Month: November 2021

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Ques Glover scored 19 points as Samford romped past Maryville (TN) 99-78 in the season opener for both teams. Cooper Kaifes added 17 points for the Bulldogs, while Wesley Cardet,Jr. chipped in 15. Felix Uadiale led the Fighting Scots with 24 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Elijah Pepper registered 16 points as UC Davis narrowly beat Utah State 72-69 in a season opener. Christian Anigwe had 14 points for UC Davis. Ezra Manjon added 12 points and eight rebounds. Kane Milling had 11 points. Brandon Horvath had 19 points and seven rebounds for Utah State.

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It’s hard to think of a 30-year-old veteran, a four-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection as a breakout player. But that’s exactly what Cordarrelle Patterson has become in his first season with the Falcons, transforming himself from a kick return specialist and spot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stacy Beckton Jr. posted 18 points as American edged past Marist 77-73 in overtime in the season opener for both teams. Raheim Sullivan led the Red Foxes with a career-high 23 points.

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — KJ Williams had a career-high 32 points as Murray State routed Cumberland University 109-77 in the season opener for both teams. Tavon King led the Phoenix with 19 points.

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Scoring is down, home-field advantage hasn’t returned even if the fans have, and the AFC could be in a wild race for playoff spots. As the NFL gets set to start the second half of its 18-week season, there are a few notable statistical trends to pay attention

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Orlando Robinson posted 16 points and three blocks as Fresno State rolled past Fresno Pacific 74-54 in a season opener. Jordan Campbell had 14 points for Fresno State. Anthony Holland added 12 points and six rebounds. Leo Colimerio had 10 points and nine rebounds. Jelani Watson-Gayle had 11 points for the

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Desi Sills had 21 points as Arkansas State routed Harding 81-55 in a season opener. Norchad Omier had 15 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks for Arkansas State. Marquis Eaton added 10 points. Keyon Wesley had seven rebounds. Stetson Smithson had 14 points for the Bison.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brendan Adams scored a career-high 22 points as George Washington narrowly defeated St. Francis (Pa.) 75-72 in the season opener for both teams. Joe Bamisile added 20 points for the Colonials. Mark Flagg led the Red Flash with 17 points and 17 rebounds.

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — No. 15 Texas-San Antonio is enjoying a dream season after taking a few chances. The school hired an athletic director whose collegiate career began outside athletics. She, in turn, hired a relatively unknown coach. It has all worked well and a growing number of local players

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shea Theodore and Reilly Smith scored 46 seconds apart early in the third period to lift the Vegas Golden Knights over the Seattle Kraken 4-2. It was the second meeting of the NHL’s two newest franchises. Vegas beat Seattle on opening night, 4-3. After a 1-4

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — John Tonje had a career-high 31 points as Colorado State rolled past Oral Roberts 109-80 in the season opener for both teams. Max Abmas led the Golden Eagles with 20 points.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Teddy Allen had 14 points to lead five New Mexico State players in double figures as the Aggies beat UC Irvine 62-51 in a season opener. Jabari Rice and Mario McKinney Jr. added 12 points apiece for the Aggies. Donnie Tillman and Will McNair Jr. chipped in 10 points each.

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Jordan Brown had 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocks as Louisiana-Lafayette romped past West Florida 81-47. Darrin Jenkins led the Argonauts on Tuesday night with 10 points.

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Dominik Fragala had 16 points as Delaware State routed Cairn University 80-41 in the season opener for both teams. Wes Murray led the Highlanders with 11 points.