Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell dominated against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, striking out five over two innings and throwing an immaculate inning in the process.
Tennessee’s Jahmai Mashack hits game-winning 3-pointer as time expires vs Alabama
No. 4 Houston clinches Big 12 regular-season title with 73-64 win over Cincinnati
L.J. Cryer scored 20 points and No. 4 Houston clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title for a second straight season with a 73-64 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. Terrance Arceneaux added 10 points for Houston (25-4, 17-1 Big 12), which has won eight straight. The Cougars became the first team to win the regular-season championship in its first two years in a major conference since Idaho, which won the PCC in the 1921-22 and 1922-23 seasons.
Jahmai Mashack hits long 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift No. 5 Tennessee past No. 6 Alabama, 79-76
Jahmai Mashack raced up the court and hit a 3-pointer from well beyond the arc at the buzzer to give No. 5 Tennessee a 79-76 victory over No. 6 Alabama on Saturday. The Volunteers (24-5, 11-5 Southeastern Conference) got the final shot by forcing a five-second inbounds violation under Alabama's basket with 3.8 seconds left. Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey each scored 18 points for Tennessee.
Wigan hit the jackpot as Super League catches the eye on Las Vegas debut
Warrington Wolves were handily beaten in Nevada but the magic of Matt Peet’s Warriors side lit up Sin City
Today, Las Vegas: tomorrow, the world? Only in the weeks, months and years to come will we know the lasting impact of Super League’s first foray into the United States but, while so many things felt new, one thing was eerily familiar: the brilliance of Wigan Warriors.
Matt Peet’s side have made it their habit to bring out their best on the biggest stages and in Nevada, with more eyes on them than ever, they certainly did not wilt as they beat Warrington 48-24, from 42-0 up.
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Vasean Allette scores 17 points and TCU defeats UCF 89-78
Vasean Allette had 17 points, seven rebounds and nine assists to lead TCU to an 89-78 victory over UCF on Saturday for the Horned Frogs' 14th home win this season. In the second half, the Horned Frogs were unable to improve on their 19-point halftime lead but they maintained a double-digit advantage until Darius Johnson's layup near the three-minute mark made it 82-73. The Horned Frogs finished the win by making enough free throws to stay comfortably ahead, although they made only 7 of 13 from the line in the last three-plus minutes.
Jimerson scores 33, Saint Louis tops Loyola Chicago 98-67, creates four-way tie for third in A-10
Gibson Jimerson's 33 points led Saint Louis over Loyola Chicago 98-67 on Saturday, creating a four-way tie for third place in the Atlantic-10 Conference with two games left to play in the regular season. Loyola-Chicago (19-10, 10-6) were alone in third place going into the game and the loss created a four-way tie with Dayton, Saint Joseph's and Saint Louis, all four games back of conference leader VCU with two games left in the regular season. Jimerson finished 9 of 17 from 3-point range and 6 for 6 from the line for the Billikens (17-12, 10-6).
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Jahmai Mashack’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer gives Tennessee 79-76 win over Alabama
Davis’ 18 lead LIU past Fairleigh Dickinson 74-55
Malachi Davis had 18 points in LIU's 74-55 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday. Davis shot 7 for 21 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Sharks (16-15, 12-4 Northeast Conference). Jamal Fuller scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 8 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line and added seven rebounds.
Clifford has 26, Colorado State beats Utah State 93-66
Nique Clifford scored 26 points as Colorado State beat Utah State 93-66 on Saturday in a battle of second-place teams in the Mountain West Conference.. Clifford also contributed six rebounds and nine assists for the Rams (20-9, 14-4 Mountain West Conference). Jaylen Crocker-Johnson scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 9, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds.
Benigni scores 24, Navy knocks off Loyola (MD) 81-68
Austin Benigni had 24 points in Navy's 81-68 win against Loyola (MD) on Saturday. Benigni added five assists for the Midshipmen (13-18, 10-8 Patriot League). Jordan Pennick scored 18 points, going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 8 for 10 from the line.
Barthelemy, Shelstad lead Oregon over USC 82-61 for fifth straight victory
Keeshawn Barthelemy scored 20 points, Jackson Shelstad added 19 and Oregon defeated USC 82-61 on Saturday for the Ducks' fifth straight victory. Barthelemy shot 8 of 10 with four 3-pointers and Shelstad was 8 of 15 with a trio of 3s for the Ducks (21-8, 10-8 Big Ten), who shot 48% and outscored the Trojans 19-7 off 16 turnovers. Nate Bittle added 15 points and a team-high seven rebounds.