Month: December 2022

By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Led by Marcus Watson’s 24 points, the North Carolina A&T Aggies defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 67-66 in overtime on Saturday night. The Aggies are now 5-5 on the season, while the Tigers dropped to 2-8.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Chase Hunter had 18 points, Hunter Tyson scored 16 and Clemson turned its first game against Richmond in 70 years into an 85-57 romp at the Greenville Classic. Clemson (9-3) and the Spiders (5-6) had not played each other since 1952 when both were members of the Southern Conference. The Tigers

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Cam Hayes scored 25 points shooting 8 for 11 and LSU fought off feisty Winthrop, pulling away in the second half for an 89-81 win. Despite their size advantage, the Tigers needed a 14-3 run to in a three-minute stretch to build its first double-digit lead of the game at

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Tyler Whitney-Sidney scored 16 points as Lehigh beat St. Elizabeth 94-36. Whitney-Sidney finished 6 of 8 from the field for the Mountain Hawks (5-5). Reed Fenton scored 14 points and added four steals. Evan Taylor finished with 13 points. Pierre Harden had 11 points and 11 rebounds to pace the Eagles.

By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adama Sanogo had 27 points and 14 rebounds, helping No. 3 Connecticut beat Butler 68-46. Jordan Hawkins added 12 points as the 12-0 Huskies extended the program’s fourth-longest winning streak to start a season. UConn’s No. 3 ranking is the team’s highest since 2009, and it

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Mims rushed for a career-high 205 yards and two scores, Jake Haener threw two TD passes and Fresno State completed the biggest in-season turnaround in Football Bowl Subdivision history with a 29-6 victory over Washington State in the LA Bowl on Saturday. Fresno State

FRESNO, Calif. — Callum McRae had 21 points in Sacramento State’s 59-53 victory against Fresno State. McRae also added six rebounds for the Hornets (6-5). Zach Chappell had 13 points and Akolda Mawein scored nine. Jordan Campbell led the Bulldogs (3-7) with 13 points and two blocks.

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 19 points and 12 rebounds as No. 16 UCLA turned back No. 13 Kentucky 63-53 in a matchup of college basketball royalty at Madison Square Garden. Jaylen Clark and Tyger Campbell each scored 15 for the streaking Bruins, who won their

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Great Osobor scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds off the bench and Montana State set a single-game scoring record in a 144-59 rout of Northwest Indian College. Seven Bobcats scored in double figures and 14 players contributed to the scoring.

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Rudi Williams scored 26 points and BYU held off rival Utah for a 75-66 victory on Saturday night. BYU had a 4-point advantage at the break and used a 9-0 surge in the second half to stretch its lead to 59-44 with 6:06 remaining. Lazar Stefanovic’s jumper at the 5:27 mark

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Zach Edey had 29 points and 16 rebounds and Caleb Furst scored all 12 of his points in the second half to help No. 1 Purdue fend off Davidson 69-61 in the Indy Classic on Saturday night. The Boilermakers (11-0) are positioned to stay in the

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer The Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran catcher Austin Hedges have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move is pending a physical. The 30-year-old Hedges played for Cleveland last season, batting .163

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo had 22 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four, beating the San Antonio Spurs 111-101 on Saturday in the first NBA game in Mexico City since 2019.Tyler Herro added 21 points and

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Matt Ryan came out on the wrong side of history for a second time in the Indianapolis Colts’ 39-36 loss at Minnesota. Indianapolis surrendered a 33-point halftime lead in the loss and the Vikings capped the biggest comeback in NFL history in overtime. Ryan was also

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Matthew Murrell scored 21 points and Daeshun Ruffin had 17 with the two combining for 28 in the second half when Mississippi rallied to beat Temple 63-55. After shooting just 27% and giving up 16 points off turnovers in the first half the Rebels rebounded to shoot 48% in the second

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the Minnesota Vikings gathered in their humbled locker room at halftime in a huge hole, cornerback Patrick Peterson set the tone for an historic escape by promising his offensive teammates the defense would do its part to hold the Indianapolis Colts. “You just need

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emily Bessoir and Londyn Jones each scored 12 points to lead No. 10 UCLA to a 75-47 win over CSU Bakersfield. Morgan Edwards had a season-high 13 points and Grace Hunter added 13, too, for CSU Bakersfield (2-5). Hennie van Schaik played her first game

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson dropped to a knee for the third time to extinguish the final seconds. He turned and walked alone, taking a few steps before tilting his head back screaming into the frosty air. This win meant a little bit more. “It was special,” he said.

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Mark Gronowski threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third and top-seeded South Dakota State dominated fourth-seeded Montana State 39-18 on a frozen field in the FCS semifinals. The Jackrabbit, who have won 13 straight, head to Texas next month for a Missouri Valley Football Conference showdown with third-seeded North

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s completion of the biggest comeback in NFL history hit plenty of speed bumps. Cornerback Chandon Sullivan had two fumble returns for touchdowns foiled by the whistle in the 39-36 victory over Indianapolis. Sullivan stripped the ball from Michael Pittman in the second quarter for

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Mike Bothwell hit a jumper at the buzzer and finished with 36 points to spark Furman to a 72-70 victory over Stephen F. Austin in the Greenville Classic. Bothwell sank 12 of 14 shots and all 11 of his free throws for the Paladins (8-4). Jalen Slawson scored 16 points and added

LAS VEGAS — Tyrell Roberts scored 17 points and buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with six seconds remaining to rally San Francisco to a 75-73 victory over UNLV. Zane Meeks finished with 17 points and 17 rebounds for the Dons (9-3), who handed UNLV its first loss of the season. Khalil Shabazz scored 17 points and

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — John Klingberg scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Lukas Dostal stopped 46 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3. Ryan Strome had a goal and an assist, and Sam Carrick and Cam Fowler also scored for the Ducks, who won in regulation for the just

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer The Los Angeles Dodgers and designated hitter J.D. Martinez have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move is pending a physical. The 35-year-old Martinez, who also can play the corner

SAN DIEGO — Led by Bryce Pope’s 20 points, the UC San Diego Tritons defeated the Occidental Tigers 91-55 on Saturday night. The Tritons are now 5-6 with the victory.

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kaylynne Truong scored 24 points, Brynna Maxwell added 13 points, and No. 23 Gonzaga defeated BYU 67-58 in a West Coast Conference opener on Saturday. The Bulldogs’ starters scored all but nine of their points, but they got clutch baskets from Destiny Burton (5 points) and Calli Stokes (4 points) off

BOONE, N.C. — Led by Christopher Mantis’ 17 points, the Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated the Regent Royals 100-32 on Saturday night. The Mountaineers improved to 7-5 with the victory.

By The Associated Press VILLANOVA, Pa. — Led by Brandon Slater’s 19 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 71-64 on Saturday night. The Wildcats are now 6-5 with the victory and the Hawks dropped to 4-6.

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Nance made a jumper at the buzzer to force overtime for scuffling North Carolina and the Tar Heels beat No. 23 Ohio State 89-84. Armando Bacot had 28 points and 15 rebounds for North Carolina, which is trying to right itself after

By JIMMY ROBERTSON Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Sean Pedulla scored 21 points to lead No. 24 Virginia Tech to a 74-48 victory over Grambling State. Pedulla shot 5 of 12 from the floor, including four 3-pointers for the Hokies (11-1), who won their sixth straight game. Pedulla, who added six assists, has scored

HOUSTON — The Rice Owls defeated the Northwestern State Demons 110-73 on Saturday led by Quincy Olivari’s 30 points. The Owls improved to 8-3 with the victory and the Demons fell to 8-3.

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Deshaun Fenwick came off the bench to rush for 107 yards, and No. 17 Oregon State nearly dealt Florida a rare shutout, winning the Las Vegas Bowl 30-3. The Beavers reached 10 victories for the third time in program history and the first time in

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Led by Tylor Perry’s 23 points, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the UMass Minutemen 62-44 on Saturday. The Mean Green improved to 9-2 with the win and the Minutemen fell to 8-3.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Dedric Boyd’s 29 points, the Tennessee State Tigers defeated the Bryan Lions 99-78 on Saturday. The Tigers are now 7-5 on the season.

By The Associated Press BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Led by Armon Harried’s 12 points and 14 rebounds, the Binghamton Bearcats defeated the SUNY-Oneonta Red Dragons 86-58 on Saturday. T

STATESBORO, Ga. — Led by Tyren Moore’s 13 points, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 54-53 on Saturday. The Eagles are now 7-5 on the season, while the Fighting Camels dropped to 5-6.

By The Associated Press MACON, Ga. — Led by Jalyn McCreary’s 21 points, the Mercer Bears defeated the Morehead State Eagles 79-52 on Saturday. The Bears moved to 6-6 with the victory and the Eagles fell to 6-6.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jacob Groves scored 19 of his career-high 26 points in the first half and Oklahoma cruised to an 87-66 victory over Central Arkansas.  Groves was 8 of 10 with four 3-pointers and two dunks as the Sooners (8-3) shot 70% (21 of 30) to build a 52-30 halftime lead. He finished

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders activated wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller were activated Saturday off injured reserve. Getting both players back is a major boost to their offense. Las Vegas hosts the New England Patriots on Sunday. Renfrow, who had an oblique

PITTSBURGH — Led by Tre Williams’ 19 points, the Duquesne Dukes defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 92-86 on Saturday. The Dukes improved to 9-3 with the win and the Sycamores fell to 9-3.

ATLANTA (AP) — Tristan Maxwell scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half and hit 5 of 8 from distance in his first career start as Georgia Tech won its fifth-straight home game, pummeling Alabama State 96-60. The Yellow Jackets shot 54.4% against the road-weary Hornets, who are 1-9 to start the season

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Led by Jordan Sears’ 18 points, the UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 75-67 on Saturday. The Skyhawks moved to 7-5 with the victory and the Falcons dropped to 4-7.

PHILADELPHIA — Led by Luke House’s 25 points, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Delaware State Hornets 85-52 on Saturday. The Dragons improved to 6-6 with the win and the Hornets fell to 1-10.

CINCINNATI — Led by Viktor Lakhin’s 17 points, the Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the La Salle Explorers 78-60 on Saturday. The Bearcats are now 8-4 on the season, while the Explorers fell to 5-6.

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Jackson Threadgill’s 14 points helped Charlotte defeat Monmouth 80-46. Threadgill shot 6 for 7, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc for the 49ers. Josh Aldrich scored 10 points while shooting 3 for 6 and 3 of 4 from the free throw line and added five rebounds. Brice Williams

By The Associated Press HOUSTON — Led by Josh Bannan’s 22 points, the Montana Grizzlies defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 81-76. The Grizzlies are now 6-5 with the victory and the Panthers fell to 4-7.

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge in overtime, and North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 in the Celebration Bowl. It spoiled the Tigers’ bid for an undefeated season under outgoing coach Deion Sanders. The Eagles’ defense

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Jalyn Gramstad threw three touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Northwestern (Iowa) over Keiser (Florida) University 35-25 for the NAIA national championship. The Red Raiders claimed its third title in program history, the others coming in 1973 and 1983. Gramstad was 14-of-19 passing for 247 yards and rushed for

BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci scored a go-ahead, power-play goal after his penalty led to the tying score a few minutes earlier, and the Boston Bruins remained unbeaten in regulation at home with a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon. David Pastrnak also had a power-play

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jenna Johnson scored 18 points, Alissa Pili had 15 and No. 13 Utah blitzed UC Riverside 92-45 on Saturday. Dasia Young added 12 for the Utes (10-0), who shot 52%, making 6 of 19 from 3-point range and 14 of 17 from the foul line. Mele Finau had 15 points

By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press BONDY, France (AP) — In the World Cup final, France’s Kylian Mbappé can emulate Brazilian great Pelé by winning his first two World Cups and demonstrate how his success is no accident. Mbappé is the product of a breathtakingly successful system, the latest golden name in a non-stop torrent of

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Drake Batherson had two goals, Claude Giroux snapped a third-period tie and the Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 for their fourth consecutive victory. Thomas Chabot, Tyler Motte and Austin Watson also scored for the Senators, who improved to 8-2-1 in their last 11 games.

By ABBY SEWELL BEIRUT (AP) — Morocco’s fans in the Arab world took the North African team’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in Saturday’s World Cup third-place playoff philosophically. The team had already made history, becoming the first Arab and first African team to reach the semifinals in the international soccer tournament. Its loss to France

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Drew Timme matched his season-high with 29 points and No. 15 Gonzaga overcame Brandon Miller’s 36-point outburst to beat No. 4 Alabama 100-90 in the C.M. Newton Classic. Timme had 10 rebounds, four assists and made 12 of 18 shots to help the Bulldogs cool

NEWARK, N.J. — Bryce Hopkins had 24 points in Providence’s 71-67 victory against Seton Hall. Ed Croswell’s dunk with 2:55 remaining was the last field goal for Providence, giving the Friars a 65-58 lead. They closed out the game by making 6 free throws in 6 attempts. Hopkins added 10 rebounds for the Friars (9-3).

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federiko Federiko scored 22 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Blake Hinson scored 18 points, and Pittsburgh wrapped up non-conference play by beating North Florida 82-56. Federiko’s jumper two minutes in gave Pitt a 2-1 lead and the Panthers held the lead for the remainder. They pushed the lead to 16-7 midway through the

By The Associated Press Hockey Canada’s provincial and territorial members has elected a new board of directors at the national sport organization’s annual winter meeting. Hugh L. Fraser, a retired judge with nearly three decades experience at the Ontario court of justice, is the new chair of the board. Former women’s national team captain Cassie