Javon Bennett scored 19 points as Dayton beat Saint Louis 71-63 on Friday night. Bennett shot 7 for 13, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Flyers (15-7, 5-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Enoch Cheeks scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line and added three steals.
Niagara holds off Canisius 64-63
Justice Smith scored at the basket with 49 seconds left to give Niagara a four-point lead and the Purple Eagles held on to earn a 64-63 win on Friday night. Paul McMillan IV hit a 3 to get the Golden Griffins within a point with :38 left but Niagara's Justin Page missed two free throws with :06 left and McMillan missed a layup at the buzzer. Jaeden Marshall score 18 points, shooting 6 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Purple Eagles (8-13, 3-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Jayson Tatum hits vintage game-winner as Celtics avoid upset by shorthanded Pelicans
Even a player on the Pelicans bench was impressed.
Mike Davis vs. Fares Ziam prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 250
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Johnson’s 20 lead Akron past Kent State 85-71
Nate Johnson had 20 points and Akron beat Kent State 85-71 on Friday night to pick up its ninth straight victory. Johnson added five rebounds for the Zips (16-5, 9-0 Mid-American Conference). Tavari Johnson scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc and added five assists.
Manhattan defeats Iona 76-55
Will Sydnor's 23 points helped Manhattan defeat Iona 76-55 on Friday night. Sydnor added six rebounds for the Jaspers (10-9, 5-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Masiah Gilyard added 15 points while going 7 of 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) while he also had seven rebounds.
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 250
Said Nurmagomedov and Vinicius Oliveira meet Saturday on the UFC Fight Night 250 main card at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 3-2 UFC main cards, 2024
Weeks scores 17, Rider knocks off Saint Peter’s 67-64
TJ Weeks Jr. had 17 points in Rider's 67-64 victory over Saint Peter's on Friday night. Weeks shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Broncs (8-13, 4-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Zion Cruz scored 14 points while going 6 of 12 (0 for 3 from 3-point range).
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 250
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Peavy’s 19 lead Georgetown past Butler 73-70
Micah Peavy and Thomas Sorber each had 19 points in Georgetown's 73-70 victory against Butler on Friday night. Peavy added nine rebounds and three steals for the Hoyas (14-8, 5-6 Big East Conference). Sorber shot 8 of 14 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line while he also had five rebounds and three steals.
Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 250
Shara Magomedov and Michael Page meet Saturday in the co-main event of the UFC Fight Night 250 main card at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 3-2 UFC ma
Pelicans G Dejounte Murray exits game after non-contact injury in right leg
The New Orleans Pelicans might have yet another major injury to deal with.
Moniak beats Angels in arbitration, Leiter goes to hearing, King and Contreras reach deals
Michael King is 26-26 with a 3.20 ERA in 49 starts and 97 relief appearances with the Yankees (2019-23) and Padres.
Canucks trade disgruntled forward J.T. Miller to Rangers in 6-player deal
Vancouver has gone from a first-place team last season to out of the playoffs in current Western Conference seeding.
Poulakidas scores 23 points as Yale knocks off Princeton 77-70
John Poulakidas scored 23 points as Yale beat Princeton 77-70 on Friday night. Poulakidas shot 8 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Bulldogs (12-6, 5-0 Ivy League). Nick Townsend scored 14 points and added five rebounds.