McNeese defeats Nicholls State 80-71

Javohn Garcia scored 25 points as McNeese beat Nicholls State 80-71 on Saturday night. Garcia shot 6 of 12 from the field and 12 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (11-5, 5-0 Southland Conference). Quadir Copeland scored 14 points while going 5 of 14 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.

Colimerio’s 14 lead Queens over Austin Peay 67-60

Leo Colimerio had 14 points in Queens' 67-60 victory against Austin Peay on Saturday night. Colimerio added seven rebounds for the Royals (11-6, 4-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kalib Mathews scored 13 points while going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the line and added five rebounds.

Dockery’s 25 lead Howard past Morgan State 100-95

Marcus Dockery's 25 points helped Howard defeat Morgan State 100-95 on Saturday night. Dockery shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Bison (7-9, 2-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Blake Harper scored 23 points while going 7 of 12 and 8 of 11 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds and six assists.

Callum Simpson stops Steed Woodall early to retain titles on emotional night

  • Simpson dedicates win to his late sister, Lily-Rae
  • Caroline Dubois left frustrated by technical draw

Callum Simpson defended his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles with a second-round stoppage of Steed Woodall on an emotional night in Sheffield.

Simpson was fighting for the first time since the death of his sister, Lily-Rae, at the age of 19. “I’m feeling bittersweet,” he told Sky Sports after his quick victory. “There’s one person who everyone knows I wish was here, but I know she’s looking down on me and I know I’m making her proud.

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Todd’s 21 help Arkansas State down Troy 84-78

Taryn Todd scored 21 points as Arkansas State beat Troy 84-78 on Saturday night. Todd had seven rebounds for the Red Wolves (12-5, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 17 points, shooting 5 for 10, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc.