T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE Dosunmo’s triple-double leads Illini UNDATED (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu (EYE’-oh doh-SOO’-moo) continues to claim a spot in Illinois’ men’s basketball history. Dosunmo became the third Illini to record a triple-double as he delivered 21 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 75-60 win over 19th-ranked Wisconsin. The forward helped 12th-ranked Illinois shoot 54% from the floor…
T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE Dosunmo’s triple-double leads Illini UNDATED (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu (EYE’-oh doh-SOO’-moo) continues to claim a spot in Illinois’ men’s basketball history. Dosunmo became the third Illini to record a triple-double as he delivered 21 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 75-60 win over 19th-ranked Wisconsin. The forward helped 12th-ranked Illinois shoot 54% from the floor…
NFL-NEWS AFC champion Chiefs arrive in Tampa day before Super Bowl UNDATED (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have touched down at the Super Bowl. The AFC champions arrived in Tampa on Saturday, flying into town a day before they defend their title against the hometown Buccaneers. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL had teams delay…
Evansville (8-9, 6-5) vs. Loyola of Chicago (16-3, 11-1) Joseph J. Gentile Center, Chicago; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola of Chicago looks for its sixth straight win over Evansville at Joseph J. Gentile Center. The last victory for the Purple Aces at Loyola of Chicago was a 74-73 win on Feb. 14, 2016. LEADING THE CHARGE: Cameron Krutwig…
Towson (3-11, 2-7) vs. College of Charleston (6-8, 4-3) TD Arena, Charleston, South Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: College of Charleston looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Towson. In its last five wins against the Tigers, College of Charleston has won by an average of 7 points. Towson’s last win in the series…
Gardner-Webb (8-11, 7-7) vs. South Carolina Upstate (3-13, 3-7) G.B. Hodge Center, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Monday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Gardner-Webb looks to extend South Carolina Upstate’s conference losing streak to five games. South Carolina Upstate’s last Big South win came against the Longwood Lancers 65-59 on Jan. 5. Gardner-Webb easily beat Presbyterian by 27 at home in its…
No. 25 Drake (18-0, 9-0) vs. Valparaiso (6-12, 3-6) Athletics-Recreation Center, Valparaiso, Indiana; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 25 Drake presents a tough challenge for Valparaiso. Valparaiso has played a ranked team only once this season and lost. Drake remains unbeaten against MVC opponents this season. SUPER SENIORS: Drake has benefited heavily from its seniors. Shanquan Hemphill, Roman…
Drexel (8-6, 3-4) vs. Hofstra (11-7, 7-4) Mack Sports Complex, Hempstead, New York; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hofstra seeks revenge on Drexel after dropping the first matchup in Hempstead. The teams last met on Feb. 6, when the Dragons shot 61.9 percent from the field while limiting Hofstra’s shooters to just 37.5 percent en route to the two-point…
NBA-SCHEDULE Payton, Randle help power Knicks past Lillard, Blazers NEW YORK (AP) — Elfrid Payton and Julius Randle scored 22 points apiece to power the New York Knicks to a 110-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Six players scored in double figures for New York, which has won two straight and improved to 11-13. RJ Barrett scored 18 points,…
T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE Harkless scores 19; No. 9 Oklahoma holds off Iowa St. 79-72 UNDATED (AP) — Elijah Harkless scored a season-high 19 points to help No. 9 Oklahoma hold off Iowa State 79-72 for the Cyclones’ seventh straight loss. Austin Reaves returned to action Saturday and had 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Brady Manek had nine points…
