Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)
Bucknell exacted revenge on Patriot League rival Lehigh and kept alive its chances for a top-four seed in the upcoming conference tournament with a 65-61 victory on Wednesday night at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pa. The Bison, who dropped a 66-63 contest at the Mountain Hawks on Jan. 29, led 29-28 at halftime, and they […]
An in-depth look at the impact of “one-and-done” era for the NBA Draft.
PHILADELPHIA — There are lessons to be learned every night for the bedraggled Philadelphia 76ers, in the estimation of coach Brett Brown. Saturday’s lesson came courtesy of the Brooklyn Nets, which held off the Sixers, 105-101. Guard Deron Williams had 19 points and nine assists for the Nets (42-34), and he and forward Mirza Teletovic […]
In the wake of Jamal Murray’s season-ending knee injury, Bobby Krivitsky examines the Los Angeles Lakers’ path back to the NBA Finals.
BERKELEY, Calif. — When the Arizona Wildcats were 21-0 and ranked No. 1 at the end of January, it seemed everyone else in the Pac-12 was playing for second place. However, No. 23 UCLA made a race of it since then, and the Bruins’ 86-66 rout of the California Golden Bears on Wednesday at Haas […]
PHOENIX — Two nights after taking down the Indiana Pacers and clicking on all cylinders, the Phoenix Suns had very little left in the tank for the opportunistic Washington Wizards. Forward Trevor Ariza scored 23 points and guard Bradley Beal had nine points in the fourth quarter, including two late baskets, as the Wizards held […]
PHOENIX — Forward Trevor Ariza scored 23 points and guard Bradley Beal had nine points in the fourth quarter, including two late baskets, as the Washington Wizards held Phoenix to 38 points in the second half and beat the Suns 101-95 on Friday night. Guard John Wall had 18 points and 12 assists and forward […]
NEW YORK — The Sacramento Kings stopped a seven-game road losing streak, turning back the New York Knicks 106-101 in overtime Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Sacramento (18-35) guard Jimmer Fredette scored a career-high 24 points, hitting 6 of 8 3-pointers. Forward Rudy Gay added 20 points for the Kings. Forward Carmelo Anthony topped New […]
The College of Charleston jumped on top early and took full advantage of a tired William & Mary squad to earn an 87-54 victory Wednesday in Charleston, S.C. Charleston (14-14, 6-7 Colonial Athletic Association) led 36-20 at the half, making six of its 12 3-point attempts and outrebounding the Tribe 23-13. William & Mary missed […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Paced by a career-high 15 points from freshman guard London Perrantes, the No. 12 Virginia Cavaliers dismantled Miami 65-40 Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena. It was Virginia coach Tony Bennett’s 100th victory with the team. Perrantes was a perfect 5 of 5 from the field, including four from long distance. […]