Daily Archives: November 22, 2024

Wisconsin basketball among loaded field for 2025 Rady Children’s Invitational

Wisconsin will participate in the 2025 Rady Children’s Invitational, according to a release from UW Athletics on Thursday. The third installation of the tournament will take place from Nov. 27-28, 2025. It will be staged in San Diego, California in conjunction with Sports San Diego, a non-profit organization. The Badgers are one of four programs named as participants, alongside the …

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Kentucky vs Texas prediction, odds, notes ahead of college football Week 13 game

LEXINGTON — When Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops breaks down film of Texas’ wide receivers, he sees a group he views as “arguably the best in the country.” Chris Collins, whose defensive backs will be tasked with trying to slow down UT’s pass catchers Saturday afternoon, agreed with his boss’ assessment. “From the holistic and the depth that they have …

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No. 9 Tennessee defeats Virginia in Baha Mar Championship

Nov 9, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Chaz Lanier (2) shoots against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Tennessee defeated Louisville 77-55. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images No. 9 Tennessee (5-0) opened play in the Baha Mar Championship on Thursday versus Virginia (3-1). Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. …

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Indiana basketball: Mike Woodson blasts ‘selfish’ play, poor effort in UNC Greensboro win

BLOOMINGTON — For the second time in as many weeks, Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson questioned his team’s effort. The No. 18 Hoosiers (4-0, 0-0) won 69-58 over UNC Greensboro on Thursday night to stay undefeated, but Woodson spent much of his post-game press conference venting his frustration over his team’s uninspired play. “I thought they played harder than we did,” …

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Jackson State visits No. 9 Kentucky following Robinson’s 20-point game

Jackson State Tigers (0-5) at Kentucky Wildcats (4-0) Lexington, Kentucky; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -35; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Kentucky hosts Jackson State after Jaxson Robinson scored 20 points in Kentucky’s 97-68 win over the Lipscomb Bisons. Kentucky finished 23-10 overall a season ago while going 14-4 at home. The Wildcats averaged 89.0 …

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Wagner’s late three sees Magic end Lakers run

Franz Wagner (right) began his career at Alba Berlin in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga before being selected by Orlando in the 2021 draft [Getty Images] Franz Wagner scored a three-pointer with three seconds left to secure a dramatic 119-118 win for the Orlando Magic and end the Los Angeles Lakers’ unbeaten home record. The 23-year-old German top-scored with 37 points, 11 …

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McLaughlin leads Northern Arizona against Incarnate Word after 21-point showing

Incarnate Word Cardinals (3-1) at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (4-1) Flagstaff, Arizona; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lumberjacks -3; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Arizona plays Incarnate Word after Trenton McLaughlin scored 21 points in Northern Arizona’s 82-47 victory over the Embry-Riddle (AZ) Eagles. The Lumberjacks have gone 3-0 in home games. Northern Arizona is the best team …

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Yale Bulldogs square off against the Fairfield Stags

Fairfield Stags (2-3) vs. Yale Bulldogs (3-3) Uncasville, Connecticut; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Yale takes on Fairfield at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Bulldogs have a 3-3 record in non-conference games. Yale is second in the Ivy League with 25.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Yassine Gharram averaging 5.0. The Stags have a 2-3 record …

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