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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…
Bogut retires, ending his bid for an Olympic medal
SYDNEY (AP) — Andrew Bogut is retiring after 15 years in professional basketball, with injuries, age and the COVID-19 pandemic ending his bid for one last shot at an Olympic medal.
Champions League newcomers struggle to break into the elite
GENEVA (AP) — In a season of few Champions League wins or points for teams trying to break into the elite, two newcomers get a rare chance Wednesday.
Meeks scores 18 to lift Nevada over Pacific 70-58
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Zane Meeks scored 18 points with 11 rebounds off the bench to lead Nevada to a 70-58 win over Pacific in it's home opener on Monday night.
Williams boosts Stanford; sets up showdown with Tar Heels
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Highly touted freshman Ziaire Williams scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in his collegiate debut and Stanford beat Alabama 82-64 in the relocated Maui Invitational on Monday.
Rhoden scores 26 to lead Seton Hall over Iona 86-64
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden had a career-high 26 points plus 10 rebounds as Seton Hall rolled past Iona 86-64 on Monday night, spoiling Rick Pitino's debut as the Gaels' coach.
Jones II carries Emmanuel over Stetson 64-61
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — KJ Jones II posted 19 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and six steals as Emmanuel narrowly defeated Stetson 64-61 on Monday night.
Metcalf, Wilson lead Seahawks over Eagles 23-17
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — DK Metcalf got extra motivation he didn't even need.
Weathers rallies Texas Southern past Wyoming 76-74
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Galen Alexander scored the last-second game-winner, Michael Weathers scored 21 points and Texas Southern rallied past Wyoming 76-74 on Monday night.
Hornets re-sign Biyombo; sign Ball and 3 other draft picks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Hornets have re-signed center Bismack Biyombo and signed all four of this year’s draft picks, including first-round selection LaMelo Ball, on the eve of training camp.
Howland gets 500th career win with Mississippi St. victory
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — D.J. Stewart Jr. scored a career-high 23 points with five 3-pointers and coach Ben Howland secured his 500th career win and Mississippi State beat Texas State 68-51 on Monday night.
Townsend rallies No. 18 Gonzaga women past South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Jill Townsend scored 20 points, including six free throws in the final 30 seconds, and No. 18 Gonzaga rallied to defeat South Dakota 54-50 on Monday.
Pack, Gordon lift K-State past UMKC 62-58 for 1st win
MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Nijel Pack and DaJuan Gordon scored 14 points each as Kansas State battled past Missouri-Kansas City 62-58 Monday night, picking up the Wildcats' first win.
Hunt, Bandoumel lead SMU past Texas A&M-CC 91-54
DALLAS (AP) — Feron Hunt scored 19 points to lead five SMU players in double figures, two of them getting double-doubles, and the Mustangs beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 91-54 on Monday night.
Freshman Thomas continues strong play, LSU tops SE Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Freshman Cameron Thomas scored 21 points for his third 20-plus game, Trendon Watford had 20 points and nine rebounds, and LSU eased past Southeastern Louisiana 96-43 on Monday night in the T…
Carr drains 3, Minnesota trips LMU 67-64
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Carr scored 26 points,