Controversy struck UFC Fight Night 249 on Saturday during the conclusion of the main card bout between Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis. The fight was a battle for 15 minutes. Well, almost 15. Both men got their licks in but when a Kopylov (14-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC)…
Georgia takes 2nd straight win over Top 25 team by beating slumping No. 17 Oklahoma 72-62
Dakota Leffew and Asa Newell each scored 15 points and Georgia held off No. 17 Oklahoma 72-62 on Saturday night for its second consecutive win over a Top 25 team. Georgia (14-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) made its bid to enter the Top 25 by beating No. 6 Kentucky 82-69 on Tuesday night and then giving the Sooners (13-3, 0-3) their third consecutive loss. Oklahoma is still looking for its first SEC win in its debut season in the league.
Zeigler and No. 1 Tennessee recover from blowout and pull away late for 74-70 win at Texas
Zakai Zeigler scored 16 points and No. 1 Tennessee beat Texas 74-70 on Saturday in the Volunteers' first game since a 30-point blowout loss earlier in the week at No. 8 Florida. Jordan Gainey's 3-pointer gave Tennessee a 66-60 lead with 2:41 to play before Zeigler scored the next six points for the Volunteers (15-1, 2-1 SEC), including a reverse layup with 59 seconds left. Gainey and Darlinstone Dubar each scored 12 for Tennessee, which had been the nation's last unbeaten team before the rout at Florida.
Miles scores 20, North Florida downs Bellarmine 98-83
Jasai Miles scored 20 points as North Florida beat Bellarmine 98-83 on Saturday night. Miles added seven rebounds for the Ospreys (8-9, 1-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Liam Murphy scored 18 points while finishing 6 of 9 from 3-point range and added five rebounds and five assists.
Oakland defeats Northern Kentucky 68-53
D.Q. Cole's 16 points helped Oakland defeat Northern Kentucky 68-53 on Saturday night. Cole added five rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (6-12, 3-4 Horizon League). Tuburu Niavalurua scored 15 points while going 7 of 8 from the field and added nine rebounds.
Lamar Jackson, Rashod Bateman stake Ravens to 7-0 lead
The Ravens blew out the Steelers at home in Week 16 and they picked up where they left off on Saturday night.
Stirtz’s 16 help Drake take down Evansville 63-40
Bennett Stirtz's 16 points helped Drake defeat Evansville 63-40 on Saturday night. Stirtz had seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Bulldogs (14-2, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Daniel Abreu scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 10 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line.
Temira Poindexter scores 24, No. 12 Kansas State women cruise past BYU 92-65 for 12th straight win
Temira Poindexter scored 24 points and No. Kansas State beat BYU 92-65 on Saturday night for its 12th straight win. Poindexter made five 3-pointers and finished 9-of-14 shooting overall.
No. 12 Houston rides 2 big first-half runs, routs Kansas State 87-57 for 8th straight victory
Emanuel Sharp scored 15 points, Joseph Tugler had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 12 Houston used two big first-half runs to build a 22-point halftime lead in an 87-57 blowout of Kansas State on Saturday. LJ Cryer and Ja'Vier Francis added 11 points apiece for the Cougars, who cruised to their eighth straight victory in their first trip to Manhattan since 1971. Houston beat the Wildcats by 22 at home last season in their first game as Big 12 foes.
Joseph scores 28 off the bench, Providence takes down Seton Hall 91-85
Bensley Joseph scored 28 points off of the bench to help lead Providence past Seton Hall 91-85 on Saturday night. Joseph added five assists for the Friars (9-8, 3-3 Big East Conference). Corey Floyd Jr. scored 14 points, shooting 4 of 5 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line.
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Interception barrage, including a pick-six, helps Texans bury shell-shocked Chargers
The Chargers' Justin Herbert had four of his passes intercepted, including a pick-six by Eric Murray, as they were eliminated by the Houston Texans 32-12.
Texans advance to divisional round with 32-12 win over Chargers
Houston overwhelmed Los Angeles in the second half, with the club's defense intercepting Justin Herbert a total of four times — including a pick six.
Dorian McMillian scores 23 points and Jackson State defeats Alabama State 77-70
Dorian McMillian scored 23 points as Jackson State beat Alabama State 77-70 on Saturday night. McMillian added seven rebounds for the Tigers (2-13, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Romelle Mansel scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 11 from the field and 6 for 10 from the line and added nine rebounds, five assists, and three blocks.
Kaseem Watson hits game-winner, scores 23 to rally Delaware State over South Carolina State 76-75
Kaseem Watson had 23 points and made a layup at the buzzer to rally Delaware State to a 76-75 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday. Watson shot 9 of 12 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Hornets (8-9, 1-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Robert Smith scored 21 points while going 7 of 10 (5 for 7 from 3-point range).