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Osobor’s double-double helps send Washington past UC Davis in Sprinkle’s debut
Great Osobor scored 15 points and tied a career high grabbing 17 rebounds and Washington rallied late to beat UC Davis 79-73 to usher in the Danny Sprinkle era on Tuesday night. In the season opener for both teams, Washington used a balanced attack with Mekhi Mason scoring 13 points and reserves Zoom Diallo scored 12 and Wilhelm Breidenbach 10 respectively. The Aggies' TY Johnson scored a career-high 35 points shooting 10 of 25 and 13 for 16 from the free-throw line.
Hield explains why Steph’s 3-balls feel like ‘nine-point plays’
Buddy Hield is enjoying his new status as Golden State Warriors teammates with Steph Curry.
Arizona State pulls away late to beat Idaho State 55-48
Alston Mason scored 14 points to lead Arizona State to a 55-48 victory over Idaho State on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. BJ Freeman added 12 points and eight rebounds for Arizona State. Joson Sanon chipped in 11 points.
BYU pulls away early behind Demin, Saunders to beat Central Arkansas 88-50
Egor Demin scored 18 points and had 11 assists and BYU rolled to an 88-50 victory over Central Arkansas on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. Kanon Catchings scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half for BYU. Richie Saunders finished with 16 points and eight rebounds and Keba Keita grabbed 10 boards to go with six points.
Floyd’s 23 lead North Texas over Evansville 80-63
Jasper Floyd had 23 points in North Texas' 80-63 season-opening victory against Evansville on Tuesday night. Floyd also had five assists for the Mean Green. Johnathan Massie added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds.
Lue’s 22 lead Kennesaw State past Toccoa Falls 110-61
Lue had eight rebounds for the Owls. Ramone Seals scored 18 points while going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 6 from the line. Jamil Miller had 17 points and shot 6 of 8 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line.
Texas Tech kicks off 100th year of play dousing Bethune-Cookman 94-61
Kerwin Walton scored 21 points and JT Toppin scored 19 and Texas Tech all but wrapped it up at halftime beating Bethune-Cookman 94-61 on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams. Chance McMillian and Darrion Williams each scored 17 points and Kevin Overton 10. The Red Raiders shot 36 of 63 (57%) including 16 of 30 (53%) from 3-point range.
N’Guessan scores 21 points, grabs 15 rebounds to lead Kansas State over New Orleans 89-65
David N'Guessan scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Kansas State to an 89-65 victory over New Orleans on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams. Max Jones added 19 points and five assists and Brendan Hausen scored 15 points for Kansas State. The pair each made four of the Wildcats' 13 3-pointers.
Kerr jokes how Celtics fans, disgruntled over Tatum, will greet him
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr offered a perfect tongue-in-cheek response when asked how warm of a reception he expects from Boston Celtics fans.
Joel Embiid suspended 3 games for shoving columnist in locker room
The NBA has suspended Joel Embiid for shoving a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist in the Sixers locker room.
Louis-Jacques scores 21 in Colgate’s 95-62 win against SUNY-Canton
Nicolas Louis-Jacques had 21 points in Colgate's 95-62 season-opening victory against SUNY-Canton on Tuesday night. Louis-Jacques shot 7 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Raiders. Jeff Woodward scored 17 points and added nine rebounds and six assists.
Brown remains out for Warriors-Celtics game with hip injury
The Boston Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown when the Golden State Warriors visit TD Garden on Wednesday.
Embiid looks on track to play his first game of season vs. Knicks
Instead of his left knee injury, the Sixers cited Joel Embiid's three-game suspension in their latest injury report.
Brooks, James carry No. 9 NC State past ETSU 80-55 in season opener
Zoe Brooks scored 21 points and Aziaha James posted all but two of her 17 points in the second half to help No. 9 N.C. State open a highly anticipated season with an 80-55 win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night. Saniya Rivers and Madison Hayes both had 11 points as the Wolfpack geared up for this weekend's showdown with top-ranked South Carolina. Braylyn Milton and reserve Carmen Richardson led East Tennessee State with 12 points apiece.