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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…
No. 6 Mississippi State routs Jackson State 88-58
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A new era of Mississippi State basketball got under way without Vic Schaefer on Sunday as Nikki McCray-Penson’s first team hit the court against Jackson State.
Johnson scores 28 to carry Alabama A&M over Samford 78-76
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 28 points, and sophomore Cameron Tucker converted a go-ahead, three-point play with five seconds left to help Alabama A&M defeat Samford 78-76 on Sunday.
Tulane holds on for 68-66 win over Lipscomb
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jaylen Forbes and Jordan Walker each scored 16 points and Tulane held off Lipscomb for a 68-66 win on Sunday.
Ledoux leads Louisiana Tech past Northwestern State 91-77
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Kalob Ledoux had 23 points as Louisiana Tech beat Northwestern State 91-77 on Sunday.
Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has picked up where it left off before the coronavirus ended its season last spring — pushing hard for a long-elusive NCAA Tournament bid.
Ali leads Portland over Northwest University 74-69
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ahmed Ali posted 18 points as Portland beat Northwest University 74-69 on Sunday.
No. 20 Ohio St. women put away Duquesne early in opener
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 20 points, Dorka Juhasz had a double-double and No. 20-ranked Ohio State overwhelmed Duquesne 82-47 in the season opener for both teams on Sunday.
Edwards' career game leads No. 11 Kentucky women by Belmont
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Dre'una Edwards scored a career-high 27 points, matched her career best with 15 rebounds and No. 11 Kentucky pulled away for a 70-50 win over Belmont on Sunday.
Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State harassed Houston Baptist into a slew of turnovers, leading to easy baskets in transition during a massive first-half run.
Alston Jr. carries Boise St. past Sam Houston St. 86-55
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Derrick Alston Jr. had 27 points as Boise State rolled past Sam Houston State 86-55 on Sunday.
Gruden apologizes to 'Raider nation' after ugly loss in ATL
ATLANTA (AP) — Jon Gruden felt an apology was appropriate after his Raiders set season highs for penalties, turnovers and sacks allowed.
Incarnate Word beats Our Lady of the Lake 84-71
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keaston Willis scored 18 points as Incarnate Word topped Our Lady of the Lake 84-71 on Sunday.
The Jacksonville Jaguars say they have fired general manager Dave Caldwell
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars say they have fired general manager Dave Caldwell.
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