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Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Derek Simpson scored 15 points and Rutgers used a strong defense to defeat Georgetown 71-60. The Scarlet Knights had an 11-0 run early in the second half, highlighted by a pair...
Nov 16, 2023
Banchero hits turnaround jumper with 1 second left as Magic beat Bulls 96-94
CHICAGO (AP) - Paolo Banchero took four dribbles as he backed into the lane and didn't bother to look at the rim before lifting off for a fadeaway jumper. Moments later, teammates mobbed him. Banchero...
Nov 16, 2023 Chicago Bulls
Lady Cats Return To DuQuoin Tonight At 6pm
The Salem Lady Wildcats will play their 2nd pool play game of the DuQuoin Tip Off Tournament tonight when they take on Murphysboro in the main Anders Gym at 6pm on 100.1 FM and WJBDradio.com. Followin...
Nov 15, 2023
Franklin Park Lady Bobcats Win 11th Game...Iuka & Odin/Patoka Get Revenge
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats picked up win #11 on the season with a 37-31 win over Olney. Quinn Wolfe led Salem with 14, Maddie Dulaney had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Kayleigh J...
Nov 15, 2023
SC, Selmaville & Patoka Earn Boys Basketball Wins
The SC Falcons are 6-1 after their 39-27 win over Sigel St Michael. Colton Cartright led SC with 13, Draven Gillespie added 7 along with Eli Hiestand. The SC JV fell to 4-5 with a 35-20 loss. SC will ...
Nov 15, 2023
YMCA/Salem Recreation B League Volleyball Tournament Results
In City of Salem Recreation/YMCA Women's B League Volleyball Tournament action last night, Bullhitters beat Pennington in the championship 25-16, 25-10. Plumbers and Pipefitters took 3rd over You Got ...
Nov 15, 2023
No. 4 Marquette beats No. 23 Illinois 71-64 behind 24 points from Tyler Kolek
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Tyler Kolek shook off an ankle injury to score 24 points and No. 4 Marquette beat No. 23 Illinois 71-64 on Tuesday night. The reigning Big East player of the year, Kolek added s...
Nov 15, 2023
Jordan Kyrou scores twice and Jordan Binnington stops 30 as Blues shut out Lightning 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jordan Kyrou and Jakub Vrana scored 19 seconds apart in the second period, and Jordan Binnington made 30 saves to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 on Tuesday ...
Nov 15, 2023
Area Boys Basketball Teams Prepare For Next Week's Season Openers
The prep boys season tips off next week for some area teams. The Salem Wildcats will have to wait until next Friday to get things going at the 35th annual Capital Classic with pool play games at Red H...
Nov 14, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Lady Cats Open Season With Win Over Sesser, Take On Murphysboro Wednesday On WJBD
The Salem Lady Wildcats opened up the DuQuoin Tip Off Tournament with a 44-30 win over Sesser Valier. The Lady Cats forced 32 turnovers and used an 18-4 third quarter to turn a 2-point halftime lead t...
Nov 14, 2023
