John Blackwell had 24 points and 10 rebounds as 11th-ranked Wisconsin bounced back from a disappointing defeat with an 88-62 victory over Washington on Tuesday night. John Tonje added 13 points for the Badgers (22-6, 12-5 Big Ten), who lost 77-73 to Oregon in overtime at home Saturday after leading by 15 with under eight minutes left. Steven Crowl and Xavier Amos had 12 points apiece for Wisconsin.
West Virginia erupts offensively as they get crucial win over TCU
In what could be viewed as their most important game of the season, West Virginia arguably turned in their most impressive half of the season against TCU. The Mountaineers put together a complete effort in the first 20 minutes, propelling them to a crucial 73-55 win over the Horned Frogs at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown. West Virginia entered Tuesday night with four games left in the regular season and still on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble.
Harcum scores 25 as Murray State downs Indiana State 85-75
Terence Harcum's 25 points helped Murray State defeat Indiana State 85-75 on Tuesday night. Harcum shot 8 of 15 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Racers (15-15, 9-10 Missouri Valley Conference). Jacobi Wood scored 14 points while shooting 2 for 7 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line.
From the Pocket: Fremantle must get pulses racing to finally break the cycle of ‘vanilla’ mediocrity
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“Following a number of discussions with Justin Longmuir,” the Fremantle chief executive, Simon Garlick, said in a statement, “it was clear that the expectations we set ourselves is what drives our ambitions and standards, not the length of a contract”.
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Continue reading...Duke rolls past Miami
Duke led by 15 at the half, and Knueppel scored eight points in a 16-2 burst by the Blue Devils early in the second half to push the lead to 65-36. Lynn Kidd scored 17 points and Jalil Bethea had 13 for Miami (6-22, 2-15), which was without guard Matthew Cleveland. Miami has lost four games by 35 or more points this season, after having four such losses from 1987 through 2024.
Blue Devils cruise but lose Tyrese Proctor
The Blue Devils blew out Miami 97-60 on Tuesday night at Watsco Center but lost Tyrese Proctor late in the first half with what was initially called a left knee injury. Proctor left Miami with the team and boarded the team’s bus on crutches. This time, it was Proctor’s left knee seemingly buckling as he back peddled on a fast break.
Davis scores 24 as Southern Illinois knocks off Illinois State 88-79
Kennard Davis had 24 points in Southern Illinois' 88-79 victory over Illinois State on Tuesday night. Davis also contributed five assists for the Salukis (13-17, 8-11 Missouri Valley Conference). Ali Abdou Dibba scored 22 points while shooting 8 of 16 from the field and 6 for 9 from the line and added six rebounds.
Igor Shesterkin saves 36 shot attempts, Rangers dispose of Islanders with 5-1 win
Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Ousmane scores 25 as Oklahoma State knocks off No. 9 Iowa State 74-68
Arturo Dean had 14 points and seven steals, and Bryce Thompson added 11 points for the Cowboys (14-14, 6-11 Big 12). Oklahoma State had no previous wins over AP Top 25 teams this season under first-year coach Steve Lutz. The Cowboys lost their previous two games against ranked opponents Texas Tech and Kansas by a combined 70 points.
Martinelli scores 29, Northwestern beats Minnesota
Nick Martinelli scored 19 of his 29 points in the second half to help Northwestern pull away and beat Minnesota 75-63 on Tuesday night.
Jai Lucas helped Duke win at Miami. The Hurricanes are hoping their hiring of him is complete soon
Jai Lucas came up with a plan to beat Miami. Going forward, the Hurricanes want him to keep that from happening. Lucas, in his role as Duke's associate head coach, drew the task of coming up with the scouting report for the Blue Devils' game at Miami on Tuesday night — one that No. 2 Duke won easily, 97-60.
‘Situation is very bad’: Fresh boycott calls as Aussies, England stuck in big cricket conundrum
On the day the Champions Trophy began in Pakistan, Sydney-based former international taekwondo medallist Roman Abasy came across a photograph that made his stomach sink.
White scores 17 as Georgia Southern defeats Appalachian State 61-59
Nakavieon White scored 17 points as Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 61-59 on Tuesday night. Eren Banks gave Georgia Southern a 61-55 lead with 21 seconds left at the free-throw line. White had six rebounds for the Eagles (15-15, 7-10 Sun Belt Conference).
VCU wins 78-60 against Richmond
Max Shulga scored 16 points as VCU beat Richmond 78-60 on Tuesday night. Shulga shot 4 for 6 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Rams (23-5, 13-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Joe Bamisile scored 13 points and added eight rebounds.
Akron earns 87-82 win over Ball State
Tavari Johnson's 21 points helped Akron defeat Ball State 87-82 on Tuesday night. Johnson shot 9 of 13 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line for the Zips (22-6, 14-1 Mid-American Conference). Shammah Scott scored 18 points and added five assists.