean Green’s first win in Ruston since 1952. The Bulldogs took […]
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Harvey career-high 24 helps Nicholls rally to 79-72 win
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Elvis Harvey Jr. scored a career-high 24 points as Nicholls State defeated Central Arkansas in a come-from-behind 79-72 win. Harvey was 8-for-10 shooting as the Colonels rebounded from their a conference […]
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No. 10 Kentucky holds off Arkansas after Calipari ejection
By ERIC W. BOLIN FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Nick Richards and No. 10 Kentucky kept their composure after coach John Calipari was ejected, holding off Arkansas for a 73-66 victory. Richards had 17 points and […]
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Edwards strong again, No. 23 Texas Tech tops Iowa St. 72-52
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kyler Edwards had 22 points coming off the highest-scoring game of his career and No. 23 Texas Tech pulled away from Iowa State in the second half of a 72-52 victory. […]
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LSU title parade draws massive crowds
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Thousands of LSU fans wearing purple and gold lined streets near Tiger Stadium and packed a basketball arena for a parade honoring the football team’s national championship. A day after […]
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Eaton helps Arkansas State rally past Coastal Carolina 80-75
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Marquis Eaton scored 20 points and in the final 97 seconds made six free throws and blocked a shot as Arkansas State came from behind to clip Coastal Carolina 80-75. Arkansas […]
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Dotson and Azubuike lead No. 6 Kansas over Texas 66-57
By JIM VERTUNO AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Devon Dotson returned from a hip injury to score 21 points and lead No. 6 Kansas over Texas 66-57. Dotson scored the Jayhawks’ final seven points of the […]
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Manek lights it up in Oklahoma’s 83-63 win over TCU
By RYAN ABER NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Brady Manek scored a career-high 31 points to lead Oklahoma to an 83-63 win over TCU on Saturday. Coming off a disappointing shooting performance in a loss to […]
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Igbanu carries Tulsa past Tulane 67-54
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Martins Igbanu scored 19 points and made 11 of 12 free throws as Tulsa shot 59% in the second half and beat Tulane 67-54 on Saturday for its third straight win. […]
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No. 2 Baylor wins 15th in a row, tops Oklahoma State 75-68
By JOHN TRANCHINA Associated Press STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Jared Butler scored 19 points and had six assists Saturday, helping No. 2 Baylor rally past Oklahoma State 75-68 for the Bears’ 15th straight victory. Oklahoma […]
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South Carolina uses 3-ball to down Texas A&M 81-67
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jair Bolden scored 19 points and South Carolina defeated Texas A&M 81-67. The Gamecocks made 16-of-30 of their 3-point attempts (53.3%), in keeping the Aggies at arms’ length for most […]
High School
Pleasant Grove teams remain unbeaten; Atlanta sweeps DeKalb cagers
T’Vondrick Henry and Marcus Burris combined for 58 of Pleasant Grove’s 70 points Friday night at Hawk Gym. Henry scored 32 in leading the Hawks past Pittsburg, 70-57.