Daily Archives: January 20, 2025

Tom Izzo sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule

[ad_1] EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo was asked, a little more than two weeks ago after a tight win at Ohio State, where his comfort level was with Michigan State basketball’s physical and mental toughness. “I’m growing,” he said then. “I’m not there yet.” On Sunday, the 12th-ranked Spartans once again showed progress in both areas. From last season’s late-game …

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Weston leads Tennessee State against UT Martin after 20-point game

[ad_1] UT Martin Skyhawks (9-10, 5-3 OVC) at Tennessee State Tigers (7-12, 3-5 OVC) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State plays UT Martin after Brandon Weston scored 20 points in Tennessee State’s 84-65 victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers. The Tigers have gone 6-3 at home. Tennessee State is 0-2 in games decided by 3 points …

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Former OU guards Otega Oweh, Milos Uzan thriving elsewhere bad look for Porter Moser

[ad_1] Otega Oweh is the leading scorer for ninth-ranked Kentucky. Milos Uzan leads eighth-ranked Houston in assists. Both are integral pieces of Final Four-caliber teams. Not long ago they were the four-star headliners — both top-100 prospects — of OU’s 2022 recruiting class. Oweh didn’t play much as a freshman, but Uzan emerged as a full-time starter and was named to the …

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Kaufman-Renn and No. 17 Purdue host Ohio State

[ad_1] Ohio State Buckeyes (10-8, 2-5 Big Ten) at Purdue Boilermakers (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) West Lafayette, Indiana; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 17 Purdue hosts Ohio State after Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 23 points in Purdue’s 65-58 victory over the Oregon Ducks. The Boilermakers have gone 9-0 in home games. Purdue averages 77.2 points and has outscored opponents …

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Duquesne hosts Cheeks and Dayton

[ad_1] Dayton Flyers (12-6, 2-3 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (9-9, 4-1 A-10) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dayton visits Duquesne after Enoch Cheeks scored 26 points in Dayton’s 83-81 overtime win against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. The Dukes have gone 6-4 in home games. Duquesne scores 69.6 points and has outscored opponents by 4.3 points per game. The …

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Michigan basketball happy to prove it can ‘win ugly’ in OT victory over Northwestern

[ad_1] There’s a fine line in college basketball between rolling teams and getting rolled. Between feeling good about yourself and starting to question things. Between the results that matter — wins and losses. As Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May explained Sunday afternoon at Crisler Center, where his Wolverines escaped a gritty Northwestern team, 80-76 in overtime, some days, it’s …

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College basketball weekend roundup: John Calipari, Arkansas marriage off to rocky start

[ad_1] Does Hunter Yurachek regret it yet? When the Arkansas athletic director decided to take the gamble and bring in John Calipari to take over the Razorbacks men’s basketball program, Yurachek said one of the factors was Calipari’s ability to “build championship teams within the Southeastern Conference.” Well five games into SEC play and Arkansas looks far from a championship …

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Antetokounmpo scores 34 points in Bucks’ 123-109 victory over the short-handed 76ers – Eagle-Tribune

[ad_1] Antetokounmpo scores 34 points in Bucks’ 123-109 victory over the short-handed 76ers Eagle-Tribune [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9AFBVV95cUxQUERCblVQZmdhUVFubExyX0Zvc1A1WVhxV2JHUXdpTXllT1QzRjV1eUR6dmk5OVNUTGJ5UEdBNmkwa1dZRlZCTEFHcGNNRlE4MGtIeUxyS1JNN1pVR0ludy1nR0ZHUEpYdlJ5OVdueHN3Qm1OYUQ2LTJCREYzS05WUXY2ZFNlTXExVGxWaE1odDJoSWxVeENTSHkzMFd5VU13bFFYbjgyMG9halBacTkzYXU0R1ZOd1pCTkdLYnJMN0gyTkppTmxKVW5ONG9QSHlUZm1QTmJLeC1ZaFpMUDNURHFVdElqZmRCemlkU0pSOWh1TXl2?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2025-01-20 02:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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McPherson and Northern Illinois host Western Michigan

[ad_1] Northern Illinois Huskies (4-13, 0-5 MAC) at Western Michigan Broncos (4-13, 1-4 MAC) Kalamazoo, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois plays Western Michigan after Quaran McPherson scored 22 points in Northern Illinois’ 71-66 loss to the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Broncos have gone 2-6 at home. Western Michigan is the MAC leader with 11.3 offensive rebounds …

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BYU plays Colorado on 4-game road slide

[ad_1] BYU Cougars (11-6, 2-4 Big 12) at Colorado Buffaloes (9-8, 0-7 Big 12) Boulder, Colorado; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: BYU will attempt to end its four-game road losing streak when the Cougars face Colorado. The Buffaloes have gone 8-3 in home games. Colorado averages 14.7 turnovers per game and is 2-1 when it turns the ball over …

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Antetokounmpo scores 34 points in Bucks’ 123-109 victory over the short-handed 76ers – Beaumont Enterprise

[ad_1] Antetokounmpo scores 34 points in Bucks’ 123-109 victory over the short-handed 76ers Beaumont Enterprise [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQWDVTTXR1ZTBrUENwMzRYYjNxejM5bDN0UWtiWXZUSjZKVklQQWZSRmJ3eTIwbTc5TXJWWlNFYWFJSkkzOERfV0g5cHZIeDVjX0ZwR2gyOUVUd2I2RjROV2g4ZVlCcWRaMGYzb0dlOHRLQUEwQk9qVXQ1ZjFkLW5jNjNnNmgwSjBGUTZCRDkyYVFhcDVwbGlyWVIzdUtIVktRTmhiV3VLYmNONGd1cnVr?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2025-01-20 03:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Vote! Decide this week’s Marion County Athlete of the Week with 26 nominees to choose from

[ad_1] Another week of Marion Athletic Conference tournamants gives us the perfect conditions for top performances. Each game night gave us a new athlete to highlight this week. Kiestyn Koskey recorded one of the best offensive games of the year for Forest girls soccer. MAC boys basketball champion Trey Chisolm picked the perfect night to have a career-best 22 points …

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Tulsa hosts East Carolina after Walker’s 28-point outing

[ad_1] East Carolina Pirates (10-9, 2-4 AAC) at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-10, 2-3 AAC) Tulsa, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina plays Tulsa after C.J. Walker scored 28 points in East Carolina’s 75-72 victory over the Wichita State Shockers. The Golden Hurricane are 6-4 on their home court. Tulsa averages 11.2 turnovers per game and is 4-3 …

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Virginia and Boston College square off in conference matchup

[ad_1] Boston College Eagles (9-9, 1-6 ACC) at Virginia Cavaliers (8-10, 1-6 ACC) Charlottesville, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston College visits Virginia in ACC action Tuesday. The Cavaliers are 7-3 on their home court. Virginia allows 64.4 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.1 points per game. The Eagles are 1-6 in conference games. Boston …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the Night | January 19, 2025

[ad_1] Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqlyRRR1DoQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Toppin leads Texas Tech against Cincinnati after 20-point game

[ad_1] Texas Tech Red Raiders (13-4, 4-2 Big 12) at Cincinnati Bearcats (12-5, 2-4 Big 12) Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Tech takes on Cincinnati after JT Toppin scored 20 points in Texas Tech’s 70-54 victory against the Arizona Wildcats. The Bearcats are 8-2 in home games. Cincinnati ranks third in the Big 12 with 11.1 offensive …

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LeBron says Lakers must play near-perfect to win: ‘That’s the way our team is constructed’

[ad_1] Lakers forward LeBron James, right, controls the ball in front of Clippers guard Amir Coffey during the Lakers’ 116-102 loss Sunday at the Intuit Dome. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) JJ Redick, on multiple occasions this season, has spoken about his belief in being process-oriented. It’s a necessary tool for any athlete, and especially one who earned his …

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Ellis flashes invaluable skill set in Kings’ win over Wizards

[ad_1] Ellis flashes invaluable skill set in Kings’ win over Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Other than a silver necklace bearing his initials that he occasionally wears — a gift from teammate Malik Monk — there really isn’t that much flashiness to Keon Ellis away from basketball. On the court, however, it’s an entirely different …

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Brook Lopez with the 2 Pt – Yahoo Sports

[ad_1] Brook Lopez with the 2 Pt Yahoo Sports [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE1nR2FtU2dLOEM3TVREdkxqNEs1eVRiMHpfcTB2QnJOcXoyelVPQXViNDFfcG44cXdMMFBzb0o5Vmo1ejltYU0xRWlOZlJ5ZTcxWENsSkNPTHJYa09rYk5uZjVMMDJPY1U?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2025-01-20 02:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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