“THE SCOREBOARD”
SEMI-STATE MATCH-UPS
CLASS 6A
WESTFIELD (10-2) AT CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) (9-3)
WARREN CENTRAL (8-4) AT BROWNSBURG (12-0)
CLASS 5A
CONCORD (11-1) AT MERRILLVILLE (10-2)
BLOOMINGTON SOUTH (11-1) AT NEW PALESTINE (12-0)
CLASS 4A
SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH (12-1) AT FORT WAYNE DWENGER (11-2)
HERITAGE HILLS (12-1) AT INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI (10-3)
CLASS 3A
KNOX (13-0) AT FORT WAYNE LUERS (8-5)
GIBSON SOUTHERN (12-1) AT CASCADE (13-0)…SATURDAY
CLASS 2A
ADAMS CENTRAL (13-0) AT ANDREAN (11-1)
BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL (13-0) AT LAPEL (13-0)
CLASS 1A
PIONEER (12-1) AT SOUTH ADAMS (10-3)
SOUTH PUTNAM (11-2) AT MILAN (7-4)
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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES/SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY’S SCORES
ADAMS CENTRAL 44 BLACKFORD 25
BOONVILLE 59 EVANSVILLE CENTRAL 52
BROWNSBURG 67 NOBLESVILLE 48
BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL 64 MITCHELL 17
DEKALB 57 FORT WAYNE LUERS 47
EAST CENTRAL 55 COLUMBUS EAST 27
HEBRON 35 SOUTH NEWTON 21
INDIANA DEAF 69 INDIANA MATH & SCIENCE 7
INDIANAPOLIS ARSENAL TECH 36 KIPP INDY LEGACY 19
INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA 68 INDIANAPOLIS HERRON 34
KANKAKEE VALLEY 51 HIGHLAND 37
LAWRENCE NORTH 62 NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) 57
LEWIS CASS 45 KOKOMO 42
MORGAN TWP. 55 EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL 44
OREGON-DAVIS 63 BOWMAN ACADEMY 25
SILVER CREEK 43 CHARLESTOWN 37
VINCENNES LINCOLN 60 SULLIVAN 35
PARIS (ILL.) TOURNAMENT
PARIS (ILL.) 65 TERRE HAUTE NORTH 24 POOL B
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THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE
ALL TIMES EASTERN
ANDREAN AT MUNSTER 8:00 PM
ARGOS AT TRINITY GREENLAWN 7:00 PM
AUSTIN AT CLARKSVILLE 6:30 PM
BEECH GROVE AT INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI 7:30 PM
CALUMET AT HAMMOND MORTON 8:00 PM
CANNELTON AT EVANSVILLE BOSSE 7:00 PM
CASTLE AT MOUNT CARMEL (ILL.) 8:00 PM
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT LANESVILLE 6:30 PM
CHURUBUSCO AT FAIRFIELD 7:30 PM
CLINTON CHRISTIAN AT LAKELAND CHRISTIAN 6:00 PM
COLUMBUS NORTH AT NEW ALBANY 7:30 PM
CONNERSVILLE AT NEW PALESTINE 7:30 PM
COVENANT CHRISTIAN AT SHERIDAN 7:30 PM
COWAN AT EASTERN HANCOCK 7:30 PM
CULVER AT ELKHART CHRISTIAN 7:30 PM
CULVER ACADEMY AT NORTHWOOD 7:45 PM
DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN AT BOONE GROVE 8:00 PM
DUGGER UNION AT RIVERTON PARKE 6:00 PM
EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN AT BARR-REEVE 7:00 PM
EVANSVILLE HARRISON AT TECUMSEH 8:00 PM
FLOYD CENTRAL AT SCOTTSBURG 7:30 PM
FORT WAYNE CANTERBURY AT LAKEWOOD PARK 6:00 PM
FORT WAYNE NORTH AT FORT WAYNE DWENGER TBA
FORT WAYNE NORTHROP AT CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 7:30 PM
GOSHEN AT WESTVIEW 7:30 PM
HAMMOND CENTRAL AT EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL 8:00 PM
HERITAGE HILLS AT SOUTH SPENCER 8:00 PM
INDIANAPOLIS CHATARD AT HAMILTON HEIGHTS 7:30 PM
JOHN GLENN AT KNOX 7:30 PM
KOUTS AT NORTH JUDSON 8:00 PM
LAPEL AT MARION 6:45 PM
LINTON AT NORTH CENTRAL (FARMERSBURG) 7:30 PM
MILAN AT MORRISTOWN 7:30 PM
NEW PRAIRIE AT SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH 7:30 PM
NORTH KNOX AT VINCENNES RIVET 7:00 PM
NORTH VERMILLION AT WESTVILLE (ILL.) 7:30 PM
NORTH WHITE AT WINAMAC 7:30 PM
ORLEANS AT NORTHEAST DUBOIS 7:30 PM
PERRY CENTRAL AT FOREST PARK 8:00 PM
PHALEN ACADEMY AT INDIANAPOLIS RIVERSIDE 6:00 PM
PURDUE BROAD RIPPLE AT IRVINGTON PREP 6:00 PM
PURDUE ENGLEWOOD AT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN 7:30 PM
RANDOLPH SOUTHERN AT MONROE CENTRAL 7:30 PM
RIVER FOREST AT OREGON-DAVIS 6:30 PM
SEVEN OAKS AT BLOOMINGTON SOUTH C 6:00 PM
SHOALS AT LOOGOOTEE 6:00 PM
SOUTH ADAMS AT MUNCIE BURRIS 6:00 PM
SOUTH DEARBORN AT NORTH DECATUR 7:30 PM
SOUTH KNOX AT EVANSVILLE MATER DEI 8:00 PM
SOUTH NEWTON AT TRI-COUNTY 7:30 PM
SPEEDWAY AT CASCADE 7:30 PM
TRITON AT PLYMOUTH 7:30 PM
VICTORY PREP AT BETHESDA CHRISTIAN 6:00 PM
WASHINGTON CATHOLIC AT EVANSVILLE HOMESCHOOL 7:30 PM
WAWASEE AT CONCORD 7:30 PM
WEST VIGO AT CLAY CITY 7:30 PM
YORKTOWN AT ALEXANDRIA 7:30 PM
JOHNSON COUNTY TOURNAMENT
CENTER GROVE VS. WHITELAND 6:00 PM SF
FRANKLIN AT GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN 7:30 PM SF
PARIS (ILL.) TOURNAMENT
TERRE HAUTE NORTH VS. CHARLESTON (ILL.) 2:00 PM 5TH
PUTNAM COUNTY TOURNAMENT
GREENCASTLE VS. NORTH PUTNAM 6:00 PM R1
SOUTH PUTNAM AT CLOVERDALE 7:30 PM R1
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING:
INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WRESTLING RESULTS:
WHITELAND 43 FRANKLIN CENTRAL 26
NOBLESVILLE 52 FISHERS 23
TAYLOR 44 NORTHWESTERN 16
LAWRENCE NORTH 72 ANDERSON -1
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLING RESULTS
MERRILLVILLE 84 MICHIGAN CUTY 0
ROCHESTER 36 PERU 18
HOBART 57 MUNSTER 21
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES/SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19
#7 MICHIGAN 86 MIDDLE TENNESSEE 61
#4 ARIZONA 71 #3 UCONN 67
#22 AUBURN 112 JACKSON STATE 66
#11 ALABAMA 90#8 ILLINOIS 86
AIR FORCE 66 ALABAMA STATE 64
PENN STATE 84 HARVARD 80
FURMAN 79 OHIO CHRISTIAN 44
VIRGINIA TECH 78 BRYANT 61
TENNESSEE TECH 88 USC UPSTATE 84
NOTRE DAME 86 BELLERMINE 79
GEORGE WASHINGTON 89 MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 52
INDIANA STATE 60 LOUISIANA TECH 51
VILLANOVA 70 LASALLE 55
WILLIAM AND MARY 82 BOWLING GREEN 74
DUQUESNE 92 LOYOLA MARYLAND 78
TOLEDO 92 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 75
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA 71 WILLIAM CAREY 45
STETSON 64 HOWARD 60
SOUTH ALABAMA 71 JACKSONVILLE STATE 65
WOFFORD 86 N. FLORIDA 78
TEMPLE 81 HOFSTRA 76
VALPARAISO 90 CLEVELAND STATE 75
BETHUNE COOKMAN 76 OHIO 73
CHATTANOOGA 78 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 66
CITADEL 70 N. GREENVILLE 57
FLORIDA GULF COAST 77 SANFORD 62
DAYTON 77 MARQUETTE 71 OT
WESTERN CAROLINA 80 UNC ASHEVILLE 73
SAM HOUSTON STATE 78 WYOMING 70
MERRIMACK 72 MAINE 65
OKLAHOMA STATE 103 S. FLORIDA 95
TCU 81 KANSAS CITY 45
CREIGHTON 75 NORTH DAKOTA 60
BRADLEY 87 MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL 77
EASTERN ILLINOIS 62 TIFFIN 50
UTAH VALLEY 79 UC IRVINE 72
BELMONT 75 LIPSCOMB 68
WEBER STATE 91 CAMPBELL 85
UTEP 84 ST. THOMAS TEXAS 83 OT
PORTLAND STATE 90 EVERGREEN STATE 61
LONG BEACH STATE 87 NOBLE UNIVERSITY 54
ST. MARY’S 85 ARKANSAS STATE 72
WASHINGTON STATE 98 SOUTHERN UTAH 74
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WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE/SCORES
#16 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 71 COASTAL CAROLINA 58
#2 SOUTH CAROLINA 106 WINTHROP 56
ST. JOHN 74 #18 OKLAHOMA STATE 67
#8 OKLAHOMA 112 E. TEXAS A&M 59
#17 VANDERBILT 87 WESTERN KENTUCKY 49
#21 LOUISVILLE 96 MOREHEAD STATE 49
#TEXAS 95 JAMES MADISON 56
#25 WASHINGTON 61 FRESNO STATE 43
NORTHERN KENTUCKY 70 TOLEDO 61
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS EDWARDSVILLE 81 INDIANA STATE 71
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE 68 MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 54
ABILENE CHRISTIAN 60 N. TEXAS 51
SANTA CLARA 72 SAN DIEGO STATE 47
UNC ASHEVILLE 67 WESTERN CAROLINA 50
OHIO STATE 88 KENT STATE 68
ALABAMA 84 SAMFORD 45
OREGON 86 WASHINGTON STATE 59
GEORGIA TECH 68 W. GEORGIA 60
INDIANA 72 BUTLER 53
CENTRAL MICHIGAN 87 DETROIT MERCY 54
PURDUE FORT WAYNE 67 EASTERN MICHIGAN 52
PRINCETON 69 RICE 56
MARQUETTE 75 MILWAUKEE 43
KANSAS 63 MINNESOTA 57
NEBRASKA 103 ORAL ROBERTS 58
WISCONSIN 74 ILLINOIS CHICAGO 53
BYU 70 MONTANA 69
UC SANTA BARBARA 75 SAN JOSE STATE 60
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE/SCORES
WEDNESDAY
CENTRAL MICHIGAN 28 KENT STATE 16
MIAMI OHIO 37 BUFFALO 20
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
7:30 P.M. | LOUISIANA AT ARKANSAS STATE | ESPN
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
8 P.M. | FLORIDA STATE AT NC STATE | ESPN
10:30 P.M. | HAWAI’I AT UNLV | FS1
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
12 P.M. | SAMFORD AT TEXAS A&M | SECN+
12 P.M. | MISSOURI AT OKLAHOMA
12 P.M. | DELAWARE AT WAKE FOREST | ACC NETWORK
12 P.M. | TULSA AT ARMY | CBSSN
12 P.M. | RUTGERS AT OHIO STATE | FOX
12 P.M. | MIAMI (FLA.) AT VIRGINIA TECH | ESPN
12 P.M. | LOUISVILLE AT SMU | ESPN2
12 P.M. | MINNESOTA AT NORTHWESTERN | BTN
12 P.M. | KANSAS AT IOWA STATE | FS1
12:45 P.M. | CHARLOTTE AT GEORGIA | SEC NETWORK
1 P.M. | OLD DOMINION AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN | ESPN+
1 P.M. | WASHINGTON STATE AT JAMES MADISON | ESPN+
1 P.M. | BAYLOR AT ARIZONA | TNT
2 P.M. | EASTERN ILLINOIS AT ALABAMA | SECN+
2 P.M. | MERCER AT AUBURN | SECN+
2 P.M. | MISSOURI STATE AT KENNESAW STATE | ESPN+
2 P.M. | NEVADA AT WYOMING
2 P.M. | BALL STATE AT TOLEDO | ESPN+
2:30 P.M. | MARSHALL AT APPALACHIAN STATE | ESPN+
3 P.M. | UCONN AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC | ESPN+
3 P.M. | LIBERTY AT LOUISIANA TECH | ESPN+
3 P.M. | SAM HOUSTON AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE | ESPN+
3 P.M. | NEW MEXICO STATE AT UTEP | ESPN+
3 P.M. | SOUTH FLORIDA AT UAB | ESPN+
3:30 P.M. | SYRACUSE AT NOTRE DAME | NBC/PEACOCK
3:30 P.M. | KENTUCKY AT VANDERBILT
3:30 P.M. | JACKSONVILLE STATE AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL | CBSSN
3:30 P.M. | SOUTHERN MISS AT SOUTH ALABAMA | ESPN+
3:30 P.M. | USC AT OREGON | CBS
3:30 P.M.| ARKANSAS AT TEXAS | ABC
3:30 P.M. | MICHIGAN STATE AT IOWA | FS1
3:30 P.M. | DUKE AT NORTH CAROLINA | ACC NETWORK
3:30 P.M. | EAST CAROLINA AT UTSA | ESPN+
3:45 P.M. | TULANE AT TEMPLE | ESPNU
4 P.M. | OKLAHOMA STATE AT UCF | ESPN+
4 P.M. | GEORGIA STATE AT TROY | ESPN+
4 P.M. | KANSAS STATE AT UTAH | ESPN2
4 P.M. | MICHIGAN AT MARYLAND | BTN
4 P.M. | TCU AT HOUSTON | FOX
4:15 P.M. | COASTAL CAROLINA AT SOUTH CAROLINA | SEC NETWORK
4:30 P.M. | FURMAN AT CLEMSON | THE CW NETWORK
5 P.M. | UL MONROE AT TEXAS STATE | ESPN+
7 P.M. | NEW MEXICO AT AIR FORCE | CBSSN
7 P.M. | PITT AT GEORGIA TECH | ESPN
7 P.M. | NEBRASKA AT PENN STATE | NBC
7 P.M. | COLORADO STATE AT BOISE STATE | FS1
7:30 P.M. | CAL AT STANFORD | ACC NETWORK
7:30 | TENNESSEE AT FLORIDA | ABC
7:30 P.M. | ILLINOIS AT WISCONSIN | BTN
7:30 P.M. | NORTH TEXAS AT RICE | ESPNU
7:45 P.M. | WESTERN KENTUCKY AT LSU | SEC NETWORK
8 P.M. | BYU AT CINCINNATI | FOX
8 P.M. | ARIZONA STATE AT COLORADO | ESPN2
10:30 P.M. | UTAH STATE AT FRESNO STATE | CBSSN
10:30 P.M. | WASHINGTON AT UCLA | NBC
10:30 P.M. | SAN JOSE STATE AT SAN DIEGO STATE | FS1
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NFL SCHEDULE/SCORES
WEEK 12
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
BUFFALO AT HOUSTON, 8:15 P.M. (PRIME VIDEO)
SUNDAY, NOV. 23
NEW ENGLAND AT CINCINNATI, 1 P.M. (CBS)
PITTSBURGH AT CHICAGO, 1 P.M. (CBS)
INDIANAPOLIS AT KANSAS CITY NY JETS AT BALTIMORE, 1 P.M. (CBS)
NY GIANTS AT DETROIT, 1 P.M. (FOX)
SEATTLE AT TENNESSEE, 1 P.M. (FOX)
MINNESOTA AT GREEN BAY, 1 P.M. (FOX)
CLEVELAND AT LAS VEGAS, 4:05 P.M. (CBS)
JACKSONVILLE AT ARIZONA, 4:05 P.M. (CBS)
ATLANTA AT NEW ORLEANS, 4:25 P.M. (FOX)
PHILADELPHIA AT DALLAS, 4:25 P.M. (FOX)
TAMPA BAY AT LA RAMS, 8:20 P.M. (NBC)
MONDAY, NOV. 24
CAROLINA AT SAN FRANCISCO, 8:15 P.M. (ESPN)
BYES: DENVER, LA CHARGERS, MIAMI, WASHINGTON
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NBA SCOREBOARD
INDIANA 127 CHARLOTTE 118
TORONTO 121 PHILADELPHIA 112
HOUSTON 114 CLEVELAND 104
MIAMI 110 GOLDEN STATE 96
DENVER 125 NEW ORLEANS 118
OKLAHOMA CITY 113 SACRAMENTO 99
MINNESOTA 120 WASHINGTON 109
NEW YORK 113 DALLAS 111
CHICAGO 122 PORTLAND 121
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NHL SCOREBOARD
WASHINGTON 7 EDMONTON 4
CALGARY 6 BUFFALO 2
MINNESOTA 4 CAROLINA 3
ANAHEIM 4 BOSTON 3
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYOFFS
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
NOV. 22 – NOV. 23
EASTERN CONFERENCE: TBD
WESTERN CONFERENCE: TBD
CONFERENCE FINAL
NOV. 29 – NOV. 30
SEMIFINAL WINNERS, TBD
CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, DEC. 6: CONFERENCE FINAL WINNERS, 2:30 P.M.
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NCAA WOMEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT
SECOND ROUND
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
XAVIER VS. COLORADO, 3 P.M.
ARKANSAS VS. WASHINGTON, 3 P.M.
LOUISVILLE VS. KANSAS, 4 P.M.
NORTH CAROLINA VS. TEXAS TECH, 5 P.M.
IOWA VS. LSU, 5 P.M.
WAKE FOREST VS. MICHIGAN STATE, 6 P.M.
PENN STATE VS. VIRGINIA, 6 P.M.
UCF VS. DUKE, 6:30 P.M.
UCLA VS. BYU, 7 P.M.
MEMPHIS VS. TCU, 8 P.M.
VANDERBILT VS. CLEMSON, 8 P.M.
ALABAMA VS. STANFORD, 10 P.M.
OHIO STATE VS. NOTRE DAME, TBA
BAYLOR VS. WISCONSIN, TBA
LIPSCOMB VS. FLORIDA STATE, TBA
WEST VIRGINIA VS. GEORGETOWN, TBA
THIRD ROUND
SUNDAY, NOV. 23
TBA
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TOP NATIONAL HEADLINES/NEWS RELEASES
NFL NEWS
WEEK 12 NFL PREVIEW
Sunday of Week 11 was one of the most competitive, exciting days in NFL history as five teams recorded a game-winning score on the final play– Carolina, Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Miami – tied for the most on a single day all-time (Week 10, 2023; Week 4, 2018). There have been 43 games with a game-winning score in the final two minutes of regulation or in overtime this season, the most-ever through Week 11.
Week 12 is set to feature five games between teams that have a .500-or-better record, including two games, Pittsburgh at Chicago and Tampa Bay at the Los Angeles Rams, between division-leading teams. Of the five teams with at least eight wins this season, three – Indianapolis, New England and Philadelphia – are on the road.
HERE’S A LOOK AT A FEW INTERESTING STORYLINES ENTERING WEEK 12:
- Indianapolis (8-2) at Kansas City (5-5) (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Colts lead the NFL with 32.1 points per game and 396.9 total yards of offense per game, paced by the league’s leading passer, quarterback Daniel Jones (265.9 passing yards per game) and leading rusher, running back Jonathan Taylor (113.9 rushing yards per game).
- In Week 10 in Berlin, Taylor set a franchise record with 286 scrimmage yards (244 rushing, 42 receiving) and became the fourth player in NFL history with three touchdowns in five games within a single season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers LaDainian Tomlinson (six games in 2006) and Marshall Faulk (five in 2000) as well as Chuck Foreman (five in 1975).
- Taylor, who had 20 scrimmage touchdowns in 2021, leads the NFL with 17 scrimmage touchdowns and with three more touchdowns this season, can become the sixth player ever with at least 20 scrimmage touchdowns in multiple seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson as well as Shaun Alexander and Priest Holmes.
- Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes has 40,791 career passing yards, including the playoffs, and can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (41,082) for the most passing yards, including the postseason, by a player in his first nine seasons in NFL history.
- Mahomes has 1,112 passing yards (278 per game) and 13 touchdown passes for a 121.9 rating in his past four at home, with at least 250 passing yards and three touchdown passes in each game. Only three players all-time –Steve Beuerlein (1999 with Carolina), Drew Brees (2015 with New Orleans) and Aaron Rodgers (2011 with Green Bay) – have at least 250 passing yards and three touchdown passes in five consecutive home games within a single season.
- New England (9-2) at Cincinnati (3-7) (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Patriots enter Week 12 having won eight consecutive games, tied with Denver (on a bye this week) for the longest active winning streak in the NFL. New England is 5-0 on the road this season, the only team with an undefeated road record in 2025.
- New England can become the second team in NFL history to win nine consecutive games with at least 23 points scored and 23-or-less points allowed in each game, joining the 1961 Houston Oilers.
- Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who leads the NFL with 2,836 passing yards and ranks second among qualified passers with a 113.2 rating, can become the third quarterback under the age of 24 with at least 10 games of 200-or-more passing yards and a passer rating of 100-or-higher in NFL history, joining Patrick Mahomes (13 games in 2018) and Matthew Stafford (10 games in 2011).
- New England rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, who had two rushing touchdowns in Week 10 and three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in Week 11, can become the third rookie in the Super Bowl era with multiple rushing touchdowns in three consecutive games, joining Mike Anderson (2000 with Denver) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin (1995 with New England).
- Philadelphia (8-2) at Dallas (4-5-1) (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX): The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 24-20, to open the 2025 season as quarterback Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns in the victory. Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni has 56 regular-season wins since being hired by the team in 2021 and with a win, can tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Paul Brown (57) for the second-most regular-season wins by a head coach in his first five seasons all-time, trailing only George Seifert (62).
- Hurts, who has 16 touchdown passes this season, is one of six quarterbacks all-time with at least 250 pass attempts and only one interception in his team’s first 10 games of a season, joining Drew Brees (2018 with New Orleans), Justin Herbert (2024 the L.A. Chargers), Bernie Kosar (1991 with Cleveland), Patrick Mahomes (2019 with Kansas City) and Aaron Rodgers (2018 with Green Bay).
- Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott recorded four touchdown passes and a season-high 138.6 rating in Week 11. Since entering the NFL in 2016, he is one of three with at least three touchdown passes in 40-or-more games (41), joining Patrick Mahomes (46 games) and Aaron Rodgers (41).
- Tampa Bay (6-4) at the Los Angeles Rams (8-2) (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC): The Rams have won five consecutive games, the longest active win streak in the NFC, and rank second in the NFL in scoring defense (17.2 points per game allowed) entering Week 12
- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the NFL with 27 touchdown passes this season and can become the first since Tom Brady (2021 with Tampa Bay) with at least 30 touchdown passes in his team’s first 11 games of a season.
- Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams recorded his 10th touchdown reception of the season, his 1,000th career reception, last week and became the fifth wide receiver in NFL history with at least 1,000 receptions in their first 12 seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (1,050 receptions), Marvin Harrison (1,042) and Andre Johnson (1,012) as well as Larry Fitzgerald (1,018).
- Adams is one of five players in NFL history with at least 10 touchdown receptions in seven career seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Randy Moss (nine seasons), Jerry Rice (nine), Marvin Harrison (eight) and Terrell Owens (eight).
- Pittsburgh (6-4) at Chicago (7-3) (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Steelers-Bears matchup is one of two, along with Buccaneers-Rams, in Week 12 between division-leading teams. Chicago leads the NFL in takeaways (22) and turnover differential (+16) this season, the fourth-highest turnover differential by a team in its first 10 games of a season in the past 20 years (2006-25).
- The Bears have won six of their past seven games, with five of the wins featuring the game-winning score in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime. Since 1970, only seven teams have had more wins with the game-winning score in the final two minutes of regulation or in overtime in a single season.
- Carolina (6-5) at San Francisco (7-4) (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN): Carolina and San Francisco are two of the seven teams that missed the postseason in 2024 with a winning record this season.
- Last week, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young recorded a franchise-record 448 passing yards and rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan became the sixth rookie since 2000 with at least eight receptions, 130 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions in a game, joining Odell Beckham Jr. (three times), Anquan Boldin, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Roy Williams.
- San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey leads the NFL with 1,439 scrimmage yards and ranks tied for second with 11 scrimmage touchdowns (six rushing, five receiving). He has four career seasons with at least five rushing touchdowns and five receiving touchdowns, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (three seasons) for the most such seasons in NFL history.
- New York Jets (2-8) at Baltimore (5-5) (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Ravens have won four consecutive games and are the fifth team in the past six seasons (2020-25) to reach a .500 record after beginning 1-5, joining the 2023 Denver Broncos, 2022 Detroit Lions, 2021 Miami Dolphins and 2020 Minnesota Vikings.
- Baltimore is one of five teams, along with Carolina, Chicago, Houston and Kansas City, with a .500-or-better entering Week 12 after beginning the season 0-2.
- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has 26 TDs (25 passing, one rushing) and a 121.7 rating in his past 10 home starts, with at least two touchdown passes in each of his past seven at home. He can become the first quarterback since Drew Brees (2018) with at least three touchdown passes, no interceptions and a passer rating of 125-or-higher in three consecutive home starts.
- Baltimore running back Derrick Henry has a rushing touchdown in 83 career games, including the playoffs, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer John Riggins (83 games) for the fifth-most games with a rushing touchdown, including the postseason, in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith (130 games), Marcus Allen (100) and LaDainian Tomlinson (96), as well as Adrian Peterson (89) have more.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR – WEEK 12
Below are teams and players that can set historic marks or reach career milestones in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, including:
- Detroit Lions
- QB Jared Goff
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
- RB David Montgomery
- QB Justin Herbert
- Philadelphia Eagles
- QB Jalen Hurts
- RB Saquon Barkley
- RB Derrick Henry
- TE Brock Bowers
- WR Malik Nabers
DETROIT LIONS
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed 24 of 29 pass attempts (82.8 percent) for 412 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions for a 158.3 passer rating – the highest attainable mark – in the team’s Week 11 win against Jacksonville and became the first player in NFL history with multiple career games with at least 400 passing yards, four touchdown passes and a 158.3 rating.
Goff has 39 career games with at least 300 passing yards and with another such performance on Sunday at Indianapolis (1 p.m. ET, FOX), he can become the fifth player all-time with at least 300 passing yards in 40 games within his first nine seasons, joining Patrick Mahomes (46 games in first eight seasons), Matt Ryan (41), Pro Football Hall of Famers Dan Marino (41) and Peyton Manning (40).
The players with the most games with at least 300 passing yards in their first nine seasons in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM(S) | GAMES |
| Patrick Mahomes # | Kansas City | 46 |
| Dan Marino HOF | Miami | 41 |
| Matt Ryan | Atlanta | 41 |
| Peyton Manning HOF | Indianapolis | 40 |
| Jared Goff * | L.A. Rams, Detroit | 39 |
| Matthew Stafford | Detroit | 39 |
| *in ninth season | ||
| #in eighth season | ||
Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had 11 receptions for a career-high 161 yards and two touchdowns in Week 11, his eighth-consecutive game with a touchdown reception.
With a touchdown reception in Week 12, St. Brown can become the fifth player ever with a touchdown reception in nine consecutive games within a single season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (12 consecutive games in 1987), Elroy ‘Crazy Legs’ Hirsch (10 in 1951) and Lance Alworth (nine in 1963) as well as A.J. Green (nine in 2012).
The players with a touchdown reception in the most consecutive games within a single season in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | GAMES |
| Jerry Rice HOF | San Francisco | 1987 | 12 |
| Elroy ‘Crazy Legs’ Hirsch HOF | L.A. Rams | 1951 | 10 |
| Lance Alworth HOF | San Diego Chargers | 1963 | 9 |
| A.J. Green | Cincinnati | 2012 | 9 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Detroit | 2024 | 8* |
| *active streak | |||
Since 2023, St. Brown has a touchdown reception in seven consecutive road games and at Indianapolis on Sunday, can become the sixth player in the Super Bowl era with a touchdown reception in eight consecutive road games, joining Davante Adams (10 consecutive games from 2017-18), Mike Quick (nine from 1983-84) and Pro Football Hall of Famers Marvin Harrison (eight from 2004-05), Randy Moss (eight in 2007) and Jerry Rice (eight from 1988-89).
The players with a touchdown reception in the most consecutive road games in the Super Bowl era:
| PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON(S) | GAMES |
| Davante Adams | Green Bay | 2017-18 | 10 |
| Mike Quick | Philadelphia | 1983-84 | 9 |
| Marvin Harrison HOF | Indianapolis | 2004-05 | 8 |
| Randy Moss HOF | New England | 2007 | 8 |
| Jerry Rice HOF | San Francisco | 1988-89 | 8 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Detroit | 2023-24 | 7* |
| *active streak | |||
The Detroit Lions have rushed for a touchdown in 24 consecutive games, including the postseason, the longest such streak in NFL history. With a rushing touchdown in Week 12, they can become the third team ever with a rushing touchdown in 22 consecutive regular-season games, joining the 1959-62 Green Bay Packers (35 consecutive regular-season games) and 2003-05 San Francisco 49ers (24).
Detroit running back David Montgomery has 23 rushing touchdowns in 24 games since joining the Lions last season and on Sunday, can become the sixth player all-time with 25 rushing touchdowns in his first 25 games with a team, joining Michael Turner (27 rushing touchdowns from 2008-09 with Atlanta), Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown (26 from 1957-58 with Cleveland), Earl Campbell (25 from 1978-79 with the Houston Oilers) and Steve Van Buren (25 from 1944-46 with Philadelphia) as well as Terry Allen (25 from 1995-96 with Washington).
The players with the most rushing touchdowns in their first 25 games with a team in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON(S) | RUSH TDs |
| Michael Turner | Atlanta | 2008-09 | 27 |
| Jim Brown HOF | Cleveland | 1957-58 | 26 |
| Terry Allen | Washington | 1995-96 | 25 |
| Earl Campbell HOF | Houston Oilers | 1978-79 | 25 |
| Steve Van Buren HOF | Philadelphia | 1944-46 | 25 |
| Curtis Martin HOF | New England | 1995-96 | 24 |
| David Montgomery | Detroit | 2023-24 | 23* |
| *in 24 games with Detroit | |||
JUSTIN HERBERT
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has 2,186 passing yards with 13 touchdown passes against one interception for a 102.1 passer rating in 10 games this season, with a rating of 90-or-higher in each game.
On Monday Night Football against Baltimore (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN), Herbert can become the fifth player with a passer rating of 90-or-higher in each of his first 11 games of a season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (first 15 games in 2004 with Indianapolis), Philip Rivers (first 13 in 2018 with the Chargers), Aaron Rodgers (first 13 in 2011 with Green Bay) and Tom Brady (first 11 in 2007 with New England). Manning, Rodgers and Brady were each named the league’s Most Valuable Player that season.
The players with a passer rating of 90-or-higher in the most consecutive games to begin a season in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | GAMES |
| Peyton Manning HOF | Indianapolis | 2004 MVP | 15 |
| Philip Rivers | L.A. Chargers | 2018 | 13 |
| Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay | 2011 MVP | 13 |
| Tom Brady | New England | 2007 MVP | 11 |
| Justin Herbert | L.A. Chargers | 2024 | 10* |
| Peyton Manning HOF | Denver | 2013 MVP | 10 |
| *active streak | |||
Since entering the NFL in 2020, Herbert has 19,409 passing yards and on Sunday, can surpass Jameis Winston (19,737 passing yards) for the second-most passing yards by a player in his first five seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (20,618 passing yards) has more.
The players with the most passing yards in their first five seasons in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM | PASS YARDS |
| Peyton Manning HOF | Indianapolis | 20,618 |
| Jameis Winston | Tampa Bay | 19,737 |
| Dan Marino HOF | Miami | 19,422 |
| Justin Herbert | L.A. Chargers | 19,409* |
| *in fifth season | ||
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
The Philadelphia Eagles have won six consecutive games since their Week 5 bye and have rushed for at least 150 yards and multiple touchdowns in each of their past five games.
On Sunday Night Football at the Los Angeles Rams (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC), the Eagles can become the second team in NFL history with at least 150 rushing yards and multiple rushing touchdowns in six consecutive games, joining the 1949 Philadelphia Eagles.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ranks second in the NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns this season and has rushed for a touchdown in five consecutive games. With a rushing touchdown on Sunday night, he can join Justin Fields (2022 with Chicago) as the only quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era with a rushing touchdown in six consecutive games.
Hurts, who has 52 rushing touchdowns in his first five seasons, can also tie Josh Allen (53 rushing touchdowns) for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in his first six seasons in NFL history.
Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley leads the NFL with 1,347 scrimmage yards entering Week 12 and with 153 scrimmage yards on Sunday night – a mark he has reached four times in 10 games this season – can become the fourth player ever with at least 1,500 scrimmage yards in his first 11 games with a team, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Eric Dickerson (1,726 scrimmage yards with the Los Angeles Rams) and Edgerrin James (1,547 with Indianapolis) as well as Ezekiel Elliott (1,502 with Dallas).
The players with the most scrimmage yards in their first 11 games with a team in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM | SCRIMMAGE YARDS |
| Eric Dickerson HOF | L.A. Rams | 1,726 |
| Edgerrin James HOF | Indianapolis | 1,547 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dallas | 1,502 |
| Marshall Faulk HOF | St. Louis Rams | 1,493 |
| Billy Simms | Detroit | 1,488 |
| Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia | 1,347* |
| *in first 10 games | ||
DERRICK HENRY
Baltimore running back Derrick Henry leads the NFL with 15 scrimmage touchdowns (13 rushing, two receiving) this season, including at least one touchdown in each of his first 11 games.
On Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN), Henry can become the fourth player in the Super Bowl era to record a touchdown in each of his first 12 games of a season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers O.J. Simpson (first 14 games in 1975), Jerry Rice (first 12 in 1987) and John Riggins (first 12 in 1983).
The players with a touchdown in the most consecutive games to begin a season in the Super Bowl era:
| PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | GAMES |
| O.J. Simpson HOF | Buffalo | 1975 | 14 |
| Jerry Rice HOF | San Francisco | 1987 | 12 |
| John Riggins HOF | Washington | 1983 | 12 |
| Derrick Henry | Baltimore | 2024 | 11* |
| Todd Gurley | L.A. Rams | 2018 | 10 |
| *active streak | |||
Henry, who is 30 years old, needs one touchdown to tie Pete Banaszak (16 scrimmage touchdowns in 1975 with the Oakland Raiders) for the fifth-most scrimmage touchdowns by a running back aged 30-or-older in a season in NFL history.
The running backs aged 30-or-older with the most scrimmage touchdowns in a season in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | SCRIMMAGE TDs |
| John Riggins HOF | Washington | 1983 | 24 |
| Raheem Mostert | Miami | 2023 | 21 |
| Priest Holmes | Kansas City | 2003 | 20 |
| Lenny Moore HOF | Baltimore Colts | 1964 | 19 |
| Pete Banaszak | Oakland Raiders | 1975 | 16 |
| Derrick Henry | Baltimore | 2024 | 15* |
| *entering Week 12 | |||
Henry, who had 17 rushing touchdowns in 2020 and 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019, can become the fourth player in NFL history with 15-or-more rushing touchdowns in three career seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers LaDainian Tomlinson (four seasons) and Emmitt Smith (three) as well as Shaun Alexander (three).
Henry has 26 games with at least two rushing touchdowns and with another such performance, can tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown (27 games) for the fourth-most games with multiple rushing touchdowns in NFL history, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers LaDainian Tomlinson (38) and Emmitt Smith (36) as well as Adrian Peterson (28).
ROOKIE PASS CATCHERS
Las Vegas rookie tight end Brock Bowers, in 10 games, ranks second in the NFL this season with 70 receptions and leads all tight ends with 706 receiving yards.
With five receptions against Denver (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS), Bowers can become the third rookie tight end in NFL history with 75 receptions, joining Sam LaPorta (86 receptions in 2023 with Detroit) and Keith Jackson (81 in 1988 with Philadelphia).
The rookie tight ends with the most receptions in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | RECEPTIONS |
| Sam LaPorta | Detroit | 2023 | 86 |
| Keith Jackson | Philadelphia | 1988 | 81 |
| Jeremy Shockey | N.Y. Giants | 2002 | 74 |
| Dalton Kincaid | Buffalo | 2023 | 73 |
| Brock Bowers | Las Vegas | 2024 | 70* |
| *active |
Additionally with five receptions, Bowers can tie Dalton Kincaid (seven consecutive games in 2023 with Buffalo) for the third-longest streak of games with five-or-more receptions by a rookie all-time, trailing only Odell Beckham Jr. (nine in 2014 with the New York Giants) and Jarvis Landry (nine in 2014 with Miami).
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers has 61 receptions and 607 receiving yards this season, including at least five receptions and 50 receiving yards in seven of his first eight career games.
With four receptions against Tampa Bay (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Nabers can surpass Puka Nacua (64 receptions) for the most receptions by a player in his first nine games in NFL history. Additionally in Week 12, Nabers can become the first player ever with at least five receptions and 50 receiving yards in eight of his first nine career games.
The players with the most receptions in their first nine games in NFL history:
| PLAYER | TEAM | RECEPTIONS |
| Puka Nacua | L.A. Rams | 64 |
| Saquon Barkley | N.Y. Giants | 62 |
| Malik Nabers | N.Y. Giants | 61* |
| *in first eight games | ||
Bowers, who had 13 receptions in Week 11 – the most-ever by a rookie tight end in a game – and 10 receptions in Week 7, and Nabers, who had 12 receptions in Week 4 and 10 receptions in Week 2, can join Odell Beckham Jr. (four games in 2014) and Jaylen Waddle (three games in 2021) as the only rookies all-time with 10-or-more receptions in three games.
FALCONS QUARTERBACK PENIX WILL HAVE SEASON-ENDING KNEE SURGERY, LEAVING COUSINS AS STARTER
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
The Falcons announced Penix’s surgery plans on Wednesday, two days after saying the 25-year-old would be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games while awaiting a second opinion on the severity of the injury. The team said the second opinion confirmed that Penix has a partially torn ligament in the knee.
The loss of Penix leaves veteran Kirk Cousins as the starter for the remainder of the season as the Falcons (3-7) prepare to play at New Orleans on Sunday.
Penix suffered the injury in last week’s 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina, extending the Falcons’ losing streak to five games.
Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Easton Stick would be signed to the active roster from the practice squad to serve as Cousins’ backup. Former Tampa Bay backup Kyle Trask will be signed to the practice squad.
Morris acknowledged that he could not say Penix would be recovered in time for the start of the 2026 season. He also said Penix’s season-ending surgery would impact the team’s offseason plan “100%” at quarterback.
“To answer that in the shortest possible way, yes,” Morris said.
If there is uncertainty about Penix’s recovery schedule, the team is likely to look for help in free agency or the draft.
Penix had two ACL surgeries on his right knee during his college career. His last ACL surgery came in 2020 at Indiana. He transferred to Washington in 2021.
“It gives me great ease because of Michael, first of all knowing he’s been through it,” Morris said.
The Falcons also are expected to be without top wide receiver Drake London on Sunday. Morris said Wednesday that London, who also has a knee injury, won’t play against the Saints and his status was “week to week.”
Penix missed the Falcons’ 34-10 loss to Miami on Oct. 26 with a bone bruise on his left knee. He suffered the more significant injury on Sunday when he was hit by Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig after throwing an incomplete pass.
Penix, the team’s 2024 first-round pick, was 13 of 16 for 175 yards against Carolina after completing only 12 of 28 passes in a 31-25 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin on Nov. 9.
The Falcons’ offense struggled in Cousins’ first start of the season in the loss to Miami. Morris noted there was uncertainty at quarterback in practice leading up to the game against the Dolphins, but this week Cousins will have the advantage of taking all the first-team snaps.
“We’ve got to find a way to get a win because he’s capable of doing it and he’s done it in the past,” Morris said, noting the Falcons started the 2024 season 6-3 with Cousins as the starter.
ROOKIE QB SHEDEUR SANDERS WILL MAKE HIS FIRST NFL START FOR THE BROWNS ON SUNDAY IN LAS VEGAS
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Las Vegas seems like the perfect place for Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start.
The Browns’ flashy rookie quarterback with the Hall of Fame father, bright smile and huge fan base will start Sunday in arguably America’s glitziest city against the Raiders as the Browns turn to him while fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel recovers from a concussion.
Sanders replaced an injured Gabriel for the second half of last week’s 23-16 loss to Baltimore. It was a shaky debut as Sanders, who was drafted by Cleveland in the fifth round, completed just 4 of 16 passes with an interception. He also was sacked twice and fumbled once.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Gabriel remains in the concussion protocol but is improving.
Sanders was fourth on Cleveland’s depth chart during training camp, behind Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco and Gabriel. But the Browns, who have spent decades in search of a franchise QB, traded both Pickett and Flacco before starting Gabriel in six games.
Sanders will be the 42nd quarterback to start for the Browns since 1999, and the 18th rookie. They’ve gone 0-17 in their debuts.
Sanders, the son of Hall of Fame cornerback and current Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, had been projected as a first-round pick in April’s draft. However, all 32 teams passed on the Colorado standout before the Browns selected him with the No. 144 overall pick, two rounds after they took Gabriel.
While Sanders was playing his first regular-season game on Sunday, his home was burglarized. The Medina County Sheriff’s Office said three suspects wearing masks and gloves stole approximately $200,000 in property from the QB’s residence.
Sanders was forced into action against the Ravens after Gabriel was ruled out at halftime. Cleveland’s crowd roared when he took the field and there were loud cheers for his completion. Sanders did not take any snaps with the Browns’ starting offense since being drafted and it showed.
He held onto the ball too long — a problem when he was in college — as the Ravens forced him out of the pocket. Sanders did make a couple of nice throws while trying to rally the Browns (2-8) in the closing moments and nearly threw a game-tying TD pass.
Afterward, Sanders was tough while grading his own performance.
“I don’t think I played good. I don’t think I played good — at all,” Sanders said. “I think it’s a lot of things we need to look at during the week and go and just get comfortable.”
On Wednesday, Stefanski complimented Sanders’ resolve.
“Obviously he battled to the end,” he said. “We’re right there on that final drive. I think there’s so many things that all of us can do better in those moments so we can finish with a win but, man, all of our guys and then definitely Shedeur, they battled to the end.”
Stefanski said Sanders will get all the first-team reps in practice this week. The Browns had been criticized in some circles for not having the backup QB better prepared for his debut.
RAVENS QB LAMAR JACKSON MISSING DURING PORTION OF BALTIMORE’S PRACTICE OPEN TO REPORTERS
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the portion of practice open to reporters, marking the second straight week he was missing for Wednesday’s session.
Jackson, who already missed three games this season because of a hamstring injury, was listed with a knee issue last week, but he was still able to play in Baltimore’s 23-16 win over Cleveland on Sunday. He threw for 193 yards and was sacked five times while also having two deflected passes intercepted.
Jackson ran for only 10 yards on four attempts in that game.
The Ravens host the New York Jets this weekend.
PRO PICKS: DESPERATE CHIEFS WILL BEAT THE COLTS TO GO BACK OVER .500
The Kansas City Chiefs are in an unfamiliar position with an even record, chasing a playoff spot.
The Indianapolis Colts are also in a new spot, leading a division they haven’t won since 2014.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (5-5) have no margin for error when they host Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts (8-2) at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday in the most intriguing matchup on the NFL’s Week 12 schedule.
Despite the record, oddsmakers still have confidence in Kansas City. The Chiefs are 3-point favorites over the Colts on BetMGM Sportsbook. And, they have the third-best odds to win the Super Bowl at +850 even though they’re currently outside the playoff picture.
It’s a near must-win for Mahomes and the Chiefs. Pro Picks favors the desperate team.
CHIEFS: 27-23
NEW YORK GIANTS (2-9) at DETROIT (6-4)
Line: Lions minus 10 1/2
The Giants’ biggest highlight of the week will be Cam Skattebo and teammates getting into it on WWE’s “Monday Night Raw.” The Lions need to get back on track after a lackluster offensive effort in Philadelphia. Back indoors, Jared Goff should rebound from a poor performance. Detroit’s defense stood out against the Eagles and now takes on the sluggish Giants offense. The Lions are 13-0 straight up and against the spread off a loss since November 2022.
BEST BET: LIONS: 33-17
ATLANTA (3-7) at NEW ORLEANS (2-8)
Line: Saints minus 1 1/2
Kirk Cousins returns to the starting lineup for the going-nowhere Falcons. Giving the ball to Bijan Robinson would be a wise game plan. The Saints are rested off a bye and looking for a second straight win behind rookie QB Tyler Shough.
UPSET SPECIAL: FALCONS: 22-20
BUFFALO (7-3) at HOUSTON (5-5)
Line: Bills minus 6
Josh Allen played like the reigning NFL MVP with a six-TD performance against Tampa Bay. The Texans are back in the playoff mix with consecutive wins behind backup Davis Mills. He’ll start again Thursday night with C.J. Stroud still recovering from a concussion but the Texans are first in scoring defense, giving up just 16.3 points per game. Allen is 24-5 straight up, 23-5-1 ATS against teams allowing fewer than 20 points per game.
BILLS: 23-16
MINNESOTA (4-6) at GREEN BAY (6-3-1)
Line: Packers minus 6 1/2
J.J. McCarthy has been inconsistent for the Vikings in a developmental year. They’ve won two straight games at Lambeau Field. Green Bay begins a stretch of three straight division games. The Packers have been inconsistent and haven’t looked dominant since beating the Lions in Week 1. Look for Jordan Love and the offense and Micah Parsons and the defense to put together a full game. Green Bay is 0-6 ATS this season as a favorite of four or more points.
PACKERS: 26-17
PITTSBURGH (6-4) at CHICAGO (7-3)
Line: Bears minus 2 1/2
Aaron Rodgers owned the Bears when he played for Green Bay. A wrist injury may prevent him from facing them with the Steelers. Mason Rudolph would start if Rodgers can’t go. The Bears have won seven of eight, lead the NFL with 22 takeaways and Caleb Williams and the rest of the offense are protecting the football. The Steelers have lost 14 straight games straight up and ATS as underdogs.
BEARS: 20-16
NEW ENGLAND (9-2) at CINCINNATI (3-7)
Line: Patriots minus 8 1/2
Drake Maye is playing at an MVP level and Mike Vrabel has restored winning to a once-proud franchise. The Patriots have won eight in a row. The Bengals are down to playing spoiler the rest of the way. Whether it’s Joe Flacco or Joe Burrow at QB, Ja’Marr Chase won’t be on the receiving end of passes because of a one-game suspension.
PATRIOTS: 30-18
SEATTLE (7-3) at TENNESSEE (1-9)
Line: Seahawks minus 13
Sam Darnold’s big-game struggles returned in a four-pick performance yet the Seahawks still had a chance to beat the Rams thanks to another stellar defensive performance. Cam Ward and the Titans have the worst offense in the NFL. They have no chance against Seattle.
SEAHAWKS: 27-6
NEW YORK JETS (2-8) at BALTIMORE (5-5)
Line: Ravens minus 13 1/2
Tyrod Taylor gets an opportunity for the Jets, who are already looking ahead to the draft. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are back from a 1-5 start and are just one game behind the Steelers. They can’t look past the Jets, especially not after having to rally to beat the Browns. Jackson is 16-11 ATS when the Ravens are favored by more than eight points, including five straight covers.
RAVENS: 34-10
JACKSONVILLE (6-4) at ARIZONA (3-7)
Line: Jaguars minus 2 1/2
The Jaguars are coming off their most impressive performance in a few years in a dominating win over the Chargers. They’ve lost four in a row to Arizona and have to avoid a letdown. Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett completed an NFL-record 47 passes in 57 attempts in a lopsided loss to the 49ers. He’ll need another prolific passing game to give Arizona a chance.
JAGUARS: 24-20
PHILADELPHIA (8-2) at DALLAS (4-5-1)
Line: Eagles minus 3 1/2
An elite defense is carrying Philadelphia while the offense still finds its way. Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are too talented to continue to struggle. Lane Johnson’s injury is a tough blow for the offensive line. The Eagles are 15-24 without him. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys were excellent in a lopsided win at Las Vegas in the first game after teammate Marshawn Kneeland’s death. It’s a short turnaround for Dallas after an emotional two weeks. Prescott is 21-2 at home vs. the NFC East in his career, including 18 straight wins.
EAGLES: 24-20
CLEVELAND (2-8) at LAS VEGAS (2-8)
Line: Raiders minus 3 1/2
Shedeur Sanders will start his first NFL game for Cleveland after a miserable debut coming off the bench after Dillon Gabriel suffered a concussion. Since the Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, they’re 0-17 in a quarterback’s first career start. But the Raiders are awful in Pete Carroll’s first season. They don’t do anything well. Geno Smith will see plenty of Myles Garrett in his face.
BROWNS: 16-14
TAMPA BAY (6-4) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (8-2)
Line: Rams minus 6 1/2
Baker Mayfield has done well leading an injury-riddled offense but the Buccaneers are having too many defensive breakdowns. They’re 2-4 against teams that currently have winning records. The Rams barely held on to beat Seattle behind another strong defensive effort. Matthew Stafford was out of sync against the Seahawks. He should get the offense going again against Tampa Bay’s defense.
RAMS: 27-22
CAROLINA (6-5) at SAN FRANCISCO (7-4)
Line: 49ers minus 7
Bryce Young is coming off a franchise-best 448-yard passing game and the Panthers are only a half-game behind the Buccaneers in the NFC South. Brock Purdy excelled in his return and the 49ers scored 41 points. The Niners need Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle to keep producing to offset a depleted defense missing its two best players.
49ERS: 24-19
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Last week: Straight up: 12-3. Against spread: 7-6-2.
Overall: Straight up: 118-45-1. Against spread: 84-77-3.
Prime time: Straight up: 23-14-1. Against spread: 17-21.
Best Bet: Straight up: 9-2. Against spread: 7-3-1.
Upset Special: Straight up: 8-3. Against spread: 8-3.
JETS’ AARON GLENN CONFIRMS THAT TYROD TAYLOR WILL START AT QUARTERBACK, JUSTIN FIELDS IS BENCHED
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Glenn thought the New York Jets’ offense needed a boost, so he made a switch at quarterback.
The coach confirmed Wednesday that Tyrod Taylor will start over Justin Fields on Sunday at Baltimore when the Jets (2-8) take on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (5-5).
“I felt like it was the time to do it,” Glenn said. “Had good conversations with both of those guys. And listen, these situations are not always easy. But as a head coach, you have to do what’s best for the team. And I feel like this was best for the team.”
The Jets are coming off a 27-14 loss at New England last Thursday night. Fields’ subpar play has been a major reason for the struggles of the passing offense, which ranks last in the NFL with 139.9 yards per game — 20 fewer than 31st-ranked Cleveland.
Fields was 15 of 26 for 116 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots. For the season, he has passed for 1,259 yards — an average of just 140 yards per game — with seven touchdowns and one interception.
When first asked about the reason for the change, Glenn said: “Because I wanted to.”
Glenn had been tight-lipped on who the starter would be the past few weeks, refusing to announce who would be under center while citing not wanting to give opponents a competitive advantage. But reports surfaced Monday that Taylor was getting the nod over Fields, and Glenn spoke openly about his decision.
“I told you guys before that the players already knew — I just didn’t tell you guys that,” Glenn said. “So, there’s nothing strategic about that. The guys already knew.”
Taylor will make the 60th start of his 15-year NFL career and second this season. He was 26 of 36 for 197 yards and two TDs with one interception in a 29-27 loss at Tampa Bay on Sept. 21 when Fields was sidelined with a concussion.
Taylor most recently played on Oct. 19 against Carolina when Fields was benched at halftime. Taylor finished 10 of 22 for 126 yards with two INTs in the 13-6 loss.
“It was purely my decision, but I always have people that I talk to just to see how they handled situations,” Glenn said. “And it’s not even about the quarterback, to be honest. It’s just part of what I do during the week with some coaches that I trust that have been successful in this league. And some of those guys have been through the process of changing quarterbacks.
“Some of those guys have been through the process of being 2-8, the situation that we’re in, and how they handled that, and just a number of things. But it was purely my decision.”
Glenn said he would keep his conversations with both quarterbacks private, but added that Fields “obviously is not happy with the decision and I don’t expect him to be, but he understands.”
Fields will serve as Taylor’s backup on Sunday, but Glenn wouldn’t say whether it was Taylor’s job moving forward.
“We’re playing the Ravens this week,” Glenn said, “so Tyrod’s our starting quarterback.”
JOSH ALLEN, BILLS FACE CHALLENGE AGAINST TEXANS’ TOP-RANKED DEFENSE ON THURSDAY NIGHT
HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Allen had one of the best games of his career last week, throwing three touchdown passes and running for three more scores to lead the Buffalo Bills to a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
But as Allen and the Bills (7-3) prepared to visit the Houston Texans (5-5) on Thursday night, the reigning NFL MVP was reminded of a game that was decidedly not among his best.
Last season Allen threw for just 131 yards and had three straight incompletions on Buffalo’s last possession to force the Bills to punt and the Texans got a 23-20 win on a last-second field goal.
“I got beat up that game. Didn’t play well at all,” Allen said. “Watching that film, there’s a lot of good stuff to watch from that film but it’s hard to watch. I played pretty badly. So yeah, hopefully we can go out there and play a little bit better and move the ball a little better.”
It won’t be an easy task against a defense that allows the fewest yards (258.1) and points (16.3) in the NFL.
“We’re gonna have our hands full,” Allen said.
Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who forced and recovered a fumble last week, knows the Texans will have to be at their best to slow down Allen.
“MVP, he’s a playmaker,” Anderson said. “We have a ton of respect for him … so for us, I think it’s just everybody being on the same page, especially us up front. It’s going to be a great challenge for us. But this is what the league is for. This is what these moments are for, Thursday night game, in front of the whole world, going against a really great team. How else would you want it?
The Texans will continue to lean on their defense this week with quarterback C.J. Stroud out for a third straight game recovering from a concussion. Davis Mills will get another start after leading Houston to wins over Jacksonville and Tennessee with strong fourth-quarter performances.
“Davis is doing his job,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “I know it gets heightened with the quarterback position, but it’s no different than any other position. You’ve got to go out, you’ve got to execute the fundamentals, the details of your job the right way. That’s what he’s done. That’s all we’re asking him to do.”
No fond memories
Bills second-year safety Cole Bishop shrugged and said “No,” when asked if Houston held a special place in his mind after making his first career start in last season’s loss to the Texans.
It might be good to forget, given he was burned a few times while filling in for injured starter Taylor Rapp. Bishop’s made a great leap in development in winning the starting job out of training camp this season.
He has three interceptions, including one in each of Buffalo’s past two outings, playing alongside veteran Jordan Poyer.
“I don’t know if validation is necessarily the word, but proving myself right feels good,” Bishop said.
Nico’s work
Houston’s Nico Collins has had two of his best games of the season in the past two weeks. He had a season-high 136 yards receiving two weeks ago and added 92 yards receiving with a touchdown in a 16-13 win over the Titans last week. Those performances came after he had just 154 yards receiving combined in the three previous games.
“Nico’s done a great job of executing and making some big plays, he’s a great player,” offensive coordinator Nick Caley said. “We’re always trying to keep him at the focal point of our offense, and we love getting him the ball. He makes plays. He’s got aggressive hands. He’s a dynamic playmaker. So, that doesn’t change from week to week for us.”
Coleman comeback?
Bills coach Sean McDermott said he’s moved on in reference to sitting out Keon Coleman against Tampa Bay after the second-year receiver was late to a meeting last week. It’s the second time Coleman’s missed time this season, and third time of his career, for showing up late for meetings.
What McDermott wouldn’t say is whether Coleman would return to action on Thursday.
“We’ll see how it goes,” McDermott said on Monday.
“It ultimately becomes about developing trust and the trust that your teammates have in you,” he added. “And that trust builds through repetition and consistency. So that’s the direction that we need him to go, and we believe he will go.”
Coming back
The Texans expect to get kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn back Thursday after the veteran missed the past two games with a quadriceps injury. Houston signed Matthew Wright to fill in while Fairbairn was injured and he made four field goals in two games, including the game-winner last week.
ALLEN, BILLS VISIT HOUSTON TEXANS IN THURSDAY NIGHT CLASH WHERE STROUD WILL SIT OUT AGAIN
Buffalo (7-3) at Houston (5-5)
Thursday 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime.
BetMGM NFL Odds: Bills by 5 1/2.
Against the spread: Bills 5-5; Texans 4-6.
Series record: Texans lead 7-5.
Last meeting: Texans beat Bills 23-20 in Houston on Oct. 6, 2024.
Last week: Bills beat Buccaneers 44-32 at home; Texans beat Titans 16-13 in Nashville.
Bills offense: overall (2), rush (1), pass (8), scoring (4t).
Bills defense: overall (12), rush (31), pass (2), scoring (14).
Texans offense: overall (19), rush (23), pass (16), scoring (21).
Texans defense: overall (1), rush (3), pass (3), scoring (1).
Turnover differential: Bills-plus 1; Texans-plus 7.
Bills player to watch
WR Gabe Davis. The expectation is Davis being promoted off the practice squad for a second straight outing after showing an immediate rapport with quarterback Josh Allen. Davis caught three of four attempts thrown his way for 40 yards in his season debut. The sixth-year player spent his first four NFL seasons in Buffalo before playing for Jacksonville last season. His time with the Jaguars was cut short by a knee injury.
Texans player to watch
QB Davis Mills will get his third straight start with C.J. Stroud still recovering from a concussion he sustained Nov. 2. Mills has had his ups and downs in his first two starts since 2022, but he’s managed to make plays down the stretch to lead Houston to consecutive wins. He threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third score in the fourth quarter to help the Texans rally from a 19-point deficit for a 36-29 victory over the Jaguars. Last week he threw for 274 yards and a touchdown and led a drive that ended with a game-winning field goal in a 16-13 win over the Titans.
Key matchup
Bills QB Josh Allen vs. Houston’s top-rated defense. Allen is coming off a win over Tampa Bay where he threw three touchdown passes and ran for three more scores. Now he’ll face a defense that is allowing the fewest yards (258.1) and points (16.3) in the NFL. He struggled in a loss to the Texans last season when he threw for just 131 yards, which was his lowest output of the season aside from the regular-season finale where he played just one snap. The game was tied late when Allen threw three straight incompletions to force the Bills to punt and the Texans won it on a last-second field goal.
Key injuries
Bills: TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) has been ruled out and will miss a second game. … Also ruled out are WR Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) and WR/returner Mecole Hardman because of a calf injury sustained in his Bills debut on Sunday. … LB Shaq Thompson (hamstring) doesn’t carry an injury designation and is in line to return after missing three games.
Texans: S Jalen Pitre will also miss a third straight game recovering from a concussion. … K Ka’imi Fairbairn is expected to return Thursday after missing two games with a quadriceps injury.
Series notes
Houston has won three of the past four in the series, including a 22-19 overtime victory in the wild-card round in 2020. … Buffalo’s most recent win in the series was a 40-0 rout in 2021. …These teams first met in Houston’s first season in 2002 when the Bills got a 31-24 win. … The Texans won three in a row from 2009-14 for the longest winning streak in the series.
Stats and stuff
The Bills have split their first four prime-time outings this season. Buffalo is 6-1 playing on Thursday night since 2017, including a 31-21 win over Miami in Week 3. … Bills coach Sean McDermott won his 100th game (including playoffs), in becoming the NFL’s sixth coach to reach that milestone in his first nine seasons, joining Paul Brown, George Seifert, John Madden, Joe Gibbs and Mike McCarthy. … With 75 regular-season rushing touchdowns, Allen is tied with Cam Newton for the NFL record for quarterbacks. … Allen’s 213 regular-season touchdown passes are tied with Brett Favre for fifth-most by a player over his first eight seasons. He trails Patrick Mahomes (245), Peyton Manning (244), Dan Marino (241) and Russell Wilson (227). … With two interceptions on Sunday, Allen improved to 46-30 in games he commits a turnover (interception or fumble) and 20-19 with two or more giveaways. By comparison, he’s 37-7 when not committing a turnover. … Buffalo is 6-0 this season when RB James Cook scores a TD this season. … The Bills have allowed 17 TDs rushing this season, four more than all of last season. … Second-year safety Cole Bishop has three interceptions this season, including one in each of Buffalo’s past two games. The second-round draft pick made his first career start in Buffalo’s loss at Houston last season. … Texans rookie RB Woody Marks has three rushing TDs at home this season. … WR Nico Collins had nine catches for 92 yards and a touchdown last week. He had 78 yards receiving and a score in his previous game against Buffalo. … Rookie WR Jayden Higgins had four catches for 55 yards last week. … TE Dalton Schultz had six receptions for 51 yards last week for his third straight game with at least six catches and 50 yards. … DE Will Anderson Jr. had four tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery last week. He’s tied for seventh in the NFL with eight sacks this season. … DE Danielle Hunter had four tackles and 1 1/2 sacks last week. He is tied for fourth in the NFL with nine sacks this season. … LB Azeez Al-Shaair had six tackles last week for his third straight game with at least six tackles. … CB Kamari Lassiter has had a pass defensed in seven straight games, the longest active streak in the NFL. … CB Derek Stingley had four tackles and a pass defensed last week. He has a pass defensed in eight of the past nine games.
Fantasy tip
Collins is a favorite option of Mills and has had 16 receptions for 228 yards combined in the past two games.
JAXSON DART IS PROGRESSING TOWARD PLAYING FOR THE GIANTS AT DETROIT, INTERIM COACH MIKE KAFKA SAYS
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jaxson Dart continues to progress through concussion protocol, and New York Giants interim coach Mike Kafka said the rookie quarterback is trending toward playing Sunday at Detroit as long as there are no setbacks in the process.
Kafka said Dart would go through a non-contact practice Wednesday, but would not reveal whether he or veteran Jameis Winston would get the majority of snaps with the first-team offense. Dart missed the game last weekend against the Packers, a 27-20 loss that Winston started, after getting concussed Nov. 9 in a loss to Chicago.
Kafka confirmed the plan is for Winston to serve as the backup against the Lions if Dart is cleared to start, which is the Giants’ plan rather than taking a conservative approach and holding the 22-year-old out until Dec. 1 at New England.
“If he’s healthy and cleared to go, then I’d like Jaxson Dart to play,” Kafka said. “Only if he’s healthy and ready to go, and that’s based on what the doctors have to say.”
Practicing without contact is a phase of the NFL’s concussion protocol, though QBs are never subject to being hit in these circumstances.
Returning from a concussion after missing a game is another new challenge for Dart, who took over for Russell Wilson after an 0-3 start and is expected to pick up his development as he left off with New York at 2-9 and playing out the string.
“I don’t want to speak for Jaxson, but he’s a pretty smart player and he was dialed in to our game plans last week,” Kafka said. “He’s been preparing like this, even early in the season when he wasn’t the starter, so I wouldn’t expect anything different.”
CARDINALS RULE OUT MARVIN HARRISON JR., EMARI DEMERCADO
The Arizona Cardinals ruled out wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and running back Emari Demarco for their game Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.
Also on Wednesday, the Cardinals opened the 21-day practice window for running back Trey Benson and signed punter Matt Haack to replace the released Pat O’Donnell.
Harrison will miss his second straight game following appendix surgery, while Demercado sustained a high-ankle sprain in last week’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Benson has been on injured reserve since Oct. 1 following arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus. Coach Jonathan Gannon said Benson would be evaluated “day by day” before the Cardinals (3-7) decide to activate him to face the Jaguars (6-4).
Harrison, 23, has 34 catches for 525 yards and four touchdowns in nine starts this season.
Demercado, 26, has rushed for 241 yards in nine games to go along with eight catches for 64 yards and a TD.
Benson, 23, has rushed for 160 yards and has 13 receptions for 64 yards in four games (one start).
Haack, 31, played in 103 games with five teams from 2017-24, averaging 39.7 net yards per punt. He spent time on the Cardinals’ roster during the 2023 preseason.
REPORTS: WR BRANDIN COOKS WAIVED BY SAINTS
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ second stint with the New Orleans Saints has come to an end, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
Per NewOrleans Football, Cooks renegotiated his contract to facilitate his release. The terms of that agreement were not known, however.
Cooks, who played with New Orleans in his first three NFL seasons, has 19 catches for 165 yards while playing in all 10 games (three starts) in 2025.
Cooks, 32, has totaled 729 receptions for 9,697 yards and 60 touchdowns in 168 career games (147 starts) with the Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys and Saints. He was selected by New Orleans with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.
BENGALS CLEAR TE MIKE GESICKI TO RETURN TO PRACTICE
The Cincinnati Bengals cleared tight end Mike Gesicki and safety Daijahn Anthony to return to practice on Wednesday.
Gesicki has been on injured reserve since Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury and Anthony has been on the list since Aug. 26 with a hamstring injury.
Gesicki, 30, caught eight passes for 61 yards in six games (one start) before sustaining the injury in a Week 6 loss at Green Bay.
He has 333 catches for 3,587 yards and 22 touchdowns in 121 games (45 starts) for the Miami Dolphins (2018-22), New England Patriots (2023) and Bengals.
Anthony, 25, was a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and appeared in 13 games as a rookie, totaling three tackles and one pass defensed.
The Bengals (3-7) host the New England Patriots (9-2) on Sunday.
The Bengals have a 21-day window to elevate the players to the 53-man active roster or shut them down for the rest of the season.
KEN ANDERSON, ROGER CRAIG AMONG 9 SENIORS SEMIFINALISTS FOR PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME’S 2026 CLASS
Former MVP Ken Anderson, versatile running back Roger Craig and former AFL star Otis Taylor are among the nine semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 in the seniors category.
A blue-ribbon committee reduced the list down from 34 candidates of players who last could have appeared in a professional football game in the 2000 season.
The committee will cut down the list to three finalists who will advance to voting by the full selection committee to be conducted before the Super Bowl in February. There also will be 15 modern-era finalists, one coach and one contributor for the Class of 2026. Between four and eight new members will be elected in the second year of this current format.
The other semifinalists are former star receivers Henry Ellard and Stanley Morgan; special teams standout Steve Tasker; defensive lineman L.C. Greenwood, offensive lineman Joe Jacoby; and cornerback Eddie Meador.
The candidates revealed Wednesday didn’t include returning finalists Maxie Baughan and Jim Tyrer, who were eliminated in the latest voting.
Anderson was a four-time Pro Bowler for Cincinnati and won the MVP in 1981, when he helped the Bengals reach their first Super Bowl before losing to San Francisco. When Anderson retired after the 1986 season, he ranked sixth all time with 32,838 yards passing and 13th with 197 TD passes.
Craig was a key part of San Francisco’s dynasty in the 1980s with his ability as a physical runner and as a receiver out of the backfield. Craig was the first player ever to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season, which happened in 1985, and he led the NFL with 2,036 yards from scrimmage in 1988 when he helped the 49ers win the Super Bowl.
Craig also was part of the title-winning teams in San Francisco in the 1984 and 1989 seasons. His 410 yards from scrimmage in those Super Bowl wins are the third-most ever behind Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Franco Harris.
Taylor spent his entire 11-year career with Kansas City, earning All-Pro honors in the AFL in 1966 and NFL in 1971. He led the AFL with 11 TD catches in 1967 and the NFL with 1,110 yards in 1971. He finished his career with 410 catches for 7,306 yards and 57 TDs and caught a touchdown pass to help the Chiefs win the Super Bowl following the 1969 season.
Ellard was a two-time All-Pro with the Rams and finished his 16-year career with 814 catches for 13,777 yards and 65 TDs.
Morgan spent most of his career with New England and is still the Patriots all-time leader with 10,352 yards receiving. His 19.2 yards per reception is the best ever among all 181 players with at least 500 receptions.
Tasker excelled on coverage of punts and kicks, recording seven blocked kicks and catching nine TD passes as a receiver on offense. He helped Buffalo win four straight AFC title games before losing in the Super Bowl and made seven Pro Bowls in his 13-year career.
Greenwood was a key part of Pittsburgh’s famed “Steel Curtain” defense in the 1970s, earning two All-Pro honors and being part of four Super Bowl champions.
Jacoby was a two-time All-Pro and a main member of “The Hogs” offensive line that helped Washington win three Super Bowl titles.
Meador played with the Rams from 1959-70 and was an all-decade selection for the 1960s. He was a two-time All-Pro and finished his career with 46 interceptions.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS: OHIO STATE’S DEFENSE PUTTING UP NUMBERS COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF BEST EVER
No. 1 Ohio State’s defense is widely regarded as best in the country this season and is building a case to be considered among the greatest of all time.
First-year defensive coordinator Matt Patricia’s unit is allowing 212.6 yards per game, the second-best mark through 10 games in at least 25 years, according to Sportradar. Alabama allowed 181.4 per game at a comparable point in 2011.
The Buckeyes have surrendered just 75 points, the same number as 2023 national champion Michigan at this point in the season. That 2011 ‘Bama defense gave up 71 through 10 games.
Opponents’ 67 scrimmage plays of 10-plus yards are second fewest in at least 10 years; Wisconsin allowed 66 in 2021.
The Buckeyes’ defense also is getting off the field in a hurry. They average an FBS-low 55 plays per game and have forced punts on 54 of 101 series, with 27 of those punts coming on three-and-outs. Opponents average 0.65 points per possession, fewest in the nation, according to CFB Graphs.
The picks for this week’s FBS vs. FBS games, with Top 25 rankings and lines from BetMGM Sportsbook:
Rutgers at No. 1 Ohio State (minus 31 1/2)
Buckeyes have won four straight games by no fewer than 24 points. The Big Ten teams Rutgers has beaten (Purdue and Maryland) are a combined 1-14 in conference play.
Pick: Ohio State 48-10.
Charlotte (plus 44 1/2) at No. 5 Georgia
Bulldogs should be able to to rest their starters early with a rivalry game against a ranked Georgia Tech team up next. Charlotte hasn’t beaten an FBS opponent, losing all by double digits.
Pick: Georgia 49-7.
No. 16 Southern California at No. 6 Oregon (minus 9 1/2)
First Top 25 matchup of Trojans and Ducks since 2015, and this one has College Football Playoff implications. Trojans average 18 points and 114 yards less on the road than they do at home.
Pick: Oregon 35-24.
No. 23 Missouri (plus 7 1/2) at No. 8 Oklahoma
Tigers and Sooners are 1-2 in defense in the SEC. National rushing leader Ahmad Hardy, coming off a 300-yard game against Mississippi State, will be a handful for OU.
Pick: Oklahoma 23-17.
Syracuse at No. 9 Notre Dame (minus 35 1/2)
Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love picks up yards in big chunks and CJ Carr does the same through the air. Bad combination for Syracuse, which gives up yards in big chunks on the ground and through the air.
Pick: Notre Dame 52-14.
No. 11 BYU (minus 2 1/2) at Cincinnati
BYU played its best game of the year in its 31-point win over TCU. Cincinnati, which averaged better than 38 points per game while getting off to a 7-1 start, averaged 19 in losses to Utah and Arizona.
Pick: BYU 29-26.
Kentucky at No. 12 Vanderbilt (minus 9 1/2)
Commodores must win this game and at Tennessee next week to keep their playoff hopes alive. Kentucky comes in on a three-game winning streak, its longest in two years.
Pick: Vanderbilt 27-17.
Kansas State (plus 17 1/2) at No. 13 Utah
Utes scored 159 points against Colorado, Cincinnati and Baylor for their highest total over three straight conference games since 2004. Kansas State has five touchdowns on its last 26 possessions.
Pick: Utah 33-21.
No. 14 Miami at Virginia Tech (plus 17 1/2)
Hurricanes must win, and look good doing it, to keep their playoff hopes alive. Hokies were eliminated from bowl contention with their loss at Florida State. But spirits are high in Blacksburg with this week’s hiring of James Franklin.
Pick: Miami 31-19.
Pittsburgh (plus 2 1/2) at No. 15 Georgia Tech
Yellow Jackets have the nation’s No. 1 offense, but their defense gave up a combined 11 scoring drives of 75-plus yards in a loss to NC State and a win over Boston College. Pittsburgh clings to ACC title game hopes.
Pick: Pittsburgh 38-37.
Arkansas (plus 9 1/2) at No. 17 Texas
Five of Arkansas’ eight losses are by three points or less and a sixth was by six points. If the Razorbacks can protect Taylen Green, they have enough offense to pull a major upset.
Pick: Arkansas 34-31.
No. 18 Michigan (minus 13 1/2) at Maryland
Wolverines committed five turnovers against Northwestern and would have lost if not for Dominic Zvada’s field goal as time ran out. If they take care of the ball, they’ll have no problem with the Terrapins.
Pick: Michigan 30-14.
No. 20 Tennessee (minus 4 1/2) at Florida
This is nowhere near the rivalry it once was, but the Gators said this week they’re embracing it. That won’t be enough. Volunteers have more than enough offense to end a 10-game losing streak at the Swamp, as long as their defense can make some stops.
Pick: Tennessee 38-33.
Washington State (plus 13 1/2) at No. 21 James Madison
Washington State looks better on a resume than most Sun Belt Conference teams, so James Madison would like to make a statement to the CFP committee. Cougars giving up 11.3 points per game over last six. They’re traveling across three time zones for the third time.
Pick: Washington State 28-27.
No. 22 North Texas (minus 18 1/2) at Rice
Mean Green have regained their traction since that loss to South Florida. They’ve gone over 50 points in three of their four straight wins since. Of Rice’s five wins, four are against teams with losing records.
Pick: North Texas 49-23.
No. 24 Tulane at Temple
(plus 8 1/2)
Green Wave have regrouped nicely since stumbling at UTSA and are CFP selection committee’s top Group of Five team. Temple is within one win of bowl eligibility for first time since 2019.
Pick: Tulane 27-20.
TCU at No. 25 Houston (minus 1 1/2)
Whichever team takes care of the ball wins. Houston turned it over four times in each of its last two games. TCU’s Josh Hoover has thrown a combined four interceptions in his last two games, three leading to touchdowns.
Pick: Houston 32-29.
Byes: No. 2 Indiana, No. 5 Mississippi, No. 6 Texas Tech, No. 19 Virginia.
AP predictions scorecard
Last week: Straight-up — 16-5; Against spread — 6-15.
Season: Straight-up — 156-48; Against spread — 93-110-1.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 13: NO. 16 USC AT NO. 6 OREGON TOP GAME AS CFP AND CONFERENCE RACES TAKE SHAPE
Two matchups of Associated Press Top 25 teams will have College Football Playoff implications Saturday and a bevy of other games will impact conference races.
No. 16 Southern California heads to No. 6 Oregon for what essentially will be a battle for the third spot in the Big Ten’s CFP pecking order behind Ohio State and Indiana. No. 23 Missouri visits No. 8 Oklahoma, a game the two-loss Sooners need to win to further strengthen their position for a bid.
With two weeks left in the regular season, six teams remain alive for spots in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. The game to watch is Pittsburgh at No. 15 Georgia Tech, which would lock up a spot in Charlotte with a win.
No. 11 BYU plays at Cincinnati in the Big 12’s top game. The Cougars and No. 6 Texas Tech have the inside track to the conference title game. BYU would clinch Saturday if Arizona State (at Colorado) and Houston (vs. TCU) lose their games. Texas Tech has an open date before finishing at West Virginia.
No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 10 Alabama are first in line for the Southeastern Conference championship game with Georgia and Mississippi still alive. Nothing will be solved until next week, though, because Mississippi has an open date and the other three teams are playing nonconference games.
No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana remain on a collision course in the Big Ten. Oregon and USC still have improbable paths to the title game and so does No. 18 Michigan.
No. 22 North Texas controls its destiny in the American. The Mean Green hold the tie-breaker over Navy and would play for the title if they win out against Rice (road) and Temple (home). Navy is in if it wins at Memphis next week. Tulane must win out and have UNT or Navy lose.
Best game
No. 16 Southern California (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten) at No. 6 Oregon (9-1, 6-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
This is their first meeting since they moved from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten last year and their first as ranked opponents since 2015. The key matchup is USC’s top-10 offense against Oregon’s third-ranked defense.
Nothing has come easily for the Trojans since their loss at Notre Dame. Nebraska gave them a four-quarter game, Northwestern pushed them into the second half and they had to come back from a 14-point deficit late in the first half to beat Iowa.
Oregon had an extra day to prepare for this game after easily handling Minnesota a week after escaping Iowa with a win on a field goal with 3 seconds left.
Under the radar
Washington State (5-5) at No. 21 James Madison (9-1), Saturday, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
James Madison already has locked up a spot in the Sun Belt Conference championship game and is a serious contender for the Group of Five’s automatic CFP bid. The Dukes have one loss, to Louisville, so that makes this nonconference game crucial. The selection committee almost certainly won’t take a two-loss team from the Sun Belt.
JMU is a 13 1/2-point favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, but this is not a gimme. Washington State has beaten Mountain West-leading San Diego State and has two road losses by a combined five points against then-No. 4 Mississippi and then-No. 18 Virginia.
Heisman watch
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has become the overwhelming Heisman Trophy favorite among the wagering public. Mendoza opened the season at plus-5,500, or 55-to-1, on BetMGM Sportsbook and now is the only player with negative odds. He entered the week at minus-115, meaning a bettor would have to put up $115 to win $100.
Mendoza strengthened his position by going 22-of-24 passing with four touchdowns in last week’s win over Wisconsin. The Hoosiers have an open date this week and close the regular season at Purdue.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (9-to-4) and Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed (5-to-1) are the second and third wagering choices.
Numbers to know
3 — Sacks allowed by Cincinnati, fewest ever through 10 games by a Big 12 team.
18 — Oklahoma’s consecutive home wins against Missouri, which hasn’t won in Norman since 1966.
29-6 — Temple coach K.C. Keeler’s career home record, when his team is coming off an open date, entering the Owls’ game against Tulane.
35 — Bret Bielema’s win total at Illinois, the program record for a coach’s first five seasons.
100% — Rice opponents’ conversion rate on 26 trips inside the 20-yard line entering its game against national scoring leader North Texas.
Hot seat
South Carolina went from what looked as if it would be the high point of its season to the low in a matter of two hours last week. The Gamecocks led No. 3 Texas A&M 30-3 at half on the road, and 30 minutes of football stood between Shane Beamer and the highest-ranked win in his five seasons. By game’s end, the Aggies had erased a 27-point deficit to win 31-30 and Beamer’s job security was a hot topic.
There were so many positive vibes surrounding the Gamecocks back in August. They had ended the 2024 regular season with six straight wins, four of them over ranked opponents. Beamer got a new contract, he and his family were featured on a Netflix documentary about SEC football, and his team was No. 13 in the AP preseason poll.
Following a 2-0 start, the Gamecocks have lost seven of eight entering Saturday’s home game against Coastal Carolina. They can’t qualify for a bowl, so their home game against Clemson on Nov. 29 will end the season.
Beamer’s contract runs through 2030. If he’s fired after the season, he will be owed $28 million, according to the Greenville (S.C.) News.
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TOP 25 ROUNDUP: NO. 4 ARIZONA SQUEEZES PAST NO. 3 UCONN
Jaden Bradley’s game-high 21 points included a clutch layup with 16 seconds left in regulation to lift No. 4 Arizona to a 71-67 win over No. 3 UConn in an early-season showdown on Wednesday night in Storrs, Conn.
The Wildcats (5-0) used a late 7-0 run to turn a two-point deficit into a lead that they would not relinquish en route to their third win over a ranked team this season. Star freshman Koa Peat added 16 points and 12 rebounds for Arizona, which shot 51.9% in the second half and had a 43-23 advantage on the glass in the game.
Bradley’s layup extended the lead to 67-64 and a pair of missed free throws by UConn’s Eric Reibe on the ensuing possession had the Huskies in catch-up mode with not enough time remaining. Arizona’s Tobe Akawa hit all four free-throw attempts in the final six seconds to seal the victory.
Reibe had a team-high 15 points and four boards to lead UConn (4-1), which had a streak of 36 consecutive nonconference home wins snapped. He was one of four double-figure scorers for the Huskies.
No. 7 Michigan 86, Middle Tennessee 61
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Wolverines past the Red Raiders in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Aday Mara had 10 points and 10 rebounds while Elliot Cadeau also had 10 points for Michigan (4-0), which went 26 of 42 on 2-point shots. That helped the Wolverines overcome a 5-of-25 performance from 3-point range and 13 turnovers.
Jahvin Carter came off the bench to score 18 points and Kamari Lands contributed 11 points for Middle Tennessee (3-1).
No. 11 Alabama 90, No. 8 Illinois 86
Labaron Philon Jr. scored 10 of his team-high 24 points in the final 2:24 as the Crimson Tide held off the Fighting Illini in Chicago.
Philon drove for a layup, tipped in his own miss, swished a 3-pointer from the top of the key and zipped into the paint for a floater during the decisive stretch. Taylor Bol Bowen added 12 points and Aden Holloway contributed 11 for Alabama (3-1), which didn’t take its first lead until the second half.
Andrej Stojakovic led Illinois (4-1) with 26 points. Kylan Boswell added 22 points and seven assists while David Mirkovic (10 points, 10 rebounds) registered his fourth double-double in five games.
No. 22 Auburn 112, Jackson State 66
KeShawn Murphy scored 19 points in just 20 minutes, leading five players in double figures as Auburn plastered visiting Jackson State.
Reserve Filip Jovic added 18 on 8-of-10 shooting from the field for Auburn (4-1), while Simon Walker hit five 3-pointers in just seven minutes to finish with 15 points. Elyjah Freeman stuffed the stat sheet with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Jayme Mitchell Jr. scored a game-high 24 points for Jackson State (0-4), and Dorian McMillian added 16 off the bench. Jackson State committed 22 turnovers that Auburn turned into 39 points.
TALENTED FRESHMAN CLASS ALREADY HAVING A MASSIVE IMPACT IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL
The recent trend in college basketball has been to build rosters through the transfer portal, adding experienced players who already know the college game and can have an immediate impact.
The movement has been upended this season with a deep, uber-talented class of freshmen who are having massive impacts on programs across the country.
“It’s an anomaly, in the sense that every year there’s a handful of freshmen that make an impact and oftentimes those are the one-and-done guys,” ESPN college basketball analyst and former coach Fran Fraschilla said. “But this, to me, is one of the deepest, if not the deepest freshman class that I can remember in 25 years. It’s been impressive that they literally are, in many cases, the best player on some really good top-25 teams.”
College basketball has seen its share of star freshmen, from Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis to Zion Williamson and Cooper Flagg.
In most years, the one-and-done headliners are sprinkled around the country, usually at blueblood programs.
Impact freshmen seem to be everywhere this season.
Players like BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Duke’s Cameron Boozer and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson are already their teams’ go-to players.
Arizona forward Koa Peat had 30 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals against reigning national champion Florida in his college debut. North Carolina big man Caleb Wilson also shined in the spotlight of a marquee game, finishing with 24 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a win against No. 24 Kansas.
Stanford freshman Ebuka Okorie is third nationally with 25.3 points per game. Tennessee’s Nate Ament is averaging 20 points and 8.7 rebounds. Guard Kingston Flemings leads No. 2 Houston in scoring at 17.2 points and fellow freshman Chris Cenac Jr. is averaging nearly a double-double.
Providence’s Stefan Vaaks, Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr., Michigan State’s Cam Ward, Baylor’s Tounde Yessoufou, Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas, Syracuse’s Kiyan Anthony, Virginia Tech’s Neoklis Aydalas, Illinois’ David Mirkovic — this season’s list of impact freshman goes on and on.
“We’re going to put the best players out on the floor no matter what year in school they are,” said Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, who has already gotten good production from Peat, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov and Dwayne Aristode. “We have a great freshman group that we’re excited about and they have real maturity and physically they’re also ready.”
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, college athletes were awarded an extra year of eligibility, expanding the number of players available in the transfer portal who could fit seamlessly into a roster.
Now that there are only a handful of super seniors left, the transfer pool has essentially shrunk from five classes to four. The transfer portal is still a huge avenue in roster building, but this year’s talented freshman class has more than filled the gaps.
For many freshmen, the move from high school to college can be overwhelming, the rush of unfamiliar experiences and the weight of new responsibilities impacting what they can do on the basketball floor.
Most of this year’s freshman class doesn’t seem to have that problem. If anything, they’re embracing front-and-center roles.
An example: North Carolina’s Wilson helped create a whiteout against Kansas with a tweet.
“We had a freshman just say, ‘We’re having a whiteout,’ and the whole 22,000 showed up in white,” North Carolina coach Hubert Davis said. “I really believe this: If he ran for student body president, he would win — and he’s only been here three months.”
It’s certainly helped that a good chunk of this freshman class arrived on campus with college-ready games — and the confidence to go with it.
The feeling-out process that typically comes with first-year players has, for the most part, not been there. These freshmen are soaring and scoring as if they’ve been in college for three or four years, not three or four months.
“These these guys have played so much basketball against each other, both in high school and on the summer circuit, they’re not fazed by the level of competition they’re facing because they’ve already done it,” Fraschilla said. “But to go into these major arenas and play like they did in a high school gym or at a summer tournament is pretty remarkable.”
There is a downside, at least beyond this season. Because so many of this year’s freshmen have played so well so fast, the one-and-done highway to the NBA is going to be crowded.
“Either fortunately or unfortunately this is such a good class we’re going to see so many of them leave after one year there,” Fraschilla said. “But we’re enjoying them now.”
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WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL NEWS
WOMEN’S TOP 25 ROUNDUP: ST. JOHN’S STUNS NO. 18 OKLAHOMA STATE
Brooke Moore scored six of her 13 points in the fourth quarter and St. John’s pulled away for a 74-67 upset of No. 18 Oklahoma State on Wednesday night in New York.
St. John’s (4-1) had a 10-point halftime lead erased in the third quarter and entered the final frame tied with the ranked visitors 47-47. The Red Storm went on a 10-1 run, capped by Moore’s layup, to open the game back up.
Sa’Mya Wyatt had 12 points with eight rebounds and Kylie Lavelle contributed 12 points and six assists for St. John’s, which won despite making just 20 of 35 free-throw attempts.
Stailee Heard (15 points) was one of four players in double figures for the Cowgirls (5-1). St. John’s outshot Oklahoma State 59.1% to 39.6%.
No. 2 South Carolina 106, Winthrop 56
The Gamecocks had three 20-point scorers and cruised over the Eagles in Columbia, S.C.
Ta’Niya Latson led the way with 24 points, Madina Okot had 23 points and 11 rebounds and Joyce Edwards scored 22 for South Carolina (5-0). Latson, Okot and Edwards combined to shoot a scintillating 27 of 36 from the field.
Mya Pierfax led Winthrop (2-3) with 16 points with 4-of-8 shooting from long distance. South Carolina dominated Winthrop 70-20 in points in the paint.
No. 8 Oklahoma 112, East Texas A&M 59
Raegan Beers led three Sooners with double-doubles in a rout of the Lions at Norman, Okla.
Beers notched her third double-double in a row with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Sahara Williams added 22 points and 11 rebounds and Payton Verhulst contributed 17 and 10, respectively. Oklahoma (5-1) amassed advantages of 65-29 on the boards and 66-16 in paint points.
Reza Po scored 15 points and Tiani Ellison had 14 for East Texas A&M (2-2).
No. 16 North Carolina State 71, Coastal Carolina 58
Zoe Brooks and Zamareya Jones had matching stat lines of 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds as the Wolfpack defeated the Chanticleers in Raleigh, N.C.
Maddie Cox scored 11 points for NC State (3-2), which turned 21 Chanticleers turnovers into 28 points.
Tessa Grady had a game-high 22 points and Tracey Hueston added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Coastal Carolina (2-4). The visitors had just 13 points at halftime but tripled that with a 26-point third quarter to make the margin respectable.
No. 17 Vanderbilt 87, Western Kentucky 49
Mikayla Blakes went for 28 points, nine rebounds, six steals and five 3-pointers as the Commodores grabbed a win over the Hilltoppers in Bowling Green, Ky.
Sacha Washington had 15 points, Justine Pissott scored 12 and Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda put up 11 for Vanderbilt (4-0), which netted 25 points off 24 Western Kentucky turnovers.
Tatum Boettjer came off the bench to lead Western Kentucky (2-3) with 12 points.
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NBA NEWS
NBA ROUNDUP: ALPEREN SENGUN, ROCKETS HOLD OFF CAVS
Alperen Sengun scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Kevin Durant added 20 points and the visiting Houston Rockets emerged with a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Sengun also had seven assists in Houston’s fifth straight win.
The Rockets built a 22-point lead in the third quarter before Cleveland pulled within 77-76 early in the fourth on a Donovan Mitchell 3-pointer. Aaron Holiday scored 14 of his 18 points in the final period to help Houston hold on.
Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points for Cleveland, but only two in the first three periods on 1-of-7 shooting. De’Andre Hunter led the hosts with 25 points, and Evan Mobley had 18 points and six rebounds.
Pacers 127, Hornets 118
Bennedict Mathurin posted 24 points and 12 rebounds as Indiana snapped an eight-game losing streak with a victory over Charlotte in Indianapolis.
The Pacers’ Pascal Siakam scored 22 points, while Jay Huff added a season-best 20 off the bench. Indiana didn’t shoot below 60% from the field or 50% from 3-point range in any of the first three quarters before fending off a gritty Charlotte rally in the fourth.
Kon Knueppel tallied 28 points, Miles Bridges added 25 and LaMelo Ball tallied 18 for the Hornets, who lost their fourth straight. Pat Connaughton and Knueppel caught fire in the fourth, inspiring a 15-0 Charlotte burst that slashed Indiana’s lead to 117-109.
Heat 110, Warriors 96
Norman Powell led a late charge to cap a 25-point night, Bam Adebayo returned from a six-game absence to contribute 20 points and host Miami took advantage of road-weary and short-handed Golden State.
Playing without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green, Al Horford and Jonathan Kuminga at the end of a six-game trip, the Warriors faded in the fourth quarter. Brandin Podziemski scored a team-high 20 points as Golden State finished 3-3 on its trek.
Adebayo started, played 29 minutes and grabbed seven rebounds. Andrew Wiggins chipped in with 17 points as the Heat won their second game in a row.
Raptors 121, 76ers 112
Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett scored 22 points each as visiting Toronto defeated Philadelphia for its fifth straight win.
The Raptors have won nine of their past 10 games overall, with the lone exception being a home loss to the 76ers on Nov. 8. Toronto avenged that setback thanks to key contributions from Ingram, Barrett, Jakob Poeltl (19 points), Immanuel Quickley (18) and Scottie Barnes (16 points, nine rebounds).
Tyrese Maxey scored 24 points to lead Philadelphia, which shot 40% from 3-point range and dominated the glass (41-31), but also committed 21 turnovers. Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe added 21 points apiece for the hosts.
Thunder 113, Kings 99
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead Oklahoma City to a home win over Sacramento.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 or more points for the 13th time this season and finished with eight rebounds. The Thunder have won 15 of 16 to begin the season, including seven consecutive. Chet Holmgren added 21 points and Luguentz Dort scored 14.
The Kings have lost seven straight games, including the first three on a five-game road trip. Dennis Schroeder led the Kings with 21 points off the bench. Zach LaVine equaled his season low of eight points for the second consecutive game.
Timberwolves 120, Wizards 109
Julius Randle totaled 32 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, helping Minnesota hold off Washington in Minneapolis.
Naz Reid scored 23 of his 28 points off the bench in the first half, while Anthony Edwards had 18 points for the Timberwolves, who have won eight of their past 10. Rudy Gobert had nine points and 15 boards.
Kyshawn George had 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Wizards, who dropped their 12th straight. CJ McCollum chipped in 14 points.
Nuggets 125, Pelicans 118
Peyton Watson scored 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, both career highs, Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, and visiting Denver beat New Orleans.
Watson, who made a career-high five 3-pointers, recorded the first double-double of his four-year career. Jamal Murray scored 16 points, for the Nuggets, who were without Aaron Gordon (bilateral hamstring injury management).
Zion Williamson had 14 points in 29 minutes in his return to the New Orleans lineup. He missed the previous eight games with a left hamstring injury. Rookie Derik Queen finished with a season-high 30 points for the Pelicans, who have dropped seven straight.
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NHL NEWS
NHL ROUNDUP: CANES RALLY LATE, BUT WILD PREVAIL IN SHOOTOUT
Jesper Wallstedt made 42 saves through regulation and overtime, then stopped all three shots he faced in a shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
Matt Boldy scored during regulation and tallied the lone goal during the shootout for Minnesota, which won its third straight game. Mats Zuccarello had a goal and an assist, and Brock Faber also scored. Wallstedt shined during overtime and the shootout. He denied Jackson Blake on a breakaway opportunity late in overtime with a kick save, and delighted the home crowd with a kick save and a glove save during the shootout.
Blake scored twice to lead Carolina, which is 2-0-2 in its past four games. Sebastian Aho also scored and Frederik Andersen allowed three goals on 18 shots. Carolina pulled its goaltender for an extra attacker in the final two minutes of regulation, and the strategy paid off. Blake evened the score at 3-all when he tapped the puck between just past the goal line with 1:06 to go.
The Wild opened the scoring 1:54 into the first when Faber redirected a long shot by Zuccarello. Boldy followed with his first career short-handed goal to put the Wild on top 2-0 with 8:14 to go in the first. Carolina got on the scoreboard with 5:57 remaining in the second on Blake’s tip-in. After the Wild made it 3-1 early in the third, Aho scored to pull the Hurricanes within 3-2 with 13:26 remaining.
Flames 6, Sabres 2
Joel Farabee scored twice and Rasmus Andersson scored once and added two assists to lead visiting Calgary over Buffalo.
Morgan Frost and Matt Coronato both collected one goal and one assist, while Yegor Sharangovich, Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri all netted two assists. Goaltender Devin Cooley made 28 saves to net his first win of the season and first in the NHL since April 11, 2024, with the San Jose Sharks.
After blowing a 2-0 lead, the Flames recovered with four unanswered goals in the final frame. Mattias Samuelsson had a goal and an assist and Tage Thompson also scored for the Sabres, who had a two-game winning streak snapped. Goalie Colten Ellis stopped 29 shots.
Capitals 7, Oilers 4
Rookie Ryan Leonard recorded his first career two-goal game to fuel host Washington to a victory over Edmonton.
Superstar captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 904th career goal to help his Capitals improve to 9-4-2 in 15 all-time meetings against fellow three-time Hart Trophy recipient Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Aliaksei Protas and Anthony Beauvillier also tallied and Tom Wilson added a pair of empty-net goals for Washington. Connor McMichael and defenseman John Carlson each had three assists and Logan Thompson made 26 saves for the Capitals.
Edmonton defenseman Darnell Nurse scored two goals in the first period and David Tomasek and Leon Draisaitl each tallied in the third. McDavid notched two assists and Stuart Skinner turned aside 14 shots for the Oilers, who have lost six of their last nine games (3-5-1).
Ducks 4, Bruins 3
Defenseman Ian Moore scored the go-ahead goal with 3:35 left in the third period and Lukas Dostal made 36 saves, lifting Anaheim to a win over visiting Boston.
After the Bruins rallied from 2-0 and 3-1 deficits to tie the score on Morgan Geekie’s second goal of the game at 7:39 of the third, Moore took Leo Carlsson’s pass to the high slot and teed up a slap shot that fluttered off a body in front and past goalie Joonas Korpisalo.
Jansen Harkins, Radko Gudas and Ryan Strome also scored and Mason McTavish recorded two assists for the Ducks, who are on a six-game home winning streak. In addition to Geekie’s pair, Michael Eyssimont also netted a goal, Hampus Lindholm dished out two assists and Korpisalo stopped 29 shots for the Bruins, who have lost three of four.
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BASEBALL NEWS
PADRES ICON, CY YOUNG WINNER RANDY JONES DIES AT 75
Randy Jones, a left-hander who won the1976 National League Cy Young Award, died Tuesday. He was 75.
The San Diego Padres, his team from 1973-80, announced his death Wednesday.
“With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, the Padres mourn the passing of our beloved left-hander, Randy Jones,” a team statement read. “Randy was a cornerstone of our franchise for over five decades, highlighted by becoming the first Padres pitcher to win the Cy Young Award. Inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame in 1999, his impact and popularity only grew in his post-playing career, becoming a tremendous ambassador for the team and a true fan favorite.
“Crossing paths with RJ and talking baseball or life was a joy for everyone fortunate enough to spend time with him. Randy was committed to San Diego, the Padres, and his family. He was a giant in our lives and our franchise history.”
The team did not release his cause of death, but Jones was a survivor of throat cancer. He was a longtime user of chewing tobacco.
Jones pitched for the Padres when they were one of baseball’s doormats. They finished above .500, going 84-78 in 1978, just once in Jones’ tenure.
For much of Jones’ time in San Diego, the games in which he pitched gave the Padres their best chance of winning.
That was especially true in his All-Star seasons of 1975 and ’76.
In 1975, Jones pitched in 37 games (36 starts) and finished 20-12 with an NL-best 2.24 ERA. He finished second in the Cy Young balloting to future Baseball Hall of Fame member Tom Seaver.
The following season, Jones made 40 starts and finished with numbers unheard of in the modern era of Major League Baseball: 22-14 with a 2.74 ERA, 25 complete games, five shutouts, 315 1/3 innings pitched. He wasn’t a power pitcher, evidenced by his 93 strikeouts, but he walked only 50 batters — a ratio of 1.4 walks per nine innings.
In that Cy Young-winning 1976 season, he was must-see in San Diego. The Padres averaged 27,400 people in the stands for his 21 home starts. The rest of the season, the average was 15,769 at home.
The season took its toll on Jones, however. In his final start, he tore a nerve near his left biceps and underwent surgery. He was never as dominant again.
Traded after the 1980 season, Jones spent his final two seasons with the New York Mets before being released.
A native of Orange County, north of San Diego, Jones returned to Southern California after his retirement.
In his career, he made 305 appearances (285 starts) and compiled a 100-123 record with a 3.42 ERA, 73 complete games, 19 shutouts and two saves. He threw 1,933 innings.
The Padres retired his No. 35 in 1977, and he was part of the first class inducted into the team Hall of Fame in 1999.
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WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS
LPGA TOUR’S SCHEDULE FOR 2026
Jan. 29-Feb. 1 — Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Lake Nona Golf & CC, Orlando, Fla.
Feb. 19-22 — Honda LPGA Thailand, Siam CC (Old), Pattaya, Thailand.
Feb. 26-March 1 — HSBC Women’s World Championship, Sentosa GC (Tanjong), Singapore.
March 5-8 — Blue Bay LPGA, Jian Lake Blue Bay GC, Hainan Island, China.
March 19-22 — Fortinet Founders Cup, Sharon Heights Golf & CC, Menlo Park, Calif.
March 26-29 — Ford Championship, Whirlwind GC (Cattail), Phoenix.
April 2-5 — Aramco Championship, Shadow Creek GC, North Las Vegas, Nev.
April 16-19 — JM Eagle LA Championship, El Caballero CC, Los Angeles.
April 23-26 — The Chevron Championship, TBD, Houston.
April 30-May 3 — Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, El Camaleon GC at Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
May 7-10 — Mizuho Americas Open, Mountain Ridge CC, West Caldwell, N.J.
May 14-17 — Kroger Queen City Championship, Maketewah CC, Cincinnati
May 29-31 — ShopRite LPGA, Seaview (Bay), Galloway, N.J.
June 4-7 — U.S. Women’s Open, Riviera CC, Los Angeles.
June 11-14 — Dow Championship, Midland CC, Midland, Mich.
June. 18-21 — Meijer LPGA Classic, Blythefield CC, Belmont, Mich.
June 25-28 — KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Hazeltine National GC, Chaska, Minn.
July 9-12 — The Amundi Evian Championship, Evian Resort GC, Evian-les-Bains, France.
July 23-26 — ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, Dundonald Links, Irvine, Scotland.
July 30-Aug. 2 — AIG Women’s British Open, Royal Lytham & St. Annes GC, Lytham St. Annes, England.
Aug. 13-16 — The Standard Portland Classic, Columbia Edgewater CC, Portland.
Aug. 20-23 — CPKC Women’s Open, Royal Mayfair GC, Edmonton, Alberta.
Aug. 27-30 — FM Championship, TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.
Sept. 11-13 — Solheim Cup, Bernardus Golf, Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Sept. 25-27 — Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, Pinnacle CC, Rogers, Ark.
Oct. 1-4 — Lotte Championship, Hoakalei CC, Honolulu.
Oct. 15-18 — Buick LPGA Shanghai, TBD, China.
Oct. 22-25 — BMW Ladies Championship, Pine Beach GL, Gwangju, South Korea.
Oct. 29-Nov. 1 — Maybank Championship, Kuala Lumpur Golf and CC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Nov. 5-8 — Toto Japan Classic, Taiheiyo Club (Minori), Ibaraki, Japan.
Nov. 12-15 — The Annika, Pelican GC, Belleair, Fla.
Nov. 19-22 — CME Group Tour Championship, Tiburon GC (Gold), Naples, Fla.
Dec. 11-13 — Grant Thornton Invitational, Tiburon GC (Gold), Naples, Fla.
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INDIANA HEADLINES/PRESS RELEASES
INDIANA PACERS NEWS
GAME REWIND: PACERS 127, HORNETS 118
The Indiana Pacers returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday after a trip to Detroit left them empty-handed. The Pacers fell to the Pistons on Monday, and sought to capitalize on a matchup with a 4-10 Hornets team back in Indianapolis.
They did just that as they defeated the Hornets for their second victory of the year, 127-118.
Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin got the scoring rolling early for Indiana – they opened the game 5-for-5 from the field, and the Pacers led by five points two minutes into the action.
Pascal Siakam picked up the offense where Nembhard and Mathurin left off, and connected on three of his first four shots.
Charlotte hung with the Pacers as rookie Kon Knueppel knocked down four of his six first-quarter shots, scoring nine of the Hornets’ 33 points.
Indiana was due for an efficient shooting night after struggling from the floor over its first 14 games. The Blue and Gold found the bottom of the net much more efficiently through the first quarter on Wednesday – they finished the period shooting 60 percent.
They found an offensive stride, but struggled to stop Charlotte’s attack. Despite the shooting breakthrough, the Pacers allowed the Hornets to score 33 points in the first frame, but led after one, 38-33.
Nembhard’s first quarter was a boost for Indiana – he scored eight points and recorded four assists in his nine minutes.
Foul trouble crept up on the Pacers in the second quarter – by the 8:00 minute mark, two of the three rostered centers (Isaiah Jackson and Tony Bradley) had three fouls. Jay Huff played with two fouls, and Indiana led by six points.
The glass became a point of contention for Indiana slowly in the opening quarter, but more noticeably in the second. Charlotte had already grabbed 12 more rebounds than the Pacers by the 4:00 mark of the second period, and 13 offensive rebounds to Indiana’s two. The extra chances allowed the Hornets to hang around despite shooting sub-30 percent from the floor.
A 15-6 Pacers run put a quick stop to that, and Indiana led 63-49 with three minutes and change to play in the half.
Mathurin had a productive first half, and capped it off with a 3-pointer over LaMelo Ball to give Indiana a 16-point lead heading into halftime. He notched 16 points in the first half to lead all scorers.
Nembhard’s 10 points and five assists provided a boost for Indiana, as well as Siakam’s 11 points and three assists. Huff rounded out the double-digit scorers for the Pacers with 10 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three blocks.
Knueppel remained Charlotte’s best scorer with 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting.
The Blue and Gold entered the locker room leading the Hornets by 16 points after scoring a season-high 70 points in the first half. After allowing Charlotte to score 33 points in the first quarter, the Pacers buckled down in the second, and gave up just 21 points to lead 70-54 at the break.
Returning from the halftime break, Ball scored five straight points for the Hornets to open the second half, and the Pacers lead was cut to 11 in less than two minutes.
Huff poured some energy into the Fieldhouse crowd as he drove down the center of the lane and slammed home a dunk over Ryan Kalkbrenner. The next trip down the floor, he dropped in a 3-pointer from the wing to put the Pacers back up 17 points with 8:24 to play in the third quarter.
Indiana’s lead ballooned in the third, and the Pacers led by as many as 21 points. Huff and Mathurin kept scoring, and the defense remained strong.
But Charlotte wasn’t done – a 9-1 run brought the Hornets back within 14 points before Jackson’s vicious rejection of Sion James led to a Ben Sheppard layup on the other end. Indiana forced a shot clock violation the next time down the floor.
Knueppel remained a threat for Charlotte, and his personal 5-0 run late gave Indiana some trouble before the third quarter buzzer.
Indiana went on to win the third period, and entered the fourth with a 20-point lead, 104-84.
Charlotte opened the fourth quarter by making six of its first seven shots, and cut the Indiana lead down to 14 points by the 7:00 mark behind a 9-0 run.
Back-to-back 3-pointers from Pat Connaughton brought the Hornets within eight points of the lead, but Siakam’s floater kept them at arms length, and Indiana led 119-109 with just under five minutes to play.
Miles Bridges got a bucket for the Hornets to cut the lead back to eight, and Nembhard turned the ball over on the other end. As Collin Sexton tore towards the opposite basket, Mathurin pursued him. Mathurin caught Sexton as he shot the ball, tipping it and causing a miss. Nembhard collected it and dropped in a floater to keep control of the game with Indiana.
The Pacers rode that lead all the way to their second victory of the year, 127-118, over the Hornets.
Mathurin led Indiana with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Siakam recorded 22 points, four rebounds, and seven assists. Knueppel notched 28 points for the Hornets, and added eight rebounds and seven assists. The Pacers limited Ball to just 18 points on 5-for-21 shooting.
The Pacers are back in action on Friday, Nov. 21, as they travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers.
Inside the Numbers
The Pacers scored a season-high 70 points in the first half.
Indiana’s 32 assists are a new season high, as were their 16 made 3-pointers.
The Pacers shot 54 percent (season-high) to the Hornets’ 40 percent.
The Pacers led by as many as a season-high 24 points.
Jay Huff’s 20 points marked the third 20+ point game of his career.
Indiana had six players score in double figures.
You Can Quote Me on That
“Mathurin’s chasedown of Sexton was the play of the game…It just makes all the difference in the world. That’s a winning play, a big time winning play.” – Coach Rick Carlisle on Bennedict Mathurin’s chasedown
“This was by far his best game, that’s obvious. He creates a real challenge for the defense with his ability to stretch the floor. He also drives the ball well and he passes it well. He brings a dimension that’s unique at our center position.” – Carlisle on Jay Huff’s big night
“There’s still a lot of things that we can do. You know, better things defensively. I think that’s the most important thing. You don’t really feel it until you get stops. That’s the most important thing that we have to be able to focus on right now.” – Mathurin on team’s defense
“I don’t think we take this win for granted. I think that everybody was smiling, and everybody was there for each other. I think that’s the most important thing, and the thing that we’ve emphasized the most recently, and I think that it’s paid off pretty good.” – Mathurin on team attitude after halting losing skid
“For me it was just about getting back. I don’t know how I got there, but I was fortunate enough to be there and make a big play…Any time I get a chance to make those kinds of plays, I can be the guy that makes those plays.” – Mathurin on his chasedown block of Collin Sexton
“It’s a great feeling. [I’ve been] dunking ever since I was a little kid, lowering the basket in the yard. It’s one of my favorite things to do…It’s one of my favorite parts of my job.” – Jay Huff on his big dunk
Stat of the Night
The Pacers posted season highs in shooting on Wednesday – 54 percent from the floor, including 42 percent from 3-point range.
Noteworthy
- Indiana recorded its 50th home win against the Hornets on Wednesday. The Pacers are 50-14 against Charlotte all-time as the home team.
- The Pacers are 76-56 against the Hornets all-time.
- Mathurin’s 24 points on Wednesday marked the fourth straight start in which he scored 20+ points. His 111 total points in his first four starts this season ranks second in Pacers franchise history for points over the first four starts of the season behind only Reggie Miller with 112.
Up Next
The Pacers make a trip to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers in an NBA Cup game on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 PM ET.
Tickets
The Pacers will welcome Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7:00 PM ET.
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INDY FUEL NEWS
FUEL FALL TO BISON 4-1 ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FISHERS – The Fuel hosted the Bloomington Bison on Wednesday night for the fourth matchup between these two division rivals. After going down 4-0 in the first period, the Fuel could not make the comeback and lost 4-1 to the Bison.
1ST PERIOD
Bloomington’s Parker Gavlas scored just three minutes in with the help of Brandon Yeamans and Lou-Félix Denis.
28 seconds later, Daniel Tedesco added to their lead to make it 2-0. Yeamans picked up his second assist on that goal, along with Mark Kaleinikovas.
At 5:46, Denis was sent to the box for holding, giving the Fuel a power play chance. Nikita Sedov joined him less than a minute later, giving Indy a lengthy 5-on-3 chance. Bloomington killed them both off though.
Brett Moravec took Indy’s first penalty of the game at 11:29. The Bison capitalized on it with a goal by Sedov at 13:25. Tedesco and Sullivan Mack had the assists on the goal that made it 3-0.
The Fuel went back to the penalty kill at 15:12 after Jordan Martin was called for hooking. Bloomington scored their second power play goal of the night, courtesy of Bison captain Eddie Matsushima. This made it 4-0.
With 2:10 to go in the first frame, Indy’s Michael Marchesan took a roughing penalty which put the Fuel back on the penalty kill. Indy killed it off with ten seconds to go.
After one period, the Bison were outshooting the Fuel, 13-7.
2ND PERIOD
At 4:25, Gavlas took an interference call, putting the Fuel on the power play once again but they were not able to score.
Sahil Panwar took the game’s next penalty at 7:22. The call was hooking. 32 seconds later, Bloomington’s Matsushima also took a hooking call, forcing some 4-on-4 hockey. Both penalties were killed off.
At 13:22, Cullen Ferguson took a delay of game penalty. This gave the Fuel another power play opportunity but the Bison killed it off.
Despite outshooting the Bison 19-15 through two periods, they remained down 4-0.
3RD PERIOD
Indy started the third period shorthanded after Matt Petgrave was called for roughing as the second period ended. The Fuel were able to kill off the penalty.
At 5:53, Indy’s Connor Joyce took an interference penalty but the Fuel were able to kill it off.
Bloomington got another power play chance when Jadon Joseph headed to the box at 8:54 for interference. That penalty was also killed off.
With less than three minutes to go in regulation, Jordan Martin scored to make it 4-1. Tyler Kobryn and Dustin Manz claimed the assists on that goal.
Despite putting the pressure on in the remaining minutes, the Fuel could not make a comeback in time. Indy outshot Bloomington, 31-24 but fell 4-1.
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INDIANA WOMEN’S SOCCER NEWS
HOOSIERS ANNOUNCE SIX IN SIGNING CLASS
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana women’s soccer head coach Josh Rife and his staff have announced the addition of six new student-athletes for the 2026 season.
“We are excited about our 2026 recruiting class,” said Rife. “It’s a very balanced class positionally that will make an immediate impact, helping carry the momentum that we created this past season. To have great in-state talent decide to stay home in Indiana as well as drawing student-athletes from the east and west coasts of the United States highlights the strength of the Indiana Hoosier brand and the excitement for this program and university.”
RILEY BOYD | FORWARD | FISHERS, IND. | FC PRIDE ELITE ECNL
Boyd is a member of the FC Pride Elite ECNL club team, where she has been a captain for three years. At Hamilton Southeastern, Riley was a varsity captain, where she led her team to an undefeated state championship in the 2024-25 season.
From coach Rife:
“Riley is a dynamic attacker who is relentless in front of goal. She has a knack for scoring and we’re excited to keep her talents here in Indiana.”
BLAIR SATTERFIELD | DEFENDER | FISHERS, IND. | INDY ELEVEN PRO ACADEMY ECNL
Blair joins the Hoosiers after playing for the Indy Eleven Pro Academy ECNL club team. Her team made the national semi-finals in 2024 prior to playing for the Indy Eleven semi-professional team in 2025.
In high school, Satterfield played along side incoming recruit, Riley Boyd, at Hamilton Southeastern, winning a state championship in 2025. She was named to the first team all-state for the 2023, 24, and 2025 seasons. Blair will be joining her brother, Nolan, who currently competes for the Indiana cross country and track and field team.
From coach Rife:
“Blair comes from a long line of Hoosiers and we’re glad that she gets to join that family legacy. She’s a versatile player that can play along the back line as well as higher up the field.”
EMMA EHRET | MIDFIELDER | CARMEL, IND. | INDY ELEVEN PRO ACADEMY ECNL
Emma come to Indiana having played for the Indy Eleven Pro Academy ECNL club team. She was named first team all-conference twice during her time with the club.
At Carmel, Ehret was a four year varsity letter winner. She was part of two state runner-up teams in 2022 and 2025, earning all-district honors in 2024 and 2025. Emma was named to the all-state first team in 2025 as well.
From coach Rife:
“Emma is a quick midfielder who is able to create separation and run at back lines. She also comes from a family of Hoosiers and we’re excited to have her join our team.”
AMAYA FALZARANO | FORWARD | CHARLOTTE, N.C. | CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE
Amaya joins the Hoosiers after playing club soccer for Charlotte Independence GA. She has been named to the all-conference and all-regions teams all three years of high school. Falzarano has been named to the all-state teams in 2024 and 2025, receiving the women’s athlete of the year for her county as well.
Amaya plans to major in exercise science. She also has a twin brother who plans to play collegiate football.
From coach Rife:
“Amaya is a fast, powerful, and tough forward who not only finishes, but can press back lines. She is a great addition to our attacking group and we look forward to getting her here in Bloomington.”
ELORA FRANKLIN | DEFENDER | SEATTLE, WASH. | SEATTLE UNITED ECNL
Franklin is a seven year member of the Seattle United ECNL club team, making second team all-region each of the last two years. She competed for the ECNL National Tournament and was names as a player to watch in the ECNL during the 2023 season.
After being named to the all-league team at The Bush School, Elora has spent the past three seasons playing at Roosevelt High School. She has been named to the All-Metro League first team every year, leading her team to the state semifinals all three years. She won as a starting center back in 2023 and was on the runner up team in 2024.
Elora comes from an athletic family. Her two sisters also play for Seattle United ECNL and ECRL, while her mother and father are former collegiate basketball player. Her father, James, also played soccer in college.
From coach Rife:
“Elora is a great center back who is comfortable on the ball and has a great range of pass. She’s a competitor as well who brings toughness to her position. We’re looking forward to her coming to Bloomington.”
TYLER ROBERTS | GOALKEEPER | TACOMA, WASH. | SEATTLE REIGN ACADEMY GA
Tyler comes to Bloomington as a two-year varsity captain for Stadium high school. During her time, she has earned second team all-district honors, as well as being named a three-time first team all-league goalkeeper for her club team (Seattle Reign Academy GA).
From coach Rife:
“Tyler possesses all the attributes of a quality goalkeeper; athletic, great communicator, confident, and composed. She will be a great addition to our keeper crew, and we are excited to have her as a Hoosier.”
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INDIANA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
INDIANA HANDLES BUTLER
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Redshirt sophomore guard Lenée Beaumont led Indiana for the second-straight game as it convincingly defeated Butler, 72-53, on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
KEY MOMENTS
Indiana (5-0) led from the jump, building a 10-point lead (14-4) into the media break. It would go on to shoot 61.5 percent in the first, building a 23-7 lead after one.
Beaumont scored 19 of her 21 points in the first half, guiding the Hoosiers into the locker room ahead of Butler (2-3), 44-25.
A balanced effort in the third which included a team-high five points from senior guard Shay Ciezki kept IU ahead by 22 at the end of the third, 60-38.
The largest lead came in the fourth, as the home team held a 30-point advantage with 4:55 remaining.
NOTABLE
Beaumont led the way for the second-straight game with 21 points and connected on four 3-pointers. The Lisle, Ill. native also grabbed five rebounds, two assists and a steal.
Ciekzi has now scored in double figures for 14 consecutive games, dating back to last season, with her 14 points and a team-high eight rebounds.
Indiana improves to 10-2 in the all-time series with Butler.
Sophomore forward Zania Socka-Nguemen added 10 points and six rebounds by going 5-for-9 from the floor.
Freshman forward Maya Makalusky added a season-high seven points and hit her first career 3-pointer.
UP NEXT
Indiana heads to Florida for Thanksgiving week, first meeting FGCU on Tuesday at Alico Arena. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. ET.
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INDIANA SWIMMING NEWS
NO. 3/10 HOOSIERS BREAK PAIR OF PROGRAM RECORDS
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana swimming and diving’s men extended their lead, while the ladies jumped into second on Wednesday (Nov. 19) at the Ohio State Invitational inside the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. Two Hoosiers broke program records on the second of four days at the midseason meet.
Indiana athletes won two events, earned nine top-three individual finishes and set 33 personal bests throughout the day.
Junior Miranda Grana went 49.98 in the 100-yard butterfly, becoming the first Hoosier to break 50 seconds and besting her 50.01 that finished fourth at the 2025 NCAA Championships in March. The Mexican swimmer is now the third-fastest international in the event.
In the 400 IM, senior Zalán Sárkány (3:39.73) and freshman Noah Cakir (3:40.62) both touched under the previous program record, which stood at 3:40.64. Steve Schmuhl originally set that time in 2014, and Sárkány matched it in March before officially breaking the 11-year-old mark Wednesday night. Five Hoosiers, including three more freshmen in Luke Ellis (3:45.39), David Kovacs (3:45.84) and Josh Bey (3:46.77), placed within the top 10 in the event.
While freshman Liberty Clark did not set a program record, she did drop the quickest 50 free relay leadoff in school history with a 21.61 – the fastest leadoff in the 200-yard freestyle relay field and five hundredths off the 50 free program record. Senior Mya DeWitt kept it steady with a 21.65, followed by freshman Grace Hoeper’s 22.03 and senior Kristina Paegle’s blazing quick 21.54, the second-best split of anyone in the field. The Hoosier quartet finished second in a time of 1:26.83, 17 hundredths off the program record and ranking No. 4 in program history.
Clark went sub-1:42 in the 200-yard freestyle for the second consecutive day, following a similar performance leading off the 800 freestyle relay Tuesday night. This time, the freshman won the 200 free with a personal best 1:41.27, touching 1.87 seconds in front of the runner-up. Clark has broken into the top 10 performance list with the No. 6 and No. 7 times this week, only behind 2025 NCAA Champion Anna Peplowski’s five best times.
Indiana earned a pair of runner-up finishes on the diving boards. Junior Ella Roselli took second on the women’s 3-meter with a 343.90, followed closely by classmate Lily Witte’s 330.70. Sophomore Joshua Sollenberger had IU’s top finish on the men’s 1-meter springboard with a score of 367.00, and freshman Josh Hedberg place fourth with a 351.25.
TEAM STANDINGS
Men
1. Indiana – 1,056
2. Louisville – 750
3. Ohio State – 737
4. Purdue – 569
5. Yale – 527
6. Penn State – 482
7. Kentucky – 424
8. Cincinnati – 287
9. Northwestern – 60
10. Wisconsin – 14
Women
1. Ohio State – 850
2. Indiana – 812.5
3. Louisville – 801
4. Purdue – 540
5. UCLA – 485
6. Kentucky – 441
7. Cincinnati – 420
8. Penn State – 378.5
9. Yale – 295
10. Northwestern – 45
11. Pittsburgh – 25
12. Wisconsin – 3
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INDIANA MEN’S TENNIS NEWS
LANDAU AND YUNIS’ NCAA TOURNAMENT RUN ENDS
LAKE NONA, Fla. —Sam Landau and Faucndo Yunis’ doubles run in the NCAA Individual Championships came to an end today after a 3-6, 4-6 loss to Florida’s Tanapatt Nirundorn and Henry Jefferson in the Round of 32.
Landau and Yunis qualified for the NCAA Individual Championships doubles appearance by earning third place in the ITA Sectionals in Georgia earlier this month.
It was Landau’s first NCAA Doubles Tournament appearance, and he also made his first NCAA Singles Tournament appearance earlier in the week before falling in the Round of 64. Yunis reached the NCAA Doubles Tournament when he played doubles with Jip van Assendelft.
Yunis and Landau’s tournament run coming to an end marks the end of the Hoosiers’ fall schedule. Indiana will open up their spring campaign in Bloomington against Butler on Jan. 10.
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PURDUE MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
NO. 1 PURDUE RIDES WAVE TO BAHAMAS, BOILERS TANGLE WITH MEMPHIS
After proving itself last week and being rewarded with a move back into the No. 1 spot in the polls, Purdue lands in the Bahamas for its next challenge against Memphis on Thursday.
The four-team event at Nassau, Bahamas, also includes a game between No. 11 Texas Tech and Wake Forest on Thursday. The winners play in the title game Friday.
Purdue opened the season as the top team in the country but dropped to No. 2 after victories over Evansville and Oakland. A victory at then-No. 8 Alabama last week, followed with a win over Akron on Sunday moved Purdue back ahead of Houston to No. 1.
Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 17 points with 15 rebounds in the Boilermakers’ 97-59 victory over Akron, while Braden Smith scored 16 points with 10 assists. South Dakota transfer Oscar Cluff scored 14 points with 14 rebounds, while freshman Omer Mayer had 14 points with six assists.
Purdue had three players record double doubles in a game for the first time since December 2022.
Mayer is showing that even when first-team Big Ten Conference honoree Smith is getting a rest, the Boilermakers still can have a high-level guard running the offense.
“Omer is a big-time player and now just kind of morphing into a different (reserve) role that you’re not used to,” head coach Matt Painter said of the former Maccabi Tel Aviv performer, who was a member of Israel’s U19 team this summer. “It’s hard to come in and be aggressive right away when you sub in, but he’s starting to pick that up.”
Painter also earned his 500th career head coaching victory with 475 of those coming at his alma mater Purdue. The veteran coach has guided the Boilermakers to a 4-0 start for the fifth consecutive season.
The Tigers (1-2) opened the season with a home victory over San Francisco, then fell to Ole Miss and UNLV last week. The 92-78 loss to UNLV ended an 11-game home winning streak as the Tigers committed 18 turnovers that led to 30 points for their opponent.
It was the worst home loss in the eight seasons Penny Hardaway has been the Tigers’ head coach.
Julius Thedford scored a season-high 16 points in his first start of the season and Curtis Givens III had 10 for Memphis, but point guard Dug McDaniel scored just six points on 1-of-10 shooting and committed six turnovers.
Memphis shot 42.4% from the floor and went 4 of 17 (23.5%) from 3-point range.
“Obviously this is very tough for me because we haven’t been in this position this early in a season before,” Hardaway said. “It’s the byproduct of having a new team and I’m trying, along with the staff, to go to war every day and find five guys, find seven guys, find eight guys that can just run through a wall; just fight. We’re still trying to figure that out right now.”
Hardaway said he hopes to use the sophomore Thedford, and 7-foot-1 freshman center Simon Majok as the “cornerstones” of the team moving forward, although Thedford has been playing through knee soreness.
#1 PURDUE FACES MEMPHIS IN BAHA MAR CHAMPIONSHIP
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
[1 / 1] Purdue (4-0) vs. Memphis (1-2)
Thursday, November 20 | 6 p.m. ET
Nassau, Bahamas | Baha Mar Grand Ballroom (2,000)
TV: CBS Sports Network (Chris Sylvester, Kyle Macy, Ana Bellinghausen)
RADIO: Purdue Global Radio Network (Rob Blackman, Bobby Riddell)
THE SCENE SETTER
• Returning to the top of the AP poll, the No. 1-ranked Purdue Boilermakers travel to the Baha Mar Championship in search of their fifth straight MTE Tournament title. Purdue will face Memphis in Thursday’s opening game, followed by No. 15 Texas Tech against Wake Forest. The third-place and Championship game are scheduled for Friday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. ET, respectively.
• Following the trip to the Bahamas, Purdue will be off for the next week before hosting Eastern Illinois on Black Friday at noon.
THE NOTES TO KNOW
• The Boilermakers are looking to start 5-0 or better for the fourth time in the last five seasons (2021-22 –> 8-0; 2022-23 –> 13-0; 2023-24 –> 7-0).
• Purdue has won 10 straight “Feast Week” contests, resulting in four straight tournament titles. Eight of the 10 wins have come against teams ranked in the AP Top 25, including six ranked in the top 11.
• Purdue will be facing Memphis for the first time since Matt Painter’s first year at Purdue — a 90-70 Tigers’ victory in Dec. 2005.
• Memphis has won four straight games against Purdue dating to the Boilermakers’ last victory in the NCAA Tournament in 1988. The four-game winning streak is tied with Cincinnati for Purdue’s longest active losing streak against an opponent.
• Purdue has posted a 31-9 (.775) record in neutral-site games since the start of the 2021-22 season, including an 18-3 record vs. unranked foes.
• One week after being demoted to No. 2, Purdue returned to No. 1 in the AP poll, grabbing 42 first-place votes to outdistance Houston. Since the 2021-22 season when Purdue became ranked No. 1 for the first time ever, the Boilermakers have been ranked No. 1 in 15 weeks, the most in the country (Houston – 11 weeks; Auburn – 11 weeks).
• Purdue is boasting an offensive efficiency of 127.8 via KenPom.com. That number is currently the fourth-best mark in KenPom history behind Duke (2025), Wisconsin (2015) and Florida (2025).
• Among players that have played at least two games, Trey Kaufman-Renn leads the country in rebounding (15.0 RPG). He is one of three players nationally to have two games of at least 15 points and 15 rebounds (Kent State’s Delrecco Gillispie; Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler).
• Braden Smith was named the Big Ten’s Player of the Week on Monday after averaging 22.5 points, 7.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds in two wins. Smith, Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson and Florida State’s Robert McCray V are the only players nationally to average 15.0 points, 8.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game so far this season.
• Smith moved into third place on the Big Ten’s career assists list with 792 helpers. Next on the chart is Mateen Cleaves (816 assists).
• With Fletcher Loyer scoring 30 points in the opener, Purdue now has four active players with 30-point games (Smith, Cluff, Kaufman-Renn).
• Purdue is one of four schools nationally (Illinois, BYU, USC, Purdue) to have three players averaging at least 17.0 points per game. Purdue is the only school nationally to have two players averaging a double-double (Trey Kaufman-Renn, Oscar Cluff).
• Smith is fourth nationally in assists per game (8.5), while Oscar Cluff is fourth in offensive rebounds (5.5) and 17th in rebounds (11.0).
• Braden Smith is already the only player in Big Ten conference history to amass 1,400 points, 775 assists and 550 rebounds and 175 steals. He is one of seven players in NCAA history to reach those marks.
• Purdue signed four players on National Signing Day (Luke Ertel, Jacob Webber, Sinan Huan, Rivers Knight) from the Class of 2026. According to 247Sports, Purdue’s class ranks second nationally behind Kansas.
• Matt Painter ranks fourth on the Big Ten’s list for career wins with 475, trailing only Tom Izzo (740), Bob Knight (662) and Gene Keady (512) in Big Ten history. Painter has 500 career victories, becoming the seventh-fastest active coach with 500 victories.
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NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL NEWS
JEREMIYAH LOVE IS MAKING HIS HEISMAN TROPHY CASE WHILE CHASING BIGGER GOALS AT NO. 9 NOTRE DAME
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love appreciates hearing his name in the Heisman Trophy conversation.
He’s just focused on bigger goals such as helping the ninth-ranked Fighting Irish stay in position for a second straight playoff berth and winning the school’s first national championship since 1988.
“I try to keep everything just straight as possible,” he said. “I definitely see stuff, and it’s good to see. That’s also a tribute — the buzz — to us doing good as a program in general, because at end of the day, this is a team sport, and the performances are not really just because of me. It’s because the whole team is playing complementary football. So it’s great to see, but we have to finish the rest of the season.”
Love certainly has done his part to help Notre Dame (8-2, No. 9 CFP) rebound from two straight losses to start the season by winning eight straight to put the Irish back in the postseason debate.
He ranks third in the Football Bowl Subdivision with 113.5 yards rushing per game, 17 total touchdowns and 1,409 scrimmage yards — the only player to appear in the top three of each category. He’s also the first player in Notre Dame’s storied history to produce multiple TD runs of 90 or more yards, a 98-yarder against Indiana in the first round of last year’s playoffs and a 94-yarder against Boston College earlier this season.
But Love’s impact goes far beyond numbers.
He’s padded his Heisman resume with a series of highlights displaying an uncanny ability to maintain his balance while hurdling defenders, spinning out of tackles or rolling off opponents. He’s also managed to team up with Jadarian Price to create one of this season’s top running back duos, a combination that has helped first-time starter CJ Carr emerge as one of the nation’s best young quarterbacks.
Coach Marcus Freeman thinks Love has improved as both a receiver and pass blocker, making him a more complete running back.
“He’s as special of a football player as I’ve been around,” Freeman said. “Every time he has the ball in his hands, he can make something positive happen. He is as dangerous of an offensive weapon that I’ve probably been around.”
The question is how special do the Heisman voters think Love is?
In a sport increasingly dominated by high scores and aerial attacks, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin remain the betting favorites ahead of the Dec. 13 trophy presentation in New York.
The last two running backs to win the Heisman both played at Alabama, Derrick Henry in 2015 and Mark Ingram II in 2009. The last one before that was Reggie Bush of Southern California in 2005. The most recent of Notre Dame’s seven Heisman winners was receiver Tim Brown in 1987 and only Irish running back has captured college football’s most prestigious award — Johnny Lattner in 1953.
“I’m the type of guy that wants to break off a touchdown run every single play,” Love said. “So if I’m to consistently get one, two to three-yard gains, it’s just not what I want. But I have made myself OK with getting the hard yards and waiting for that one opportunity to hurt the defense by breaking off a long run.”
It’s also unclear how much longer he’ll be doing that for the Irish, considering he’s widely regarded as a top-five talent in the upcoming NFL draft.
Love still has some unfinished business to take care of first. Wins over struggling Syracuse (3-7) on Saturday and at Stanford to finish the season may be enough to earn one of the coveted 12 playoff spots and give Notre Dame an opportunity to play its way back to the national championship game — and this time win it — regardless of what happens in New York.
“I think Jeremiyah Love would be the first to tell you that winning a game is way more important than that individual award,” Freeman added. “He’s going to do everything in his power to make sure we prepare to win a game, and if the Heisman Trophy comes with it, then great. That’s amazing.”
NO. 9 NOTRE DAME KEEPS GUARD UP AHEAD OF CLASH VS. SYRACUSE
Marcus Freeman is doing everything he can to keep the intensity up for No. 9 Notre Dame.
The Fighting Irish (8-2) have two games remaining in the regular season. Both will come against teams with losing records, starting with Saturday afternoon’s matchup vs. Syracuse (3-7) in South Bend, Ind.
Freeman wants his players to stay focused on the upcoming game and take nothing for granted. He also wants them to ignore chatter about the College Football Playoff as much as possible.
“Every test as we continue to move forward will be tougher,” Freeman said. “Every one. It’s not always the record of the opponent, but there’s also the added human element of the outside noise of playoffs, the outside noise of maybe this team’s record isn’t (impressive).
“That’s a challenge, right? That’s why I say each test as we go forward is a greater challenge, because you add that into the mix.”
After losing its first two games of the season, against Miami and Texas A&M, Notre Dame has eight wins in a row. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 37-15 victory on the road against then-No. 22 Pitt last Saturday.
A balanced attack has lifted Notre Dame into the Top 10 in the nation. CJ Carr has completed 67.3% of his passes for 2,487 yards and 21 touchdowns against six interceptions, Jeremiyah Love has rushed for 1,135 yards and 14 TDs, and Jadarian Price has run for 589 yards and nine scores.
On defense, Tae Johnson leads the way with four interceptions, including one pick-six.
Syracuse will try to play the role of spoiler. The Orange have lost six straight games, including 38-10 at then-No. 18 Miami last week, and they no longer are in contention to make a bowl.
Despite the losing streak, Syracuse coach Fran Brown said he is looking forward to a high-profile matchup against a championship contender. He praised Freeman and said he felt thankful for the upcoming challenge.
“We get to play against the No. 9 team in the country this weekend, against one of the better coaches in the country,” Brown said. “I get to put myself up to the test — like, ‘Fran, you think you’re good? You get a chance to go compete against Coach Freeman.’
“Coach Freeman has a lot of really good players. He’s built the program up. Got Notre Dame back where Notre Dame wants to be at. I’m trying to follow that same thing right now. I think this is a good test for us to be able to go out and play them.”
Rickie Collins will start at quarterback for Syracuse. He has thrown for 1,042 yards with six touchdowns against 10 interceptions since replacing former Notre Dame backup and Orange No. 1 starter Steve Angeli, who tore his Achilles tendon earlier this season.
Yasin Willis leads Syracuse with 558 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The top wideout is Johntay Cook, who has 41 catches for 518 yards and two touchdowns.
FREEMAN NAMED GEORGE MUNGER COACH OF THE YEAR SEMIFINALIST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman, the winner of the 2024 George Munger Coach of the Year award, has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 version of the award. He is one of 24 semifinalists for the honor.
Notre Dame has had two winners of the George Munger Coach of the Year: Freeman in 2024 and Tyrone Willingham in 2002.
Notre Dame (8-2) is ranked No. 9 in the CFP Rankings, the Associate Press Poll and the US LBM Coaches Poll.
The Irish have impressed in all three phases, as they rank third nationally in kickoff returns (30.75), third in interceptions (17), third in passing efficiency (171.14), seventh in passing yards per completion (14.36), eighth in scoring offense (38.3), 10th in turnover margin (0.90), 12th in net punting (42.55), 13th in rushing defense (99.3), 15th in team sacks (2.80), 16th in sacks allowed (1.10), 17th in scoring defense (18.4), 18th in completion percentage (0.680), 18th in total offense (458.2) and 19th in team passing efficiency defense (112.76).
Freeman, now 41-12 as a head coach, has led the Irish to eight-consecutive wins, most recently a 37-15 win at No. 22 PItt, in which the Irish rolled for 387 total yards, including 175 rushing yards. Pitt entered the day with the third-ranked rushing defense in the nation, allowing just 80.9 rushing yards per game. Notre Dame more than doubled that mark with 175 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The Irish defense stifled the Pitt offense, which entered the day with the sixth-ranked scoring offense in the country, averaging 39.7 points per game.
Notre Dame’s defense did not allow Pitt to convert on a single third down, and limited the Panthers to 219 total yards of offense.
Several Notre Dame student-athletes have earned national honors for their performances so far this season, including junior running back Jeremiyah Love, a semifinalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award; sophomore cornerback Leonard Moore, a midseason All-American by several outlets as well as a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award and a quarterfinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy; junior offensive lineman Aamil Wagner, a member of the AFCA Allstate Good Works team and a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy and the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year; freshman quarterback CJ Carr, semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award and teh Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year and the one of the nation’s top young quarterbacks; and several others.
Freeman entered the 2025 season after leading Notre Dame to a National Championship appearance and a 14-2 record in 2024, with a final Associated Press ranking of No. 2. He was honored with several coaching awards during the 2024 season, including: the Dodd Trophy; the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award; the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award; the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches College Coach of the Year honor; the Ted Ginn Sr. Coach of the Year Award from the National Alliance of African American Athletes; and the honorary head coach for the 2024 AFCA Allstate Good Works Team.
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NOTRE DAME MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
HUGE IRISH RUN PROPELS THEM TO 86-79 WIN OVER BELLARMINE
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Notre Dame men’s basketball team remains undefeated at home this season after besting the Bellarmine Knights 86-79 on Wednesday evening.
The Fighting Irish utilized a 25-5 scoring run between the end of the first half and start of the second to flip the script and go up 20 points in the game. The Knights made an interesting late with a 10-11 shooting frenzy, but Notre Dame hit its free throws late to put it away.
Junior point guard Markus Burton recorded his third game of 20+ on Wednesday, dropping 25 points on 10-13 shooting. He also produced a season high four assists.
Freshman guard Jalen Haralson notched his third straight game in doubles with 16 points, while also grabbing four boards and dishing out five assists.
Graduate forward Carson Towt collected his second double-double on the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds, which also means he’s 5-5 in games this year with double-digit rebounds, extending his streak.
Sophomore guard Cole Certa got into double figures for the second time this season with 12 points on 2-5 shooting from three and a perfect 6-6 from the free throw line.
Notre Dame has now scored at least 78 points in all four home games, shooting 51.5 percent inside Purcell.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After making their first two shots to open the game, Bellarmine was held scoreless for the next three minutes as a Carson Towt finish and a Markus Burton trey would put Notre Dame in front 7-4 at the first media timeout.
Later tied at 14-all, only two players on each team had tallied points. Burton was already in double figures with 10 by 12:23 while Towt had four. Cole Certa broke the trend at 10:50 when his triple kicked off a solo 5-0 run to go up 19-16.
However, turnovers plagued the Irish during a long stretch in the first half, committing seven with 5:46 remaining till half, resulting in a 21-26 deficit. That’s when the Irish found another gear to end the half.
Notre Dame ended the first half on a 16-4 scoring spree to go up 37-30 at the midway point. Haralson scored eight points during this run, while Burton supplied six to bring his halftime total to a game high 16. Towt had eight points and nine rebounds at the break.
All-in-all, Notre Dame missed just three shots in the final 7:30 of the first half to finish 15-25 (.600). They also only committed one turnover during that final six minute scoring spree to finish with eight. Meanwhile, Bellarmine shot 10-22 (.455) in the half and were led by Jack Karasinski’s 12 points.
A Certa triple, plus buckets from Haralson, Towt and Burton extended the run to 25-5 to start the second half, going up 46-31 at 16:50. Defensively, the Irish forced three Bellarmine turnovers off the rip to start the half. By the 15:27 media timeout, the Notre Dame defense had limited the Knights to three second-half points.
Later, Logan Imes had the hot hand with six consecutive points from 12:56-10:43 to push the Irish ahead by 20 at 62-42.
Shrewsberry’s second triple of the night would make it a 68-42 ballgame, giving Notre Dame their largest lead of the night at 22 heading into the 7:16 media timeout.
Bellarmine wouldn’t go down without a fight though. After recording an impressive 9-9 stretch from the field (four of which were triples), the Knights pulled within seven at 79-72 with 1:30 remaining.
A pair of Towt free throws would extend the Irish lead back to nine at 81-72 with 1:28 remaining.
A Bellarmine jumper was matched with Certa free throws with 34 seconds remaining, but after being fouled on three point attempt, the Knights knocked down all three shots from the charity stripe to bring it within six at 83-77 with 25 seconds on the clock.
A Shrewsberry free throw was followed by a pair of Bellarmine free throws to make it a five-point ballgame, but Burton’s final two free throws would cap off the battle from the foul line as the Irish took home the win 86-79.
UP NEXT
A big challenge awaits as the Fighting Irish jet west for the 2025 Players Era Championship. The top teams in the country will converge on Las Vegas for Feast Week.
Up first on Monday, November 24, is blueblood Kansas. The very next day, the Irish will look to enact some revenge on Rutgers from last year’s Players Era. Both those games will be on TNT. The third game/opponent will be decided based on results.
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BUTLER MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
GREENBRIER TIP-OFF MATCH-UPS WITH SOUTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA ON DECK FOR BULLDOGS
Bulldogs (3-1) vs. South Carolina (4-0)
Friday, Nov. 21 • 2PM
Greenbrier Tip-Off • White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
The Bulldogs travel to West Virginia for the 2025 Greenbrier Tip-Off. Butler will play South Carolina Friday and Virginia Sunday. Northwestern is also part of the event. (Butler and Northwestern will play in the Indy Classic Dec. 20.) This will be the first meeting between Butler and South Carolina. The Bulldogs and Virginia have played only once (a 77-69 Virginia win in the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament).
Follow Along
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More Bulldog Knowledge
• Butler won the 2024 Arizona Tip-Off in the team’s most recent multi-team event (MTE) appearance, taking wins over Northwestern and Mississippi State.
• Butler enters the event at the Greenbrier off its first defeat of the season, falling 87-85 at SMU Saturday.
• Finley Bizjack led the Bulldogs with 18 points on five made three-pointers against SMU.
• Bizjack is 10-for-18 from three-point range over the last two games.
• Butler is 30-for-65 (46 percent) from behind the arc over the last two games. On the season, the Bulldogs are 36th in the NCAA at 40.2-percent accuracy from three-point range.
• The Bulldogs have assisted on 48 of their 59 made field goals over the last two games. Butler ranks 11th in the nation at 21.0 assists per game.
• Michael Ajayi has opened the season (and his Butler career) with four consecutive double-doubles.
• Ajayi ranks tenth nationally at 11.8 rebounds per game; his 8.75 defensive rebounds per game are third in the NCAA.
• Butler is averaging 31.3 free throw attempts per game, a number that is 21st in the NCAA. The team is only converting those attempts at a 67.2-percent clip.
• The Bulldogs are averaging 95.8 points per game on the young season; that ranks 19th nationally.
• Butler’s bench outscored their counterparts from SMU by a 30-10 margin Saturday. On the season, Butler is averaging 40.0 bench points per game, which is 23rd nationally.
• Six different Bulldogs have at least two double-figure scoring games for Butler through four contests; that includes both Yohan Traore and Azavier Robinson off the Butler bench.
• Butler has 11 players averaging at least 10 minutes per game; all 11 are also averaging at least 4.0 points per game.
• Butler has out-rebounded all four of its opponents on the young season. The Bulldogs rank 17th in the NCAA in rebounding margin (+15.0 per game). The Bulldogs only had six games last season with a rebounding margin of +10 or better but have accomplished the feat in three games so far this season. Averaging 46.3 rebounds per game, Butler ranks 18th nationally.
• The Bulldogs opened the season with three straight 30-point wins. Butler also opened the 2023-24 season with three consecutive wins of 30+ points.
• Butler hit 17 three-pointers in the 98-66 win over Chicago State Nov. 11. That was just three shy of the program record and the most by the Bulldogs since Butler hit 17 against Northern Illinois in a 95-68 win Dec. 8, 2018. Thirteen of those makes came in the first half.
• Jamie Kaiser Jr. finished with a career-high 16 points against Chicago State. He registered the first double-double of his career with 12 points and a career-best 10 rebounds against USI in the season opener Nov. 5.
• Butler’s 112 points Nov. 8 against IU Indy are the most by the Bulldogs since scoring 144 in a win over The Citadel Nov. 14, 2015.
• Butler’s 61 points in the second half of the Nov. 8 win against IU Indy is the first 60-point half for the Bulldogs since Nov. 6, 2023 against Eastern Michigan.
• Butler had 11 blocks in the Nov. 8 win over IU Indy, the most by the Bulldogs since they also had 11 in a Nov. 19, 2022 win over The Citadel.
• In the season-opener vs. USI Nov. 5, Ajayi and Kaiser became the first Butler duo to post double-doubles in the same game since Aaron Thompson and Bryce Nze accomplished the feat Feb. 9, 2021 against St. John’s.
Gushing on the Gamecocks
• South Carolina is 4-0 on the season.
• Meechie Johnson leads the team in scoring at 14.5 points per game.
• The Gamecocks average 11.3 three-pointers made per game.
• The USC defense so far this season has limited opponents to only 4.0 made three-pointers per game on 24.6-percent shooting from behind the arc.
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BUTLER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
BULLDOGS FALL TO INDIANA 72-53
BLOOMINGTON, IND. – Butler fell to Indiana 72-53 on Wednesday evening at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. With the loss, Butler slides to 2-3 while the Hoosiers improve to 5-0 on the season.
BULLDOG HIGHLIGHTS
Nevaeh Jackson led BU with 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting from the floor.
Mallory Miller, Saniya Jackson and Lilly Stoddard led the squad on the glass with five rebounds each.
Lily Zeinstra and Addison Baxter had two assists apiece.
Butler shot 21-for-63 from the floor (33.3%).
BU forced 20 IU turnovers in the contest.
INDIANA HIGHLIGHTS
Lenee Beaumont led the Hoosier offense with 21 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the floor. Beaumont was hot from beyond the arc, sinking four 3-pointers in the game.
Shay Ciezki led the squad on the glass pulling down eight rebounds in the contest.
Phoenix Stotijn paced the offense with four assists.
IU shot 51.9 percent (28-54) from the floor and sank 56.3 percent from beyond the arc (9-16).
The Hoosiers forced 13 Butler turnovers and won the rebounding battle 39-33.
HOW IT HAPPENED
IU opened the game on a 11-2 run behind six points from Zania Socka-Nguemen. The Hoosiers continued to put the Bulldogs on their heels, staging a 6-2 run as IU held a 13-point lead with three minutes left in the first. Indiana closed the frame converting on their last 7-of-9 attempts from the floor as the Hoosier lead was 23-7 at the end of the first quarter.
Butler started the second frame with a run of its own as the Dawgs pieced together a 6-2 run. Indiana responded with a 10-4 run of their own as the Hoosiers built a 16-point lead with just under three minutes left in the half. IU closed the quarter on a 6-0 run as BU trailed 44-25 at the half.
Both sides opened the third trading buckets as the Jackson twins had back-to-back buckets for the Bulldogs. Nevaeh Jackson led the Dawgs in the third with six points as the Hoosiers took the 60-38 lead into the final quarter.
Butler was unable to mount a comeback in the fourth as the Hoosiers cruised to a 72-53 victory at the final whistle.
UP NEXT
Butler will return to action on Sunday, Nov. 23 as Butler hosts Milwaukee before heading to Fort Myers, Florida for the Fort Myers Tip-Off. BU will face Dayton and Georgia on Nov. 28 and 29, respectively.
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BALL STATE FOOTBALL NEWS
FOOTBALL GAMEDAY: GLASS BOWL AWAITS CARDINALS AND ROCKETS
MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State opens its final two weeks of the regular season with contention for a bowl game and a MAC Championship Game still very much in play. In the Cardinals’ way, though, are a pair of road bouts against Toledo, Nov. 22, and Miami, Nov. 29, who currently sit a game ahead of Ball State in conference standings.
— The Cardinals absorbed a 24-9 defeat to Eastern Michigan last weekend, which not only tainted an otherwise perfect home record, but put Ball State in seventh place in the MAC standings with a 3-3 league record — behind five teams tied at 4-2.
— Should the Cardinals win at Toledo and Miami the next two weeks, Ball State would need losses by Buffalo, Central Michigan and Ohio in order to finish in a second-place tie at 5-3. Ohio and Buffalo play each other, so the only help the Cardinals would need to create that scenario is a CMU loss to either Kent State or Toledo; and the winner of the Ohio-Buffalo contest must lose its other game. A loss in either of the next two weeks eliminates Ball State from contention for a bowl game or the MAC Championship Game.
— Ball State remains two wins from bowl eligibility, with two games to play. Ball State coach Mike Uremovich is vying to become the first Ball State coach ever to lead the Cardinals to a bowl game in his first season on the Muncie sidelines.
— Ball State defensive end Nathan Voorhis added his MAC-leading 11th sack of the season two weeks ago against Kent State. He remains third nationally in sacks per game (1.10) and total sacks. He has earned at least one sack in seven of Ball State’s 10 games. Within two sacks of the Cardinals’ program record, his 11 sacks are the most since Anthony Winbush recorded 11.5 in 2017. The Ball State record of 13 is shared by Kelly George (1982) and Craig Newburg (1981).
— Offensively, quarterback Kiael Kelly leads the Cardinals with 527 rushing yards and 1,217 passing yards. Kelly’s 1,217 pass yards this season already have surpassed his first three seasons combined (608), more than tripling his career total to 1,825. On the ground, Kelly’s 1,435 career rushing yards are 179 from breaking the Cardinals’ career rushing mark (1,613) by a quarterback.
WHAT A WIN MEANS:
— Ball State will alternate wins and losses for the 10th consecutive week.
— The Cardinals will win their fourth MAC game for the first time since a 4-4 mark in 2021.
— The Cardinals will move within a game of bowl eligibility, a status they last achieved in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
INSIDE THE SERIES: TOLEDO
— Saturday’s 50th meeting against the Rockets marks the sixth team Ball State has played at least 50 times.
— The 2024 season was the only time in the Cardinals’ 50-year tenure in the MAC that the Rockets and Cardinals did not play on the gridiron.
— Toledo has won eight of the past ten meetings in the series, beginning a five-game win streak in 2014. Ball State won home-and-road games in 2019 and 2020 during that stretch.
TWO-WIN IMPROVEMENT IN FIRST SEASON
— Mike Uremovich can lead the Cardinals to a two-win improvement over last season’s three wins, with a Saturday victory over Toledo. Since World War II, no coach has ever recorded more than a two-win improvement in his first year.
— Former Ball State coaches with a two-win improvement in their first season: George Serdula (1953), Ray Louthen (1962), Bill Lynch (1995), Pete Lembo (2011).
STILL IN CHAMPIONSHIP CONVERSATION …
— With two games to play in the regular season, Ball State (3-3 in MAC play) remains one game out of second place in the Mid-American Conference, and therefore remains in contention for a possible bid in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game.
— Ball State’s only defeat against the six programs currently in first or second place was its loss at Western Michigan.
— Looming large in any tiebreaker scenario is Ball State’s 20-14 win over co-leader and defending champ Ohio.
— Key games for the Cardinals are road bouts at Toledo (4-2) and Miami (4-2) to end the regular season.
— Should the Cardinals win at Toledo and Miami the next two weeks, Ball State would need losses by Buffalo, Central Michigan and Ohio in order to finish in a second-place tie at 5-3.
— Ohio and Buffalo play each other, so the only help the Cardinals would need to create that scenario is a CMU loss to either Kent State or Toledo; and the winner of the Ohio-Buffalo contest must lose its other game.
— A loss in either of the next two weeks eliminates Ball State from contention for a bowl game or the MAC Championship Game.
— Under the leadership of first-year coach Mike Uremovich, Ball State was picked 10th in the MAC coaches preseason poll.
… AND THE BOWLING CONVERSATION
— Ball State is two wins from bowl eligibility for the first time since the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
— Mike Uremovich would become the first, first-year coach in program history to lead a Cardinals team into a bowl game.
— Uremovich would join six other Ball State coaches who have guided the Cardinals into a bowl game: Ray Louthen (1965 & 1967), Paul Schudel (1989 & 1993), Bill Lynch (1996), Brady Hoke (2007 & 2008), Pete Lembo (2012 & 2013) and Mike Neu (2020 & 2021).
TURNOVER CARDS: FIRST FIVE VS. LAST FIVE
— Over the past five games, the Ball State defense has forced TEN turnovers (7 INTs, 3 FRs), compared to just ONE in its first five games.
LEWIS LEADING CARDINALS AIR DEFENSE
— Ball State has intercepted a pass in five straight games, the longest streak in one season by a Cardinals team since a six-game streak to end the 2020 campaign.
— The Cardinals had zero interceptions in their first five games, with seven over the last five.
— The last time Ball State had a longer streak, overall, was a seven-game stretch over the 2020 and 2021 bowl seasons.
— Joedrick Lewis had interceptions in three straight games against Akron, Northern Illinois and Kent State. Other picks over the past five games have come from Eric McClain (WMU), Roman Pearson (Akron), Michael Gravely Jr. (EMU) and Muheem McCargo (EMU).
VOORHIS: THIRD AMONG FBS SACKS LEADERS
— Nathan Voorhis (pronounced VORR-is) currently ranks third among FBS leaders for sacks per game (1.10) and total sacks (11), and is two shy of Ball State’s single-season program record of 13.
— Voorhis has had a sack in seven of Ball State’s 10 games and boasts eight sacks over five Cardinals’ home games, including a career-high 3.5 in a victory over MAC-leading Ohio.
— His 3.5 sacks against Ohio are tied as the most in any game by an FBS player this year, (Isaiah Smith of SMU had 3.5 against Boston College; and Western Michigan’s Nadame Tucker who had 3.5 against Ball State.)
FBS Sacks Leaders
Player Gms Sacks Yds SPG
1. Cashius Howell, Tex A&M 10 11.5 80 1.15
2. David Bailey, Texas Tech 11 12.5 114 1.14
3. Nathan Voorhis, Ball State 10 11.0 74 1.10
4. Nadame Tucker, W. Mich. 10 10.5 82 1.05
5. Melkart Abou Jaoude, UNC 10 10.0 61 1.00
CARDINALS’ ALL-TIME SACKS LEADERS
— MAC sacks leader Nathan Voorhis boasts 11.0 sacks on the year, twice as many as last year’s leader, Riley Tolsma, who had 5.5.
— Voorhis is just the second Ball State player since 2000 to record at least 10 sacks in a season. His current total of 11.0 is the most in a season for a Cardinals’ defender since Anthony Winbush registered 11.5 in 2017.
Ball State Single-Season Sacks Leaders
Player Sacks Yds
1. Kelly George, 1982 13.0 —
Craig Newbury, 1981 13.0 —
3. Anthony Winbush, 2017 11.5 64
4. Nathan Voorhis, 2025 11.0 74
Keith McKenzie, 1995 11.0 52
Bryant Branigan, 1992 11.0 72
7. Wilber McDonald, 1997 10.0 71
— Anthony Winbush is the Cardinals’ “NCAA-recognized” official record-holder with 11.5 sacks in 2017. Sacks have been officially recognized as an NCAA statistic since 2000. Ball State sack records date to 1978. Ball State sack yardage records date to 1990.
— Since sack yardage was first recorded at Ball State in 1990, Voorhis’ 74 yards in sack yardage this year is second in program history to Toby Beagle who had nine sacks for 82 yards in 1990.
LIMIT THE FLAGS
— The MAC leader for almost the entire season in fewest penalties (45), fewest penalties per game (4.50), fewest penalty yards (384) and fewest penalty yards per game (38.40), the Cardinals slipped to second this week in all four categories behind conference frontrunner Western Michigan (43 | 4.30 | 354 | 35.40).
KELLY AS QB1
— Kiael (pronounced ky-ELL) Kelly has appeared in 34 career games and been a starter in 19 overall (twice at WR, once as utility QB).
— In the 16 games in which he has started as Ball State’s primary QB, Kelly has amassed 1,174 rushing yards on 280 carries, for an average of 73.4 yards per game.
— He has rushed for 90+ yards in six of his 16 starts as QB1, including games this year against New Hampshire and Ohio.
— The Cardinals are 6-6 in the MAC with Kelly as QB1, including a 3-3 mark to end the 2023 season. He finished his home career last week with a 6-3 career mark as QB1.
— With Kelly at the helm in 2023, Ball State averaged 235.3 rush yards over its last six games.
CAREER RUSHING BY A CARDINALS QB
— Kiael Kelly is always a threat to gain yards with his legs, and he enters the Toledo game 179 yards shy of breaking the Cardinals’ career record for rushing yards by a quarterback. He is currently second in career rush yards by a QB.
— He must average at least 89.5 yards per game in order to break the QB rushing record by the end of the regular season.
— He tallied 83 yards in one game as a reserve in 2022. He rushed for 724 yards during a six-game stint as starter in 2023, and he compiled 91 lining up as a QB or wildcat last season.
— Those 724 yards over six games in 2023 stand as a Ball State single-season record for a quarterback.
— He boasts 1,435 career rush yards overall through 10 games of the 2025 season. He is one of just three Ball State QBs ever to rush for over 1,000 yards in their careers.
Ball State Career Rushing Yards by a Quarterback
Player Yards Carries
1. Art Yaroch, 1973-76 1,613 421
2. Kiael Kelly, 2022-present 1,435 355
3. Riley Neal, 2015-18 1,363 325
BALL STATE BY THE NUMBERS
6-6 — Kiael Kelly’s record in the MAC as QB1. He was 3-3 during a six-game stretch in 2023, and 3-3 so far in 2025
10 — Takeaways by Ball State over its past five games — 7 INTs and 3 fumble recoveries. The Cardinals collected just one in their first five games
11 — Sacks by Nathan Voorhis are the most by a Cardinal since Anthony Winbush had 11.5 in the 2017 season. The program record is 13.
179 — Kiael Kelly needs 179 rushing yards to pass Art Yaroch (1,613 from 1973-76) with the most career rush yards in by a Ball State quarterback.
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INDIANA STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
SYCAMORE BASKETBALL SECURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOME WIN AGAINST LOUISIANA TECH
TERRE HAUTE, IND. – Indiana State men’s basketball secured a 60–51 win over Louisiana Tech on Wednesday night at the Hulman Center, improving to 3–2 on the season.
Camp Wagner led the Sycamores with 16 points, knocking down four three-pointers, while Ian Scott added 12 points and recorded a double-double with 12 rebounds and three steals.
Sterling Young opened the scoring just 30 seconds into the game with a three-pointer. Louisiana Tech answered with four straight points, but Indiana State quickly regained control, hitting threes on each of their first four made shots to take a 12–7 lead.
Wagner’s back-to-back catch-and-shoot threes forced a Louisiana Tech timeout as the Sycamores stretched the margin to 23–16 during a 9–2 run from 12:05 to 8:26. The teams traded baskets the rest of the half, with Indiana State taking a 30–25 advantage into the break.
The Bulldogs trimmed the deficit to two early in the second half, but the Sycamores responded with an 11–3 run featuring consecutive threes from Bruno Alocen. Louisiana Tech countered with an 11–3 run of their own to pull within three points.
Indiana State closed strong, scoring eight of the final ten points, aided by a key defensive stand from Enel St. Bernard that included a blocked shot with 25 seconds remaining. The Sycamores secured the win, 60–51, over LA Tech.
News and Notes
In the last five years, this is the eighth time that the Sycamores have scored the same number of points in both halves
This is the lowest of those eight, with just 30 points in each half
This is the second time this season that the Sycamores have scored the same in both halves
This is the Sycamores’ first win this season where they have been out-rebounded
The Sycamores saw a non-negative turnover margin for the first time this season
This is the first victory for the Sycamores, where they have had three players with 10+ points
Through five games, Indiana State’s 60 points in the game marks the lowest scoring total of the season
This marks the lowest team total since January 18, 2014, vs. Drake (53)
Since November 7, 2024, against Eureka, this is the first time the Sycamores have held an opponent to shooting less than 30% from the field
Since February 22, 2025, this is the first game the Sycamores have had 15+ assists
With just two three-pointers made against the Sycamores tonight, this is the lowest since January 7, 2024, vs UNI (1-for-15)
Camp Wagner tied his season high in points with 16 points and free throws made with four
It is the seventh time he has led the Sycamores with points in his career
He also recorded a career high of eight rebounds
Ian Scott secured his second double-double of the season
With four steals in the game, he recorded back-to-back 3+ steal games
Xavier Hall tied his season high in assists for the third time this season with nine
He also hauled in four rebounds for his season high
He has led the Sycamores in assists in every game
Jo Van Buggenhout debuted as a Sycamore with a stat line of five points, one rebound, and one assist
Bruno Alocen achieved his season high points with six.
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INDIANA STATE SWIMMING NEWS
SYCAMORES PUT TWO IN THE TOP FIVE IN THE 800-YARD FREESTYLE RELAY TO OPEN MIAMI INVITE
OXFORD, Ohio – Indiana State swimming and diving took on the field on the first day of the 2025 Miami Invite on Wednesday evening at the Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center.
The Sycamores and the rest of the field opened competition with the 800-yard Freestyle Relay with Indiana State placing teams third, fifth, and 10th overall in the field.
The first Indiana State quartet featured Erin Cummins going out at a 1:48.90 pace over the first 200-yards, before switching over to Gemma Dilks. Peyton Heagy and Claire Parsons rounded out the four Sycamores in the pool as Indiana State finished third overall in 7:23.48.
Grace Cummings led off the second Indiana State group to finish in the 800-yard Freestyle event as the freshman went out in 1:52.00, before turning it over to Addison Johnson, Sahara Visscher, and Maria Saldana Riebeling. The quartet finished fifth in the field in 7:33.11.
The final group of Anna Asplund, Haley Halasll, Rachel Stutz, and Elle Santucci finished 10th overall in the field in 7:39.60.
Indiana State Top Finishers
800-yard Freestyle Relay: 3rd – Erin Cummins, Gemma Dilks, Peyton Heagy, Claire Parsons (7:23.48)
Up Next
Indiana State swimming and diving continues the Miami Invite tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.
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INDIANA STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
SYCAMORES UNABLE TO COMPLETE SECOND HALF COMEBACK AT SIU EDWARDSVILLE
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Indiana State faced an early double-digit deficit Wednesday morning and never fully recovered, as the Sycamores fell 81-71 to SIU Edwardsville inside First Community Arena.
Tierney Kelsey tied her career high of 22 points to lead the way for the Blue and White, while Kennedy Claybrooks added season highs of 15 points and eight rebounds. Clemisha Prackett tacked on 11 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
The home side scored the first six points and never looked back, leading wire-to-wire. Indiana State went into the half down 35-21, but the Trees show resiliency in battling back. The Sycamores went on a 13-2 run, sparked by Prackett and Samiyah Briggs, to cut SIUE’s lead down to two possessions by the end of the third quarter. Prackett and Claybrooks kept the momentum going early in the fourth for the Sycamores, but the Blue and White couldn’t find the late run it needed in a defeat to close their three-game road trip.
First Half
SIU Edwardsville took an early 6-0 lead before baskets from Amerie Flowers and Claybrooks opened the scoring for the Sycamores. The Trees remained within a pair following a jumper from Allen, but a late run from the home side saw Indiana State trailing 19-13 after the first quarter.
Prackett connected on an early second quarter layup to pull the Sycamores within four, but things went downhill from there to close the half. A 10-0 Cougar run pushed SIU Edwardsville’s lead to 29-15 before Kelsey momentarily stopped the bleeding with a basket. Claybrooks connected on a pair of late layups, but the Sycamores faced a 35-21 deficit heading into the break.
Second Half
After a back-and-forth start to the third, Indiana State finally started to take control. Briggs hit a layup, with Kayla Smith knocking down a three-ball from the wing as the Sycamores went on a 13-2 run to get themselves back in the game. Two more layups from Prackett, along with a putback from Briggs, pulled Indiana State within 42-38 with less than four minutes to play in the period. Claybrooks tacked on a late three-point play, as the Trees cut their deficit down to 48-43 heading into the fourth.
Prackett and Claybrooks scored early in the fourth to get Indiana State within one possession, but the Trees couldn’t generate the run they needed to break through. A run for the home side saw the Sycamores down by double-digits once again, but the Blue and White didn’t go away without a fight. Kelsey scored 13 in the final period to give the Sycamores a spark, but the Trees ran out of time in an 81-71 setback.
News and Notes
Indiana State outscored SIU Edwardsville 50-46 in the second half, marking the first time the Sycamores scored 50 in a half since Nov. 28, 2017 against Missouri S&T.
Tierney Kelsey matched her career high of 22 points in Wednesday’s game, while scoring in double-figures for the fifth straight game to start the season.
Indiana State outscored its opponent in the second half for the fourth time in the first five games. The lone game where the Sycamores didn’t outscore their opponent in the final 20 minutes was at Austin Peay (tied).
Indiana State continued its trend of strong bench production, as the Sycamores had two in double-figures off the bench and tallied 38 bench points.
Kennedy Claybrooks tallied season highs of 15 points and eight rebounds in Wednesday’s game.
Clemisha Prackett scored in double-figures off the bench for the third time in the last four games and has shot 80 percent or better from the field in three games this season.
Indiana State shot 50 percent from 3-point range in the second half (4-for-8) after not hitting a trey in the first half.
After struggling to rebound in the first half, the Sycamores were plus-eight in rebound margin in the second half (23-15).
Wednesday’s game was the definition of whistle-friendly, as 55 fouls were called and 64 free throws were attempted between the two teams.
Wednesday’s game concluded the longest road trip Indiana State has this season (three games). The Trees don’t leave the state of Indiana again until the Cherokee Invitational Dec. 21-22.
Up Next
Indiana State begins a three-game homestand Monday morning when it welcomes fellow Terre Haute institution Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to Hulman Center for Education Day Presented by RJL Solutions, with more than 1,000 middle school students from Vigo and Clay County expected in attendance. Tipoff between the Sycamores and Pomeroys is set for 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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PURDUE FT. WAYNE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
‘DONS DOWN EAGLES 67-52
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Nika Lokica scored a season-high 12 points to lead Purdue Fort Wayne past Eastern Michigan 67-52 on her birthday (Nov. 19).
Lokica finished her best game in a Mastodon uniform shooting 6-for-9 from the floor, making five driving layups, several through traffic. The other was the first basket of the game, a mid-range jumper from the left side.
The Eagles led for 8:37, but never after the first 13 minutes had ticked off the game clock. The ‘Dons had a 7-0 run immediately following in the second quarter to go up six and never trailed again. Eastern Michigan got within four at 48-44, but 3-pointers from Rylee Bess and Ella Riggs put the ‘Dons up 10. Shortly after, Jordan Reid had a 4-0 run by herself that ended in a layup to put the ‘Dons up 13. EMU answered with a bucket from Believe Tshibangu, but those two were the Eagles’ only points in the last two minutes. Lili Krasovec and Lauren Lee iced the game with free throws down the stretch.
Purdue Fort Wayne is now 3-2 with wins over foes from the Big Ten, Missouri Valley and Mid-American conferences.
Krasovec finished with a team-high 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting and a 5-of-6 performance from the line. She added seven rebounds, three steals and an assist. Reid had 13 points and eight boards with a 6-for-6 night at the stripe. The Mastodon bench out-scored its opponent for the fifth game in a row, this time 17-8. The ‘Dons forced 20 turnovers, leading to 19 points off those turnovers.
EMU’s Sisi Eleko had a team-high 14 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double. The Eagles fell to 2-3.
The Mastodons will take their 3-2 record to Florida next week for the Emerald Coast Classic, where they will play Nebraska and Virginia or Northwestern State on Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 24-25).
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EVANSVILLE MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
MEN’S BASKETBALL SIGNS DAVID NEJEZCHLEB
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In the second addition for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team during the signing period, head coach David Ragland has announced the signing of David Nejezchleb. The 6-foot-8 forward is currently playing for ERA Basketball Nymburk in his native Czech Republic.
“We are excited to add both size and skill to our roster, and as a staff, we have placed a strong emphasis on positional size,” Ragland explained. “We believe we have found exactly that in David. His ability to handle the ball, make plays for others, and consistently shoot from the perimeter makes him a difficult matchup for any defense.”
“We have enjoyed great success with international student-athletes since our arrival at UE, and David continues that tradition,” Ragland continued. “He has competed with and against some of the top talent in Europe, and we are eager to work with him as he transitions to playing here in the United States. Our system aligns extremely well with his skill set, and we are confident he will thrive within it.”
Nejezchleb is currently in his first season playing for Nymburk of the Basketball Champions League. Through six games, he has averaged 1.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while seeing an average of eight minutes per contest. He is also playing for Polabi of the Czech Republic 1Liga where he is averaging 11.4 points and 7.7 boards. His top effort of 20 points and 10 caroms came against Chomutov on Sept. 28.
Last season, he played for Slavia and recorded 3.3 points and 2.8 rebounds over 24 games for the squad. In 2024, he played for Tygr Brno of the U19 Extra League where he averaged 18 points. He also played in the first league for Litomerice where he recorded 16 PPG.
“Choosing the University of Evansville was easy for me,” Nejezchleb said. “It’s a place where I can grow as an athlete, challenge myself every day, and be part of a program that believes in my potential on and off the court.”
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EVANSVILLE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HOSTS IU INDY FOR HOME OPENER
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team opens their regular season home schedule on Thursday evening, hosting IU Indy at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.
Series History
– Thursday marks the 16th meeting all-time between Evansville and IU Indy
– IU Indy leads the all-time series 9-6
– The Aces and Jaguars met in last season’s opener in Indianapolis, with the Jaguars taking a 101-76 win
– Camryn Runner scored 18 points in the game, while Kylee Norkus scored 11 in each of their collegiate debuts
Defending Home Court
– Evansville is looking to continue their success against non-conference opponents at Meeks Family Fieldhouse
– Since 2020, the Aces are 15-6 at home against non-conference opponents
– Last season, Evansville posted a perfect 4-0 record at home against non-conference competition
– Under Head Coach Robyn Scherr, the Aces have gone 12-6 in non-conference play at home
Sophomore Surge
– After scoring 6.5 points per game as a freshman in 2024-25, Logan Luebbers Palmer has taken a step forward early in her sophomore campaign
– Against Wright State on Sunday, Luebbers Palmer notched her third consecutive double-digit scoring effort with 13 points, including a 3-for-3 mark from 3-point range
– Through three games this season, Luebbers Palmer ranks second on the team with 10.5 ppg
– Luebbers Palmer has been one of the Aces’ top three-point threats, leading the team with nine three-pointers this season
Scouting the Opponent
– IU Indy brings a 2-2 record into Thursday, beating Indiana State and Bradley and losing to Northwestern and Ball State
– Last season, the Jaguars went 9-21 with an 8-12 mark in Horizon League play
– Three Jaguars average 10 or more points per game through four games, led by Nevaeh Foster at 14.3 ppg
Follow Along
Thursday’s game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.
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EVANSVILLE VOLLEYBALL NEWS
CRUZ EARNS MVC ACCOLADE
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Conference announced its postseason awards on Wednesday and University of Evansville junior Ainoah Cruz was named to the Second Team All-Conference squad.
Cruz wrapped up the season with an average of 5.16 digs per set. Her tally led the MVC and finished the regular season eighth in the nation.
The league’s Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 8 set her season mark with 31 in the win over Purdue Fort Wayne. That weekend saw her earn a spot on the Butler Big Dawg Kickoff All-Tournament Team.
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SOUTHERN INDIANA SWIMMING NEWS
EAGLES TO COMPETE AT THE HOUSE OF CHAMPIONS
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Swimming and Diving returns to action in the 2025 House of Champions hosted by Indiana University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana, Thursday through Saturday.
The meet will take place over three days, with preliminaries and finals held on each day, culminating in an overall combined result at the end of the competition.
The Screaming Eagles will be competing against 12 other universities. The schools include IU Indy, Ball State University, Lewis University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Illinois Chicago, Missouri State University, Lynn University, Northern Kentucky University, Saint Louis University, University of Montevallo, Butler University (Women’s Only), and University of Arkansas-Little Rock (Women’s Only).
Men
Last time out, the Men fell 135-70 to Bellarmine University in a versus meet on November 1. The Eagles picked up three heat victories against the Knights, beginning with the 200 Medley event. The USI team consisted of freshmen Garrett Gabhart and Jerrin Dale, sophomore Stokes Knight, and Junior Sam Smith, finishing in 1.33.80
Smith picked up a solo first-place finish in the 200 fly with an impressive 1:55.56 time. Knight and Smith were a part of the final event win, along with sophomore Jude Winnington and junior Joey Smith in the 200 free relay (1:25.97), finishing over a second and a half before second place.
Women
The Women look to bounce back following a 129-73 loss to Bellarmine and a close 108-96 loss to Butler University in a tri meet on November 1. USI picked up six event victories against the Bulldogs and an event over the Knights.
Sophomore Emma Gabhart had a fantastic performance, earning two second-place finishes. First, she finished second in the 400 Individual Medley with a 4:32.56 performance. Then, she recorded another second-place finish, recording a 2:23.00 time in the 200 breaststroke.
Gabhart was a member of the 200 medley relay team that finished second. The team also consisted of sophomore Elizabeth Ketcham, senior Sarah-Catherine Dawson, and sophomore Simone Green. Green was also a member of the 200 freestyle relay that nabbed a second-place finish with a 1:39.75 time.
Stay Connected
Follow our social media @USIAthletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also, follow @usi_swimdive on Instagram for content. Team scores will be posted on usiscreamingeagles.com once the results are finalized.
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VALPO VOLLEYBALL NEWS
HICKEY NAMED MVC LIBERO OF THE YEAR; HELMING, WARREN ALL-MVC
After finishing in second place in the Missouri Valley Conference regular season standings, the Valpo volleyball team had three players recognized as the MVC revealed its postseason awards Wednesday. Emma Hickey (Granger, Ind./Penn) was honored as the MVC Libero of the Year and was joined on the First Team All-MVC by Ava Helming (Johnston, Iowa/Johnston) and Sam Warren (Kentland, Ind./South Newton).
Hickey earns the Valley’s top honor for a libero after another stellar season in the back row, as she helped to lead Valpo to its highest finish in the MVC standings since joining the Valley. She ranks 11th nationally with 5.09 digs/set and adds 1.26 assists/set as well. Hickey led Valpo in digs 26 times in the regular season and tallied 10 or more digs 27 times, including 14 matches with at least 20 digs and three matches with at least 30 digs.
With 2,647 career digs, Hickey leads all active NCAA players across all divisions and ranks 18th in D-I history, fifth in MVC history and third in Valpo history in the category. She has ranked among the top-15 in the nation in digs/set in each of her four seasons. A five-time MVC Defensive Player of the Week this season, Hickey has earned the honor nine times in her career, tied for third-most in MVC history.
Helming has been a consistent presence on the right side for the Beacons this season. She ranks among the top-10 in the Valley in both kills/set (8th, 3.28) and hitting percentage (10th, .298). Helming has paced the team in kills 14 times and has totaled at least ten kills in 22 of Valpo’s 29 matches, including 14 of 16 times within Valley play. She has reached the 15-kill mark on 11 occasions, nine of which came in MVC matches.
When Helming rotates out, it has been Warren rotating in to continue the Beacons’ production from the right side. She ranks just outside the top-10 in the Valley with 2.93 kills/set and has boosted that mark to 3.28 kills/set within MVC play, good for ninth among Valley players. Warren has led Valpo in kills eight times this year and has been in double figures in kills on 14 occasions. When she has tallied at least 15 kills, the Beacons own a 6-1 record — including most recently a career-best 23-kill output in the Senior Night win over Bradley.
Hickey is Valpo’s first Libero of the Year since Rylee Cookerly earned the accolade in the spring 2021 season. This season also marks the first time Valpo has boasted three First Team All-MVC honorees since joining the Valley.
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VALPO MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
VALPO OVERCOMES ADVERSITY IN CONVINCING ROAD WIN OVER CLEVELAND STATE
You name an obstacle, and the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team faced it on Wednesday night in Cleveland, Ohio.
Three of the team’s top eight scorers stayed back in Northwest Indiana due to illness. Four more players battled foul trouble throughout the game and had four apiece in the middle of the second half. Despite all that, and playing on the road against a team that KenPom projected to defeat Valpo even at full strength, the Beacons came home with a convincing 90-75 win over Cleveland State that conjured up memories of Valpo success against the Vikings when the two teams shared Horizon League affiliation.
A breakthrough game by Justus McNair (Joliet, Ill. / Joliet West) played a key role, as he finished with 21 points, joining Shon Tupuola (Brownsburg, Ind. / Brownsburg [Saint Mary-of-the-Woods]) and Rakim Chaney (Rockford, Ill. / Rockford Auburn [212 Academy]) with 20+ points as Tupuola also tallied 21 and Chaney led the way with 23.
How It Happened
Valpo got off to a red-hot start, holding a double-figure lead at 16-5 at the first media timeout of the first half. Chaney scored the team’s first five points of the game, and Carter Hopoi (Tauranga, New Zealand [Mount Maunganui College NZ]) splashed in his first 3 of the season as part of the early burst.
Valpo stretched its early lead all the way to 15 at 20-5 when McNair dialed one in from distance, but Cleveland State inched back into the game by scoring the next five points to make it 20-10.
Foul trouble plagued the Beacons as four players had two fouls prior to the break including a big stretch without the services of JT Pettigrew due to foul trouble. McNair stepped up, pouring in 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting while swiping two steals in the first half. Tupuola was a key factor as well, recording 11 points and three blocks before the break, helping Valpo out to a 39-27 lead through 20 minutes.
After Cleveland State whittled the lead to nine with a 3-point play early in the second half, a big Beacon burst that saw them outscore the Vikings 13-3 pushed the lead to 52-33, the team’s largest of the game, all in the first four minutes of the half.
Valpo got the lead up to 20 at 59-39 with 13:57 left in the second half, but the Vikings cut into the lead by making it 61-47 by the under-12 media timeout.
Cleveland State continued to make a push, as Valpo had four players with four fouls apiece. An already thin bench due to injury and illness was tested. Sader Servilus (Montreal, Quebec, Canada / Fort Erie International Academy) stepped up and made a big basket off the bench and then got to the rim and got fouled, providing a needed lift. His free throw made it 71-57 with just under eight minutes left.
The Beacons continued to survive every obstacle thrown at them down the stretch, with a variety of players making contributions to closing out the victory.
A triple by Mark Brown Jr. (South Phoenix, Ariz. / Bella Vista Prep [Snow College]) with 2:19 left lifted the lead to 19 and sealed the deal.
Inside the Game
This was the first time in at least two decades that Valpo had three 20-point scorers in a regulation game. Last year’s Indiana State overtime game did feature a trio of 20-point scorers.
Valpo stretched its winning streak to three and holds a 4-1 record through five games for the first time since 2019-20.
The 15-point margin of victory marked the team’s most lopsided road triumph since a 20-point victory at Illinois State on Jan. 21, 2023.
The 90 points were Valpo’s most on the road since Nov. 15, 2017, a 94-69 victory at SIUE.
Chaney had his fifth straight game in double figures, his fourth straight with at least 15 and was one point shy of his career high set against Nicholls last week. He also dished out a personal-best seven assists.
Chaney became the first Valpo player with a 23-point, seven-assist game since Ron Howard had 25 and seven on Jan. 27, 2005 at Southern Utah.
Chaney became the second freshman in the country with a 23-point, seven-assist game this season (NJIT’s David Bolden).
McNair outdid his previous scoring career high of 19 (Jan. 14, 2025 at Belmont) and his previous rebounding career high of five (Jan. 11, 2025 at Murray State) with his 21-point, six-rebound performance.
Tupuola enjoyed a 21-point performance on 8-of-10 shooting and pulled down seven rebounds. His 21-point output marked his Valpo peak. He also had a season-best three blocks.
Hopoi squeezed a team-high seven rebounds.
The Beacons blocked seven shots as a team, the team’s most since Jan. 11, 2025 at Murray State, also seven.
Valpo held a 39-23 rebounding average and a 13-5 edge on the offensive glass.
Up Next
Valpo (4-1) will have nearly a week off from game action before hosting Southern Indiana in a pre-Thanksgiving showdown on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center. It’s Jersey Day with fans encouraged to wear their best jersey. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.valpoathletics.com.
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VALPO WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RETURNS TO ROAD FRIDAY AT SOUTH DAKOTA
Valparaiso (0-4, 0-0 MVC)
Game #5 – November 21, 2025 – 7 p.m.
at South Dakota (5-0, 0-0 Summit League)
Sanford Coyote Sports Center (6,003) – Vermillion, S.D.
Next Up in Valpo Basketball: The Valpo women’s basketball team returns to the road for its next four games, starting with a flight to Vermillion, S.D. to face the undefeated South Dakota Coyotes on Friday evening.
Previously: Playing their home opener on Sunday afternoon, the Beacons took the lead on Milwaukee with 3.4 seconds to play in regulation, but the Panthers split a pair of free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime before eventually winning in the extra session, 72-67. Allia von Schlegell led four Valpo players in double figures with 15 points, while Kamryn Winch posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
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Head Coach Courtney Boyd (0-4 at Valpo, 1st season; 190-72 [.725] overall, 9th season): Courtney Boyd was named the ninth head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s basketball program on Friday, April 4, 2025. A national championship-winning head coach and player, an NAIA National Coach of the Year, and a two-time conference Coach of the Year, Boyd has won 20 or more games in seven of her first eight seasons as a head coach. She spent the last two seasons at the helm of the Quincy University program after six seasons as head coach at Clarke University, leading the latter program to the NAIA national title in 2022-23.
Series Notes: The two programs have met just three times, with South Dakota coming out victorious in all three of those matchups, including the most recent – a 51-31 Coyotes win in Vermillion on Dec. 10, 2021.
@ValpoWBB…
…versus Milwaukee
– Milwaukee led 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, the Beacons held a 31-29 advantage at halftime and the Panthers were up 48-45 with 10 minutes to play in regulation.
– Valpo took its first lead of the fourth quarter on an Autumn Dibb basket with 4:20 to go, but the Panthers responded to retake the lead and pushed their edge to three points twice in the final two minutes.
– Valpo answered immediately both times with baskets from Mor Shabtai and Dibb, the latter bringing the Beacons within 59-58 with 41 seconds to go.
– Valpo got a stop on the defensive end and then put the ball in the hands of Mikayla Huffine, who was fouled while shooting with 3.4 seconds remaining and hit both free throws to make it 60-59 Beacons.
– After the Panthers advanced the ball with a timeout, the Beacons were called for a shooting foul with 0.6 seconds remaining. Grace Lomen knocked down the first to tie the game, but came up short on the second to send the game to overtime.
– It took nearly half the extra period to knock the lid off the baskets, but after Milwaukee knocked down a 3-pointer to open the scoring, Shabtai responded with a triple of her own to tie things up at 63-63 with 2:18 to go in overtime.
– The Panthers followed with a score on the ensuing possession to take the lead for good. Kylie Waytashek converted a layup with 54 seconds remaining to make it a one-point game, but Milwaukee hit two free throws on its next trip and the Beacons missed a pair of chances near the rim as the Panthers closed it out.
– Valpo took Milwaukee to overtime after the last six meetings in the series had all been double-digit wins for the Panthers.
– A balanced Beacon offense was led by a strong effort off the bench from Allia von Schlegel, who set season highs with 15 points, five rebounds and four assists.
– Valpo’s second-leading scorer also came off the bench, as Kamryn Winch recorded career bests with 12 points and 12 rebounds, securing her first collegiate double-double.
– The Beacons’ bench outscored Milwaukee’s by a 36-16 count.
– Shabtai scored in double figures for the first time in her collegiate career, finishing with 11 points to surpass her previous high of eight points — accomplished twice in the first three games this season.
– Nenadic scored in double figures for the second straight game, rounding out the quartet of Beacons in double digits as she tallied 10 points.
– Valpo won the battle of the boards for the first time this season, 44-42.
– The Beacons handed out a season-best 18 assists on 23 made baskets and had a positive assist/turnover ratio, committing just 17 turnovers. Valpo’s turnover total dropped for the third straight game.
…at #16/18 Iowa State
– Matched up against Iowa State All-American post Audi Crooks, Milana Nenadic went right at her early on, scoring eight points in the first four-plus minutes to help Valpo to a 10-8 lead.
– The Cyclones closed the final 5:26 of the opening period on an 8-0 run to lead 16-10 with 10 minutes elapsed.
– Iowa State pushed its lead to double figures for the first time three minutes into the second quarter, but on back-to-back possessions, Kylie Waytashek and Mor Shabtai drilled 3-pointers to bring the Beacons back within 24-18 with 6:10 to play in the half.
– The Cyclones limited Valpo to just four points the remainder of the half, reeling off a 19-4 run to close the half as the Beacons trailed 43-22 at halftime.
– Nenadic had eight points as Valpo out-scored Iowa State 17-11 over the first 6:50 of the second half to bring its deficit down to 54-39.
– The Cyclones once again closed the quarter on a run, this time a 13-3 run to push their lead back out to 67-42 with 10 minutes to play, and then scored the first six of the fourth quarter en route to the win.
– Nenadic more than doubled her previous collegiate scoring output with her 20-point night and matched her career high with six rebounds.
– Shabtai tied her career best in the scoring column, dropping eight points for the second time this season. She also handed out four assists, just one off her career high, while not committing a turnover.
– Valpo shot just 29% (18-of-62) from the floor and was 5-of-17 from 3-point range. Iowa State hit at a 53.4% clip (39-of-73) from the field, but the Beacons held the Cyclones to just 4-of-16 from the 3-point line.
– Crooks scored a school-record 43 points for the Cyclones, the first time Valpo has surrendered 40+ to an opposing player since 1991.
– The matchup was the 49th time in program history Valpo has faced a nationally-ranked team and the eighth time it has played a current Big 12 program.
…looking ahead
– The Beacons will spend Thanksgiving in Cleveland, facing Radford, Cleveland State and St. Bonaventure over a four-day stretch at the CSU Invitational starting next Wednesday.
…on the road
– Friday’s game is the fourth of six nonconference true road games for the Beacons, who will play 10 road games in MVC play as well.
– Valpo is currently 0-3 in true road games.
– Valpo will play 18 games in all away from home, as it has a pair of neutral-site games in Cleveland.
– Last season’s squad posted a 3-11 mark in true road games.
….and @ValleyHoops
– Valpo is in its ninth season as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.
– Valpo was picked outside the top-four of the MVC preseason poll, as the Valley released only the top four selections.
– The Valley finished last season ranked seventh in the NET, matching the conference’s highest NET/RPI ranking in Valpo’s time as an MVC member (2020-21).
…looking back at last year
– Valpo finished last season with a 13-19 overall record and went 9-11 in MVC play to finish in eighth place.
– Among the Beacons’ 13 victories were a thrilling rally from a 20-point deficit for a home win over Drake which entered the game ranked 69th in NET, the program’s highest-ranked win since a win over #54 UNI in 2021-22.
– Leah Earnest was tabbed a First Team All-MVC honoree as she concluded a decorated career that saw her finish first in program history in career rebounds and third in career scoring.
– The 2024-25 Beacons hit 245 3-pointers, third-most in a single season in program history, and tallied 314 steals, seventh on the program’s single-season chart and the most since 2001-02.
@SDCoyotesWBB
– South Dakota enters Friday’s game with a perfect 5-0 record this season, most recently hitting a last-second 3-pointer to win Sunday at Idaho State, 64-63.
– It was the Coyotes’ second straight last-second victory, as they previously won at Kansas State, 72-71.
– South Dakota, which was picked to finish fourth in the Summit League preseasson poll, entered the Mid-Major Top 25 this week at #23.
– Angelina Robles, a preseason Second Team All-Summit League selection, leads the Coyotes, averaging 14.2 points/game.
Road Warriors
– After a brief respite from the road, the Beacons are back to traveling this week.
– Valpo opened the season with three straight on the road and will play seven of its first eight games away from home.
– The last time Valpo played at least three consecutive road games to start a season came in 2020-21, when it opened with four straight road contests.
– The last time Valpo had a stretch like this in terms of games away from home to open the season came in 2013-14, when it started with eight of its first nine games away from home.
Close, But No Cigar
– Valpo was within one defensive stop of the first win of the Courtney Boyd era Sunday before Milwaukee sent the game to overtime, where the Panthers eventually won.
– It was the fourth straight time the Beacons have lost a game which has been tied at the end of regulation.
– Valpo’s last overtime win came at Evansville in February 2022.
Alright, Allia
– Freshman Allia von Schlegell has come out of the gate strong to start her collegiate career, and had her best game of the young season last time out against Milwaukee.
– von Schlegell paced the Beacons with 15 points off the bench, including three 3-pointers – her second game with three triples this season.
– She also set season bests with five rebounds and four assists against the Panthers.
– Through four games, von Schlegell is hitting at a .533 clip from 3-point range, good for third among MVC players.
Score More, Mor
– Sophomore guard Mor Shabtai has been a much bigger part of the Beacon offense than she was as a rookie.
– Shabtai scored just 51 points over 30 games as a freshman, but through four games this season, she has already tallied 33 points.
– In fact, after entering the season with a single-game best of seven points scored, she has surpassed that mark three times this season – including a career-best 11 points last time out against Milwaukee.
Post Presences
– After seeing limited playing time at their respective previous schools, redshirt juniors Kamryn Winch and Milana Nenadic have taken advantage of their playing time as Beacons.
– Last time out, it was Winch with a big game, coming off the bench with her first career double-double: 12 points and 12 rebounds, both career highs.
– The previous game, it was Nenadic at #16/18 Iowa State with the most prolific game of her career.
– Nenadic, who entered the game against the Cyclones with 18 points across three-plus seasons of college basketball and a career high of eight points, tied that career high just 4:22 into the ballgame en route to a 20-point night.
– Even more impressively, 18 of Nenadic’s 20 points came when going head-to-head with ISU’s All-American post, Audi Crooks.
– It was the first 20-point effort by a Valpo player against a Power Four opponent since Grace White has 22 at Michigan State Nov. 16, 2021.
– It was Valpo’s first 20-point game against a top-25 team since Carie Weinman and Caitlin Morrison had 20 apiece versus #25 Missouri State Jan. 31, 2021.
– Over the last two games, Winch and Nenadic have combined for 42 points and 28 rebounds.
– Winch currently ranks fifth in the MVC, averaging 9.0 rebounds/game.
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UINDY MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
HOUNDS EARN FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON WEDNESDAY AT THE NIC
The UIndy men’s basketball team defeated Earlham College 95-65 to earn its first win of the 2025-26 season. The Greyhounds were led by Carmelo Harris with a game-high 18 points, going 6-8 from the field while shooting a perfect 4-4 from beyond the arc and 2-2 at the charity stripe.
Wednesday night’s win over the Quakers marks the largest margin of victory by the Greyhounds since an 86-48 win over GLVC opponent Truman State on Jan. 3, 2024.
Seven of the 12 UIndy players recorded at least five points, with redshirt freshman Tyler Parrish and freshman Ethan Edwards joining Harris in double-digit scoring, 14 and 12 points, respectively. Eleven Hounds recorded assists totaling 23 for the squad, the most assists in a game since the UIndy defeated Ohio Christian Dec. 31, 2022.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After a 44-34 Greyhound lead at the half, Shaun Arnold hit a quick jumper to kick-start the UIndy offense’s 9-0 run, which also featured four made free throws from Kelvin Amoako and a three-pointer from Harris. The Hounds carried the momentum through the final buzzer, never letting the Quakers within 10 points the entirety of the second half.
Parrish kept the UIndy offense rolling, scoring 11-straight points for the Greyhound offense, outscoring the Quakers 11-8 himself in the 5-minute tear, giving the Hounds the lead 74-52. Julian Norris recorded the final field goal of the night from behind the arc to seal the 30-point win for the UIndy.
INSIDE THE BOX
The Greyhound bench contributed a whopping 54 points to the squad’s offense.
The UIndy defense allowed Earlham zero offensive rebounds in the contest.
The Hounds recorded 23 points off turnovers.
UIndy doubled Earlham’s points in the paint with 32.
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UINDY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD HOME FOR DATE AGAINST WALSH
vs. Walsh (2-1)
Thursday // November 20
12 p.m. ET // Nicoson Hall
Watch | Live Stats | Listen | Tickets
The UIndy women’s basketball returns home for a midday match up against regional foe Walsh on Thursday at Nicoson Hall, with tip scheduled for 12 p.m. Thursday’s game is also Education Day at Nicoson Hall.
The Greyhounds continue its opening stretch of games against teams in the G-MAC, with Wednesday’s game against Walsh being its third in as many games to open the year. This past weekend UIndy took on the top two teams in the preseason poll, No. 6 nationally ranked Ashland, and the second-ranked team in the G-MAC preseason poll, Malone.
Senior Patricia Chikamba led the way for UIndy in the first two games, racking up 19 points/game, while the trio of; Amyrah Sapenter, Autumn Rucker, and Graycie Poe all had at least one double-digit scoring outing in the team’s first two games.
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UINDY WRESTLING
FIVE GREYHOUNDS CEMENT SPOTS IN LATEST OPEN MAT RANKINGS
INDIANAPOLIS – The UIndy men’s wrestling team had five Greyhounds make an appearance in the top 20 of their respective weight classes in this week’s Open Mat Rankings.
Logan Farnell is the lone Greyhound inside the Top 10, coming in the rankings at No. 10 after an impressive showing at the team’s dual against Ashland where he earned a major decision win over All-American Nate Barnett.
Nathan Smith (125), and Cale Gray (285) claimed top 15 spots in the rankings, both cementing spots at No. 14 this week. Smith and Gray shined at this past weekend’s Findlay Open, reeling off five wins each en route to a second and a sixth place finish, respectively.
Aidan Sprague (133) and Gavin Garcia (149) round off the fourth and fifth Greyhounds in this week’s rankings, as both sit at No. 19. Garcia has been off to a hot start in 2025, as he was crowned the champion of the 149 weight class at the Pioneer Open. Sprague’s highlight of 2025 so far came at the Ashland dual, when he secured a first period pin over Ashland’s Donovan Paes.
The team will travel out west to Central Missouri for the Kaufman Brand Open in Warrensburg, MO on Saturday Nov. 22, the team’s final event before heading back to Indianapolis for four straight events.
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UINDY SWIMMING NEWS
MIDSEASON MEET ON TAP FOR SWIM/DIVE
OXFORD, Ohio – The nationally-ranked UIndy swimming & diving teams will compete in their all-important mid-season meet this week. The Greyhound swimmers travel to Oxford, Ohio and the Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center for the Miami Invitational Thursday through Saturday.
The Miami field offers a chance to put up potential NCAA time standards versus some tough competition.
“We’ve spent a lot of time training,” shared Head Coach Brent Noble. “We’ve spent a lot of time trying to develop the group that we have, and that’s gone well. And so the Miami Invite is opportunity to show it off.”
The Miami Invitational will feature a championship-style format with morning prelims (10 a.m.) and evening finals (6 p.m.). Live video is said to be available for all three days.
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MARIAN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
MARIAN EXTENDS WINNING WAYS IN 73-60 VICTORY OVER BETHEL
Mishawaka, Ind. – The Marian women’s basketball team pushed its season-opening winning streak to six games on Wednesday night, as the Knights won their Crossroads League opener 73-60 at Bethel University. Marian is 6-0 on the season with the win.
Marian wasted little time pushing in front 4-0, getting a layup from Kenna Kirby on its first possession, while a steal and fastbreak layup for Kiley McNally on the ensuing Bethel possession provided an early spark. The Pilots would contend in the opening quarter after yielding the first four points, as the home team kept within three possessions. A three-pointer from Taylor Double provided a spark off the bench, while baskets in the final 64 seconds from Madisyn Bailey and Zoe Wheeler ensured a Knights’ lead entering quarter two.
The Pilots would knock down a three as the opening period closed to settle at a 15-10 score, but in the second quarter, the Knights held court, outscoring Bethel by six. Kiley McNally and Taylor Double scored the team’s first points in the quarter, while double converting a three-point play with 6:48 before half to push the lead to eight. Abbey McNally took over as the quarter progressed, scoring a three-point play of her own in the midst of an 8-0 run, growing the lead to 14 points. McNally’s strong play secured a double-figure lead for the remainder of the first half, as the Knights would go into the locker room leading 32-21.
Like the opening quarter, Kenna Kirby started the third with a score in the paint, sparking an 8-0 run out of the locker room. Both McNally sisters and Madisyn Bailey scored in the run, as the Knights began to take control. The lead would eventually touch 21 points as Abbey McNally took over the scoring, dropping 12 of her game-high 23 points in the period. A three-point play from the twin gave Marian a 51-30 lead, but Bethel would slowly inch back before the close of the period, as they scored 11 points in the final 2:43 of the quarter to cut the lead to 15 points entering the fourth.
The Knights led 56-41 entering the final stanza, and finished the game strong with a double-digit win, holding the lead at 11 or better throughout the quarter. Kenna Kirby drained an early three to grab an 18-point cushion, fending off Bethel as Marian would go on to answer any comeback scores made by the home team. The lead shrank to the 11-point margin of 62-51 with 4:08 to play in the night, but an answer came from Taylor Double, as the junior buried a three to slam the comeback effort closed. Marian finished their scoring with a pair of Kiley McNally free throws, icing away a win as the final score settled at 73-60.
Marian finished the game shooting just under 50 percent from the floor, and were led on the night by Abbey McNally’s 23-point, 11-rebound double-double. Kirby finished the night with 12 points, and Double led the bench with 13. Eva Fisher had a team-high three assists in the win, while she was one of four players to record a steal on the night.
The first week of Crossroads League play will conclude at home for the Knights, as they host Spring Arbor at 12:00 p.m. in the PE Center on Saturday afternoon.
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MARIAN MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS
KNIGHTS FALL IN CROSSROADS LEAGUE OPENER
Mishawaka, Ind. – The Marian men’s basketball team falls to the No. 15 Bethel Pilots to open up Crossroads League play. Marian moves to 0-5 overall on the season and 0-1 in the Crossroads League.
Marian won the tip, allowing Joshua Renfro to strike first with a three-pointer, but Bethel was able to fight back with a three-pointer and a free throw to take a one-point lead. Aaron Humphrey Jr. took a jump shot, but the Pilots were able to fire back with a five-basket run, taking a 13-5 lead. Each team continued to push, trading a pair of baskets with Blake Russell and Dylan Moles recording the layups for the Knights. The Knights pushed at the Pilots’ lead with a pair of layups from Humphrey Jr. and Renfro to bring the margin down to four. Each team continued to trade baskets with Renfro, Ron Rutland III, Aidan Franks, and Humprey Jr., each recording baskets, bringing Bethel’s lead down to 23-21 at the 9:50 mark.
The Pilots knocked down a pair of free throws, but Elhadj Diallo was quick to counter with a layup. Bethel continued to extend their lead with a layup and free throw to bring the score 28-23. Luke Carroll and Franks fought back with a layup and three-pointer to tie up the game for the first time since the opening minutes of the game. The Pilots claimed their lead once more with four baskets, only to be broken up by a jump shot from Humphrey Jr. Marian pushed at Bethel, going on an eight-point run including baskets from Rutland III, Franks, and Humphrey Jr. to take the two-point lead. The Pilots were able to benefit from a Marian foul but were only able to claim one of two free throws, ending the half 38-37 in favor of the Knights.
Bethel opened the second half with a jump shot to take the lead, but Marian was able to claim the lead once again with a pair of baskets from Renfro, extending their lead to four. The Pilots pushed back with a layup, but Renfro and Moles were quick to counter, extending their lead 48-41. Each team traded baskets with Humphrey Jr. recording the points for Marian, extending the lead to seven. Bethel went on an eight-point run to take back the lead, but the Knights continued to fight with baskets from Franks, Humphrey Jr., and Russell, extending the lead 55-51. The Pilots continued to push at Marian’s lead with a pair of baskets, but Franks was able to counter with a layup, maintaining the 57-56 lead at the 9:29 mark.
Bethel fired off a pair of baskets to take the lead back, Humphrey Jr. pushed back with a dunk, bringing the blow down to one. The Pilots continued to fight, going on an eight-point run to extend their lead 68-59 before drawing a Media Timeout. Out of the timeout, each team traded baskets with Humphrey Jr. recording both baskets for the Knights. Moles continued to push, recording a pair of layups, but the Pilots were able to maintain their 11-point lead, benefiting from a Marian foul. Bethel fired off three more baskets, extending their lead to 17. Humphrey Jr. was able to fire off a final-second jump shot, ending the game 83-68 in favor of the Pilots.
Aaron Humphrey Jr. led the team in points with 20, assists with five, and rebounds with nine. Joshua Renfro wasn’t far behind with 15 points, while Aidan Franks recorded 11 points. Ron Rutland III recorded four assists in the evening, and Elhadj Diallo recorded four rebounds.
Marian will be back in action on Saturday, November 22nd, as they host Spring Arbor at 2 PM following the Women’s game.
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TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
1961 — Cleveland’s Jim Brown rushes for 237 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 45-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
1966 — No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan State play to a 10-10 tie. The Irish rally from a 10-0 deficit against a Spartans team that features Bubba Smith and three teammates who were among the top eight picks of the next NFL draft.
1978 — Philadelphia’s Herman Edwards returns a fumble for a touchdown with 31 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 19-17 victory over the New York Giants. Instead of taking a knee to preserve a 17-12 victory, quarterback Joe Pisarcik botches the hand off to fullback Larry Csonka. Edwards picks up the dropped ball and runs 26 yards for the winning touchdown.
1983 — Jari Kurri of the Edmonton Oilers scores five goals and Wayne Gretzky adds three goals and five assists in a 13-4 rout of the New Jersey Devils.
1983 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of Los Angeles becomes the second player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, joining Wilt Chamberlain, as the Lakers win 117-110 at Portland.
1992 — Oakland reliever Dennis Eckersley is selected the American League’s MVP. Eckersley, who led the majors with 51 saves in 54 chances, becomes the ninth player to win both the Cy Young Award and MVP honors in the same season.
1993 — Oregon and Oregon State play to a 0-0 tie in Eugene. It’s the last scoreless tie in FBS history. Overtime for NCAA games starts in 1994.
1994 — Rashaan Salaam becomes the fourth 2,000-yard rusher in major-college history, running for 259 yards and two touchdowns in Colorado’s 41-20 victory over Iowa State.
1995 — The Baltimore Stallions defeat the Calgary Stampeders 37-20 to become the first U.S. team to win the Grey Cup in the CFL’s 83-year history.
2004 — Indiana’s Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson charge into the stands to fight with Auburn Hills fans in the final minute of their game against the Detroit Pistons. The brawl forces an early end to the Pacers’ 97-82 win.
2006 — Jaromir Jagr becomes the 16th NHL player with 600 goals when he scores in the first period of the New York Rangers’ 4-1 win over Tampa Bay.
2009 — South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential.
2011 — Robert Griffin III of Baylor passes for 479 yards and four TDs, including a 34-yarder to Terrance Williams with 8 seconds left, and the 25th-ranked Bears beat No. 5 Oklahoma for the first time, 45-38. The Bears were 0-20 against the Sooners.
2018— Jared Goff throws a 40-yard touchdown pass to Gerald Everett for the go-ahead score with 1:49 to play, and the Los Angeles Rams outlast the Kansas City Chiefs for a 54-51 victory. Patrick Mahomes has a career-high 478 yards with six touchdown passes for the Chiefs. This is third highest-scoring game ever played.
2018 — Rutgers holds Eastern Michigan to an NCAA-record low four first-half points in a 63-36 rout. The Scarlet Knights tied a men’s NCAA Division I basketball record for points allowed in a half. The halftime score is 31-4.
2019 — LeBron James scores 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 to become the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against all 30 franchises.
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Nov. 20
1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles.
1960 — Jerry Norton of St. Louis intercepts four passes to send past the Washington Redskins 26-14.
1969 — Brazilian soccer legend Pelé scores his 1,000th goal.
1977 — Walter Payton rushes for an NFL record 275 yards, and the Chicago Bears edge the Minnesota Vikings 10-7.
1979 — Red Holzman of the New York Knicks wins his 500th game, a 130-125 overtime victory over Houston at Madison Square Garden. Holzman is the second coach, after Red Auerbach, to reach that mark.
1983 — Seattle’s Dave Krieg passes for 418 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the Seahawks to a 27-19 victory over the Denver Broncos.
1983 — Steve Bartkowski throws a 42-yard desperation pass that is deflected to Billy Johnson at the 5-yard line, and he then fights his way into the end zone to give the Atlanta Falcons a 28-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
1994 — Tisha Venturini scores twice and Angela Kelly, Sarah Dacey and Robin Confer add goals for North Carolina, which beats Notre Dame 5-0 for its ninth consecutive NCAA women’s soccer championship.
1997 — A.C. Green breaks the NBA record for consecutive games — his 907th straight appearance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 101-97 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Green surpasses Randy Smith’s mark of 906 set from 1972-83.
1999 — TCU’s LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for an NCAA Division I record 406 yards on 43 carries with six touchdowns in a 52-24 victory over UTEP.
2001 — Ball State beats No. 3 UCLA 91-73 in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational, one day after knocking off No. 4 Kansas in the opening round.
2010 — Mikel Leshoure of Illinois rushes for a school-record 330 yards and scores two touchdowns in the Fighting Illini’s 48-27 win over Northwestern at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. All offensive plays are run toward the same end zone because a brick wall, although heavily padded, is too close behind the other one.
2011 — Brittney Griner has 32 points and 14 rebounds while Baylor establishes itself as the clear No. 1 team with a 94-81 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame in the preseason WNIT championship game.
2011 — Landon Donovan scores in the 72nd minute on passes from Robbie Keane and David Beckham, and the Los Angeles Galaxy’s three superstars win their first MLS Cup together with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo.
2012 — Jack Taylor scores 138 points to shatter the NCAA scoring record in Division III Grinnell’s 179-104 victory over Faith Baptist Bible in Grinnell, Iowa.
2016 — Jimmie Johnson ties Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt with a record seven NASCAR championships when he defeats Carl Edwards, Joey Logano and defending champion Kyle Busch at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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TV SPORTS TODAY
Thursday, Nov. 20
AUTO RACING
7:25 p.m.
ESPNEWS — Formula 1: Practice, Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas
10:55 p.m.
ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)
6 p.m.
BTN — Lindenwood at Indiana
CBSSN — Memphis vs. Purdue, Nassau, Bahamas
7 p.m.
ESPN2 — Pittsburgh at UCF
PEACOCK — New Mexico at Nebraska
TNT — Bucknell at St. John’s
TRUTV — Bucknell at St. John’s
8 p.m.
BTN — W. Michigan at Ohio St.
8:30 p.m.
CBSSN — Wake Forest vs. Texas Tech, Nassau, Bahamas
9 p.m.
TNT — Rider at Houston
TRUTV — Rider at Houston
9:30 p.m.
PEACOCK — Mississippi St. at Kansas St.
10 p.m.
BTN — Troy at Southern Cal
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)
6 p.m.
ACCN — Longwood at Virginia
ESPNU — Davidson vs. Miami, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
6:30 p.m.
SECN — Florida St. at Florida
8 p.m.
ACCN — NC Central at Wake Forest
ESPNU — Duke at South Florida
9 p.m.
ESPN2 — Iowa vs. Baylor, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
7:30 p.m.
ESPN — Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas St.
GOLF
Noon
GOLF — PGA Tour: The RSM Classic, First Round, Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, Ga.
3 p.m.
GOLF — CME Group Tour Championship: First Round, Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Fla.
NBA BASKETBALL
8 p.m.
NBATV — Atlanta at San Antonio
NFL FOOTBALL
8:15 p.m.
PRIME VIDEO — Buffalo at Houston
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Friday, Nov. 21
AUTO RACING
7:25 p.m.
ESPNEWS — Formula 1: Practice, Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas
10:55 p.m.
ESPN2 — Formula 1: Qualifying, Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)
1 p.m.
ESPN2 — Utah St. vs. Tulane, Charleston, S.C.
2 p.m.
CBSSN — South Carolina vs. Butler, White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
3:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — Davidson vs. Boston College, Charleston, S.C.
4 p.m.
PEACOCK — Wisconsin vs. BYU, Salt Lake City
5 p.m.
CBSSN — Virginia vs. Northwestern, White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
6:30 p.m.
BTN — Detroit Mercy at Michigan St.
ESPN2 — West Virginia vs. Clemson, Charleston, S.C.
ESPNU — Louisville at Cincinnati
7 p.m.
ACCN — Niagara at Duke
9 p.m.
ACCN — Arkansas St. at SMU
ESPN2 — Georgia vs. Xavier, Charleston, S.C.
10:30 p.m.
BTN — Presbyterian at UCLA
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)
5 p.m.
FS2 — Syracuse vs. Utah, Uncasville, Conn.
6 p.m.
ESPN — Southern Cal at Notre Dame
8 p.m.
FOX — Michigan vs. UConn, Uncasville, Conn.
COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY
Noon
ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Semifinal
2:30 p.m.
ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Semifinal
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
8 p.m.
ESPN — Florida St. at NC State
10:30 p.m.
FS1 — Hawaii at UNLV
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)
Noon
SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, First Round, Savannah, Ga.
2 p.m.
SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, First Round, Savannah, Ga.
5 p.m.
SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, First Round, Savannah, Ga.
7 p.m.
SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, First Round, Savannah, Ga.
GOLF
Noon
GOLF — PGA Tour: The RSM Classic, Second Round, Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, Ga.
3 p.m.
GOLF — CME Group Tour Championship: Second Round, Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Fla.
NBA BASKETBALL
7 p.m.
PRIME VIDEO — Indiana at Cleveland
9:30 p.m.
PRIME VIDEO — Denver at Houston
NHL HOCKEY
7 p.m.
NHLN — Minnesota at Pittsburgh
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Saturday, Nov. 22
AUTO RACING
10:55 p.m.
ESPN — Formula 1: The Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)
2 p.m.
TRUTV — Cent. Michigan at Marquette
4 p.m.
TRUTV — Providence vs. Penn St., Uncasville, Conn.
5:30 p.m.
PEACOCK — San Francisco vs. Minnesota, Sioux Falls, S.D.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
2 p.m.
CW — Kentucky at Louisville
COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY
10 a.m.
ESPNU — NCAA Championship: From Columbia, Mo.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Noon
ABC — TBA
ACCN — Delaware at Wake Forest
CBSSN — Tulsa at Army
ESPN — TBA
ESPN2 — TBA
ESPNU — Harvard at Yale
FOX — TBA
FS1 — TBA
12:45 p.m.
SECN — Charlotte at Georgia
3:30 p.m.
ABC — TBA
ACCN — TBA
CBS — TBA
CBSSN — Jacksonville St. at FIU
ESPN — TBA
ESPN2 — TBA
FS1 — TBA
NBC — Syracuse at Notre Dame
PEACOCK — Syracuse at Notre Dame
4 p.m.
ESPNU — TBA
FOX — TBA
4:15 p.m.
SECN — Coastal Carolina at South Carolina
4:30 p.m.
CW — Furman at Clemson
7 p.m.
CBSSN — New Mexico at Air Force
FS1 — TBA
ESPN — TBA
7:30 p.m.
ABC — TBA
ACCN — California at Stanford
ESPN2 — TBA
7:45 p.m.
SECN — W. Kentucky at LSU
8 p.m.
ESPNU — TBA
FOX — TBA
10:30 p.m.
CBSSN — Utah St. at Fresno St.
FS1 — TBA
11 p.m.
ESPNU — Bethune-Cookman at Florida A&M (Taped)
GOLF
1 p.m.
GOLF — PGA Tour: The RSM Classic, Third Round, Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, Ga.
9 p.m.
GOLF — CME Group Tour Championship: Third Round, Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Fla. (Taped)
NBA BASKETBALL
5 p.m.
NBATV — New York at Orlando
8 p.m.
NBATV — Detroit at Milwaukee
NHL HOCKEY
1 p.m.
NHLN — Columbus at Detroit
7 p.m.
NHLN — Edmonton at Florida
SOCCER (MEN’S)
7:30 a.m.
USA — English Premier League: Chelsea at Burnley
10 a.m.
USA — English Premier League: West Ham United at AFC Bournemouth
Noon
CBS — USL Championship: TBD
12:30 p.m.
NBC — English Premier League: Manchester City at Newcastle United
SOCCER (WOMEN’S)
8 p.m.
CBS — NWSL Postseason: TBD, Championship, San Jose, Calif.
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Sunday, Nov. 23
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)
1 p.m.
ESPN — TBD, Charleston, S.C.
2 p.m.
CBSSN — Virginia vs. Butler, White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
3:30 p.m.
ESPN — TBD, Charleston, S.C.
4 p.m.
ACCN — Howard at Duke
5 p.m.
CBSSN — South Carolina vs. Northwestern, White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
6 p.m.
TRUTV — Bryant at UConn
6:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — TBD, Charleston, S.C.
9 p.m.
ESPN2 — TBD, Charleston, S.C.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)
Noon
FS1 — Syracuse vs. Michigan, Uncasville, Conn.
12:30 p.m.
BTN — Miami (Ohio) at Purdue
2:30 p.m.
BTN — George Mason at Maryland
FS1 — UConn vs. Utah, Uncasville, Conn.
6 p.m.
ACCN — UNC-Greensboro at North Carolina
COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY
1 p.m.
ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Championship
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)
Noon
SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, Quarterfinal, Savannah, Ga.
1 p.m.
ACCN — Louisville at Clemson
2 p.m.
SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, Quarterfinal, Savannah, Ga.
3 p.m.
ESPN2 — Big East Tournament: TBD, Championship
5 p.m.
SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, Quarterfinal, Savannah, Ga.
7 p.m.
SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, Quarterfinal, Savannah, Ga.
FIGURE SKATING
4 p.m.
NBC — 2025 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: The 2025 Finlandia Trophy, Helsinki
GOLF
1 p.m.
GOLF — PGA Tour: The RSM Classic, Final Round, Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, Ga.
1 p.m.
NBC — CME Group Tour Championship: Final Round, Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Fla.
NBA G-LEAGUE BASKETBALL
3 p.m.
NBATV — Tip-Off Tournament: Motor City at Noblesville
NFL FOOTBALL
1 p.m.
CBS — Regional Coverage: Pittsburgh at Chicago, New England at Cincinnati, Indianapolis at Kansas City, N.Y. Jets at Baltimore
FOX — Regional Coverage: N.Y. Giants at Detroit, Minnesota at Green Bay, Seattle at Tennessee
4:05 p.m.
CBS — Regional Coverage: Cleveland at Las Vegas OR Jacksonville at Arizona
4:25 p.m.
FOX — Regional Coverage: Philadelphia at Dallas OR Atlanta at New Orleans
8:20 p.m.
NBC — Tampa Bay at L.A. Rams
PEACOCK — Tampa Bay at L.A. Rams
NHL HOCKEY
1 p.m.
NHLN — Carolina at Buffalo
7 p.m.
NHLN — Colorado at Chicago
SOCCER (MEN’S)
9 a.m.
USA — English Premier League: Aston Villa at Leeds United
3 p.m.
ABC — LaLiga: Real Madrid at Elche CF
WNBA BASKETBALL
6:30 p.m.ESPN — WNBA Draft Lottery
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