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Knights XC finds success while hosting SCAC meet
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights cross country team hosted a late season South Central Athletic Conference meet at R…
Johnson leads way for Tennessee St. over Jacksonville St.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shakem Johnson had 17 points as Tennessee State topped Jacksonville State 65-55 on Thursday night.
No. 3 Gonzaga beats San Diego 94-59; Morrison honored
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Growing up in Serbia, Filip Petrusev didn't know much about former Gonzaga star Adam Morrison and his amazing 2006 season.
Parayko lifts Blues to 3-2 win over Islanders in OT
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Colton Parayko scored on an unassisted wraparound at 3:23 of overtime, sending the St. Louis Blues to their sixth consecutive victory with a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
Hellebuyck makes 34 saves to lead Jets past Capitals 3-0
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 34 shots for his fifth shutout of the season, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
Edwards, Radebaugh double up in N. Colorado blowout of Idaho
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Kai Edwards had 17 points and 12 rebounds as Northern Colorado rolled past Idaho 93-49 on Thursday night.
Bradley's career night lifts Cal past No. 21 Colorado 76-62
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Matt Bradley matched his career highs of 26 points and five 3-pointers, and California pulled away in the second half to beat No. 21 Colorado 76-62 on Thursday night.
Jackson lifts SIU-Edwardsville past UT-Martin 90-75
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Jackson had a season-high 21 points as Southern Illinois-Edwardsville defeated UT Martin 90-75 on Thursday night.
Smith leads Northeastern past James Madison 77-57
BOSTON (AP) — Guilien Smith had a season-high 20 points as Northeastern routed James Madison 77-57 on Thursday night.
NHL-leading Bruins beat Stars to end 2-game skid
BOSTON (AP) — Nick Ritchie had a goal and an assist for his first points since Boston acquired him at the trade deadline to help the NHL-leading Bruins beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Thursday night.
Brown leads Murray St. past E. Kentucky 74-62
MURRAY, Ken. (AP) — Tevin Brown had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Murray State won its 14th consecutive home game, defeating Eastern Kentucky 74-62 on Thursday night. KJ Williams added 20 points for the Racers. Will…
Obanor lifts Oral Roberts past W. Illinois 113-70
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Kevin Obanor had 24 points on 10-of-11 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds as Oral Roberts easily beat Western Illinois 113-70 on Thursday night.
Boahen scores 19 to lead UIC past Detroit Mercy 84-67
CHICAGO (AP) — Godwin Boahen had 19 points off the bench to carry Illinois-Chicago to an 84-67 win over Detroit Mercy on Thursday night.
Muszynski carries Belmont past Tennessee Tech 65-62
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Muszynski had 23 points as Belmont won its ninth straight game, edging past Tennessee Tech 65-62 on Thursday night.
Merrimack claims Northeast title in 1st Division I season
NORTH ANDOVER, Ma. (AP) — Juvaris Hayes posted 19 points, seven rebounds and five steals and Merrimack beat Central Connecticut 69-58 on Thursday night to claim the Northeast Conference championship in its first Di…
Purdue snaps 4-game losing streak by beating Indiana 57-49
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Coach Matt Painter appreciated Purdue's defensive effort Thursday.