Codie scores a career-high 20 points as Texas routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 121-57

Nic Codie scored a career-high 20 points off the Texas bench to lead eight players in double-digit scoring as the Longhorns routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 121-57 on Sunday. Three Longhorns, Jordan Pope, Chendall Weaver and Kadin Shedrick posted season-high point totals. Codie and Devon Pryor each scored a career-best total as Texas shot 62.9% from the field (44 of 70) and knocked down 17 three-pointers while handing the Golden Lions their 10th straight road loss.

Wolfenbarger, Morrow lead No. 4 LSU past Louisiana-Lafayette 85-57

Transfer forward Jersey Wolfenbarger had 18 points and 15 rebounds in her first start this season to lead No. 4 LSU to an 85-57 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday. LSU (12-0) had five double-figure scorers with senior Aneesah Morrow finishing with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Reserve guard Kailyn Gilbert added 14, while starters Mikaylah Williams had 12 and Flau’Jae Johnson 11.

European football: Leganés stun Barça as Atlético Madrid make move

  • Leganés defender Sergio González scores early winner
  • Sørloth moves Atlético above Real Madrid into second

Barcelona lost 1-0 to Leganés, allowing Atlético Madrid to pull level with them at the top of La Liga. Sergio González’s fourth-minute header for Leganés proved enough to stun the wasteful hosts, who lost their second consecutive league game in front of their own fans. The defender rose unmarked at the near post to fire an unstoppable header past Iñaki Peña.

Despite dominating with over 80% possession, Barça were clueless as they sought to overcome a disciplined and well organised five-man defence, spurning a handful of opportunities.

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