Freshman star Ace Bailey scored 24 of his 37 points in the first half and Rutgers picked up a rare road win 79-72 over Northwestern on Wednesday night. Bailey missed his school freshman record by two points but had his third 30-plus point game, shooting 13 of 20 from the field, including a career-high five 3-pointers on eight attempts. Tyson Acuff added 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting for the Scarlet Knights (11-10, 4-5 Big Ten Conference), who were without another sensational freshman, point guard Dylan Harper (18.6 ppg), who missed the game with an ankle injury.
BBC’s ‘Repair Shop’ rescues iconic Welsh rugby shirt
Before the likes of David Watkins, Barry John, Phil Bennett, Jonathan Davies, Neil Jenkins, Stephen Jones and Dan Biggar made the No 10 jersey so iconic with their world class performances, Welsh outside halves used to wear No 6. And the last man to wear the No 6 on his back was Bryan Richards in […]
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Walker and Illinois State knock off Belmont 81-78
Chase Walker scored 22 points and Johnny Kinziger secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining as Illinois State knocked off Belmont 81-78 on Wednesday night. Walker added six rebounds for the Redbirds (13-9, 5-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Kinziger shot 8 for 15, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc to add 22 points.
‘MCG needs to catch up’: New cricket Hall of Famer’s push for statue of women’s legend
Former wicketkeeper and leading administrator Christina Matthews was on the front foot at the MCG on Thursday after it was announced she would be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
‘Craziest wicket ever?’ Never-before-seen run-out stuns cricket
A truly one-of-a-kind run-out has occurred in a game between the England U19 and South Africa U19, however, questions have been raised about whether or not he should have been given out.
Gabriel Pozzato scores 29 and Evansville earns 78-74 win against Murray State
Gabriel Pozzato had 29 points in Evansville's 78-74 win over Murray State on Wednesday night. Pozzato shot 10 of 14 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Purple Aces (8-14, 5-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Tayshawn Comer added 27 points while going 6 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 13 for 14 from the line and had six assists.
Creighton wins 86-77 over Xavier
Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 29 points as Creighton beat Xavier 86-77 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight victory. Kalkbrenner also added nine rebounds for the Bluejays (15-6, 8-2 Big East Conference). Neal Jamiya scored 16 points and added six rebounds and six assists.
No. 1 Auburn beats LSU for 12th straight victory
Johni Broome scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half and had 16 rebounds to help top-ranked Auburn beat LSU 87-74 on Wednesday night for its 12th straight victory. Auburn (19-1, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) matched the best 20-game start in school history. Kelly Miles added 13 points, Chad-Baker Mazara had 11 and Tahaad Petiford 10.
UIC takes down Bradley 93-70
Javon Jackson scored 25 points as UIC beat Bradley 93-70 on Wednesday night. Jackson added five steals for the Flames (15-7, 7-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Jordan Mason scored 22 points and added seven rebounds and seven assists.
Hausen leads balanced K-State scoring attack in 85-57 blitz of Oklahoma State
Brendan Hausen scored 18 points on 5-for-6 shooting, Coleman Hawkins scored 15 points and Kansas State routed Oklahoma State 85-57 on Wednesday night. Max Jones scored 14 points, Dug McDaniel scored 10 and the Wildcats (9-11, 3-6 Big 12) had 10 players enter the scoring column. Kansas State shot 52.6% (30 for 57).
North Texas secures 58-54 win over Wichita State
Moulaye Sissoko scored 16 points as North Texas beat Wichita State 58-54 on Wednesday night to extend its winning streak to six games. Sissoko added six rebounds for the Mean Green (16-4, 7-1 American Athletic Conference). Atin Wright added 15 points while shooting 5 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while he also had six rebounds.
Arkansas State secures 81-68 win over Southern Miss
Taryn Todd's 25 points helped Arkansas State defeat Southern Miss 81-68 on Wednesday night as the Red Wolves extended their winning streak to six games. Todd also contributed three steals for the Red Wolves (17-5, 8-2 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 13 points while going 3 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line and added nine rebounds and three steals.
Maryland’s 3-point resurgence was on display again in a victory over No. 17 Wisconsin
Maryland's big second-half run began with a 3-pointer from an unlikely source. DeShawn Harris-Smith, who was just 4 for 22 from long distance on the season, scored from beyond the arc with the Terrapins down five. It was the first of four straight 3s by Maryland during a 14-2 run that sent the Terps to a 76-68 victory over No. 17 Wisconsin on Wednesday night.
No. 25 UConn use second-half surge to down DePaul, 72-61
Solo Ball scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 25 UConn rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat DePaul 72-61 on Wednesday night.
Stirtz’s 20 help Drake knock off Northern Iowa 66-52
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points as Drake beat Northern Iowa 66-52 on Wednesday night to extend its win streak to seven games. Stirtz had three steals for the Bulldogs (19-2, 9-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Cam Manyawu scored 10 points while finishing 5 of 6 from the floor and added nine rebounds.