Articles filed under Basketball
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Oklahoma G Jeremiah Fears in NBA lottery conversation after starting college a year earlyFeb 22, 2025 6:37 pm - On some nights, Jeremiah Fears looks like a future NBA star. On others, he looks like a true freshman who reclassified and is still figuring things out. Oklahoma's dynamic point guard didn't turn 18 until after he arrived on campus. Either way, he's moving too fast to dwell on his age.
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Loyola defeats Dayton 76-72Feb 21, 2025 9:16 pm - Led by Des Watson's 22 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Dayton Flyers 76-72
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Bulls lose fifth straight game, this time in overtime to the KnicksFeb 20, 2025 9:40 pm - Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged Bulls 113-111 in overtime. Miles McBride finished with 22 points, while Mikal Bridges had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the short-handed Knicks, who improved to 36-18 in their first game following the All-Star break.
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Girls basketball: Legacies push Libertyville to another regional titleFeb 20, 2025 9:32 pm - Center Madison Sears scored 23 points to lead Libertyville past Carmel 59-35 for the Class 4A Round Lake regional title.
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Northwestern humbles Ohio State at home 70-49Feb 20, 2025 8:34 pm - Nick Martinelli scored 18 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Ohio State 70-49 on Thursday night. Ty Berry and K.J. Windham added 15 points each and Matthew Nicholson had 10 for Northwestern (14-13, 5-11 Big Ten), which snapped a three-game losing streak.
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Richmond, Smith lead the way as No. 10 St. John’s pounds DePaul 82-58Feb 19, 2025 11:11 pm - Kadary Richmond had 17 points and nine rebounds, Deivon Smith scored 18 and No. 10 St. John's matched its highest Big East win total in 26 years, beating DePaul 82-58.
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Waukegan defense stymies Stevenson, earns share of NSC titleFeb 19, 2025 10:03 pm - Waukegan put it all together in a 67-55 victory over Stevenson on Wednesday, which meant the two teams will share the North Suburban Conference title.
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Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple playersFeb 19, 2025 11:39 am - Illinois wasn't showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake. As several players deal with a virus, the Fighting Illini just wanted to make sure they didn't spread germs while congratulating Wisconsin after losing 95-74 to the 11th-ranked Badgers on Tuesday night.
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Tonje scores 31 as No. 11 Wisconsin beats Illinois 95-74 for 5th straight winFeb 18, 2025 10:05 pm - MADISON, Wis. — John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 on Tuesday night to earn its fifth straight victory and end its recent run of futilit...
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Dawson's 24 help Loyola Chicago knock off Davidson 77-69Feb 18, 2025 8:52 pm - DAVIDSON, N.C. — Jayden Dawson scored 24 points as Loyola Chicago beat Davidson 77-69 on Tuesday night. Dawson shot 7 for 13 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from...