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<h2>Western Nebraska High School Basketball&nbsp;</h2>Thursday, January 23MAC TournamentSouth Platte 55, Garden County 31 (G)South Platte 65, Garden County 58 (B)Bayard 64, Leyton 28 (B)Bayard 58, Leyton 48(G)SPVA TournamentBridgeport 39, Hershey 35 (G)Chase County 55, North Platte St. Pat's 53 (G)

Western Nebraska High School Basketball Scores - Thursday, January 23

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information

BROOKFIELD, Ill. -- January 21, 2020 -- Five Chadron State College football players received All-Region recognition from the Don Hansen Football Committee on Tuesday, for Super Region Four, comprised of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Lone Star Conference, Great Northwest Athletic Conference, and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

The duo of junior quarterback Dalton Holst (Gillette, Wyo.) and senior wide receiver Tevon Wright (Miami, Fla.) made the Second Team after both broke single-season school records at their respective positions. Holst set new CSC records with his 3,119 passing yards and 33 touchdowns, while Wright's 16 receiving touchdowns are a new school mark as well.

On the Third Team Offense, sophomore running back Elijah Myles (Hawthorne, Calif.) was joined by junior offensive lineman Justin Calderon (Levitttown, N.Y.) and senior blocker Jared Maciejczak (Box Elder, S.D.). Together with the rest of the offensive line, the trio produced more than 100 rushing yards per game at a clip of 5.4 per carry. Myles' per-game average was No. 17 in NCAA Division II. In addition, the Eagles' O-line blocked for the No. 21 total offense and No. 22 scoring offense in the nation.

Holst and Wright will be advanced to a national ballot from which the All-America teams will be selected.

The Hansen committee named Zimari Manning of Tarleton State its Offensive Player of the Year for Super Region 4, and Chris Garrett of Concordia-St. Paul as its Defensive Player of the Year. The Special Teams Player of the Year was Justin White of Colorado Mesa, and Freshman of the Year went to John Matocha of Colorado School of Mines. The committee picked Todd Hoffner of Minnesota State as its Coach of the Year.

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports InformationBROOKFIELD, Ill. -- January 21, 2020 -- Five Chadron State College football players received All-Region recognition from the Don Hansen Football Committee on Tuesday, for Super Region Four, comprised of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Lone Star Conference, Great Northwest Athletic Conference, and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.The duo of junior quarterback Dalton Holst (Gillette, Wyo.) and senior wide receiver Tevon Wright (Miami, Fla.) made the Second Team after both broke single-season school records at their respective positions. Holst set new CSC records with his 3,119 passing yards and 33 touchdowns, while Wright's 16 receiving touchdowns are a new school mark as well.On the Third Team Offense, sophomore running back Elijah Myles (Hawthorne, Calif.) was joined by junior offensive lineman Justin Calderon (Levitttown, N.Y.) and senior blocker Jared Maciejczak (Box Elder, S.D.). Together with the rest of the offensive line, the trio produced more than 100 rushing yards per game at a clip of 5.4 per carry. Myles' per-game average was No. 17 in NCAA Division II. In addition, the Eagles' O-line blocked for the No. 21 total offense and No. 22 scoring offense in the nation.Holst and Wright will be advanced to a national ballot from which the All-America teams will be selected.The Hansen committee named Zimari Manning of Tarleton State its Offensive Player of the Year for Super Region 4, and Chris Garrett of Concordia-St. Paul as its Defensive Player of the Year. The Special Teams Player of the Year was Justin White of Colorado Mesa, and Freshman of the Year went to John Matocha of Colorado School of Mines. The committee picked Todd Hoffner of Minnesota State as its Coach of the Year.

🏉 Five Eagles named All-Region

By: Con Marshall, CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. -- January 21, 2020 -- Eleven transfers joined the Chadron State College football program at the start of the second semester, the coaches report. They came from nine different colleges and universities, are already participating in the weight lifting and conditioning program and will take part in spring practice.

Ten of them are expected to play defense for the Eagles and the other is a punter.

"We addressed our needs," said Head Coach Jay Long. "I commend our coaches for making the contacts and convincing these men to join our program.  Craig Jersild, in particular, made trips to meet some of them."

Two of the newcomers are from California junior colleges after playing on state championship teams in high school. 

They include Turner Tonkovich, who was an all-league player at San Clemente High when it won the state title and participated in 33 tackles this past season while playing linebacker on a 9-2 team at Saddleback College at Mission Viejo.  He is 6-foot-1, 228 pounds and has two years of eligibility remaining.

The other is Keenan Fyles, who was on the state championship team at Lawndale High near Carson, Calif., in the fall of 2018, and was a starter at Reedley College this past season.  He was the team's fourth leading tackler with 49, including 36 that were unassisted. He's 6-0, 200, is expected to play safety for the Eagles. He has three years of eligibility remaining.

Three of the transfers are coming from Minnesota four-year schools that dropped football at the end of the past season.  

Two are from St. Cloud State. One is Jeremiah Makahununiu, a graduate of Tea High in the Sioux Falls area.  Listed at 6-1, 205, he played in every game at St. Cloud the past two years, taking part in 46 tackles, including 19 solos, forcing a fumble and breaking up two passes. 

The other St. Cloud transfer is Garrett Wilson, a 6-2, 200-pound defensive back from Mequon, Wis., in the Milwaukee area.  He graduated from high school in 2019 and redshirted at St. Cloud this past season. He was first-team all-conference at Homestead High and was selected to play in the Wisconsin Coaches Association All-Star Game last summer.

Minnesota-Crookston also has discontinued football and as a result Reece Walno, a 6-2, 260-pound defensive lineman originally from Spearfish, S.D., is joining the Eagles after playing at Crookston the past two years. 

Kaleb Taylor is another big lineman joining the Eagles. He's 6-3, 265 and has played baseball at McCook Community College, but has decided he'd prefer playing football.  He was the second leading tackler for the McCook Bison as a high school senior in the fall of 2017 with 81 stops.

Chadron State also has added two defensive backs who were members of Division I teams last fall. 

Skyler Finley, 6-1, 190, participated in 59 tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered three while playing at Santa Ana College in his native California before being on the roster at Morehead State in Kentucky.

Austin Wood was both a receiver who caught 47 passes for 601 yards and six TDs and a defensive back who had four interceptions at Grassfield High School at Chesapeake, Va., his senior year. Before moving to CSC, Wood was on the team at Old Dominion at Norfolk, Va. He is 6-3, 200.

Two of the other newcomers redshirted as freshmen at Wayne State this past season.  They are Blake Booth of Genoa and Colton Munger of Springview.  Munger was an all-around athlete at North Central.  He placed in the high hurdles at the State Track Meet last spring and played in the state's Eight-Man All-Star Game last summer.

Another transfer is Parker Dillan, a graduate of Chase County High at Imperial who punted part-time at South Dakota Mines as a freshman last fall.

The signing date for high school seniors is just two weeks away, on Wednesday, February 5. 

By: Con Marshall, CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. -- January 21, 2020 -- Eleven transfers joined the Chadron State College football program at the start of the second semester, the coaches report. They came from nine different colleges and universities, are already participating in the weight lifting and conditioning program and will take part in spring practice.Ten of them are expected to play defense for the Eagles and the other is a punter."We addressed our needs," said Head Coach Jay Long. "I commend our coaches for making the contacts and convincing these men to join our program. Craig Jersild, in particular, made trips to meet some of them."Two of the newcomers are from California junior colleges after playing on state championship teams in high school. They include Turner Tonkovich, who was an all-league player at San Clemente High when it won the state title and participated in 33 tackles this past season while playing linebacker on a 9-2 team at Saddleback College at Mission Viejo. He is 6-foot-1, 228 pounds and has two years of eligibility remaining.The other is Keenan Fyles, who was on the state championship team at Lawndale High near Carson, Calif., in the fall of 2018, and was a starter at Reedley College this past season. He was the team's fourth leading tackler with 49, including 36 that were unassisted. He's 6-0, 200, is expected to play safety for the Eagles. He has three years of eligibility remaining.Three of the transfers are coming from Minnesota four-year schools that dropped football at the end of the past season. Two are from St. Cloud State. One is Jeremiah Makahununiu, a graduate of Tea High in the Sioux Falls area. Listed at 6-1, 205, he played in every game at St. Cloud the past two years, taking part in 46 tackles, including 19 solos, forcing a fumble and breaking up two passes. The other St. Cloud transfer is Garrett Wilson, a 6-2, 200-pound defensive back from Mequon, Wis., in the Milwaukee area. He graduated from high school in 2019 and redshirted at St. Cloud this past season. He was first-team all-conference at Homestead High and was selected to play in the Wisconsin Coaches Association All-Star Game last summer.Minnesota-Crookston also has discontinued football and as a result Reece Walno, a 6-2, 260-pound defensive lineman originally from Spearfish, S.D., is joining the Eagles after playing at Crookston the past two years. Kaleb Taylor is another big lineman joining the Eagles. He's 6-3, 265 and has played baseball at McCook Community College, but has decided he'd prefer playing football. He was the second leading tackler for the McCook Bison as a high school senior in the fall of 2017 with 81 stops.Chadron State also has added two defensive backs who were members of Division I teams last fall. Skyler Finley, 6-1, 190, participated in 59 tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered three while playing at Santa Ana College in his native California before being on the roster at Morehead State in Kentucky.Austin Wood was both a receiver who caught 47 passes for 601 yards and six TDs and a defensive back who had four interceptions at Grassfield High School at Chesapeake, Va., his senior year. Before moving to CSC, Wood was on the team at Old Dominion at Norfolk, Va. He is 6-3, 200.Two of the other newcomers redshirted as freshmen at Wayne State this past season. They are Blake Booth of Genoa and Colton Munger of Springview. Munger was an all-around athlete at North Central. He placed in the high hurdles at the State Track Meet last spring and played in the state's Eight-Man All-Star Game last summer.Another transfer is Parker Dillan, a graduate of Chase County High at Imperial who punted part-time at South Dakota Mines as a freshman last fall.The signing date for high school seniors is just two weeks away, on Wednesday, February 5.

CSC football adds transfers at second semester

Wisconsin used a record-breaking performance from beyond the 3-point line to pull away for an 82-68 win over the visiting Nebraska men's basketball team Tuesday night at the Kohl Center.

The Badgers were 18-of-34 from the 3-point line, shooting 53 percent from beyond the arc. The 18 3-pointers were a Wisconsin record and were also the most 3-pointers Nebraska has ever allowed. Wisconsin, which entered the game averaging only six 3-pointers per game in Big Ten play, hit 10 threes in the second half alone, to break open what was a one-point game at the half.

Eight different Badgers knocked down a 3-pointer, as Wisconsin's 18 threes were 10 more than they had made in any previous Big Ten game this season. Brad Davison hit four 3-pointers to pace the Badgers with 14 points, while Brevin Pritzl also knocked down four threes for all 12 of his points. D'Mitrik Trice had a trio of 3-pointers to add 11 points, while Nate Reuvers also scored 11. Wisconsin improved to 12-7 with the win and moved to 5-3 in Big Ten play.

Wisconsin's record-breaking night spoiled a solid offensive outing for Nebraska, as the Huskers placed four players in double figures. Despite missing 10 of its last 11 shots, NU shot 43.3 percent from the field, including better than 55 percent in the first half. Dachon Burke Jr. led all scorers with 20 points, his third 20-point effort this season and 13th of his career. Burke hit 10-of-14 shots and grabbed a season-high eight rebounds.

Kevin Cross added 17 points for Nebraska – including 10 in the second half – to post the highest-scoring Big Ten game of his career. Cam Mack finished in double figures for the 12th straight game, scoring 14 points and adding seven rebounds and six assists. Thorir Thorbjarnarson rounded out the Husker quartet in double figures with 12 points, while Yvan Ouderaogo added eight rebounds for the Big Red.

Nebraska fell to 7-12 overall with the loss and dropped to 2-6 in Big Ten play. The Huskers had 10-0 runs in each half but ultimately could not overcome the Badgers' long-range shooting.

Wisconsin led 39-38 at the half thanks to its 3-point shooting. The Badgers were 8-of-16 from beyond the arc in the first half, matching their most 3-pointers in a Big Ten game this season. But the Huskers were able to withstand the Badgers' hot shooting with an efficient offensive performance of their own. Nebraska shot 55.6 percent in the first half, and the Huskers' 38 points were the second-most first-half points Wisconsin has allowed all season.

NU knocked down four 3-pointers of its own in the first half, and the Huskers were 11-of-16 from inside the arc while scoring 18 points in the paint. Mack and Burke each had 12 first-half points, combining to go 10-of-14 from the field.

Nebraska came out strong, scoring on four of its first five possessions to build an early four-point lead. But Wisconsin answered with a 3-point barrage. The Badgers' first three field goals were all 3-pointers, with the third tying the game at nine. Wisconsin knocked down three more 3-pointers during an 11-3 run that forced a Husker timeout with the Badgers on top 24-15 midway through the half. At that point, Wisconsin was 6-of-10 from beyond the arc after entering the game shooting just 30 percent from long range in Big Ten play.

After the early onslaught, Nebraska held Wisconsin scoreless over the next five minutes. The Huskers took advantage, using a 10-0 run to take a 25-24 lead with six minutes left in the half. Burke scored the first four points of the run before Mack capped the spurt with back-to-back 3-pointers just 46 seconds apart.

Wisconsin regained a five-point lead with a 7-1 run over the next two minutes, before Nebraska hit its final six shots of the half to pull within one at the break. NU tied the game on a Cross jumper with 45 seconds remaining, but Wisconsin hit its eighth 3-pointer of the half to regain the lead before Mack's beat the buzzer with a runner in the lane to trim the Badger lead to 39-38 heading into the locker room.

Coming out of the locker room, Wisconsin pulled away by outscoring the Huskers 20-4 over the first 5:30 of the second half. The Badgers scored the first 10 points of the period – including two more 3-pointers – to take a 49-38 lead. Following a Husker timeout, Haanif Cheatham ended the run with his first basket of the game before Davison hit his third 3-pointer of the half to give Wisconsin a 52-40 lead at the first media timeout.

Wisconsin stretched its lead to as many as 17, but the Huskers cut the lead back to single digits with a run of their own. Cross scored the first six points of a 10-0 run, with Burke adding the final four points as Nebraska trimmed the lead to 63-58 with nine minutes to play. But Wisconsin hit four more 3-pointers over the next four minutes to put the game away. The teams traded 3-pointers before the Badgers knocked down a trio of 3-pointers during a 13-1 run that put the game out of reach with Wisconsin stretching its lead to 79-62. The Huskers scored the final four points of the game at the free-throw line to account for the final margin, as Nebraska made just one field goal over the final seven minutes.

Nebraska continues its stretch of four road contests in five games on Saturday, when the Huskers travel to New Jersey to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights for the second time this season. 

By: NU Athletic CommunicationsWisconsin used a record-breaking performance from beyond the 3-point line to pull away for an 82-68 win over the visiting Nebraska men's basketball team Tuesday night at the Kohl Center.The Badgers were 18-of-34 from the 3-point line, shooting 53 percent from beyond the arc. The 18 3-pointers were a Wisconsin record and were also the most 3-pointers Nebraska has ever allowed. Wisconsin, which entered the game averaging only six 3-pointers per game in Big Ten play, hit 10 threes in the second half alone, to break open what was a one-point game at the half.Eight different Badgers knocked down a 3-pointer, as Wisconsin's 18 threes were 10 more than they had made in any previous Big Ten game this season. Brad Davison hit four 3-pointers to pace the Badgers with 14 points, while Brevin Pritzl also knocked down four threes for all 12 of his points. D'Mitrik Trice had a trio of 3-pointers to add 11 points, while Nate Reuvers also scored 11. Wisconsin improved to 12-7 with the win and moved to 5-3 in Big Ten play.Wisconsin's record-breaking night spoiled a solid offensive outing for Nebraska, as the Huskers placed four players in double figures. Despite missing 10 of its last 11 shots, NU shot 43.3 percent from the field, including better than 55 percent in the first half. Dachon Burke Jr. led all scorers with 20 points, his third 20-point effort this season and 13th of his career. Burke hit 10-of-14 shots and grabbed a season-high eight rebounds.<figure>
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 </figure>Kevin Cross added 17 points for Nebraska – including 10 in the second half – to post the highest-scoring Big Ten game of his career. Cam Mack finished in double figures for the 12th straight game, scoring 14 points and adding seven rebounds and six assists. Thorir Thorbjarnarson rounded out the Husker quartet in double figures with 12 points, while Yvan Ouderaogo added eight rebounds for the Big Red.Nebraska fell to 7-12 overall with the loss and dropped to 2-6 in Big Ten play. The Huskers had 10-0 runs in each half but ultimately could not overcome the Badgers' long-range shooting.Wisconsin led 39-38 at the half thanks to its 3-point shooting. The Badgers were 8-of-16 from beyond the arc in the first half, matching their most 3-pointers in a Big Ten game this season. But the Huskers were able to withstand the Badgers' hot shooting with an efficient offensive performance of their own. Nebraska shot 55.6 percent in the first half, and the Huskers' 38 points were the second-most first-half points Wisconsin has allowed all season.NU knocked down four 3-pointers of its own in the first half, and the Huskers were 11-of-16 from inside the arc while scoring 18 points in the paint. Mack and Burke each had 12 first-half points, combining to go 10-of-14 from the field.Nebraska came out strong, scoring on four of its first five possessions to build an early four-point lead. But Wisconsin answered with a 3-point barrage. The Badgers' first three field goals were all 3-pointers, with the third tying the game at nine. Wisconsin knocked down three more 3-pointers during an 11-3 run that forced a Husker timeout with the Badgers on top 24-15 midway through the half. At that point, Wisconsin was 6-of-10 from beyond the arc after entering the game shooting just 30 percent from long range in Big Ten play.After the early onslaught, Nebraska held Wisconsin scoreless over the next five minutes. The Huskers took advantage, using a 10-0 run to take a 25-24 lead with six minutes left in the half. Burke scored the first four points of the run before Mack capped the spurt with back-to-back 3-pointers just 46 seconds apart.Wisconsin regained a five-point lead with a 7-1 run over the next two minutes, before Nebraska hit its final six shots of the half to pull within one at the break. NU tied the game on a Cross jumper with 45 seconds remaining, but Wisconsin hit its eighth 3-pointer of the half to regain the lead before Mack's beat the buzzer with a runner in the lane to trim the Badger lead to 39-38 heading into the locker room.Coming out of the locker room, Wisconsin pulled away by outscoring the Huskers 20-4 over the first 5:30 of the second half. The Badgers scored the first 10 points of the period – including two more 3-pointers – to take a 49-38 lead. Following a Husker timeout, Haanif Cheatham ended the run with his first basket of the game before Davison hit his third 3-pointer of the half to give Wisconsin a 52-40 lead at the first media timeout.Wisconsin stretched its lead to as many as 17, but the Huskers cut the lead back to single digits with a run of their own. Cross scored the first six points of a 10-0 run, with Burke adding the final four points as Nebraska trimmed the lead to 63-58 with nine minutes to play. But Wisconsin hit four more 3-pointers over the next four minutes to put the game away. The teams traded 3-pointers before the Badgers knocked down a trio of 3-pointers during a 13-1 run that put the game out of reach with Wisconsin stretching its lead to 79-62. The Huskers scored the final four points of the game at the free-throw line to account for the final margin, as Nebraska made just one field goal over the final seven minutes.Nebraska continues its stretch of four road contests in five games on Saturday, when the Huskers travel to New Jersey to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights for the second time this season.

NU Can't Overcome Badger 3-Point Barrage

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Rockies star Nolan Arenado says he feels disrespected after Colorado general manager Jeff Bridich acknowledged listening to trade offers for the seven-time Gold Glove winner. Bridich told The Denver Post on Monday that he expects Arenado to be the team's third baseman this season after discussing potential deals involving the 28-year-old this winter. The five-time All-Star agreed to a $260 million, eight-year contract with the Rockies last February. Asked via text message about Bridich's comments, Arenado told The Associated Press: “I don't care what he says there's a lot of disrespect around there.” He added “there is no relationship anymore" between him and Bridich.

Rockies star Nolan Arenado says he feels disrespected after Colorado general manager Jeff Bridich acknowledged listening to trade offers for the seven-time Gold Glove winner. Bridich told The Denver Post on Monday that he expects Arenado to be the team's third baseman this season after discussing potential deals involving the 28-year-old this winter. The five-time All-Star agreed to a $260 million, eight-year contract with the Rockies last February. Asked via text message about Bridich's comments, Arenado told The Associated Press: “I don't care what he says there's a lot of disrespect around there.” He added “there is no relationship anymore" between him and Bridich.

Rockies star Arenado feels "disrespected" by team's GM; future in Denver uncertain

Michael Porter Jr. had his second double-double in three games with 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-100. Jerami Grant scored 19 points and Nikola Jokic had 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets. Denver again had three of the team's top five scorers absent while playing on back-to-back nights. Karl-Anthony Towns outplayed his rival Jokic with 28 points and eight rebounds and Josh Okogie added 16 points for Minnesota. Still, the Timberwolves dropped their sixth straight game.

The Celtics had dropped three in a row before Jayson Tatum delivered 27 points in just 29 minutes of a 139-107 thrashing of the Western Conference-leading Lakers. Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown each chipped in 20 points and Enes Kanter added 18 with 11 rebounds as Boston stayed a half-game behind the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors.

Walker had gone 0-28 in his career against LeBron James, second in NBA history only to Sherman Douglas' 0-30 head-to-head record against Michael Jordan. JaVale McGee had 18 points for Los Angeles, which lost for only the second time in 12 games. James finished with 15 points, 13 assists and six boards in the loss.

The Rockets’ losing streak has reached a season-worst four games after they coughed up a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter of a 112-107 setback against the Thunder. Oklahoma City ripped off 13 straight points and outscored the Rockets, 41-20 in the final period. Oklahoma City’s Chris Paul scored 27 of his 28 points in the first half against his former team, while Danilo Gallinari finished with 25.Rockets guard James Harden had 29 points but was a miserable 1-for-17 from 3-point range. Former Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had 32 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for Houston.

Giannis Antetokounmpo registered a triple-double of 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in just 31 minutes of the Bucks’ seventh straight win, 111-98 against the Bulls. Khris Middleton contributed 24 points as the Bucks improved to a league-best 39-6 at home, including 21-2 at home.

Kendrick Nunn provided 25 points and James Johnson added 22 on 9-for-11 shooting as the Heat outlasted the Kings, 118-113 in overtime. Goran Dragic scored 18 as the Heat improved their league-best home record to 19-1. Bam Adebayo finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which is 7-0 in OT.

Norman Powell furnished 17 of his 27 points in the final period as the Raptors hung on to beat the Hawks, 122-117. Fred VanVleet had 20 points, including three free throws with 14.2 left after Toronto blew most of a 21-point lead. Trae Young had 42 points and 15 assists for Atlanta, which pulled within 117-115.

Ben Simmons tied a career high with 34 points and chipped in 12 rebounds and 12 assists to guide the 76ers past the Nets, 117-111. Simmons shot 12 for 14 from the field in his career-best fifth straight game with 20 or more points and fourth triple-double of the season. Al Horford added 19 points for the 76ers, who won their fourth consecutive game.

Utah won for the 17th time in 19 games as Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points in a 118-88 blowout over the Pacers. Rudy Gobert had 20 points and 14 rebounds to help the Jazz beat Indiana for the first time in four tries. Utah shot 54% from the field, scored 60 points in the paint and finished with a 53-30 advantage in rebounds.

Damian Lillard set a Trail Blazers record with 61 points, including a career-best 11 3-pointers to lead their 129-124 overtime victory against the Warriors. It was Lillard’s seventh career game with at least 50 points, and his 3-point total set a Portland record. Hassan Whiteside added 17 points and 21 rebounds as the Blazers snapped a two-game skid despite trailing by 12 in the third quarter.

The Grizzlies’ seven-game winning streak is over after the Pelicans set a franchise record with 21 3-pointers in a 126-116 victory at Memphis. Jrue Holiday matched his season high with 36 points in his return after a five-game absence caused by a strained elbow. Brandon Ingram scored 25 points and Nicolo Melli added 15 for New Orleans.

The Spurs wasted a 20-point, second-half lead before Bryn Forbes nailed a go-ahead, 3-pointer with 2:33 left in a 120-118 triumph over the Suns. Forbes scored all 24 of his points on eight 3-pointers and Derrick White scored a season-high 25 points for San Antonio. Devin Booker poured in a game-high 37 points but missed a long 3 with about two seconds left that would have won it.

Evan Fournier scored 26 points and the Magic finished 3-3 on their six-game road trip by slamming the Hornets, 106-83. Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Orlando, which shot 14 of 28 from 3-point range. Malik Monk scored 20 points and P.J. Washington had 19 in Charlotte’s seventh consecutive loss.

The Wizards ended a three-game skid as Bradley Beal scored 29 points and Ian Mahinmi added 21 in their 106-100 decision over the Pistons. There were 10 lead changes before Washington scored nine straight to take a 95-87 lead with 7:06 remaining. Andre Drummond’s 18 points and 16 rebounds didn’t stop Detroit from losing in Washington for the 10th straight time.

The Knicks picked up a 106-86 win at Cleveland as Marcus Morris Sr. and Julius Randle each scored 19 points. New York trailed by one before outscoring Cleveland, 30-14 in the third quarter. The Knicks won for just the second time in 10 games and dealt the Cavaliers their fifth consecutive loss.

By: Associated PressMichael Porter Jr. had his second double-double in three games with 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-100. Jerami Grant scored 19 points and Nikola Jokic had 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets. Denver again had three of the team's top five scorers absent while playing on back-to-back nights. Karl-Anthony Towns outplayed his rival Jokic with 28 points and eight rebounds and Josh Okogie added 16 points for Minnesota. Still, the Timberwolves dropped their sixth straight game.The Celtics had dropped three in a row before Jayson Tatum delivered 27 points in just 29 minutes of a 139-107 thrashing of the Western Conference-leading Lakers. Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown each chipped in 20 points and Enes Kanter added 18 with 11 rebounds as Boston stayed a half-game behind the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors.Walker had gone 0-28 in his career against LeBron James, second in NBA history only to Sherman Douglas' 0-30 head-to-head record against Michael Jordan. JaVale McGee had 18 points for Los Angeles, which lost for only the second time in 12 games. James finished with 15 points, 13 assists and six boards in the loss.The Rockets’ losing streak has reached a season-worst four games after they coughed up a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter of a 112-107 setback against the Thunder. Oklahoma City ripped off 13 straight points and outscored the Rockets, 41-20 in the final period. Oklahoma City’s Chris Paul scored 27 of his 28 points in the first half against his former team, while Danilo Gallinari finished with 25.Rockets guard James Harden had 29 points but was a miserable 1-for-17 from 3-point range. Former Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had 32 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for Houston.Giannis Antetokounmpo registered a triple-double of 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in just 31 minutes of the Bucks’ seventh straight win, 111-98 against the Bulls. Khris Middleton contributed 24 points as the Bucks improved to a league-best 39-6 at home, including 21-2 at home.Kendrick Nunn provided 25 points and James Johnson added 22 on 9-for-11 shooting as the Heat outlasted the Kings, 118-113 in overtime. Goran Dragic scored 18 as the Heat improved their league-best home record to 19-1. Bam Adebayo finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which is 7-0 in OT.Norman Powell furnished 17 of his 27 points in the final period as the Raptors hung on to beat the Hawks, 122-117. Fred VanVleet had 20 points, including three free throws with 14.2 left after Toronto blew most of a 21-point lead. Trae Young had 42 points and 15 assists for Atlanta, which pulled within 117-115.Ben Simmons tied a career high with 34 points and chipped in 12 rebounds and 12 assists to guide the 76ers past the Nets, 117-111. Simmons shot 12 for 14 from the field in his career-best fifth straight game with 20 or more points and fourth triple-double of the season. Al Horford added 19 points for the 76ers, who won their fourth consecutive game.Utah won for the 17th time in 19 games as Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points in a 118-88 blowout over the Pacers. Rudy Gobert had 20 points and 14 rebounds to help the Jazz beat Indiana for the first time in four tries. Utah shot 54% from the field, scored 60 points in the paint and finished with a 53-30 advantage in rebounds.Damian Lillard set a Trail Blazers record with 61 points, including a career-best 11 3-pointers to lead their 129-124 overtime victory against the Warriors. It was Lillard’s seventh career game with at least 50 points, and his 3-point total set a Portland record. Hassan Whiteside added 17 points and 21 rebounds as the Blazers snapped a two-game skid despite trailing by 12 in the third quarter.The Grizzlies’ seven-game winning streak is over after the Pelicans set a franchise record with 21 3-pointers in a 126-116 victory at Memphis. Jrue Holiday matched his season high with 36 points in his return after a five-game absence caused by a strained elbow. Brandon Ingram scored 25 points and Nicolo Melli added 15 for New Orleans.The Spurs wasted a 20-point, second-half lead before Bryn Forbes nailed a go-ahead, 3-pointer with 2:33 left in a 120-118 triumph over the Suns. Forbes scored all 24 of his points on eight 3-pointers and Derrick White scored a season-high 25 points for San Antonio. Devin Booker poured in a game-high 37 points but missed a long 3 with about two seconds left that would have won it.Evan Fournier scored 26 points and the Magic finished 3-3 on their six-game road trip by slamming the Hornets, 106-83. Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Orlando, which shot 14 of 28 from 3-point range. Malik Monk scored 20 points and P.J. Washington had 19 in Charlotte’s seventh consecutive loss.The Wizards ended a three-game skid as Bradley Beal scored 29 points and Ian Mahinmi added 21 in their 106-100 decision over the Pistons. There were 10 lead changes before Washington scored nine straight to take a 95-87 lead with 7:06 remaining. Andre Drummond’s 18 points and 16 rebounds didn’t stop Detroit from losing in Washington for the 10th straight time.The Knicks picked up a 106-86 win at Cleveland as Marcus Morris Sr. and Julius Randle each scored 19 points. New York trailed by one before outscoring Cleveland, 30-14 in the third quarter. The Knicks won for just the second time in 10 games and dealt the Cavaliers their fifth consecutive loss.

Nuggets slash Timberwolves 107-100; Lillard erupts for 61 in Portland victory

Cheyenne East, WY 75, Scottsbluff 66 (OT)

<h2>Western Nebraska High School Basketball</h2>Friday Games, January 17GirlsBayard 51, Hemingford 38Chadron 51, Alliance 12Bridgeport 69, Kimball 43Cheyenne East, WY 75, Scottsbluff 66 (OT)Gering 50, Gordon-Rushville 39Sidney 59, Ogallala 40Cody-Kilgore 56, Hyannis 32Morrill 43, Minatare 18BoysHemingford 53, Bayard 47Alliance 73, Chadron 30Cheyenne East, WY 65, Scottsbluff 62Ogallala 85, Sidney 43Gering 50, Gordon-Rushville 42Kimball 49, Bridgeport 47Morrill 60, Minatare 27Leyton 55, Potter-Dix 47Hyannis 64, Cody-Kilgore 53Scoreboard - ThursdayBayard 53, Sioux County 50 (B)Sioux County 44, Bayard 41 (G)Crawford 53, Guernsey-Sunrise, WY 48 (B)Crawford 63, Guernsey-Sunrise, WY 10 (G)Mitchell 55, Torrington, WY 36 (B)Torrington, WY 56, Mitchell 50 (G)Paxton 69, Creek Valley 32 (B)Paxton 50, Creek Valley 33 (G)Wallace 60, South Platte 22 (B)South Platte 50, Wallace 41 (G)

🏀 High School Scores - Friday, January 17

LAS VEGAS, N.M. -- January 17, 2020 -- Freshman guard Jalen Munn was scoreless until he made one of two free throws with less than two seconds remaining to tie the score at 92-92, then sank eight of 10 free shots in overtime to help New Mexico Highlands to a 109-101 win over Chadron State in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Las Vegas on Friday night.

Free throws were the key to Highlands' victory.  Chadron State scored 76 points from the field compared to Highlands' 64, but the Cowboys were 45 of 63 at the line and Chadron State was 25 of 32 there while losing another tough one.  It was the Eagles' second overtime loss to go with three others by three or fewer points this season.

"We played well and kept up with a really talented team on its home floor tonight," Chadron State Coach Houston Reed said.  "There are a few little things we needed to do better, but it's unbelievable when a team gets 63 free throw

The game was tight all the way. Highlands was ahead by nine midway in the first half, but led by only 42-41 at halftime.  The Eagles were up 67-60 midway in the second half.  The difference was never more than three points during the final 9:36 of regulation.

The game's leading scorer with 33 points, Sammy Barnes-Thompkins, put Highlands ahead for the first time in more than two minutes at 91-90 when he sank jumper with 21 seconds remaining.

Barnes-Thompkins then promptly fouled out while trying to slow down CSC's point guard Colby Jackson, who was headed to the other end of the court with the ball.

Jackson made both free throws to give the visitors a one-point margin. With six seconds remaining, Highlands missed a shot, Munn got the rebound and a foul was called.  He hit the first charity toss, but missed the second. The Eagles grabbed the rebound, but time had expired.

The Eagles had the first shot in overtime, but missed.  Highlands got that rebound, Darius Harrison scored and the Cowboys never trailed again.

Barnes-Thompkins, the RMAC's leading scorer with a 24.9-point average, was 15 of 17 at the line for nearly half of his 33 points. D.J. Bustos, who had scored 34 points in five games this season, finished with 20 points, Desmond Carpenter added 13 and Raquan Mitchell and Munn 11 apiece.

Chadron State was paced by senior Brian Rodriguez-Flores with 28 points, including 10 of 11 at the line, and Michael Sparks with 26 while going six of 12 from 3-point range.  Both totals are season highs. Jacob Jefferson chipped in 12 points and Jackson 11.

Highlands is now 11-4 overall and 6-4 in the conference.  The Eagles, who are 3-13 and 2-9, play at Colorado State-Pueblo Saturday night.

By: Con Marshall, CSC Sports InformationLAS VEGAS, N.M. -- January 17, 2020 -- Freshman guard Jalen Munn was scoreless until he made one of two free throws with less than two seconds remaining to tie the score at 92-92, then sank eight of 10 free shots in overtime to help New Mexico Highlands to a 109-101 win over Chadron State in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Las Vegas on Friday night.Free throws were the key to Highlands' victory. Chadron State scored 76 points from the field compared to Highlands' 64, but the Cowboys were 45 of 63 at the line and Chadron State was 25 of 32 there while losing another tough one. It was the Eagles' second overtime loss to go with three others by three or fewer points this season."We played well and kept up with a really talented team on its home floor tonight," Chadron State Coach Houston Reed said. "There are a few little things we needed to do better, but it's unbelievable when a team gets 63 free throw<figure>
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 </figure>The game was tight all the way. Highlands was ahead by nine midway in the first half, but led by only 42-41 at halftime. The Eagles were up 67-60 midway in the second half. The difference was never more than three points during the final 9:36 of regulation.The game's leading scorer with 33 points, Sammy Barnes-Thompkins, put Highlands ahead for the first time in more than two minutes at 91-90 when he sank jumper with 21 seconds remaining.Barnes-Thompkins then promptly fouled out while trying to slow down CSC's point guard Colby Jackson, who was headed to the other end of the court with the ball.Jackson made both free throws to give the visitors a one-point margin. With six seconds remaining, Highlands missed a shot, Munn got the rebound and a foul was called. He hit the first charity toss, but missed the second. The Eagles grabbed the rebound, but time had expired.The Eagles had the first shot in overtime, but missed. Highlands got that rebound, Darius Harrison scored and the Cowboys never trailed again.Barnes-Thompkins, the RMAC's leading scorer with a 24.9-point average, was 15 of 17 at the line for nearly half of his 33 points. D.J. Bustos, who had scored 34 points in five games this season, finished with 20 points, Desmond Carpenter added 13 and Raquan Mitchell and Munn 11 apiece.Chadron State was paced by senior Brian Rodriguez-Flores with 28 points, including 10 of 11 at the line, and Michael Sparks with 26 while going six of 12 from 3-point range. Both totals are season highs. Jacob Jefferson chipped in 12 points and Jackson 11.Highlands is now 11-4 overall and 6-4 in the conference. The Eagles, who are 3-13 and 2-9, play at Colorado State-Pueblo Saturday night.

Highlands escapes with OT win over CSC

By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information

LAS VEGAS, N.M. -- The Chadron State women's basketball team outscored New Mexico Highlands 22-15 and shot 69.2 percent in the fourth quarter, helping them earn their first win of the new year, 72-65.

With the win, CSC improves to 4-15 overall and 2-8 in the conference and snaps a seven-game losing streak. The Cowgirls are now 1-14 and 0-12 in conference play.

The game was evenly matched through the first three quarters. After being down by one at the end of the first, the Eagles outscored the Cowgirls 23-16 in the second period, thanks to five three-pointers.

In the third, Highlands outscored CSC 17-11, tying the score at 50 entering the fourth. Chadron State opened the final period on a 14-1 scoring run, making their lead as high as 13. The Cowgirls chipped away at the Eagles lead but were unable to overcome the deficit.

Chadron State went 27-49 (55.1 percent) from the field, a season high, and were 10 of 22 from three, for 45.5 percent. They converted eight of their 13 free throws.

The Cowgirls shot 35.4 percent (23-65) from the field. 12 of their 34 three-pointers were good, five being from Maiah Rivas. Highlands finished seven of eight from the charity stripe.

The Eagles converted 16 turnovers, which the opponent turned into 12 points. CSC turned eight Cowgirl turnovers into four points.

Chadron State won the rebound battle 38 to 29.

Taryn Foxen and Melisa Kadic led CSC in scoring, with 15 apiece. Foxen had a team high eight rebounds, while Jori Peters finished with nine points and nine assists.

Kaitlyn Holl and Rivas each scored 18 for New Mexico Highlands. Desiree Forster also scored in double-figures, with 12.

The Eagles return to action tomorrow, as they visit CSU-Pueblo. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

By: John Murphy, CSC Sports InformationLAS VEGAS, N.M. -- The Chadron State women's basketball team outscored New Mexico Highlands 22-15 and shot 69.2 percent in the fourth quarter, helping them earn their first win of the new year, 72-65.With the win, CSC improves to 4-15 overall and 2-8 in the conference and snaps a seven-game losing streak. The Cowgirls are now 1-14 and 0-12 in conference play.The game was evenly matched through the first three quarters. After being down by one at the end of the first, the Eagles outscored the Cowgirls 23-16 in the second period, thanks to five three-pointers.In the third, Highlands outscored CSC 17-11, tying the score at 50 entering the fourth. Chadron State opened the final period on a 14-1 scoring run, making their lead as high as 13. The Cowgirls chipped away at the Eagles lead but were unable to overcome the deficit.Chadron State went 27-49 (55.1 percent) from the field, a season high, and were 10 of 22 from three, for 45.5 percent. They converted eight of their 13 free throws.The Cowgirls shot 35.4 percent (23-65) from the field. 12 of their 34 three-pointers were good, five being from Maiah Rivas. Highlands finished seven of eight from the charity stripe.The Eagles converted 16 turnovers, which the opponent turned into 12 points. CSC turned eight Cowgirl turnovers into four points.Chadron State won the rebound battle 38 to 29.Taryn Foxen and Melisa Kadic led CSC in scoring, with 15 apiece. Foxen had a team high eight rebounds, while Jori Peters finished with nine points and nine assists.<figure>
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 </figure>Kaitlyn Holl and Rivas each scored 18 for New Mexico Highlands. Desiree Forster also scored in double-figures, with 12.The Eagles return to action tomorrow, as they visit CSU-Pueblo. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Hot fourth quarter pushes CSC Eagles past NM Highlands

CHADRON, Neb. -- January 16, 2020 -- Chadron State College wrestlers won 8 of 10 matches on Thursday evening in the Chicoine Center, to defeat the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys 31-5 and get the team's first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference dual win of the season. The Eagles are now 4-7 overall and 1-3 in the league.

Tate Stoddard started things off for the Eagles at 125 pounds, getting his first varsity Division II win by a 3-0 decision.

Highlands tied things up with wins at 141 and 149, but CSC never trailed in the match, winning the last six matches. Those victories included a pin by Tate Allison at 165, as well as tech falls by Gavin Eason at 174 and Wade French at 197.

In addition to Stoddard, Eason also picked up his first dual win at the college level, against one of NMHU's two seniors in the lineup.

Other winners for the Eagles were seniors Brandon Kile and Chase Clasen, and freshmen Terry Winstead and Mason Watt.

The Cowboys were assessed a penalty of one team point when their heavyweight wrestler drew an unsportsmanlike conduct charge.

Highlands fell to 2-3 overall with the loss in their first RMAC dual of the season.

125 - Tate Stoddard (CSC) dec. Marcus Santillanes (3-0)

133 - Brandon Kile (CSC) dec. Issac Garcia (8-5)

141 - Jonathon Trujillo (NMHU) dec. Joseph Taylor (6-0)

149 - Logan Pine (NMHU) dec. Chance Karst (SV-1 10-8)

157 - Chase Clasen (CSC) dec. Allen Michel (6-3)

165 - Tate Allison (CSC) pinned Thomas Tolbert (6:01)

174 - Gavin Eason (CSC) TF Kenneth Yara (22-6; 7:00)

184 - Terry Winstead (CSC) dec. Lance Kilgore (4-3)

197 - Wade French (CSC) TF Denzell Morrow (17-2; 6:51)

285 - Mason Watt (CSC) dec. Julian Sanchez (12-6)

174 - Exhibition: Jacob Viera (NMHU) over Preston Renner (CSC) (SV-1 3-1)

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. -- January 16, 2020 -- Chadron State College wrestlers won 8 of 10 matches on Thursday evening in the Chicoine Center, to defeat the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys 31-5 and get the team's first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference dual win of the season. The Eagles are now 4-7 overall and 1-3 in the league.Tate Stoddard started things off for the Eagles at 125 pounds, getting his first varsity Division II win by a 3-0 decision.Highlands tied things up with wins at 141 and 149, but CSC never trailed in the match, winning the last six matches. Those victories included a pin by Tate Allison at 165, as well as tech falls by Gavin Eason at 174 and Wade French at 197.In addition to Stoddard, Eason also picked up his first dual win at the college level, against one of NMHU's two seniors in the lineup.<figure>
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 </figure>Other winners for the Eagles were seniors Brandon Kile and Chase Clasen, and freshmen Terry Winstead and Mason Watt.The Cowboys were assessed a penalty of one team point when their heavyweight wrestler drew an unsportsmanlike conduct charge.Highlands fell to 2-3 overall with the loss in their first RMAC dual of the season.Individual Results:125 - Tate Stoddard (CSC) dec. Marcus Santillanes (3-0)133 - Brandon Kile (CSC) dec. Issac Garcia (8-5)141 - Jonathon Trujillo (NMHU) dec. Joseph Taylor (6-0)149 - Logan Pine (NMHU) dec. Chance Karst (SV-1 10-8)157 - Chase Clasen (CSC) dec. Allen Michel (6-3)165 - Tate Allison (CSC) pinned Thomas Tolbert (6:01)174 - Gavin Eason (CSC) TF Kenneth Yara (22-6; 7:00)184 - Terry Winstead (CSC) dec. Lance Kilgore (4-3)197 - Wade French (CSC) TF Denzell Morrow (17-2; 6:51)285 - Mason Watt (CSC) dec. Julian Sanchez (12-6)174 - Exhibition: Jacob Viera (NMHU) over Preston Renner (CSC) (SV-1 3-1)Unsportsmanlike Conduct Sanchez -1.0

CSC Wrestling: Eagles dominate Highlands 31-5

The Nebraska men's basketball team, playing its second road game in four days, could not overcome a strong shooting performance from No. 21 Ohio State Tuesday night, as the Huskers fell to the Buckeyes 80-68 at Value City Arena.

Ohio State (12-5, 2-4 Big Ten) shot 54.5 percent on the night, the highest percentage by a Husker opponent this season. The Buckeyes were 30-of-55 from the field, including 10-of-22 from the 3-point line. CJ Walker, who scored 14 second-half points, paced six Buckeyes in double figures with a game-high 18 points. Kaleb Wesson added a double-double for Ohio State with 13 points and 14 rebounds.

Nebraska, which topped the 60-point mark for the first time in seven trips to Value City Arena, fell to 7-10 overall with the loss and dropped to 2-4 in Big Ten play. The Huskers shot 42.4 percent from the field and were 9-of-22 from the 3-point line. NU knocked down eight threes and shot 54.8 percent in the second half.

It was a balanced scoring night for the Big Red, as six Huskers had at least nine points. Thorir Thorbjarnarson led Nebraska with 15 points – all of which came in the second half – while knocking down a career-high five 3-pointers. He also led NU with six rebounds. Jervay Green, Cam Mack and Yvan Ouedraogo each added 10 points for the Huskers, with Mack adding six assists. Dachon Burke Jr. and Haanif Cheatham scored nine points apiece.

In the first half, Nebraska outscored the Buckeyes in the paint, had more second-chance points, more fast-break points and more points off turnovers, but shooting was the difference as Ohio State built a 13-point halftime lead. Ohio State shot nearly 54 percent from the field and was 5-of-10 from the 3-point line, while the Huskers shot just 31 percent and missed eight of their nine 3-pointers.

The Huskers held the Buckeyes scoreless for more than three minutes to open the game before Andre Wesson hit a trio of 3-pointers in less than a minute to quickly give Ohio State a 9-4 advantage. Three minutes later, the Buckeyes used an 8-0 run to build their first double-digit lead at 17-7.

NU was down nine with 6:49 remaining in the half before Kyle Young scored six straight points to push the lead to 15. The Buckeyes would stretch the lead to 16 before the Huskers scored five of the final seven points of the half, cutting the lead to 11 before Justin Ahrens hit a buzzer beater to send OSU into the locker room on top 38-25.

After making only one 3-pointer in the first half, Nebraska knocked down a pair of threes in the first two minutes of the second half, but Ohio State answered with baskets on five of its first six possessions to lead by as many as 18. Nebraska chipped away and cut the lead to 13 on Thorbjarnarson's third 3-pointer of the half, only to see Ohio State respond with a 12-0 run to take a 68-43 lead with 8:25 to play.

Nebraska then held Ohio State without a field goal for more than three minutes, but the Huskers were able to trim only five points off the lead during that stretch. Trailing by 20, Nebraska continued to fight with Green and Thorbjarnarson combining for 11 points during a 13-3 Husker run that cut the lead to 76-63 with 1:30 remaining. But the closest Nebraska could get was the 12-poitn final margin, as NU outscored Ohio State 43-42 in the second half.

Following a two-game road trip, Nebraska returns home to host Indiana Saturday night. Tipoff at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 6 p.m., and the game will be televised on BTN with a radio broadcast available, courtesy of the Husker Sports Network.

Nebraska falls to 0-1 this season against ranked teams, as Ohio State was ranked No. 21 in the AP poll released Monday.

Thorir Thorbjarnarson set a career high with five 3-pointers, topping his previous high of four at Creighton on Dec. 7. It is the fourth time this season he has hit at least three 3-pointers in a game.

With five rebounds tonight, Yvan Ouedraogo has grabbed five-or-more rebounds in six of the last seven contests and 12 times this season.

With six assists, Cam Mack upped his season assist total of 114, which eclipses the 112 that Glynn Watson Jr. had in 36 games a year ago.  Mack now has at least five assists in eight straight games and 13 times this season.

By: Husker AthleticsThe Nebraska men's basketball team, playing its second road game in four days, could not overcome a strong shooting performance from No. 21 Ohio State Tuesday night, as the Huskers fell to the Buckeyes 80-68 at Value City Arena.Ohio State (12-5, 2-4 Big Ten) shot 54.5 percent on the night, the highest percentage by a Husker opponent this season. The Buckeyes were 30-of-55 from the field, including 10-of-22 from the 3-point line. CJ Walker, who scored 14 second-half points, paced six Buckeyes in double figures with a game-high 18 points. Kaleb Wesson added a double-double for Ohio State with 13 points and 14 rebounds.Nebraska, which topped the 60-point mark for the first time in seven trips to Value City Arena, fell to 7-10 overall with the loss and dropped to 2-4 in Big Ten play. The Huskers shot 42.4 percent from the field and were 9-of-22 from the 3-point line. NU knocked down eight threes and shot 54.8 percent in the second half.It was a balanced scoring night for the Big Red, as six Huskers had at least nine points. Thorir Thorbjarnarson led Nebraska with 15 points – all of which came in the second half – while knocking down a career-high five 3-pointers. He also led NU with six rebounds. Jervay Green, Cam Mack and Yvan Ouedraogo each added 10 points for the Huskers, with Mack adding six assists. Dachon Burke Jr. and Haanif Cheatham scored nine points apiece.In the first half, Nebraska outscored the Buckeyes in the paint, had more second-chance points, more fast-break points and more points off turnovers, but shooting was the difference as Ohio State built a 13-point halftime lead. Ohio State shot nearly 54 percent from the field and was 5-of-10 from the 3-point line, while the Huskers shot just 31 percent and missed eight of their nine 3-pointers.The Huskers held the Buckeyes scoreless for more than three minutes to open the game before Andre Wesson hit a trio of 3-pointers in less than a minute to quickly give Ohio State a 9-4 advantage. Three minutes later, the Buckeyes used an 8-0 run to build their first double-digit lead at 17-7.NU was down nine with 6:49 remaining in the half before Kyle Young scored six straight points to push the lead to 15. The Buckeyes would stretch the lead to 16 before the Huskers scored five of the final seven points of the half, cutting the lead to 11 before Justin Ahrens hit a buzzer beater to send OSU into the locker room on top 38-25.After making only one 3-pointer in the first half, Nebraska knocked down a pair of threes in the first two minutes of the second half, but Ohio State answered with baskets on five of its first six possessions to lead by as many as 18. Nebraska chipped away and cut the lead to 13 on Thorbjarnarson's third 3-pointer of the half, only to see Ohio State respond with a 12-0 run to take a 68-43 lead with 8:25 to play.Nebraska then held Ohio State without a field goal for more than three minutes, but the Huskers were able to trim only five points off the lead during that stretch. Trailing by 20, Nebraska continued to fight with Green and Thorbjarnarson combining for 11 points during a 13-3 Husker run that cut the lead to 76-63 with 1:30 remaining. But the closest Nebraska could get was the 12-poitn final margin, as NU outscored Ohio State 43-42 in the second half.Following a two-game road trip, Nebraska returns home to host Indiana Saturday night. Tipoff at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 6 p.m., and the game will be televised on BTN with a radio broadcast available, courtesy of the Husker Sports Network.Post-Game NotesNebraska falls to 0-1 this season against ranked teams, as Ohio State was ranked No. 21 in the AP poll released Monday.Thorir Thorbjarnarson set a career high with five 3-pointers, topping his previous high of four at Creighton on Dec. 7. It is the fourth time this season he has hit at least three 3-pointers in a game.With five rebounds tonight, Yvan Ouedraogo has grabbed five-or-more rebounds in six of the last seven contests and 12 times this season.With six assists, Cam Mack upped his season assist total of 114, which eclipses the 112 that Glynn Watson Jr. had in 36 games a year ago. Mack now has at least five assists in eight straight games and 13 times this season.

Huskers Fall at No. 21 Ohio State

Western Nebraska High School Basketball Scores - Tuesday, January 14

<h2>Western Nebraska High School Basketball Scores - Tuesday, January 14</h2>GirlsChadron 57, Hemingford 23Bayard 54, Morrill 49, OTGarden County 39, Minatare 35 (2OT)Gordon-Rushville 63, Hay Springs 28Bridgeport 55, Leyton 39Haxtun, CO 47, Creek Valley 30Scottsbluff 80, Cheyenne South, Wyo. 41Sidney 49, Mitchell 20Kimball 61, Potter-Dix 8BoysChadron 57, Hemingford 33Morrill 45, Bayard 29Garden County 55, Minatare 33…Gordon-Rushville 55, Hay Springs 43Bridgeport 78, Leyton 22Scottsbluff 72, Cheyenne South, Wyo. 49Mitchell 61, Sidney 44

🏀 Western Nebraska High School Basketball Scores - Tuesday, January 14

The Houston Astros fired manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow Monday, after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for sign-stealing during the Astros' run to the 2017 World Series title. Commissioner Rob Manfred strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora _ the Astros bench coach in 2017 _ will face equal or more severe punishment. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. The Red Sox are under investigation for sign stealing in Cora's first season as manager in 2018, when Boston won the title.

By: Associated PressThe Houston Astros fired manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow Monday, after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for sign-stealing during the Astros' run to the 2017 World Series title. Commissioner Rob Manfred strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora _ the Astros bench coach in 2017 _ will face equal or more severe punishment. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. The Red Sox are under investigation for sign stealing in Cora's first season as manager in 2018, when Boston won the title.

Sign-Stealing Scandal: Astros fire GM, manager after MLB hands down unprecedented suspensions

Nikola Jokic scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets withstood a big rally to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104. Los Angeles had pulled within six with 1:11 remaining when Patrick Beverley was called for a foul on Jokic. Clippers coach Doc Rivers was incensed over the call and was given two technical fouls and tossed from the game. Jamal Murray hit both free throws to give the Nuggets some much-needed breathing room. Kawhi Leonard scored 30 for Los Angeles. Lou Williams had 26 and Montrezl Harrell added 25.

&nbsp;The Utah Jazz were able to extend their winning streak on Sunday despite the absence of leading scorer Donovan Mitchell. It’s now a nine-game winning streak for the Jazz after Bojan Bogdonovic scored 31 points in a 127-116 downing of the Wizards. Rudy Gobert&nbsp; dropped in 21 points and had 14 rebounds for the Jazz, who overcame a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to win for the 14th time in 15 games. Jordan Clarkson added 17 of his 23 points in the second half as Utah won while Mitchell sat out with an illness.

The Knicks ended a five-game losing streak by rallying from a 13-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Heat, 124-121. Julius Randle scored 26 points, RJ Barrett chipped in 23 as the Atlantic Division cellar-dwellers knocked off the Southeast Division leaders. Jimmy Butler had 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Heat, who blew a lead down the stretch for the second time during their weekend stay in New York.

DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points and the Spurs rallied from 18 down to beat the Raptors, 105-104. Rudy Gay contributed 15 points for San Antonio, which trailed 82-69 to begin the fourth before opening the quarter with a 19-5 run. Serge Ibaka had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds for Toronto.

Kyrie Irving returned from a two-month absence to score 21 points in 20 minutes of the Nets’ 108-86 pounding of the Hawks. Irving shot 10 for 11 from the field after missing 26 games with a right shoulder impingement. Cam Reddish scored 20 points for the Hawks, who played without star guard Trae Young because of a left hamstring injury.

Jonas Valanciunas had 31 points on 13 of 17 shooting and grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds in leading the Grizzlies’ 122-102 thumping of the Warriors. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 21 points in helping Memphis earn its fifth consecutive win. The Warriors dropped their eighth in a row despite D’Angelo Russell’s game-high 34 points.

Kelly Oubre Jr. furnished 25 points and grabbed 15 boards as the Suns downed the Hornets, 100-92. Phoenix won despite a quiet night from Devin Booker who had just 12 points on 3 of 12 from the field. Deandre Ayton had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Suns.

Nikola Jokic scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets withstood a big rally to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104. Los Angeles had pulled within six with 1:11 remaining when Patrick Beverley was called for a foul on Jokic. Clippers coach Doc Rivers was incensed over the call and was given two technical fouls and tossed from the game. Jamal Murray hit both free throws to give the Nuggets some much-needed breathing room. Kawhi Leonard scored 30 for Los Angeles. Lou Williams had 26 and Montrezl Harrell added 25.&nbsp;The Utah Jazz were able to extend their winning streak on Sunday despite the absence of leading scorer Donovan Mitchell. It’s now a nine-game winning streak for the Jazz after Bojan Bogdonovic scored 31 points in a 127-116 downing of the Wizards. Rudy Gobert&nbsp; dropped in 21 points and had 14 rebounds for the Jazz, who overcame a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to win for the 14th time in 15 games. Jordan Clarkson added 17 of his 23 points in the second half as Utah won while Mitchell sat out with an illness.The Knicks ended a five-game losing streak by rallying from a 13-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Heat, 124-121. Julius Randle scored 26 points, RJ Barrett chipped in 23 as the Atlantic Division cellar-dwellers knocked off the Southeast Division leaders. Jimmy Butler had 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Heat, who blew a lead down the stretch for the second time during their weekend stay in New York.DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points and the Spurs rallied from 18 down to beat the Raptors, 105-104. Rudy Gay contributed 15 points for San Antonio, which trailed 82-69 to begin the fourth before opening the quarter with a 19-5 run. Serge Ibaka had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds for Toronto.Kyrie Irving returned from a two-month absence to score 21 points in 20 minutes of the Nets’ 108-86 pounding of the Hawks. Irving shot 10 for 11 from the field after missing 26 games with a right shoulder impingement. Cam Reddish scored 20 points for the Hawks, who played without star guard Trae Young because of a left hamstring injury.Jonas Valanciunas had 31 points on 13 of 17 shooting and grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds in leading the Grizzlies’ 122-102 thumping of the Warriors. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 21 points in helping Memphis earn its fifth consecutive win. The Warriors dropped their eighth in a row despite D’Angelo Russell’s game-high 34 points.Kelly Oubre Jr. furnished 25 points and grabbed 15 boards as the Suns downed the Hornets, 100-92. Phoenix won despite a quiet night from Devin Booker who had just 12 points on 3 of 12 from the field. Deandre Ayton had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Suns.

Nuggets hang on to clip Clippers 114-104

The Nebraska men's basketball team nearly erased a 15-point halftime deficit Saturday at Northwestern, but the Huskers were unable to overcome a cold-shooting performance in a 62-57 loss at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Northwestern (6-9, 1-4 Big Ten) used a 16-1 first-half run to build its 15-point halftime lead before hanging on down the stretch as Nebraska (7-9, 2-3 Big Ten) made a furious late run. The Huskers trailed by 14 midway through the second half, with Nebraska outscoring Northwestern 15-6 over the final 10 minutes. But a potential game-tying 3-pointer was missed with 12 seconds to play, allowing Northwestern to escape with its first Big Ten win of the year.

It was a tale of two halves, as Northwestern scored 42 first-half points while shooting 51 percent from the field and knocking down eight 3-pointers. After being outscored by 15 in the first half, Nebraska flipped the script in the second half, outscoring the Wildcats by 10 while limiting Northwestern to just 20 points.

Despite the strong second-half defensive effort in which the Huskers held the Wildcats to 2-of-15 from the 3-point line and 26.7 percent shooting overall, Nebraska was not able to overcome its own cold shooting. Nebraska shot 31.3 percent for the game, and the Huskers were just 9-of-30 from the 3-point line. Northwestern shot nearly 40 percent overall and tied a season high with 10 3-pointers.

Cam Mack produced another double-double for the Huskers, pacing the Big Red with 11 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. In his first four career Big Ten Conference games, Mack produced the first triple-double in Nebraska men's basketball history against Purdue and tallied a pair of points-assists double-doubles against Indiana and Iowa before producing a points-rebounds double-double against Northwestern. He has a total of five double-doubles in his debut season.

Haanif Cheatham joined Mack in double figures with 10 points, while Kevin Cross and Matej Kavas had nine points apiece. Miller Kopp scored a game-high 15 points for Northwestern, as one of four Wildcats in double figures.

Northwestern used a hot-shooting first half to take a 42-27 lead into the locker room. The Wildcats shot better than 51 percent in the half – including hitting 10-of-14 shots at one point – while knocking down 8-of-14 from the 3-point line. Nebraska shot only 30.3 percent in the opening half, and the Huskers were just 2-of-6 at the free throw line.

After Northwestern opened the game with a basket, Nebraska responded with seven straight points – five from Dachon Burke Jr.  – to take an early five-point lead. The Huskers remained on top until Pat Spencer hit a pair of 3-pointers during an 8-0 Northwestern run that put the Wildcats on top 14-9 six minutes into the game.

The game remained close over the next four minutes before Northwestern went on a 16-1 run that covered more than six minutes. The Wildcats began the run with five quick points to build a seven-point lead, and following a Kavas free throw, Northwestern scored 11 straight points to take a commanding 36-19 lead with 4:26 left in the half. Nebraska missed seven straight shots during the Wildcats' run, going 6:19 without a basket.

Nebraska outscored Northwestern over the final four minutes of the half but still trailed by 15 at the break. The Huskers then came out strong in the second half, scoring 12 points in the opening five minutes to trim the lead to eight at 47-39.

Following the quick second-half start, Nebraska missed 10 of its next 11 shots, scoring only five points in a seven-minute stretch. Despite the cold spell, the Huskers trailed only 56-47 with seven minutes to play following a Kavas 3-pointer. As Nebraska's defense kept the Huskers in the game, Kavas and Cross hit back-to-back 3-pointers to pull Nebraska within six at 60-54 with 2:30 remaining, the closest the Huskers had been since the nine-minute mark of the first half.

Northwestern then missed the front end of three consecutive one-and-one opportunities before Mack banked in a 3-pointer to cap a 9-0 run that made the score 60-57 with 50.4 seconds remaining. Nebraska forced a miss on the Wildcats' ensuing possession but the Huskers missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer and Kopp knocked down a pair of free throws with 11 seconds remaining to seal the win.

Nebraska returns to action on Tuesday, when the Huskers travel to Columbus, Ohio, to take on Ohio State.

By: Husker AthleticsThe Nebraska men's basketball team nearly erased a 15-point halftime deficit Saturday at Northwestern, but the Huskers were unable to overcome a cold-shooting performance in a 62-57 loss at Welsh-Ryan Arena.Northwestern (6-9, 1-4 Big Ten) used a 16-1 first-half run to build its 15-point halftime lead before hanging on down the stretch as Nebraska (7-9, 2-3 Big Ten) made a furious late run. The Huskers trailed by 14 midway through the second half, with Nebraska outscoring Northwestern 15-6 over the final 10 minutes. But a potential game-tying 3-pointer was missed with 12 seconds to play, allowing Northwestern to escape with its first Big Ten win of the year.It was a tale of two halves, as Northwestern scored 42 first-half points while shooting 51 percent from the field and knocking down eight 3-pointers. After being outscored by 15 in the first half, Nebraska flipped the script in the second half, outscoring the Wildcats by 10 while limiting Northwestern to just 20 points.Despite the strong second-half defensive effort in which the Huskers held the Wildcats to 2-of-15 from the 3-point line and 26.7 percent shooting overall, Nebraska was not able to overcome its own cold shooting. Nebraska shot 31.3 percent for the game, and the Huskers were just 9-of-30 from the 3-point line. Northwestern shot nearly 40 percent overall and tied a season high with 10 3-pointers.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578847062859.jpeg" alt="Cam Mack drives in a game earlier this season. File Photo" />
 <figcaption>Cam Mack drives in a game earlier this season. File Photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Cam Mack produced another double-double for the Huskers, pacing the Big Red with 11 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. In his first four career Big Ten Conference games, Mack produced the first triple-double in Nebraska men's basketball history against Purdue and tallied a pair of points-assists double-doubles against Indiana and Iowa before producing a points-rebounds double-double against Northwestern. He has a total of five double-doubles in his debut season.Haanif Cheatham joined Mack in double figures with 10 points, while Kevin Cross and Matej Kavas had nine points apiece. Miller Kopp scored a game-high 15 points for Northwestern, as one of four Wildcats in double figures.Northwestern used a hot-shooting first half to take a 42-27 lead into the locker room. The Wildcats shot better than 51 percent in the half – including hitting 10-of-14 shots at one point – while knocking down 8-of-14 from the 3-point line. Nebraska shot only 30.3 percent in the opening half, and the Huskers were just 2-of-6 at the free throw line.After Northwestern opened the game with a basket, Nebraska responded with seven straight points – five from Dachon Burke Jr. – to take an early five-point lead. The Huskers remained on top until Pat Spencer hit a pair of 3-pointers during an 8-0 Northwestern run that put the Wildcats on top 14-9 six minutes into the game.The game remained close over the next four minutes before Northwestern went on a 16-1 run that covered more than six minutes. The Wildcats began the run with five quick points to build a seven-point lead, and following a Kavas free throw, Northwestern scored 11 straight points to take a commanding 36-19 lead with 4:26 left in the half. Nebraska missed seven straight shots during the Wildcats' run, going 6:19 without a basket.Nebraska outscored Northwestern over the final four minutes of the half but still trailed by 15 at the break. The Huskers then came out strong in the second half, scoring 12 points in the opening five minutes to trim the lead to eight at 47-39.Following the quick second-half start, Nebraska missed 10 of its next 11 shots, scoring only five points in a seven-minute stretch. Despite the cold spell, the Huskers trailed only 56-47 with seven minutes to play following a Kavas 3-pointer. As Nebraska's defense kept the Huskers in the game, Kavas and Cross hit back-to-back 3-pointers to pull Nebraska within six at 60-54 with 2:30 remaining, the closest the Huskers had been since the nine-minute mark of the first half.Northwestern then missed the front end of three consecutive one-and-one opportunities before Mack banked in a 3-pointer to cap a 9-0 run that made the score 60-57 with 50.4 seconds remaining. Nebraska forced a miss on the Wildcats' ensuing possession but the Huskers missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer and Kopp knocked down a pair of free throws with 11 seconds remaining to seal the win.Nebraska returns to action on Tuesday, when the Huskers travel to Columbus, Ohio, to take on Ohio State.

Husker comeback falls just short at Northwestern

CHADRON, Neb. -- January 11, 2020 -- Dixie State used its height and athleticism effectively at both ends of the court while rambling past Chadron State 88-68 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Chadron on Saturday night.

Now 12-3 overall and 7-2 in the RMAC, the Trailblazers made 15 of 30 field goal attempts and 12 of 14 free throws while building a 47-26 halftime margin that pretty well took away the suspense about the outcome.

CSC Coach Houston Reed commended his Eagles for continuing to play hard in the second half, when they outscored the Utah visitors 42-41, but 12 points was as close as CSC ever got on the scoreboard.

"Early foul trouble hurt our offensive flow, and we struggled at times versus their ball screen coverage," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach Houston Reed. "We're proud of how our guys competed in the second half and chipped away at their lead early on. We didn't match up well versus them tonight, and Dixie was better than us."

The Eagles led 9-7 after the first 3:13 had been played. But things turned bleak for the hosts when Dixie State went on an 11-0 run, during which Chadron State's leading scorer, Brian Rodriguez, was forced to the bench when he drew his second and third fouls in a 10-second span.  

Brady Delimont broke CSC's scoring drought when he knocked down a pair of three-pointers that were just 44 seconds apart to cut Dixie's lead to 21-15.  However, the Eagles managed only two more field goals in the final 12 ½ minutes in the opening half, helping Dixie State to its 21-point intermission lead.  

Five Trailblazers finished in double figures. Jacob Nicolds, Andre Wilson and Dason Youngblood all tallied 16 points, Jack Pagenkopf scored 13 and Hunter Schofield added 11.

For the game, Dixie State was 28 of 59 (47.5%) from the field, just six of 21 from long range, but 26 of 30 from the free throw line. The Trailblazers' stats also included a 29-5 bulge in points off turnovers, a 40-14 margin in points in the paint and a 22-11 difference in fast break scoring.

Chadron State hit 18 of 51 shots from the field (35.3%). The latter including an above average 11 of 28 showing from behind the arc, and CSC cashed in on 21 of 29 free shots.

Always the smallest player during the 26 minutes he was on the court, Eagles' point guard Colby Jackson was the game's leading scorer with 21 points, 19 of them in the second half.  Both Jackson and Dixie's Nicolds finished 10 of 11 at the charity stripe. 

Nicolds also was the game's top rebounder with seven.

Besides Jackson, Rodriguez was CSC's only other double-digit scorer with 14 points.  Delimont had nine points on three treys.

Now 3-13 for the season and 2-7 in the RMAC, the Eagles will visit New Mexico Highlands and Colorado State-Pueblo this coming weekend.

Dixie State--Dason Youngblood 16, Andre Wilson 16, Jacob Nicolds 16, Jack Pagenkopf 13, Hunter Schofield 11, Jarod Greene 6, Cameron Chadwin 5, Mark Hatch 3, Lleyton Parker 2. Totals: 28-59 (6-21) 26-30, 88 points, 38 rebounds, 13 turnovers.

Chadron State--Colby Jackson 21, Brian Rodriguez 14, Brady Delimont 9, Michael Sparks 6, Dom Coleman 5, Kenan Gray 5, Andre Sepeda 3, Jacob Jefferson 2, Ernesto Cordova 2, Stephon Bell 1. Totals: 18-51 (11-28) 21-29, 68 points, 33 rebounds, 19 turnovers.

                Dixie State                           47                     41                  -----88             

                Chadron State                     26                     42                   ----68

3-pointers:  DSU--Wilson 2, Youngblood 1, Chatwin 1, Hatch 1, Pangkopf 1.  CSC--Jackson 3, Delimont 3, Rodriguez 2, Sparks 2, Coleman 1. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578846763744.jpeg" alt="Senior guard Brian Rodriguez-Flores challenges a defender on the baseline Saturday." />
 <figcaption>Senior guard Brian Rodriguez-Flores challenges a defender on the baseline Saturday.</figcaption>
 </figure>By: Con Marshall, CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. -- January 11, 2020 -- Dixie State used its height and athleticism effectively at both ends of the court while rambling past Chadron State 88-68 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Chadron on Saturday night.Now 12-3 overall and 7-2 in the RMAC, the Trailblazers made 15 of 30 field goal attempts and 12 of 14 free throws while building a 47-26 halftime margin that pretty well took away the suspense about the outcome.CSC Coach Houston Reed commended his Eagles for continuing to play hard in the second half, when they outscored the Utah visitors 42-41, but 12 points was as close as CSC ever got on the scoreboard."Early foul trouble hurt our offensive flow, and we struggled at times versus their ball screen coverage," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach Houston Reed. "We're proud of how our guys competed in the second half and chipped away at their lead early on. We didn't match up well versus them tonight, and Dixie was better than us."The Eagles led 9-7 after the first 3:13 had been played. But things turned bleak for the hosts when Dixie State went on an 11-0 run, during which Chadron State's leading scorer, Brian Rodriguez, was forced to the bench when he drew his second and third fouls in a 10-second span. Brady Delimont broke CSC's scoring drought when he knocked down a pair of three-pointers that were just 44 seconds apart to cut Dixie's lead to 21-15. However, the Eagles managed only two more field goals in the final 12 ½ minutes in the opening half, helping Dixie State to its 21-point intermission lead. Five Trailblazers finished in double figures. Jacob Nicolds, Andre Wilson and Dason Youngblood all tallied 16 points, Jack Pagenkopf scored 13 and Hunter Schofield added 11.For the game, Dixie State was 28 of 59 (47.5%) from the field, just six of 21 from long range, but 26 of 30 from the free throw line. The Trailblazers' stats also included a 29-5 bulge in points off turnovers, a 40-14 margin in points in the paint and a 22-11 difference in fast break scoring.Chadron State hit 18 of 51 shots from the field (35.3%). The latter including an above average 11 of 28 showing from behind the arc, and CSC cashed in on 21 of 29 free shots.Always the smallest player during the 26 minutes he was on the court, Eagles' point guard Colby Jackson was the game's leading scorer with 21 points, 19 of them in the second half. Both Jackson and Dixie's Nicolds finished 10 of 11 at the charity stripe. Nicolds also was the game's top rebounder with seven.Besides Jackson, Rodriguez was CSC's only other double-digit scorer with 14 points. Delimont had nine points on three treys.Now 3-13 for the season and 2-7 in the RMAC, the Eagles will visit New Mexico Highlands and Colorado State-Pueblo this coming weekend.Dixie State--Dason Youngblood 16, Andre Wilson 16, Jacob Nicolds 16, Jack Pagenkopf 13, Hunter Schofield 11, Jarod Greene 6, Cameron Chadwin 5, Mark Hatch 3, Lleyton Parker 2. Totals: 28-59 (6-21) 26-30, 88 points, 38 rebounds, 13 turnovers.Chadron State--Colby Jackson 21, Brian Rodriguez 14, Brady Delimont 9, Michael Sparks 6, Dom Coleman 5, Kenan Gray 5, Andre Sepeda 3, Jacob Jefferson 2, Ernesto Cordova 2, Stephon Bell 1. Totals: 18-51 (11-28) 21-29, 68 points, 33 rebounds, 19 turnovers. Dixie State 47 41 -----88 Chadron State 26 42 ----683-pointers: DSU--Wilson 2, Youngblood 1, Chatwin 1, Hatch 1, Pangkopf 1. CSC--Jackson 3, Delimont 3, Rodriguez 2, Sparks 2, Coleman 1.

#19 Dixie State tops CSC 88-68

By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information Assistant

CHADRON, Neb. -- The Dixie State Trailblazers opened the second quarter on a 12-0 scoring run and held back a late Chadron State rally Saturday night, helping them defeat the Chadron State women's basketball team, 80-73.

"We had a great effort tonight," Head Coach Janet Raymer said.

The Eagles trailed by one at the finish of the first quarter before the Trailblazer rally. The rally helped Dixie gain a 10-point halftime lead.

In the second half, CSC outscored their opponent by three in the third quarter. In the final period, with 2:14 remaining, senior Jessica Lovitt hit back to back jumpers to lower the Eagle deficit to one.

Madi Loftus, who scored a career high 31 points in the victory, hit a three-pointer to make the Trailblazer lead four, but was answered by Eagle guard Jori Peters to make it a one point game with 1:39 remaining.

The score stayed tied at one, until Loftis hit another trey and three free-throws in the final 30 seconds to seal the Dixie State victory.

Chadron State went 30-63 for 47.6 percent from the field and seven of 19 from three. They converted six of their eight free throws.

The Trailblazers shot 45.5 percent, 30-66 from the field. Eight of their 30 three-pointers were good, six being from Loftus. Dixie finished 12 of 17 from the charity stripe.

The Eagles converted 14 turnovers, which the opponent turned into seven points. CSC turned four Trailblazer turnovers into five points.

Chadron State won the rebound battle 39 to 33.

"We've been focusing on owning the boards and we did a good job with that tonight," Raymer said.

Melisa Kadic led the Eagles in scoring with 16 points. Four other players scored in double-figured. Peters had 12 points and Taryn Foxen and Jessica Lovitt each had 12. Peters had a team high seven rebounds and four assists.

Loftis led her team with 31 points, followed by London Pavlica with 10. Pavlica had a game high eight rebounds.

The loss drops CSC to 3-15 overall and 1-8 in conference play. The Eagles return to action Friday in Las Vegas, New Mexico, as they play New Mexico Highlands.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578846435247.jpeg" alt="CSC senior guard Melisa Kadic goes in for a shot during the Eagles near-upset over Dixie State Saturday. Kadic led CSC with 16 points." />
 <figcaption>CSC senior guard Melisa Kadic goes in for a shot during the Eagles near-upset over Dixie State Saturday. Kadic led CSC with 16 points.</figcaption>
 </figure>By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information AssistantCHADRON, Neb. -- The Dixie State Trailblazers opened the second quarter on a 12-0 scoring run and held back a late Chadron State rally Saturday night, helping them defeat the Chadron State women's basketball team, 80-73."We had a great effort tonight," Head Coach Janet Raymer said.The Eagles trailed by one at the finish of the first quarter before the Trailblazer rally. The rally helped Dixie gain a 10-point halftime lead.In the second half, CSC outscored their opponent by three in the third quarter. In the final period, with 2:14 remaining, senior Jessica Lovitt hit back to back jumpers to lower the Eagle deficit to one.Madi Loftus, who scored a career high 31 points in the victory, hit a three-pointer to make the Trailblazer lead four, but was answered by Eagle guard Jori Peters to make it a one point game with 1:39 remaining.The score stayed tied at one, until Loftis hit another trey and three free-throws in the final 30 seconds to seal the Dixie State victory.Chadron State went 30-63 for 47.6 percent from the field and seven of 19 from three. They converted six of their eight free throws.The Trailblazers shot 45.5 percent, 30-66 from the field. Eight of their 30 three-pointers were good, six being from Loftus. Dixie finished 12 of 17 from the charity stripe.The Eagles converted 14 turnovers, which the opponent turned into seven points. CSC turned four Trailblazer turnovers into five points.Chadron State won the rebound battle 39 to 33."We've been focusing on owning the boards and we did a good job with that tonight," Raymer said.Melisa Kadic led the Eagles in scoring with 16 points. Four other players scored in double-figured. Peters had 12 points and Taryn Foxen and Jessica Lovitt each had 12. Peters had a team high seven rebounds and four assists.Loftis led her team with 31 points, followed by London Pavlica with 10. Pavlica had a game high eight rebounds.The loss drops CSC to 3-15 overall and 1-8 in conference play. The Eagles return to action Friday in Las Vegas, New Mexico, as they play New Mexico Highlands.