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Aaron Allen’s 3 touchdown passes help lead Alcorn State to share of SWAC West title

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Aaron Allen threw three touchdown passes, two to Monterio Hunt, and Alcorn State claimed a share of the SWAC West Division title with a 28-24 Soul Bowl victory over Jackson State on Saturday.The Braves (7-4, 6-2) tied Prairie View A&M for the division title but Prairie View won the head-to-head matchup and will advance to play Florida A&M for the SWAC championship on Dec. 2.Alcorn State never trailed but the score was tied at 21 in the third quarter before Allen and Malik Rodgers connected for a 12-yard touchdown. Jackson State made the difficult decision to kick a field goal after reaching the red zone and Dylan Wasson’s 35-yarder made the score 28-24 with about 7 minutes left. The Tigers did not cross midfield the rest of the game.Allen was 16-of-24 passing for 225 yards. Jarveon Howard had 70 yards rushing, including one touchdown.Jackson State (7-4, 5-3) led 431-296 in total yards. Jacobian Morgan was 11-of-16 passing for 151 yards. He threw t...

Bouman, Phillips get loose for South Dakota in 48-6 romp over Western Illinois

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Aidan Bouman threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns and L.J. Phillips Jr. ran for two touchdowns and South Dakota beat Western Illinois 48-6 on Saturday.The Coyotes (9-2, 7-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference) took the lead for the remainder when Bouman threw a 54-yard score to Keyondray Jones for a 10-6 lead with 3:39 left in the first quarter.South Dakota broke it open with a three-touchdown third which included Phillips’ scoring runs of 6 and 5 yards to make it 41-6.Western Illinois took its lone lead when Matt Morrissey threw a 15-yard score to Tre Maronic for a 6-3 advantage following the failed two-point conversion with 4:37 left in the first.Nate Thomas ran for 102 yards on eight carries and a touchdown on a run that covered 59 yards. Phillips ran for 93 yards on 15 carries. Carter Bell had 142 receiving yards on seven receptions for the FCS No. 5-ranked Coyotes.Morrissey threw for 120 yards for Western Illinois (0-11, 0-8).___Get alerts on the lat...

McKee scores 17, Queens beats Fairfield at Market Street Challenge, 69-63

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AJ McKee’s 17 points helped Queens defeat Fairfield 69-63 in the Market Street Challenge tournament in Philadelphia on Saturday night.McKee shot 6 of 13 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line for the Royals (2-2). Bryce Cash scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 9 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Deyton Albury shot 4 for 12 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding seven rebounds and seven assists.Peyton Smith led the Stags (1-4) in scoring, finishing with 16 points and six rebounds. Caleb Fields added 13 points for Fairfield. In addition, Brycen Goodine finished with 11 points.NEXT UPQueens plays Sunday against Drexel on the road, and Fairfield hosts New Hampshire on Friday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Derek Simpson scores 23 points, Clifford Omoruyi has double-double and Rutgers beats Howard 85-63

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Derek Simpson scored 23 points, Clifford Omoruyi added 15 points and 14 rebounds and Rutgers beat Howard 85-63 on Saturday night. Simpson was 7 of 10 from the floor and added a pair of 3-pointers and four assists. Omoruyi was 6-of-10 shooting and blocked four shots. Noah Fernandes and Aundre Hyatt chipped in 12 points apiece for Rutgers (4-1), which shot 54% (32 of 59) overall with 19 assists. Marcus Dockery made four field goals from long range and finished with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting for Howard (2-3). Bryce Harris added 12 points. Howard jumped out to an early 14-11 lead before Rutgers pulled away and built a 39-31 halftime advantage. Simpson and Omoruyi combined for 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting as the Scarlet Knights shot 50% (15 of 30). Back-to-back 3-pointers from Joshua Strong and Dockery cut the Howard deficit to 49-45 with 13:02 left. Rutgers answered with a 24-8 run and led 73-53 with 5:44 remaining. Howard plays at Bryant on Monday. Rutgers ...

Middle Tennessee wins 88-62 against Milligan

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Elias King had 19 points in Middle Tennessee’s 88-62 win over Milligan on Saturday night.King also had five rebounds and three steals for the Blue Raiders (3-1). Jestin Porter scored 17 points and added four steals. Jared Jones finished 5 of 11 from the floor to finish with 11 points.The Buffaloes were led by Follie Bogan, who posted 16 points, eight rebounds and four steals. McCaskill Rivers added 11 points for Milligan. In addition, Piripi Korent finished with eight points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Martindale, Odum lead Pacific over Lamar 77-76

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Judson Martindale scored 15 points to lead Pacific and Moe Odum sealed the victory with a layup with 13 seconds left as the Tigers knocked off Lamar 77-76 on Saturday night.Martindale was 6 of 12 shooting (1 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (2-2). Cam Denson added 14 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 8 from the line, and they also had six rebounds. Odum was 5 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding eight assists.Cody Pennebaker led the Cardinals (2-2) in scoring, finishing with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals. Lamar also got 14 points, 12 rebounds and four assists from Adam Hamilton. Chris Pryor also had 13 points and four assists.NEXT UPPacific plays Monday against North Dakota at home, and Lamar takes on Bethune-Cookman on Friday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from ...

Henderson, McCord combine for 4 TDs as No. 3 Ohio State beats Minnesota 37-3 with Michigan up next

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns and Kyle McCord passed for 212 yards and two scores, leading No. 3 Ohio State to a 37-3 win over Minnesota on Saturday.Next up for the Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) is a trip to Ann Arbor to face second-ranked Michigan (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, CFP No. 3) next Saturday. The Wolverines beat Maryland 31-24 on Saturday.Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he “might have” watched some of his archrival’s game prior to his own game, but once Buckeyes took the field all attention was on Minnesota.“Our team did a great job of staying focused this week,” Day said. “Not easy to do for anybody, but we did stay in the moment and played well. But the moment we got in that locker room, it’s on to next week.”The Wolverines beat the Buckeyes the last two seasons (42-27 in 2021; 45-23 last season).“We say we prepare for it 365 days a year and I truly believe that,” McCord said. “The guys on the team, we think about it eve...

Police searching for at least one suspect in Westminster shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Westminster Police Department said officers were searching for at least one suspect in a shooting Saturday evening.Police said it happened near 92nd Ave. and Federal Blvd.One man was taken to a hospital.Police were asking the public to avoid the area as officers searched for possibly two suspects.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Colorado House passes potential property tax task force; sends to Senate

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado House of Representatives passed a legislative measure to create a commission that would develop long-term solutions to rising property tax payments in the state. The bill, HB23B-1003, passed by a vote of 39-21, according to a press release, and must be passed by the Senate to be placed before Gov. Jared Polis and signed into action. How could higher property tax payments affect Colorado’s economy? The measure, if passed, would create the Commission on Property Tax Task Force to outline plans for long and short-term property tax relief. Members of the task force would include legislators, a property tax administrator and different local government and community leaders. The goal of the bill is to map out potential long-term solutions to property taxes that have "been rising since Coloradans voted to repeal the Gallagher Amendment in 2020," according to the Colorado General Assembly's release.Rep. Marc Snyder sponsored the House bill. He said convening ...

Police: 14-year-old girl reported missing from North Miami Beach ran away from home

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:43:23 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from North Miami Beach.According to North Miami Beach Police, Mariam Mohamed Elghaish ran away from home on Saturday.The teen stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs around 120 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants.Officials urge anyone with information on Mohamed Elghaish’s whereabouts to contact North Miami Beach Police at 305-949-5500 or email Detective Zoila Exclusa at [email protected].