Aijha Blackwell has double-double to pace No. 6 Baylor women in 87-58 win over Houston

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

Aijha Blackwell has double-double to pace No. 6 Baylor women in 87-58 win over Houston WACO, Texas (AP) — Aijha Blackwell had 15 points and 10 rebounds for her third double-double of the season, leading five players in double-figure scoring for sixth-ranked Baylor, which beat Houston 87-58 on Saturday to stretch its season-opening winning streak to 14 games in a row. The 14-0 start is the second-best in program history. The only better for the Bears was their 2012 national championship team with Brittney Griner that had a perfect 40-0 record. Sarah Andrews and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs scored 14 each for the Bears, who shot 57.1% overall from the field (32 of 56) and 8-of-19 from 3-point range while improving to 3-0 in Big 12 play. Dre’Una Edwards enjoyed a solid all-around game with 13 points, six rebounds and seven assists. “I think they know they’re all really good individually, but they’re all so much better collectively,” Baylor coach Nicki Collen said. “I think when you embrace that idea that we have really, really talented players in our program, but maybe we d...

USC defeats Stanford 93-79 with 3 Trojans topping 20 points in front of LeBron James

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

USC defeats Stanford 93-79 with 3 Trojans topping 20 points in front of LeBron James LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freshman Isaiah Collier scored a career-high 26 points and Southern California defeated Stanford 93-79 on Saturday to complete a weekend sweep.The Trojans (8-7, 2-2 Pac-12) had lost their opening Pac-12 games last weekend in Oregon, but they got back to .500 against the stubborn Cardinal.Boogie Ellis added 22 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and Kobe Johnson tied his career high with 21.“My confidence is high right now. I’m just running wth it and taking the shots I know I can make,” Johnson said. “Just seeing the ball go through the hoop is the biggest thing for me.”Freshman Bronny James was limited to two points (both free throws) on 0-for-4 shooting while playing 19 minutes in front of his father, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who high-fived his son before the game. Once again, James was on the floor in the closing minutes for his defensive prowess. He had two of USC’s 13 steals.“It’s great to have somebody that sparks us coming off the bench ...

Brown-Jones scores 14, leads UNC Greensboro past East Tennessee State 70-54

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

Brown-Jones scores 14, leads UNC Greensboro past East Tennessee State 70-54 GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Mikeal Brown-Jones’ 14 points helped UNC Greensboro defeat East Tennessee State 70-54 on Saturday night.Brown-Jones also contributed eight rebounds for the Spartans (11-4, 2-0 Southern Conference). Jalen Breath scored 10 points while finishing 5 of 6 from the floor, and added 11 rebounds. Keyshaun Langley had 10 points and shot 4 for 14, including 2 for 8 from beyond the arc.Jaden Seymour finished with 13 points for the Buccaneers (9-6, 1-1). East Tennessee State also got 11 points and two steals from Ebby Asamoah. Quimari Peterson also had 10 points and three steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Zumwinkle, Rooney shine, Minnesota beats Montreal 3-0 in front of record crowd

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

Zumwinkle, Rooney shine, Minnesota beats Montreal 3-0 in front of record crowd ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Grace Zumwinkle scored the first hat trick in the Professional Women’s Hockey League and Maddie Rooney earned the shutout as Minnesota won its home opener, blanking Montreal 3-0 on Saturday afternoon in front of of a record crowd of 13, 316 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.The previous record, 8,318 was set Tuesday at the sold-out Montreal’s Arena at TD Place to watch it beat Ottawa 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday. Minnesota won at Boston by the same score Wednesday.Zumwinkle, who scored a goal in the season opener in Boston, is from Excelsior, Minn. and played her collegiate hockey at the University of Minnesota. Rooney, from Duluth, played collegiately at the Univeristy of Minnesota-Duluth before winning a gold medal in goal for the United States at the 2018 Olympic Games.Montreal pushed and set the pace for the game early and had three power plays without committing a penalty through the first two periods, outshooting Minnesota 21-12, but trailed 1-...

Devin McGlockton scores career-high 30 points, Boston College rallies to beat Georgia Tech 95-87

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

Devin McGlockton scores career-high 30 points, Boston College rallies to beat Georgia Tech 95-87 ATLANTA (AP) — Devin McGlockton scored a career-high 30 points, and Boston College rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half and beat Georgia Tech 95-87 on Saturday for its first Atlantic Coast Conference win and ending a five-game losing streak against the Yellow Jackets. Kowacie Reeves Jr. hit a 3-pointer to open the second half to give the Yellow Jackets their largest lead of the game at 54-38. Boston College cut the deficit to six before using a 17-3 run for a 74-66 advantage with 7:07 remaining. Georgia Tech answered with a 13-2 surge for its last lead, 79-76, with 4:12 left. Claudell Harris Jr. and McGlockton then hit back-to-back 3-pointers as BC scored the next 11 points ended the game on a 19-8 run. McGlockton was 12 of 15 from the floor and Harris finished with 26 points, and the pair combined for seven of the Eagles’ 12 3-pointers. Quinten Post added 15 points and seven assists for Boston College (10-4, 1-2), which shot 56% (35 of 63) overall and made 13 of...

Hickman puts up 25 in Bradley’s 86-60 victory against Missouri State

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

Hickman puts up 25 in Bradley’s 86-60 victory against Missouri State PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Connor Hickman’s 25 points helped Bradley defeat Missouri State 86-60 on Saturday night.Hickman also contributed six rebounds for the Braves (10-5, 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Darius Hannah scored 19 points and added five rebounds. Demarion Burch had 11 points and went 5 of 8 from the field.Cesare Edwards led the Bears (9-6, 1-3) in scoring, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Donovan Clay added 13 points for Missouri State.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Oglesby scores 21 as Stetson beats Jacksonville 71-55

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Oglesby scores 21 as Stetson beats Jacksonville 71-55 DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Alec Oglesby’s 21 points helped Stetson defeat Jacksonville 71-55 on Saturday night.Oglesby also added seven rebounds for the Hatters (10-6, 2-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Stephan D. Swenson scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 15, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc, and added five assists. Aubin Gateretse was 5 of 6 shooting and 5 of 7 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds.The Dolphins (9-7, 0-2) were led by Stephon Payne III, who posted 14 points, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Jacksonville also got 12 points from Marcus Niblack. In addition, Gyasi Powell finished with 10 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

No. 6 Baylor routs Houston 87-58 to win 14th in a row

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

No. 6 Baylor routs Houston 87-58 to win 14th in a row WACO, Texas (AP) — Aijha Blackwell had 15 points and 10 rebounds for her third double-double of the season, leading five players in double-figure scoring for sixth-ranked Baylor, which beat Houston 87-58 on Saturday to stretch its season-opening winning streak to 14 games in a row.The 14-0 start is the second-best in program history. The only better for the Bears was their 2012 national championship team with Brittney Griner that had a perfect 40-0 record.Sarah Andrews and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs scored 14 each for the Bears, who shot 57.1% overall from the field (32 of 56) and 8-of-19 from 3-point range while improving to 3-0 in Big 12 play. Laila Blair scored 17 points for Big 12 newcomer Houston (9-5, 0-3 Big 12), which shot 35.5% (22 of 62). No. 10 TEXAS 70, No. 24 WEST VIRGINIA 49MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Freshman Madison Booker had 15 points and a season-high 12 rebounds and she shook off a scary fall late to lead Texas to a win over West Virginia.West Virginia entered the ga...

Jensen leads balanced attack with 17 points, No. 21 Creighton women top DePaul 75-68

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

Jensen leads balanced attack with 17 points, No. 21 Creighton women top DePaul 75-68 CHICAGO (AP) — Lauren Jensen led all five starters in double figures with 17 points and No. 21 Creighton turned back DePaul 75-68 on Saturday.The Bluejays, who shoot free throws at an 83.9% clip, were 8 of 12 in the last 1:21.Morgan Maly and Emma Ronsiek both had 15 points for Creighton (11-3, 2-2 Big East Conference). Mallory Brake had 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block. She was 5-of-7 shooting for a team that shot 41%. Molly Mogensen had 10 points and nine rebounds. The Bluejays had 22 assists on 26 baskets.Jorie Allen had a season-high 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Blue Demons (9-8, 1-3). Michelle Sidor scored 13 points and Anaya Peoples had 10 points with eight rebounds, five assists and five steals.Neither team could find the range in the fourth quarter with Creighton going 3 of 15, missing its last six shots, and DePaul 4 of 18, but hitting its last two.Sidor hit a 3-pointer and Allen had two free throws to pull DePaul within 67-61 with 2:44 to...

Shelter in place issued in Northglenn Saturday

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:31:50 GMT

Shelter in place issued in Northglenn Saturday DENVER (KDVR) -- A shelter-in-place alert was issued for an area in Northglenn Saturday afternoon.The Northglenn Police Department said officers responded to a shots fired call around 3:36 p.m. in the 12200 block of Claude Court.Police said no suspect or victim was found when they arrived on the scene, so they set up a perimeter and initiated a search. That's when a shelter-in-place alert was issued.NPD said Thornton and Adams County K9 officers assisted with the search.A person was located just after 5 p.m. in the construction area of Karl's Farm and was taken into custody. Police said that person may or may not have been involved in the incident.Police said they did a thorough search and do not believe there was any further threat to the community.The investigation was ongoing, and NPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Jean Majan at 303-450-8868 or [email protected].