Chucky Hepburn scored a career-high 37 points to lead No. 19 Louisville to a 79-68 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday night. Terrence Edwards Jr. added 23 points and seven rebounds for the Cardinals (23-6, 16-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who shot 51.1% from the field (23 for 45) and went 11 for 21 (52.4%) from 3-point range. Jaland Lowe led Pittsburgh (16-13, 7-11) with 16 points and Zack Austin added 15.
Messi no-show prompts Houston Dynamo to issue apology and free tickets
- Argentine star not listed as injured but did not make trip
- Match was set to be sell-out with expensive resale tickets
MLS club Houston Dynamo have issued an apology to fans after Lionel Messi was revealed by various outlets to not be in the Inter Miami traveling party for Sunday night’s game between the sides. The Texas club also promised free tickets to a future match to all in attendance due to Messi’s absence.
In their statement, the Dynamo indicated that they believed Messi would be fit to play the match based on his name not being listed on Inter Miami’s player status report. The player status report, released before matches, is traditionally where teams will list players that are carrying injuries or who are otherwise out of action.
Continue reading...Filipovity’s 16 lead New Mexico State over Western Kentucky 65-47
Peter Filipovity scored 16 points as New Mexico State beat Western Kentucky 65-47 on Saturday. Filipovity also added 11 rebounds for the Aggies (16-13, 9-7 Conference USA). Zawdie Jackson went 3 of 9 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to add 10 points.
Bethune-Cookman knocks off SWAC leader Southern, 70-69
Trey Thomas scored 20 points as Bethune-Cookman handed SWAC leader Southern its second conference loss 70-69 on Saturday. The Jaguars (18-10, 13-2) saw their Southwestern Athletic Conference lead cut to just two games over second-place Jackson State with three games left in the regular season. Bethune-Cookman (14-15, 11-5) moved into third place, two-and-a-half games back.
Bates has 20 as Louisiana Tech knocks off Sam Houston 90-66
AJ Bates scored 20 points as Louisiana Tech beat Sam Houston 90-66 on Saturday. Bates had nine assists and four steals for the Bulldogs (19-10, 8-8 Conference USA). Al Green shot 5 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 19 points.
Utah beats rival BYU on answered prayer from Maty Wilke in OT
Now that's how you win a rivalry game.
Miller has 21 as Portland State beats Montana 79-76 in OT
Terri Miller Jr. scored 21 points as Portland State beat Montana 79-76 in overtime on Saturday to end the Grizzlies' 10-game winning streak. Miller added 11 rebounds for the Vikings (18-12, 10-7 Big Sky Conference). Qiant Myers scored 19 points and added five assists.
Bass hits a pair of game-winning free throws, scores 25 to lead Lindenwood over Tennessee Tech 76-74
Reggie Bass scored 25 points that included a pair of game-winning free throws as Lindenwood beat Tennessee Tech 76-74 on Saturday. Bass capped the scoring from the foul line with about three seconds left and Jaylon Johnson missed from deep for Tennessee Tech to end it. Bass shot 7 for 13 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Lions (15-16, 10-10 Ohio Valley Conference).
Mitchell scores 19 as Jackson State downs Texas Southern 67-52
Jayme Mitchell had 19 points in Jackson State's 67-52 victory against Texas Southern on Saturday night. Mitchell also added five rebounds for the Tigers (11-17, 11-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Shannon Grant scored 16 points and added nine rebounds.
Austin Reaves is day to day after tests show no serious injury to calf
The Lakers guard will not miss significant time after testing on his sore calf revealed no significant problems.
Mrus’ 22 points, late 3 lifts Idaho past Weber State 81-79 in OT
Tyler Mrus scored 22 points, including a game-winning 3 in overtime to earn Idaho an 81-79 overtime victory over Weber State on Saturday. Mrus finished 6 of 13 from 3-point range and 4 for 4 from the line for the Vandals (13-17, 8-9 Big Sky Conference). Kolton Mitchell scored 18 points and added five assists.
Warriors’ Steph Curry dunks for first time in six years, vows never again
Steph Curry on Saturday dunked for the first time in six years, and the Golden State Warriors star is confident he'll never do it again.
King scores 20 as North Carolina Central takes down Howard 72-68
Po'Boigh King had 20 points in North Carolina Central's 72-68 victory over Howard on Saturday. King shot 7 of 20 from the field, including 0 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Eagles (12-17, 5-7 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Perry Smith Jr. scored 18 points and added 10 rebounds.
Lakers dodge bullet with Austin Reaves, who is day-to-day after leaving game with calf injury
Austin Reaves has looked like a star since the Luka Dončić trade.
Giles scores 25, UNC Greensboro beats Samford 108-100 and will be No. 2 seed in Southern tournament
Kenyon Giles had 25 points in UNC Greensboro's 108-100 victory against Samford on Saturday in a regular-season finale. The Spartans will be the No. seed in the Southern Conference Tournament.