Peterson’s 19 help East Tennessee State defeat Elon 84-58

Quimari Peterson's 19 points helped East Tennessee State defeat Elon 84-58 on Wednesday night. Peterson also contributed six assists for the Buccaneers (7-5). Jaden Seymour scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line and added six rebounds, five assists, and three blocks.

Mashburn’s 19, Gray’s game-winner lead Temple over Davidson, 62-61

Jamal Mashburn Jr. led Temple with 19 points and Elijah Gray scored the game-winning layup with four seconds remaining as the Owls knocked off Davidson 62-61 on Wednesday night. Mashburn shot 7 of 16 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Owls (7-4). Gray scored 13 points and added six rebounds.

Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, receives Australian Open qualifying wildcard

  • 16-year-old is one of Australia’s most highly rated juniors
  • Bernard Tomic also among local players given wildcards

Cruz Hewitt, the teenage son of tennis great Lleyton Hewitt, has received a wildcard for the Australian Open qualifying tournament as he pushes for a grand slam debut. Hewitt, 16, will attempt to reach the main draw for the first time 28 years after his father debuted at Melbourne Park as a 15-year-old.

The junior world No 107 debuted in the junior competition last year and was knocked out in the first round. One of Australia’s most highly rated juniors, Hewitt is expected to feature in the junior tournament again but will look to step up his transition to senior tennis in 2025.

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