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Woolbright’s game-winning layup sends Western Carolina past Vanderbilt 63-62

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

NASHVILLE (AP) — Vonterius Woolbright scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and his driving layup with 1.5 seconds to go sent Western Carolina to a 63-62 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday night.Despite Western Carolina leading for 30:06, Vanderbilt appeared poised to close it out when Tyrin Lawrence made two foul shots to give the Commodores their biggest lead at 60-53 with 3:12 left.But Western Carolina responded with a 3-pointer from Tre Jackson and Russell Jones Jr. made three foul shots with 2:17 remaining. The next three combined offensive possessions failed to produce points before Woolbright made a layup with 51 seconds left.Ezra Manjon gave Vanderbilt its last lead with his layup with nine seconds remaining. Western Carolina inbounded the ball and pushed the pace and got it to Woolbright for the game winner.Evan Taylor’s three-quarter heave bounced harmlessly off the backboard to end it.Jones scored 16 points and DJ Campbell had 12 for Western Carolina (9-2).Manjon sco...

Hall scores 36 and grabs 12 rebounds, leads George Mason over Bridgewater 84-60

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall’s 36 points and 12 rebounds led George Mason over Bridgewater (Va.) 84-60 on Tuesday night.AHall shot 15 of 18 from the floor and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line. Baraka Okojie added 17 points for the Patriots (9-2). Jared Billups finished with eight points.The Eagles were led by Jordan Cooper, who recorded 10 points. Bridgewater also got eight points apiece from Will Dunlap and Steve Burgess. ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Beagle puts up 19 as Albany knocks off Sacred Heart 93-79

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jonathan Beagle’s 19 points helped Albany defeat Sacred Heart 93-79 on Tuesday night.Beagle also added 11 rebounds for the Great Danes (7-5). Amar’e Marshall added 18 points while going 6 of 15 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line, and he also had eight rebounds and three steals. Sebastian Thomas was 5 of 10 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 8 from the line to finish with 17 points.Alex Sobel led the Pioneers (4-9) in scoring, finishing with 23 points and four assists. Aidan Carpenter added 16 points and four assists for Sacred Heart. In addition, Kyle McGee had 12 points, seven rebounds and two steals. The loss is the seventh in a row for the Pioneers.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Murrell scores 18, has 10 steals, Ole Miss stays unbeaten with 74-53 win over Troy

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Matthew Murrell scored 18 points and added 10 steals, and No. 25 Mississippi improved to 11-0 with 74-53 win over Troy on Tuesday night.Jaemyn Brakefield scored 17 points, Jaylen Murray added 16 points and Allen Flanigan had 13 points and a game-high eight assists and seven rebounds for the Rebels.“We had special individual performances tonight and it’s always been a player’s game,” Mississippi coach Chris Beard said. “But, it’s special for Matthew because it’s his birthday today, too.”Ole Miss built a 31-22 halftime lead, highlighted by a 15-3 run capped by a 3-point shot from Murray. The Rebels connected on nine consecutive shots to open the second half and Troy never got closer than 14 points again.Tayton Conerway led Troy (5-6) with 13 points while Aamer Muhammad added 11. The Trojans finished with 25 turnovers but won the rebounding battle, 33-32.Ole Miss finished 27 of 59 from the floor, 46%, after shooting 3 of 12 in the opening eight minutes. The Rebels ...

Md. Senate candidate says he’s more progressive, but also more bipartisan

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

The campaign to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin has been heating up in Maryland, with the two leading Democrats running for the seat both constantly sending out statements touting new endorsements.So why is the candidate boasting the most primary endorsements — including all of the current Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives — also saying he’s not the “establishment” candidate?Congressman David Trone, who represents Western Maryland and the northern portion of Montgomery County, has spent the fall and early winter racking up endorsements from various labor unions around Maryland, including the Maryland State Education Association, as well as other labor unions, including some based in Prince George’s County.This week, Trone added House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, considered a contender for future Speaker of the House, to his list of endorsements.In contrast, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has earned numerous endorsements f...

Benham’s 21 lead High Point past UNC Greensboro 74-63

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Trae Benham had 21 points in High Point’s 74-63 win against UNC Greensboro on Tuesday night.Benham added six rebounds for the Panthers (9-4). Kezza Giffa was 2 of 7 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line to add 13 points. Duke Miles went 6 of 7 from the field to finish with 13 points.The Spartans (8-3) were led in scoring by Kobe Langley, who finished with 14 points and seven assists. Keyshaun Langley added 11 points and two steals for UNC Greensboro. Miles Jones also recorded 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Balogun scores 21 as Binghamton knocks off Niagara 74-69

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Tariq Balogun’s 21 points helped Binghamton defeat Niagara 74-69 on Tuesday night.Balogun had seven rebounds for the Bearcats (7-4). Armon Harried scored 18 points and added 11 rebounds. Nehemiah Benson was 4 of 5 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.The Purple Eagles (3-7) were led by Ahmad Henderson II, who recorded 23 points and seven rebounds. Luke Bumbalough added 16 points, two steals and two blocks for Niagara. Braxton Bayless also had nine points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Doherty scores 21 as Northeastern knocks off Central Connecticut State 79-74

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Chris Doherty’s 21 points helped Northeastern defeat Central Connecticut State 79-74 on Tuesday night.Doherty also added six rebounds for the Huskies (5-7,. Harold Woods scored 14 points while going 4 of 6 and 6 of 7 from the free throw line, and added six rebounds. Masai Troutman had 10 points and was 1 of 2 shooting and 8 of 10 from the free throw line.Jordan Jones led the way for the Blue Devils (4-7) with 22 points and three steals. Central Connecticut State also got 21 points and two blocks from Allan Jeanne-Rose. Kellen Amos also recorded 17 points, six rebounds and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Colorado rancher asks state to remove wolves after latest attack on his livestock

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

JACKSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A Colorado rancher is asking the state to remove the wolves that injured and killed his cattle.Last week, longtime rancher Don Gittleson found his calf attacked in Jackson County."As soon she got up, I knew what the problem was," Gittleson said. After investigating, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed to FOX31 that they found wounds consistent with wolf depredation. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Gittleson said this is now the seventh of his livestock CPW found to be attacked by wolves over the last two years.“Seven that were confirmed,” Gittleson said. “We've had some that either disappeared or they didn't confirm them that I feel that the wolves did. I think getting something confirmed is not quite as easy as people might think."Wolves naturally migrated to ColoradoGittleson thinks a male wolf from the North Park pack of wolves, which naturally migrated to Colorado a couple of years ago, is responsibl...

'Grinch' caught on camera slashing holiday inflatables in Wheat Ridge

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:31:34 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are searching for a person caught on camera slashing multiple holiday inflatables outside a Wheat Ridge home. It happened Saturday morning in a neighborhood near 44th Avenue and Kipling Street.A homeowner named Lauren said she woke up to find her decorations looking a bit droopy.“We woke up and saw that two out of our three Christmas decoration inflatables were looking kind of sad," she said. “Sure enough, there’s a guy who ran up to the yard, had a big knife, viciously slashed the throat of the reindeer and then went after poor Olaf." FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox A neighbor told FOX31 they had multiple inflatables slashed Saturday morning as well. They've since patched those with duct tape.“Maybe it’s nothing more than wanting to pop big balloons," Lauren said. "However, it’s a jerk move. I told my kids he's like the real-life version of the Grinch.”A suspect reportedly slashed an inflatable reindeer in Whea...