Dmitry Bivol takes Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed crown in Riyadh classic

Dmitry Bivol became the undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world after he outpointed Artur Beterbiev in another absorbing and magnificent contest of great technical skill and profound courage. Bivol, who narrowly lost a majority decision to the 40-year-old former champion just over four months ago, won the rematch and the sweetest redemption in the early hours of Sunday morning in Riyadh.

The scores were exactly the same as they had been in October – with one judge ruling it a 114-114 draw and the two other officials reaching verdicts of 116-112 and 115-113 – but the key difference was that the winning margins were announced in favour of the deserving Bivol.

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Howard defeats Morgan State 87-81

Cameron Shockley-Okeke had 24 points in Howard's 87-81 victory over Morgan State on Saturday night. Shockley-Okeke added five rebounds for the Bison (12-15, 7-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Blake Harper scored 21 points while shooting 5 of 12 from the field and 11 for 16 from the line.

Josh Uduje scores 29 and San Jose State beats Wyoming 82-73

Josh Uduje's 29 points helped San Jose State defeat Wyoming 82-73 on Saturday. Uduje added three steals for the Spartans (13-16, 6-11 Mountain West Conference). Latrell Davis scored 17 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line and added eight rebounds.

Stewart scores 26, Presbyterian beats Radford 80-73

Kobe Stewart scored 26 points as Presbyterian beat Radford 80-73 on Saturday night. Stewart added six rebounds for the Blue Hose (12-17, 5-9 Big South Conference). Kory Mincy added 13 points while shooting 3 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had six assists.

Sides scores 16, Sundell sets record, No. 12 K-State women rout rival Kansas 90-60

Taryn Sides scored 15 points, Sernea Sundell set a school single-game record with 15 assists and No. 12 Kansas State celebrated a brief appearance by All-American Ayoka Lee with a 90-60 win over rival Kansas on Saturday. Temira Poindexter added 14 points for Kansas State (25-4, 13-3 Big 12 Conference), which has won 17 straight home games. Gisela Sanchez and Zyanna Walker both had 12 points and Kennedy Taylor 10.

Jackson State wins 71-63 against Alcorn State

Shannon Grant had 25 points in Jackson State's 71-63 victory against Alcorn State on Saturday night. Grant also added four blocks for the Tigers (10-17, 10-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Keiveon Hunt scored 16 points and added five assists.