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.
Tandy scores 26, Florida Atlantic beats UTSA 94-74
KyKy Tandy's 26 points helped Florida Atlantic defeat UTSA 94-74 on Wednesday night. Tandy shot 9 for 11, including 8 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Owls (11-10, 4-4 American Athletic Conference). Kaleb Glenn scored 17 points while going 7 of 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and added seven rebounds.
Captain’s call vindicated; King’s spin clinic stuns as Aussies sweat on Perry – Ashes Talking Pts
An injury to superstar Ellyse Perry overshadowed another comprehensive day by Australia in the marquee day-night Test match at the MCG. Scroll down to see our Talking Points!
Ball and Reed help No. 25 UConn erase a 14-point deficit to top 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. Tarris Reed Jr. had 16 points and eight rebounds for UConn (15-6, 7-3 Big East). Jaylin Stewart finished with 15 points before leaving following an awkward fall under DePaul's basket with 3:34 to play.