Day: March 7, 2024

Tennessee State Women’s hoops season ends in OVC quarters

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title image via Tennesseee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 48 Tennessee St. 11-19,7-11 OVC 60 Winner Eastern Ill. 15-17,11-7 OVC Team 1 2 3 4 F Tennessee St. 12  16  14  6  48 Eastern Ill. 8  18  18  16  60 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Tennessee State women’s basketball team held Eastern Illinois to just 19 percent from 3-point range in a 4-for-21 shooting performance, but fell 60-48 to the Panthers in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament at the Ford Center Thursday. The Tigers (11-19) had two players score in double…

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Tennessee State Football names Travis Partridge new Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach

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Title image via Tennessee State Football Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University football head coach Eddie George has appointed Travis Partridge as the offensive coordinator following stints at Kansas and fellow OVC member UT Martin.  “I am thrilled to welcome Travis to our staff,” said George. “With a robust coaching background and a deep understanding of our offensive strategies, he brings valuable expertise to our team. Hailing from a championship program within the conference, Travis will undoubtedly be a significant asset to our football program.” Partridge will also…

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2024 SIAC Women’s Basketball Round 2 Tournament Recap

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title image via the SIAC Courtesy of the SIAC Round two of the 2024 SIAC Basketball Tournament presented by Cricket saw lopsided victories and close upsets as seeds three, four, and five from the east and west divisions hit the hardwood for the first time this postseason.   Tuskegee (15-9, 11-8 SIAC), the west division fourth seed, defeated Allen (11-14, 7-12 SIAC),the east division fifth seed, 68-53 after going on a 18-2 point run in the fourth quarter. The Golden Tigers dominated in the paint scoring 40 points to Allen’s 18. Sumaiyah Abdur-Rahim led Tuskegee in scoring with…

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NBA All-Star 2027 headed to the dessert

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Courtesy of the NBA PHOENIX – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that Phoenix has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2027.  The 76th NBA All-Star Game will take place at Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns, on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027.  NBA All-Star 2027 will mark the city’s fourth NBA All-Star, having hosted the event in 1975, 1995 and 2009. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement today during a press conference at Footprint Center, where he was joined by Suns Chairman Mat Ishbia and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs,…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 7 March 2024 NBA Injury Report

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Notable Injury- Ben Simmons (back) The Net’s forward has battled back injuries this season that has had him in and out, mostly out, of the Brooklyn lineup this season. Earlier today is was announced that Simmons would miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to the ongoing back issues. Simmons has only appeared in 15 games, averaging 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 23.9 minutes per contests. Simmons is shooting 58% from the floor but only averages 4.9 field goal attempts per game. His financial heist on…

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6 March 2024 NBA StatCap: LeBron puts up big numbers in another Lakers loss

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Top Performers title image via San Bernardino Sun Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 LeBron James LAL SAC L 36:08 10 16 .625 1 4 .250 10 10 1.000 0 5 5 13 1 0 3 0 31 -3 32.4 2 De’Aaron Fox SAC @ LAL W 39:27 19 32 .594 2 6 .333 4 5 .800 0 4 4 4 2 0 3 3 44 +5 30.6…

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