Daily Archives: February 16, 2025

Analysis: BYU cools off Kansas State with major contributions from its reserves, brilliant first half

[ad_1] Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) dunks the ball during a game between BYU and the Kansas State Wildcats at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News It took some brilliant defensive basketball in the first half, 41 points from BYU’s bench players and the …

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Battle’s 24 lead Gonzaga past Pepperdine 107-55

[ad_1] SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Khalif Battle’s 24 points helped Gonzaga defeat Pepperdine 107-55 on Saturday night. Battle also contributed five rebounds for the Bulldogs (20-7, 11-3 West Coast Conference). Nolan Hickman added 18 points while shooting 7 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had seven assists. Michael Ajayi shot 4 of 6 …

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Murauskas’ 30 lead Saint Mary’s over Washington State 77-56

[ad_1] MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Paulius Murauskas’ 30 points led Saint Mary’s over Washington State 77-56 on Saturday night. Murauskas added 10 rebounds for the Gaels (23-4, 13-1 West Coast Conference). Augustas Marciulionis scored 16 points and added seven assists and four steals. Jordan Ross had 12 points and shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 5 …

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Silver unlikely to be swayed by Curry’s officiating suggestion

[ad_1] Silver unlikely to be swayed by Curry’s officiating suggestion originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – When NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday that if he were a player for a day, he’d “stop complaining about officials,” there was laughter in the room. Even he grinned. Perhaps because he knows there is absolutely no chance of …

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No. 11 Michigan State turns Illinois’ festive night upside down as Tom Izzo earns Big Ten wins record

[ad_1] CHAMPAIGN — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo stood near one sideline at the State Farm Center on Saturday night, chatting with a TV reporter about earning Big Ten Conference win No. 354. His Spartans’ 79-65 victory over Illinois officially made Izzo the all-time leader in Big Ten wins, pushing him past Indiana’s Bob Knight. Near the opposite sideline, as …

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PlayStation NBA Creator Cup

[ad_1] Some of the biggest content creators in the world face off in the PlayStation NBA Creator Cup in San Francisco. Never miss a … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Qp1L4Xf9k Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Hield ‘dissappointed’ in NBA 3-point contest runner-up finish

[ad_1] Hield ‘dissappointed’ in NBA 3-point contest runner-up finish originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – It might be a silly 3-point shootout to some. Not to Buddy Hield. Despite a career-best performance in the first round of the 2025 Starry 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend Saturday night in San Francisco, Hield came up just short …

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Boyd’s 24 lead San Diego State over Boise State 64-47

[ad_1] SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nicholas Boyd had 24 points in San Diego State’s 64-47 win over Boise State on Saturday night. Boyd had six rebounds for the Aztecs (17-6, 10-4 Mountain West Conference). Miles Byrd scored 10 points while going 4 of 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and added three blocks. Wayne McKinney III shot 4 of …

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Michigan State’s Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins

[ad_1] CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night for Izzo’s 354th career Big Ten victory, breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins. “What a win,” Izzo …

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Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo float return to superstar dunk contests, inspired by Mac McClung

[ad_1] Are the stars returning to the dunk contest? Ja Morant sounds ready. As does Giannis Antetokounmpo. Morant, inspired by G Leaguer Mac McClung’s sensational perfect run to a three-peat in Saturday’s dunk contest, suggested that he was ready to throw his hat into the ring. Morant made his proclamation on social media, just minutes after McClung defeated Stephon Castle …

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