Yearly Archives: 2025

Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State’s 78-68 win at Northwestern

[ad_1] Jeremy Fears Jr. of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates with teammates against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 12, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. 1. A telling performance for MSU at Northwestern EVANSTON – There are points in every Michigan State basketball season that becomes something good when you realize it’s happening. Sunday’s 78-68 …

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UConn men’s basketball notes: ‘Hungry’ defense steps up to beat Georgetown, Karaban bounces back

[ad_1] Forcing turnovers hadn’t been part of the equation for the UConn men’s basketball team through its first 15 games of the season. Going into Saturday’s meeting at Georgetown, the Huskies hadn’t forced more than 10 turnovers in a game since their Nov. 30 matchup against Maryland Eastern Shore. But the team nearly reached that mark against the Hoyas in …

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Best photos from MSU Basketball’s road win over Northwestern

[ad_1] Jan 12, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Frankie Fidler (8) dunks the ball on Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Michigan State basketball extended its impressive winning streak to nine games in another road win on Sunday at Northwestern. The Spartans used a dominant …

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Five takeaways from Michigan State basketball’s road win over Northwestern

[ad_1] Jan 12, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Frankie Fidler (8) reacts after a dunk against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Make it nine straight wins for Michigan State basketball. The Spartans were able to hold onto a lead they carved out in the first half to …

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Fox available for Kings-Bulls after three-game injury absence

[ad_1] Fox available for Kings-Bulls after three-game injury absence originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kings star De’Aaron Fox has been cleared for action after missing Sacramento’s last three games. The point guard, who sustained a glute injury against the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 3, originally was listed as questionable on the Kings injury report for Sunday’s game against …

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Auburn standout Johni Broome won’t need surgery on his sprained left ankle, school says

[ad_1] AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn standout Johni Broome will not require surgery on his sprained left ankle, the school said in a statement Sunday. Broome, the Tigers’ leading scorer, suffered what coach Bruce Pearl called a “significant sprain” of his ankle in No. 2 Auburn’s 66-63 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Broome, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound fifth-year senior and …

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Warriors teammate Draymond believes can help offset loss of Kuminga

[ad_1] Warriors teammate Draymond believes can help offset loss of Kuminga originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If there’s one player outside of Steph Curry and Draymond Green who can help the struggling Warriors right the ship, it’s Andrew Wiggins. Golden State (19-19), losers of 10 of its past 15 games, is missing a few key players due to …

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Paul George says he was ‘bored’ playing center, that 76ers need to play with more ‘desperation’

[ad_1] None of this is going to play well in Philadelphia. Without an injured Joel Embiid, Philadelphia fell at home Friday night to the lottery-bound New Orleans Pelicans (without a suspended Zion Williamson) in a game where, for stretches, Paul George had to play the five. George was honest after the loss, and that started with admitting he doesn’t like …

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NBA’s Top 5 Plays of the Night | January 11, 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=5gCpkRE_7pg Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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No. 16 Tennessee visits Arkansas after Higginbottom’s 36-point game

[ad_1] Tennessee Volunteers (13-2, 1-2 SEC) at Arkansas Razorbacks (8-10, 1-2 SEC) Fayetteville, Arkansas; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas hosts No. 16 Tennessee after Izzy Higginbottom scored 36 points in Arkansas’ 59-58 victory over the Auburn Tigers. The Razorbacks have gone 6-4 at home. Arkansas is ninth in the SEC with 24.7 defensive rebounds per game led by …

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Barnes and Bradley host Northern Iowa

[ad_1] Northern Iowa Panthers (8-7, 3-1 MVC) at Bradley Braves (8-7, 2-2 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley plays Northern Iowa after Soleil Barnes scored 23 points in Bradley’s 67-63 loss to the Drake Bulldogs. The Braves are 5-2 on their home court. Bradley scores 60.9 points while outscoring opponents by 4.6 points per game. The …

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Kansas State basketball’s blowout loss to Houston exposes difference in the two programs

[ad_1] MANHATTAN — If the Kansas State basketball team’s performance against Houston showed nothing else, it accentuated the gap that exists between the two programs. K-State coach Jerome Tang said as much after watching No. 11-ranked Houston dismantle his Wildcats, 87-57, Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. “We could play our best game against these guys in a packed arena, and it’s …

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‘We should be right there with them’: How Washington State let a close first half slip away against No. 18 Gonzaga

[ad_1] Jan. 12—Nate Calmese’s curls hung on the sides of his face as he stared blankly at the table in front of him, thinking about his Washington State group’s 88-75 road setback to No. 18 Gonzaga, and what went wrong for his Cougars on Saturday evening. WSU couldn’t shake the turnover bug, losing 16 on the night, four from Calmese. …

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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Strength off the bench

[ad_1] Jan. 12—Kasparas Jakucionis’ extended absence (two games and counting, perhaps) has shuffled Illinois’ rotation. Not extended it, but certainly changed it, with Will Riley moving into the starting lineup. What hasn’t changed, however, is the production the Illini are getting off the bench. Even in Saturday’s loss to USC. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn made a pair of three-pointers (the only makes …

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Dowell leads Illinois State against Drake after 25-point outing

[ad_1] Drake Bulldogs (10-5, 4-0 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (9-6, 3-1 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State faces Drake after Shannon Dowell scored 25 points in Illinois State’s 79-66 win over the Northern Iowa Panthers. The Redbirds have gone 5-2 in home games. The Bulldogs are 4-0 against MVC opponents. Drake has a 0-1 …

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