Home

Valparaiso takes on Western Illinois following Stafford’s 30-point game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-2) at Valparaiso Beacons (2-2)Valparaiso, Indiana; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Beacons -2.5; over/under is 139.5BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso faces the Western Illinois Leathernecks after Isaiah Stafford scored 30 points in Valparaiso’s 87-64 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini.Valparaiso went 11-21 overall with an 8-7 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Beacons allowed opponents to score 73.6 points per game and shoot 44.8% from the field last season.Western Illinois went 2-0 in OVC play and 5-9 on the road a season ago. The Leathernecks averaged 73.0 points per game last season, 34.7 in the paint, 13.7 off of turnovers and 9.4 on fast breaks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers take on the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

Tennessee Volunteers (4-0) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (4-0)Honolulu; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers will play the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.Purdue finished 29-6 overall with an 11-1 record against non-conference opponents in the 2022-23 season. The Boilermakers averaged 72.7 points per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 32.2% from behind the arc last season.Tennessee finished 25-11 overall with a 13-3 record in non-conference play during the 2022-23 season. The Volunteers averaged 17.4 points off of turnovers, 13.4 second-chance points and 22.0 bench points last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Marshall Thundering Herd square off against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

Oakland Golden Grizzlies (2-3) vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (2-2)George Town, Cayman Islands; Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Marshall Thundering Herd will play the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands.Marshall finished 24-8 overall with an 11-2 record in non-conference play in the 2022-23 season. The Thundering Herd averaged 17.5 assists per game on 30.8 made field goals last season.The Golden Grizzlies have a 2-3 record against non-conference oppponents. Oakland ranks fifth in the Horizon League giving up 71.8 points while holding opponents to 44.5% shooting.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

East Tennessee State visits Cleveland State following Asamoah’s 24-point game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

East Tennessee State Buccaneers (2-2) at Cleveland State Vikings (3-2)Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State takes on the Cleveland State Vikings after Ebby Asamoah scored 24 points in East Tennessee State’s 70-68 win over the Davidson Wildcats.The Vikings are 3-0 on their home court. Cleveland State leads the Horizon League in rebounding, averaging 36.0 boards. Tristan Enaruna paces the Vikings with 6.6 rebounds.East Tennessee State went 12-20 overall with a 4-9 record on the road a season ago. The Buccaneers averaged 69.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 69.0 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

West Virginia Mountaineers square off against the No. 24 Virginia Cavaliers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

Virginia Cavaliers (4-1) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (2-2)Cypress Lake, Florida; Wednesday, 6 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The West Virginia Mountaineers square off against the No. 24 Virginia Cavaliers in Cypress Lake, Florida.West Virginia went 19-15 overall with an 11-3 record against non-conference opponents in the 2022-23 season. The Mountaineers averaged 76.0 points per game last season, 16.8 from the free throw line and 21.9 from beyond the arc.The Cavaliers have a 4-1 record against non-conference oppponents. Virginia scores 67.2 points while outscoring opponents by 13.4 points per game.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

A shooter wounded 4 in Ohio Walmart store before killing himself, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) — A shooter opened fire Monday night at a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself, police said.The attack was reported at around 8:30 p.m. at the Walmart in Beavercreek, a town of about 50,000 in the Dayton metropolitan area.“The conditions of the victims right now is unknown” but all were taken to hospitals for treatment, police Capt. Scott Molnar said at a news conference.Police also said the gunman died after apparently shooting himself. His name, a motive for the attack and other details weren’t immediately released.Police earlier said on social media that the store had been cleared and secured and there wasn’t any “active threat.”“We’re heartbroken by what’s happened at our Beavercreek, Ohio store. This remains a developing situation, and we’re working closely with investigators on the scene,” Walmart said in a statement.

Search for Colorado shooter underway after 3 killed, 1 wounded in dispute over property lines, sheriff says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting that left three people dead and a fourth person wounded in a rural area of southern Colorado after an apparent dispute over property lines Monday afternoon, authorities said.The incident happened around 1 p.m. local time when a shooter opened fire on a group of five people, Custer County Sheriff Lloyd “Rich” Smith said in a news conference Monday night.Two men and a woman were killed, the sheriff said. Another woman suffered multiple gunshots to the chest but is expected to survive, Smith said.A fifth person managed to escape, the sheriff added.Authorities are searching for the suspect, identified as 45-year-old Hanme K. Clarke.“The suspect and at least one of the victims have been in previous civil disputes about property lines,” Smith said, without providing further details.The sheriff said the shooting happened in a wooded area in Custer County, a rural part of the state with a little more than 5,000 residents. As law enf...

Fatal crash closes southbound Turnpike lanes in North Lauderdale

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

The southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike near Commercial Boulevard in North Lauderdale are shut down following a fatal crash just before 1 a.m.Details on the crash remain limited, and authorities have not provided an estimated time for when the roads will reopen. For now, drivers are advised to steer clear of the area until further notice.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas marching band en route to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School marching band, the Eagle Regiment, was spotted arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as they make their way to NYC for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a holiday tradition watched by millions across the nation. As the sole representatives from Broward County, the dedicated students are ready for their historic performance after months of intensive practice under the leadership of band director Steve Rivero. “We were lucky enough to be in a program that changed our lives,” said one band member. “I grew up in New York and I never thought I’d be able to have an opportunity like this and I think this is really cool and we’re lucky enough to be in this amazing program to have so many new opportunities.”The excitement among the students is evident as they embark on this prestigious opportunity, marking a significant milestone for Broward County.“We got a huge fan base thatR...

5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ loss, including Coby White’s season-high night and the Miami Heat taking the ball out of Zach LaVine’s hands

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:27 GMT

The Chicago Bulls can’t string two wins together.After a comeback victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday, they dropped the second game of the back-to-back series Monday night 118-100. The Bulls are 5-10 and yet to record consecutive wins as they prepare to embark on a four-game trip beginning Wednesday in Oklahoma City.Here are five takeaways from Monday’s game.1. Not a fast start, but not an overly slow one either.It took the Bulls less than three minutes to fall behind by 10 points, forcing coach Billy Donovan to take a timeout 2 minutes, 29 seconds into the game.This is a common theme for the Bulls, one of the worst first-quarter teams in the league. After the Heat led 22-1 on Saturday, the Bulls were determined to start faster Monday. But while the deficit wasn’t as dramatic, the Bulls still suffered from a sluggish start that they couldn’t overcome.The Bulls never led, getting within four points in the third quarter before the Heat put their foot on the...