Nique Clifford leads Colorado State to 76-72 OT win over TCU at Acrisure Invitational

Nique Clifford finished with 25 points and 12 rebounds to help Colorado State rally for a 76-72 overtime victory over TCU in the consolation final of the Acrisure Invitational on Friday. Bowen Born hit a 3-pointer for the Rams (4-3) with 56 seconds left in regulation, tying the game at 66 and forcing OT after Frankie Collins missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Horned Frogs (4-3). Jalen Lake hit a go-ahead jumper and Clifford followed with two baskets for a 74-68 advantage with 57 seconds to go.

Davies’ late winner sinks Sunderland and puts Sheffield United top

Tom Davies’ late winner proved to be the difference as Sheffield United edged a compelling and often chaotic tussle with promotion rivals Sunderland to send the Blades to the top of the Championship on a night when both sides had a man sent off.

Both sides have made a magnificent start to the new season and are firmly in the promotion mix as December approaches. They each knew victory here would move them above Leeds ahead of their game against Blackburn on Saturday and despite the game looking as though it would be heading for a stalemate for large periods, Davies’ strike was six minutes to go ultimately was decisive.

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Weber State defeats Bowling Green 73-70 in Arizona Tip-Off

Blaise Threatt scored 19 points to lead Weber State to a 73-70 victory over Bowling Green on Friday in the Arizona Tip-Off. Miguel Tomley made a layup with 28 seconds left and Threatt added a pair of free throws to seal it for the Wildcats. Threatt also contributed seven rebounds and five steals for the Wildcats (3-4).