Day: September 1, 2019

Joe Johnson’s big game powers Triplets to BIG3 title

Brandon King

In his rookie season in the BIG3, Joe Johnson quickly established himself as the undisputed best player in the league, hitting several game-winning shots, leading the league in both total points scored (175) and points per game (21.9) en route to winning league MVP. Johnson’s on-court exploits helped expansion team Triplets to a league-best 7-1 record and the prohibitive favorite heading into the playoffs. Johnson’s dominance of the league was not unnoticed by the NBA, with the 76ers bringing him for a workout last Thursday, with other teams, including the…

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Southern’s rally falls short against McNeese State 34-28

Brandon King

From gojagsports: LAKE CHARLES, La. — Cody Orgeron threw two scores and McNeese held off a late Southern comeback to beat the Jaguars 34-28 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Elijah Mack’s 3-yard touchdown run put McNeese up 34-14 with 5:25 left to play. Southern responded with a 4-play, 75-yard drive to make it 34-21. McNeese recovered the on-side kick, and the Jaguars defense forced a three-and-out. Bailey Raborn’s 37-yard punt went out of bounds at the Southern 1-yard line with 2:36 left. Undeterred, Southern put…

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Tennessee State tops Mississippi Valley 26-20 in John Merritt Classic

Brandon King

From tsutigers.com : Game 1: Tennessee State 26, Mississippi Valley State 20Event: The 21st Annual John Merrit ClassicRecords: TSU (1-0), MVSU (0-1)Venue: Nissan StadiumLocation: Nashville, Tenn.Weather: Mostly Sunny, 91Kickoff Time: 6:09 p.m.Attendance: 13,458 NASHVILLE — Propelled by 447 yards of total offense, the Tennessee State football team secured a 26-20 win over Mississippi Valley State in the 21st annual John Merritt Classic Saturday evening at Nissan Stadium.  Chris Rowland, who was voted offensive MVP, finished with a near career-high 173 yards on 11 receptions. The local wide-receiver added 61 yards on seven punt returns and…

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