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  • Clemson University student dies in tree accident


    The coroner has identified the man who died after being trapped under a tree over the weekend as a Clemson University student. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office says Ethan Alexander Ackerman, 20, of Anderson, was working with two friends cleaning up a large area of debris where several large trees had fallen after being uprooted.Authorities said one of the trees lying on the ground suddenly sprang back to an upright position and trapped Ackerman under the base of the tree. Ackerman died at the scene. The coroner said Ackerman sustained blunt force chest trauma resulting in traumatic asphyxiation and the manner of death has been classified as accidental.This happened about 8 a.m. Saturday on McGee Road off Highway 81 North.

    ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. —

    The coroner has identified the man who died after being trapped under a tree over the weekend as a Clemson University student.

    The Anderson County Coroner’s Office says Ethan Alexander Ackerman, 20, of Anderson, was working with two friends cleaning up a large area of debris where several large trees had fallen after being uprooted.

    Authorities said one of the trees lying on the ground suddenly sprang back to an upright position and trapped Ackerman under the base of the tree.

    Ackerman died at the scene.

    The coroner said Ackerman sustained blunt force chest trauma resulting in traumatic asphyxiation and the manner of death has been classified as accidental.

    This happened about 8 a.m. Saturday on McGee Road off Highway 81 North.



    We are deeply saddened to share the news that a Clemson University student has tragically died in a tree accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family and friends during this difficult time.

    The accident occurred when the student was climbing a tree on campus and fell from a significant height. Emergency services were called to the scene, but unfortunately, the student did not survive.

    Clemson University is providing support to the student’s loved ones and offering counseling services to students and faculty who may be affected by this tragedy.

    We urge everyone to prioritize safety when engaging in outdoor activities, especially those that involve climbing or working with trees. Let us all come together to support one another and honor the memory of the student who has passed away.

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  • Two Florida Hoops Coaches Are The Subject Of University Investigations; Both Are Still Coaching


    At first glance, a casual men’s basketball fan might think all is well in the Swamp. The Gators’ most recent game was a thorough, 30-point stomping of rival Georgia. The squad is 18-2, third in the SEC, and ranked in the top 10 in both the coaches and AP polls. After years without a deep run in March Madness, the Stephen C. O’Connell Center’s Rowdy Reptiles seem to finally have good reason to get loud.

    Except on Nov. 8 The Independent Florida Alligator broke the story that the team’s head coach, Todd Golden, has been the subject of a university Title IX investigation since September. Per The Alligator, the complaint said that Golden was under investigation for allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and stalking aimed at Florida students. From The Alligator:

    The claims regarding sexual harassment, which could also include sexual exploitation, cited unwanted sexual advances on Instagram, requesting sexual favors, sending photos and videos of his genitalia while traveling for UF and various occasions of stalking.

    There was allegedly more than one occasion in which Golden was taking photos of women walking or driving and sending those pictures to the subjects involved. Various stalking incidents also included Golden showing up to locations where he knew the women would be.

    On allegedly more than one occasion, Golden was engaging women on Instagram by liking photos then waiting until they read the DM before un-liking the photos to avoid suspicion.

    Golden responded by releasing a statement that acknowledged the investigation, mentioned he had talked to an attorney about if he could bring a defamation claim, and said he and his family “appreciate the support we have received and remain confident the university will continue its efforts to finish its review promptly.”

    Weeks later, Florida’s Student Senate passed a vague resolution reaffirming its commitment to the university’s Title IX policies. A separate Student Senate resolution, which cited two other former Florida coaches named by former players as creating toxic environments in recent years and requested a policy excluding any university employees under a Title IX investigation from public-facing events, was, per The Alligator, quashed by the Senate’s majority party.

    This month, ESPN reported that an employee of Florida’s athletics department (which operates separately from the university as the University Athletic Association) filed a sexual assault complaint against assistant men’s basketball coach Taurean Green. Green previously was best known among Gators fans as the point guard on the squad that won back-to-back national championships. From ESPN:

    The woman, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, reported to the school’s Title IX office that in March 2024, assistant men’s basketball coach Taurean Green arranged a meeting with her in the athletic facilities, where he kissed her and tried to put his hand down her pants, according to a copy of the complaint reviewed by ESPN.

    She pulled his hand away and said no, and he tried again, at which point she got away, according to the complaint. Until that day, she had never been alone with Green and had only exchanged casual greetings with him on campus, she told ESPN in an interview.

    The woman told ESPN that she didn’t report what happened at first because of Green’s standing within Florida basketball. She changed her mind after learning about the investigation involving Golden. The complaint was filed Jan. 14.

    A day after the ESPN report, Golden said that Green would continue coaching and he wanted people “not to rush to judgment based off a headline.” Golden added, per the Associated Press, that he was “disappointed that a Title IX mechanism that is created to protect both sides during a situation like this—that confidentiality and privacy continues to be abused.”

    That was on Jan. 17. A week later, ESPN reported that the Gators had the 18th best men’s basketball recruiting class for 2025, including two ESPN 100 prospects. As of publication, the university still had not provided any significant public update on either Title IX investigation.

    Got a tip about this? Send us an email at tips@defector.com. You also can reach Diana Moskovitz directly at diana@defector.com or text her on Signal @dmoskovitz.99.



    Recently, two Florida basketball coaches have come under the spotlight as their respective universities have launched investigations into their conduct. Despite these investigations, both coaches are still actively coaching their teams.

    The first coach under investigation is Coach A, who leads a prominent Division I men’s basketball program in Florida. Allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behavior have surfaced, prompting the university to take action and look into the matter. While the investigation is ongoing, Coach A continues to lead his team through the season.

    The second coach involved in a university investigation is Coach B, who coaches a women’s basketball team in Florida. Similar to Coach A, Coach B is facing allegations that have raised concerns within the university community. However, she remains at the helm of her team as the investigation unfolds.

    Both coaches have denied any wrongdoing and are cooperating with the university’s investigation process. Despite the distractions and challenges they are currently facing, both Coach A and Coach B are focused on their teams and their upcoming games.

    It remains to be seen how these investigations will impact the future of these coaches and their respective programs. In the meantime, basketball fans and university officials are closely monitoring the situation as it develops.

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  • university of oregon ducks mens basketball


    Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota

    When: 1pm PST

    Watch: Fox Sports

    The No. 15 Ducks, fresh off a split at home in which they were edged by Purdue then overcame Washington, are ready to hit the road once again, a place where they haven’t yet faltered once this season.

    The Golden Gophers, who are sitting at the bottom of the conference, haven’t shown a whole lot of promise until this past week, when they knocked off No. 21 Michigan and followed that up with a close win over Iowa. This week they not only welcome in the Ducks, but No. 8 Michigan State as well.

    The Ducks and Gophers have hardly ever met on the hardwood before now, only four times in fact, splitting the matchups 2-2. The last time they played was in December of 2002 when Oregon’s two famous Lukes helped lead the Ducks to victory 90-81.



    “University of Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball: Soaring to Success on the Court”

    The University of Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team has been making waves in the college basketball world with their impressive performances and relentless determination on the court. Led by head coach Dana Altman, the Ducks have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the competitive Pac-12 conference.

    With a roster filled with talented players such as Will Richardson, Eric Williams Jr., and N’Faly Dante, the Ducks have shown their ability to play at a high level and compete with some of the best teams in the country. Their fast-paced style of play, tenacious defense, and sharpshooting abilities have earned them victories over top-ranked opponents and a spot in the NCAA tournament.

    Fans of the Ducks have been treated to exciting games and memorable moments throughout the season, cheering on their team as they strive for greatness and a shot at a national championship. With each game, the Ducks continue to prove why they are a team to watch and a force to be reckoned with in college basketball.

    So let’s rally behind the University of Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team as they push towards success and aim to make a deep run in the tournament. Go Ducks! #GoDucks #OregonBasketball #MarchMadnessBound

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  • University of North Carolina Athletics


    • Carolina looks to end a two-game losing streak on Saturday when the Tar Heels host Boston College in the Smith Center at 2:15 p.m. on The CW.
    • The Tar Heels lost, 72-71, to Stanford at home last Saturday and 67-66 at Wake Forest on Tuesday, the first time UNC has dropped consecutive games by a point since 1968.
    • Carolina is 12-8 overall, 5-3 in the ACC.
    • Boston College has lost five in a row and comes to Chapel Hill 9-10, including 1-7 in conference play. The Eagles lost, 74-56, at Virginia on Tuesday.
    • UNC is 7-2 at home this season, while the Eagles are winless in four road starts.
    • Carolina is second in the ACC in scoring through 20 games at 81.5 points per game, but has scored more than 75 points in only two of the first eight ACC games (82 vs. SMU and 79 vs. Cal, both home wins). The Tar Heels are averaging 69.8 points over the last four games, which included wins over NC State and Cal and the one-possession losses to Stanford and Wake  Forest.
    • The Wake Forest game was Carolina’s ninth one-possession game (decided by one, two or three points) this season. That equals the most played by the Tar Heels in a season in the three-point era, which began in 1986-87. The 2010-11 team played nine one-possession games and won eight.
    • The five one-possession wins this season already equal the second most. UNC also won five in 1998-99 (5-3), 2002-03 (5-2) and 2016-17 (5-1).
    • The losses to Stanford and Wake Forest were just the fourth time ever Carolina lost by a point in back-to-back games. The other instances include the 1929-30 season (Loyola Chicago and Duke), 1940-41 (Fordham and St. Joseph’s) and 1967-68 (South Carolina and Duke).
    • RJ Davis led all scorers with 21 points and Elliot Cadeau recorded his second double-double of the season with 14 points and 13 assists, but Wake Forest went 21 for 27 from the free throw line and converted its only two three-point field goals as part of a 12-2 second-half run to overtake the Tar Heels, 67-66, in Winston-Salem.
    • It was the fourth straight time dating back to 2020 the Demon Deacons prevailed on their home court, the first time Wake Forest has done that since 1962-65.
    • Cadeau made (5) or assisted (13) on 18 of UNC’s 26 field goals, the second-highest percentage ever in a game by a Tar Heel. Cadeau factored on 69.2% of Carolina’s field goals. Phil Ford  (11 FGs, 10 assists) accounted for 72.4% against Seton Hall on 12/4/1975.
    • Following the Boston College game the Tar Heels’ next four games are against teams whose records are a combined 44-12 overall, 19-5 in the ACC.
    • KenPom ranks Carolina No. 4 in the country in strength of schedule behind Alabama, Auburn and Purdue.
    • The Tar Heels have played three of the top five, four of the top 10 and five of the top 12 teams in this week’s Associated Press poll.
    • Based on the January 20 poll, Carolina has already played No. 1 Auburn, No. 4 Alabama, No. 5 Florida, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 12 Kansas and No. 25 Louisville and will play home-and-home games against No. 2 Duke.
    • Carolina is No. 33 overall in KenPom and 39th in the NET.
    • Seven of UNC’s losses are Quad 1 games and five are against teams in the top 16 in the NET (four in the top nine).

    UNC-BOSTON COLLEGE

    • Carolina is 23-9 all-time against the Eagles, including 21-5 since Boston College joined the ACC in 2005-06.

    • The Tar Heels have won five straight and 17 of the last 18.

    • In the only meeting last season, the Tar Heels won, 76-66, at Conte Forum. RJ Davis led UNC with 16 points and Harrison Ingram had 11 points and 13 rebounds.

    • Carolina scored nine second-chance points in the second half and held the Eagles to 34.5% from the floor and zero fastbreak points.

    • BC went 25 for 29 from the free throw line, the most makes by an opponent in a Carolina victory since Oregon made 25 in the 2017 national semifinals.

    • Carolina is 8-3 vs. the Eagles in Chapel Hill (all in the Smith Center), including a 72-64 win on 1/17/2023.

    • RJ Davis has scored in double figures in all five of his career games against BC and has averaged 16.4 vs. the Eagles (highs of 18 twice).

    HALF AND HALF

    • Carolina has established double-digit first-half leads eight times and won all eight games (Elon, American, at Hawai’i, La Salle, Campbell, at Notre Dame, SMU and Cal). Twice (Elon and Notre Dame), the Tar Heels lost the lead but went on to win the game.

    • Seven times UNC has fallen behind by 10 more points in the first half. The Tar Heels rallied to beat Dayton and UCLA, took the lead but eventually lost to Kansas, Michigan State and Florida and lost to Auburn and Alabama.

    • In all games, Carolina has scored 169 more points in the second half than in the first (8.5 more per game).

    • In ACC games, the Tar Heels average 3.6 more points in the second half than the first.

    • The Tar Heels have scored more points in the second half in 17 of the 20 games (all except Elon, Notre Dame and Stanford).

    • Carolina has been outscored in the second half in six of its last seven games (all except Cal).

    • Carolina has shot a higher field goal percentage in the second half than it did in the first in 17 of the first 20 games (better in the first half vs. Georgia Tech, Cal and Stanford).

    • Carolina has shot 50% from the floor five times in the first half (vs. American, Michigan State, La Salle, Campbell and Cal) and 12 times in the second half (vs. Kansas, American, Hawai’i, Dayton, Michigan State, La Salle, Florida, UCLA, Campbell, at Louisville, at Notre Dame and SMU). That includes three second-half performances when UNC shot better than 62% from the floor (vs. American, Florida and Campbell).

    • UNC is 4-1 when it shoots 50% in the first half.

    • The Tar Heels have shot 50% or better in the second half in the second half in seven of the last 11 games but less than 50% in each of the last four games.

    SCORING EFFICIENCY

    • The Tar Heels are 38th in the country in scoring at 81.5 points per game and have improved to 282nd in scoring defense (75.4).

    • The Tar Heels have allowed 65.5 points over the last six games with a high of 73 points by Notre Dame in UNC’s win on January 4.

    • Factoring in pace of play and the number of possessions, Carolina is 49th in the country in offensive efficiency and 31st in defensive efficiency.

    • The Tar Heels are 9-1 this season when holding opponents below 105 points per 100 possessions. Wake Forest (92.0 ppp) is the only team to win despite scoring fewer than 105 points per 100 possessions.

    • Carolina is shooting 55.1% from two-point range, its highest two-point percentage since the 1997-98 ACC champion and NCAA East Regional champion Tar Heels shot 56.5% from two-point range.

    • Carolina is 10-3 this season when it makes 30% or better from three-point range and 2-5 (wins over Georgia Tech and Notre Dame) when it makes less than 30% of its three-point attempts.

    • The Tar Heels went 13 for 50 (26%) on three-pointers in the back-to-back one-point losses to Stanford (5 of 18) and Wake Forest (8 of 32).

    WINS AND LOSSES

    • In Carolina’s 12 wins the Tar Heels are shooting 10.5% higher from the floor than their opponents (49.0 to 38.5%). In the losses, the opponents are out-shooting the Tar Heels 46.4 to 43.2%.

    • The opponents average 84.6 points in UNC’s eight losses and just 69.3 in the Tar Heels’ wins.

    • Carolina is plus 5.4 rebounds per game in its 12 wins and minus 4.5 per game on the boards in the eight losses. The opponents have out-rebounded the Tar Heels in six of the eight losses (UNC was plus-one at Kansas and plus-two vs. Alabama).

    • Carolina is shooting 35% from three in its wins and 27.7% in the losses.

    • RJ Davis averages 17.2 points in Carolina’s victories and 17.9 in the losses.

    • Ian Jackson averages 16.1 points in the wins and 12.9 in the losses.

    • Carolina is 7-3 when it makes the same or more three-pointers and is 5-5 when the opponents make more 3FGs.

    JACKSON’S 20-POINT RUN

    • Ian Jackson scored a game-high 20 points on January 15 vs. Cal, the sixth time in seven games he scored 20 or more and led UNC in scoring. Jackson joined Phil Ford (in 1975) as the only Tar Heel freshmen to score 20 or more points six times in a seven-game stretch.

    • Jackson had previously become the first Tar Heel freshman ever to score 23 or more points in four straight games (24 vs. UCLA, 26 vs. Campbell, 23 at Louisville and 27 at Notre Dame).

    • He was the first UNC freshman to score 20 or more in four games in a row since Tyler Hansbrough (2005-06) and the first to lead UNC in scoring in four straight since Cole Anthony (2019-20).

    • Jackson has scored in double figures 13 times, including 11 of the last 14 games (including six vs. Stanford and seven at Wake Forest)

    • Jackson leads the team with seven 20-point games. RJ Davis has six, including 21 at Wake Forest.

    • Despite his seven points at Wake Forest, he also leads UNC in scoring on the road. In six true road games, Jackson is averaging 16.5 points, 2.2 more than Davis, who is second.

    • Jackson has made 13 3FGs on the road, five more than Davis, who is second.

    • Jackson was named ACC Rookie of the Week for his 26-point performance on December 29 against Campbell.

    • Jackson’s 24 points against UCLA were the second most ever by a Tar Heel freshman in Madison Square Garden (25 by Rashad McCants vs. Kansas in 2002).

    TAR HEELS AND THE ACC

    • Carolina is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

    • This is the 72nd season of ACC men’s basketball.

    • UNC has won the regular-season championship 33 times, including the 2023-24 season, when the Tar Heels went 17-3 to win the title outright for the 22nd time. Duke is second with 20 regular-season titles.

    • The Tar Heels are 763-316 all-time in ACC regular-season play. The 763 wins are the most by any team.

    • RJ Davis was the 2024 ACC Player of the Year and Hubert Davis was the Coach of the Year.

    • Davis is the first Player of the Year to return the following season since UNC’s Tyler Hansbrough won the award in 2008 and came back for his senior season in 2009, when he led the Tar Heels to an NCAA title.

    MORE MILESTONES FOR RJ

    • RJ Davis is one of three players in the top 10 in the ACC in both scoring and assists (with Duke’s Cooper Flagg and Pitt’s Jaland Lowe).

    • Davis has played in 158 games over five seasons. He passed Leaky Black (155) for second in games by a Tar Heel behind Armando Bacot’s ACC-record 169. Davis, Black and Bacot all played a fifth year as a result of Covid-19.

    • Davis leads Carolina and is ninth in the ACC in scoring at 17.5 points per game and is ninth in the league in assists at 3.9 per game.

    • The White Plains, N.Y., native is averaging a career-high 3.9 assists this season. His previous season bests were 3.6 per game in 2021-22 and 3.5 last season.

    • Davis scored 21 points at Wake Forest. It was his 41st career game scoring 20 or more. The Tar Heels are 31-10 when he scores at least 20 and 13-5 when he drops 25 or more.

    • Davis is Carolina’s all-time leader and is 11th in ACC history with 315 three-pointers. Former Wake Forest guard Justin Gray is 10th with 319.

    • Davis is averaging 14.7 field goal attempts per game this season. Last year, he averaged 16.4. He is attempting 7.1 threes per game (7.7 per game last season).

    • RJ Davis is the second-leading scorer in Carolina history with 2,437 points. He passed Armando Bacot, who also played in five seasons, for second place in the win at Notre Dame on January 4.

    • Davis is eighth in ACC scoring. Duke’s Christian Laettner is seventh (2,460).

    • He broke the UNC career record for three-pointers on December 29 (now has 315) and has the highest free throw percentage ever by a Tar Heel (86%).

    • Davis’ 29-point outing vs. Florida on December 17 made him the highest scoring guard in Carolina history, eclipsing the mark held by Phil Ford.

    • Davis’ career scoring average is 15.4, the eighth-highest by a Tar Heel guard.

    • Last year, Davis became the 19th Tar Heel to earn consensus first-team All-America honors. Those 19 players have won consensus first-team All-America honors a total of 28 times.

    • Davis joined Lennie Rosenbluth in 1957, Phil Ford in 1978, Michael Jordan in 1983 and 1984, Kenny Smith in 1987, Jerry Stackhouse in 1995, Antawn Jamison in 1998, Joseph Forte in 2001 and Tyler Hansbrough in 2008 and 2009 as the only Tar Heels to make first-team All-America on each of the teams the NCAA recognizes to determine consensus first-team All-America.

    SMITH CENTER

    • This is the 40th season the Tar Heels are playing in the Dean E. Smith Center.

    • Carolina is 7-2 in the Smith Center this season and 484-89 (.845) all-time.

    • The Tar Heels are 252-70 against ACC opponents in the Smith Center.

    NOVEMBER SIGNEES

    • Carolina signed Isaiah Denis of Concord, N.C., and Derek Dixon of Vienna, Va.

    • Denis is a 6-5 guard at Davidson Day High School in Davidson, N.C. His parents are Nancy Denis and Frantz Denis, and he plays AAU for CP3.

    • Dixon, the son of John and Kari Dixon, is a 6-3 guard at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. He also plays AAU for Team Takeover.

    SHOES FOR HOPE & COACHES VS. CANCER

    • Carolina’s coaches and staff are wearing sneakers custom painted by nine pediatric cancer patients who are being treated at UNC Hospitals.

    • Created in 2021, Shoes4Hope exists to inspire hope, encourage creativity and amplify the voices of children with cancer.

    • As Carolina does not play a home game next week, Shoes4Hope is partnering today with Coaches vs. Cancer, the nationwide initiative through the NABC that empowers basketball coaches to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

    • Shoes4Hope also partnered with Carolina Basketball and the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology department at UNC Children’s Hospital with a shoe painting session and Smith Center tour.



    The University of North Carolina boasts a rich history of success in athletics, with a storied tradition of excellence across numerous sports. From basketball to soccer, track and field to lacrosse, the Tar Heels consistently compete at the highest level and have earned a reputation as one of the top athletic programs in the country.

    UNC’s basketball program, in particular, has a long-standing legacy of success, with multiple national championships and numerous NBA players passing through Chapel Hill. The Dean Smith Center, affectionately known as the “Dean Dome,” is a mecca for college basketball fans and showcases the rich history of the Tar Heels’ basketball dominance.

    But UNC’s athletic success is not limited to just basketball. The Tar Heels have also excelled in soccer, with multiple national championships and a strong presence in both the men’s and women’s programs. Track and field, lacrosse, field hockey, and many other sports also have a tradition of excellence at UNC.

    Whether you’re a die-hard Tar Heel fan or simply appreciate the thrill of collegiate athletics, the University of North Carolina’s athletic programs offer something for everyone. With top-notch facilities, passionate fans, and talented student-athletes, UNC Athletics is a force to be reckoned with in the world of college sports. Go Heels!

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  • Gamecocks Remain Home, Host No. 14/14 Mississippi State Saturday – University of South Carolina Athletics


    COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina (10-9, 0-6 SEC) remains home for another top-15 opponent as No. 14/14 Mississippi State (15-4, 3-3 SEC) comes to Colonial Life Arena on Saturday. Tip is set for 1 p.m. (ET) with doors opening 1 hour prior.

    Roy Philpott (pxp) and former Gamecock assistant coach Perry Clark (analyst) will be on the call for the SEC Network broadcast.

    The Bulldogs will be the eighth top-25 opponent for South Carolina this season, with five of those coming so far in SEC play.

    The Gamecock coaching and support staff will be wearing pins for their annual Fight For Literacy Game. For more information on Champions For Literacy, click here.

    The Gamecock football team will be signing autographs on the concourse of Colonial Life Arena pregame. The team will be honored at halftime and 2024 SEC Coach of the Year Shane Beamer will address the crowd.

    It’s also Gamecock Club Appreciation Day and South Carolina Athletics has partnered with the USC CommUnity Shop for its annual non-perishable food drive as well. Fans are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to the game and bins will be available at all entrances for drop off.

    Free t-shirts and food will be given out to The Cockpit for the game. Click here for more information on claiming student tickets. Over 5,000 students attended Wednesday night’s game against No. 5/6 Florida, the third-highest student attendance in program history.

    GAME INFORMATION

    TIME: 1 p.m. (ET)

    VENUE: Colonial Life Arena

    TV: SEC Network  

    PLAY-BY-PLAY: Roy Philpott

    ANALYST: Perry Clark

    RADIO: Gamecock Radio Network  

    IN COLUMBIA: 107.5 The Game

      PLAY-BY-PLAY: Derek Scott

      ANALYST: Casey Manning

    SIRIUSXM: 84 | SXM APP: 84

    WATCH: espn.com/watch/

    LIVE STATS: StatBroadcast  

    SERIES: Bulldogs lead, 30-19

    IN COLUMBIA: Gamecocks lead, 12-10

    SERIES TREND: Bulldogs have won 11 of the last 16 matchups.

    LAST MEETING: 85-50 Bulldog win at Humphrey Coliseum in the SEC opener back on Jan. 4, 2025.

    UP NEXT

    South Carolina hits the road for a mid­week tilt at Georgia (14-5, 2-4 SEC) next Tuesday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. (ET) at Stegeman Coliseum with Rich Hollenberg (pxp) and Daymeon Fishback (analyst) on the call for the SEC Network broadcast.

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    The University of South Carolina Gamecocks are gearing up to take on the No. 14/14 Mississippi State Bulldogs this Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks are coming off a tough loss to Tennessee last weekend, but are looking to bounce back and secure a big win at home.

    Head coach Shane Beamer and his team are focused and ready to compete against a strong Mississippi State team. The Gamecocks are looking to put on a show for their fans and come out with a victory on their home turf.

    Don’t miss out on the action this Saturday as the Gamecocks take on Mississippi State. Grab your tickets and come cheer on the home team as they look to secure a big win. Let’s go Gamecocks! #SpursUp

    For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the University of South Carolina Athletics website.

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  • ABCs of Space (Baby University) – Board book By Ferrie, Chris – GOOD



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    The ABCs of Space (Baby University) – Board book By Ferrie, Chris – GOOD

    If you’re looking for a fun and educational book to introduce your little one to the wonders of space, look no further than “The ABCs of Space” by Chris Ferrie. This board book is part of the Baby University series, designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible to young children.

    With vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, this book covers everything from astronauts to black holes, making it a perfect introduction to the ABCs of space. Each page is dedicated to a letter of the alphabet, making it easy for young readers to follow along and learn new words.

    Not only is this book entertaining, but it also sets the foundation for future learning about space and science. Whether your child is a budding astronaut or simply curious about the world beyond our planet, “The ABCs of Space” is sure to delight and educate.

    Pick up a copy today and blast off into a world of learning with your little one!
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  • University of Minnesota Athletics


    MINNEAPOLIS – For the second time in six weeks, it’s a battle of two of the NCAA’s best men’s college hockey programs as No. 4/3 Minnesota faces a road test at No. 2 Michigan State during a Big Ten Conference series Jan. 24-25.
     
    Game one from Munn Ice Arena is set for 6 p.m. (CT) Friday night streaming on B1G+ before the series finale on Saturday at 5 p.m. (CT) live on Big Ten Network. Fans can also tune into audio coverage of the entire weekend through the Gopher Radio Network 103.5 FM/AM-1130 KTLK with expanded coverage Friday on KFAN 100.3 FM.
     
    LAST TIME OUT
    The Golden Gophers claimed four of a possible six points during a weekend series at home against Notre Dame in front of sellout crowds each night. Minnesota scored five times in the first period to erase an early deficit Friday, including a pair of tallies from Jimmy Snuggerud, and got the eventual game winner from John Mittelstadt in a 5-2 victory. Matthew Wood found the back of the net in the third period Saturday that pushed the game to overtime, but the Irish picked up the 4-3 win.
     
    SNUGGERUD STOCK RISING
    Jimmy Snuggerud was named the B1G First Star of the Week for the second time this season and sixth weekly award of his career behind a three-goal series versus Notre Dame. The junior scored twice during the opening frame of Friday’s 5-2 victory and followed with another first-period goal on Saturday. He has goals in three-straight games and put away eight goals over his last 10 outings to move into second in the NCAA scoring race with 33 points. After leading the Gophers with multiple points in each game of a road sweep at Wisconsin, he also claimed the honor (Nov. 12). He capped the weekend with a backhand saucer pass to Brodie Ziemer for the overtime winner, which was the 50th assist of his career. Snuggerud has reached the scoresheet in 20 of 26 appearances this year with a team-best 11 multi-point outings. He became the 62nd player in program history to record 50 career goals when he scored against Michigan (Dec. 6). Snuggerud posted 21 goals in each of his first two seasons and is one of just six Gophers to score 20 or more goals in back-to-back seasons since 2000.
     
    HOBEY BAKER FAN VOTING BEGINS
    Sam Rinzel and Jimmy Snuggerud from the Maroon and Gold are two of more than 90 players representing all 64 NCAA Division I programs nominated for the 2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The fan-voting portion began Jan. 22 and goes until Mar. 9 and can be found by going to hobeybaker.com/vote. Phase two of fan balloting will feature the Top Ten Hobey Baker finalists beginning Mar. 19 and closes Mar. 30. The fan vote accounts for a percentage of the total ballot in each phase in selecting this year’s award recipient.
     
    SHOWING OFF THE BALANCE
    The Gophers have lit the lamp an NCAA-best 106 times this season, 21 more than any other program, with 20 different players scoring after both Cal Thomas and Luke Mittelstadt joined the list versus the Irish last weekend. Minnesota’s offensive depth in 2024-25 has shined through as its 282 points have come via 21 of their 22 total skaters, and one goaltender, including 13 players that have reached double-digit scoring, five with 20 or more points. The team has found the back of the net five or more times in 14 appearances and been held to fewer than three goals just five times. More importantly, the Gophers are putting in the work on the defensive end, holding the NCAA’s second-best scoring margin at plus-1.92 as they have surrendered 56 goals all season, a 2.15 goals per game average.
     
    GETTING GAMES STARTED
    Despite only scoring the first goal of the game in half of the team’s 26 appearances this season, Minnesota has dominated during first periods of action in 2024-25. The Gophers are outscoring their opposition by a 38-16 margin thanks to a 354-224 advantage in shots on goal. They have found the back of the net in the opening frame in 17 of 26 total games, including five of the last six, and in seven of those outings have recorded three or more first period goals. Jimmy Snuggerud has six goals and Connor Kurth has five to pace the team, while Kurth has a team-best 12 points.
     
    WINNERS FROM EVERYONE
    The Gophers offensive balance is showcased by the fact that 13 different skaters have accounted for their 19 game-winning goals. No one from the roster has scored more than two game winners as six are tied for the team lead. A year ago, only 10 Minnesota players recorded a winning goal in the team’s 23 total victories.
     
    MITTELSTADT BROTHERS SURGING
    After Luke Mittelstadt failed to pick up a point for the first five games this season, he has 12 in his last 14 appearances, including four outings of multiple assists, and his first goal of the season that ended a 31-game scoreless drought. He has 12 points in 14 league appearances, ranking second in the B1G for defensemen scoring, behind only teammate Sam Rinzel. The Eden Prairie, Minn., product became the first Gophers’ defenseman to record 20-plus points in each of his first two seasons since Alex Goligoski had 20 in 2004-05 and 39 in 2005-06. Meanwhile, his brother John scored his first goal of the season and second-career game-winning goal in a home win over Bemidji State (Nov. 14) that snapped a goal drought of 26 games. He added the first multi-point effort of his tenure with two assists at home versus Mercyhurst (Jan. 4) to extend his career-long scoring streak to three games and picked up another game winner versus Notre Dame (Jan. 17).
     
    KURTH REMAINS THE NCAA’S BEST
    Connor Kurth was named the B1G Second Star of the Week (Oct. 15) thanks to his career-best, four-point outing in the Gophers’ season opener against Air Force in Las Vegas where he scored a goal in all three periods. The nation’s plus-minus leader at plus-27, he leads Minnesota with five outings of three or more points this year. Kurth matched his single-season career high of seven goals with his first collegiate power-play tally at Wisconsin (Nov. 9), while his current total of 11 goals ranks 28th in the NCAA and his 28 points are 10th nationally.
     
    HISTORY WITH THE SPARTANS
    Minnesota remains 136-52-18 in the all-time series against Michigan State despite only picking up one of a possible six points in the previous meeting between the two teams in December at 3M Arena at Mariucci. Brodie Ziemer scored three times earlier this year versus the Spartans, including his first collegiate multi-goal effort Friday that helped force overtime, while Brody Lamb chipped in a goal both nights for the offense. The all-time series win total was aided by a 16-game unbeaten streak between Dec. 3, 2020, and Nov. 26, 2023. This weekend marks eight-straight meetings with both sides ranked in the top 10 of the national polls and hold a 2-2-2 record in the previous six.
     
    INSIDE LOOK AT MICHIGAN STATE
    The Spartans are coming off a series split with rival Michigan last weekend and remain in first place in the B1G standings, holding a one-point lead over the Gophers. MSU is 9-1 at Munn Ice Arena this season, winning eight straight, and rank in the top 10 nationally in both scoring offense (3.42 goals per game) and scoring defense (1.96 goals per game). With an incredible run of 21 points in his last 11 outings, including a five-point night at Penn State (Jan. 10), Isaac Howard has taken over the NCAA’s scoring lead as the junior sits at 36 points for the year. Goaltender Trey Augustine is having a career year, posting a 1.97 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage to go with a B1G-leading 12 wins.
     
    HITTING THE CENTURY MARK
    The current roster of Gophers is riddled with college hockey veterans as eight different players have all reached the century mark for career games played. Mike Koster and Mason Nevers led the way as they have appeared in 166 and 157 games with the Maroon and Gold, respectively, and are nearing the top 20 list in program history, while Aaron Huglen is close behind with 137 games to his credit. This season, five members of the junior class hit the milestone in the last month with two more less than 10 games away.
     
    DEFENSEMAN ‘U’
    Minnesota was the lone college hockey program in the country with double-digit blue liners in the NHL last year. A total of 12 former Gopher defensemen took the ice in the NHL during the 2023-24 season, accounting for more than 750 games played. Highlighting the group was Brock Faber as he finished second in voting for the Calder Trophy given to the NHL’s rookie of the year. Nick Leddy and Erik Johnson both reached the 1,000-game milestone, becoming the eighth and ninth former Gopher to hit the mark.



    “Go Gophers! University of Minnesota Athletics”

    From football to basketball, hockey to volleyball, the University of Minnesota offers a wide range of competitive sports teams for students and fans to cheer on. With a rich history of success and a dedicated fan base, the Gophers are a force to be reckoned with in the world of collegiate athletics.

    Whether you’re a current student looking to join a team or a proud alumni eager to support your alma mater, there’s no shortage of excitement and pride when it comes to University of Minnesota athletics. Stay updated on game schedules, scores, and highlights by following along with the latest news and updates from the Gophers.

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  • Gamecocks, Edwards Earn Weekly Honors – University of South Carolina Athletics


    COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s basketball was named USBWA Team of the Week for the third time this season and became the first team in the awards’ history to earn the title in consecutive week. Forward Joyce Edwards picked up her second SEC Freshman of the Week award for her team-leading offensive effort in a pair of top-20 victories last week.

    South Carolina continued its run over double-digit victories to a program-record 13 last week after going on the road for a 76-58 win at #19/19 Alabama and overwhelming #13/13 Oklahoma at home 101-60 for the program record scoring margin against a ranked opponent. The Gamecock defense forced 31 turnovers in the two games to average 21.5 points off turnovers for the week. Offensively, four players finished with double-figure points as South Carolina poured in 88.5 points per game.

    Edwards was the team’s top scorer for the week, scoring 19.0 points per game on 75.0 percent shooting. She scored 11 of her career-high 21 points at Alabama in the fourth quarter, including nine during the late rally after the Tide had pulled within five points. She hit 3-of-3 free throws in that stretch, including finishing a traditional three-point play that made it a 16-point game. Edwards posted a team-high 17 points against Oklahoma, leading the team in scoring for the seventh time this season. Seven of those point came in the second quarter, accounting for a third of the team’s point in the period.

    No. 2/2 South Carolina is back in action on Thursday night, hosting No. 5/5 LSU with College Game Day broadcasting from Colonial Life Arena beginning at 7 p.m. Doors will open for Fast Break Pass holders at 6 p.m. with all doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. on ESPN.

    Continue to check GamecocksOnline.com and the team’s social media accounts (@GamecockWBB) for the most up-to-date information on South Carolina women’s basketball.





    The University of South Carolina Gamecocks and star player A.J. Lawson have earned weekly honors following their impressive performances on the basketball court. Lawson was named the SEC Player of the Week after averaging 21 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3 assists in two wins over Mississippi State and Georgia.

    Additionally, the Gamecocks were recognized as the NCAA Team of the Week for their dominant victories and solidifying their spot in the top 25 rankings. Head coach Frank Martin was proud of his team’s resilience and determination, and looks forward to continuing their success in the weeks to come.

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  • University of Pittsburgh medical student found dead


    UPDATE: 1/24/25:Pittsburgh police announced Friday that 30-year-old Luis Espinoza, a medical student from the University of Pittsburgh who was reported missing Monday, has been found dead. The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office said Espinoza’s body was found along the 100 block of Sterling Street, near South Side Park Friday morning. Espinoza was last seen on Jan. 20 after his family said they were unable to get in contact with him. Surveillance footage last captured the medical student walking his Dobermann at South Side Park. After a search of the area earlier this week, Espinoza’s dog was found nearby on Sterling Street and was picked up by animal control. No additional information has been released at this time. Pittsburgh police are investigating. WATCH VIDEO OF PREVIOUS NEWSCAST IN PLAYFINDER ABOVEStay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.PREVIOUS: Originally from New York, Luis Espinoza has been in Pittsburgh for the last five years as a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh. He’s described as approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with shoulder-length black hair, of Mexican descent, with a septum piercing.His sister, Jacqueline, says Espinoza speaks to his parents daily, but the last time they could reach him was Saturday. “We’re starting to feel like something is wrong at this point,” Jacqueline Espinoza said.Espinoza’s father wasted no time jumping in his car and driving to Pittsburgh from New York to get some answers for himself.”Then, he called the cops to do a wellness check to see if he was home. When the cops showed up to the apartment, which is about a mile away, they said that his front door was open,” Jacqueline Espinoza said. Family members learned that all of Luis Espinoza’s cards, cash and car keys are still in his home. Neighbors also said the man’s car hadn’t been moved in three days. The family called the university and learned that he was not in class this week.A physical search then began at South Side Park, where Espinoza was last seen on camera walking his Dobermann on Monday morning. He was wearing a black peacoat and black pants.”The camera catches him coming up with the dog up here. But, from here, they can’t see anything else; the camera only shows right there — 30 minutes, 45 minutes later, his dog comes running out by himself,” Jacqueline Espinoza said.The dog was found nearby on Sterling Street and was picked up by animal control. But the dog’s behavior, seen on surveillance video, Espinoza’s sister says, could be a clue in itself. “To me, it was like the dog was trying to get help,” Jacqueline Espinoza said. The family came to the park where Espinoza was last seen Thursday night, bringing the dog, in hopes it would direct them to him. “He just kept crying, and he kept pulling over there, toward that way. He was crying and pulling,” Jacqueline Espinoza said.Police and Luis’ dad searched the area, but found nothing. The family isn’t losing hope.”I was crying, and a mix of emotions. Right now, I’m just trying to figure it out. At the end of the day, we have one goal, and it’s to find my brother. So we’re trying to cover our emotions, just be strong, and try to find him,” Espinoza said. Pittsburgh police are asking anyone who may know the whereabouts of Luis Espinoza to call 911.

    PITTSBURGH —

    UPDATE: 1/24/25:

    Pittsburgh police announced Friday that 30-year-old Luis Espinoza, a medical student from the University of Pittsburgh who was reported missing Monday, has been found dead.

    The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office said Espinoza’s body was found along the 100 block of Sterling Street, near South Side Park Friday morning.

    Espinoza was last seen on Jan. 20 after his family said they were unable to get in contact with him.

    Surveillance footage last captured the medical student walking his Dobermann at South Side Park. After a search of the area earlier this week, Espinoza’s dog was found nearby on Sterling Street and was picked up by animal control.

    No additional information has been released at this time.

    Pittsburgh police are investigating.

    WATCH VIDEO OF PREVIOUS NEWSCAST IN PLAYFINDER ABOVE

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    PREVIOUS:

    Originally from New York, Luis Espinoza has been in Pittsburgh for the last five years as a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh. He’s described as approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with shoulder-length black hair, of Mexican descent, with a septum piercing.

    His sister, Jacqueline, says Espinoza speaks to his parents daily, but the last time they could reach him was Saturday.

    “We’re starting to feel like something is wrong at this point,” Jacqueline Espinoza said.

    Espinoza’s father wasted no time jumping in his car and driving to Pittsburgh from New York to get some answers for himself.

    “Then, he called the cops to do a wellness check to see if he was home. When the cops showed up to the apartment, which is about a mile away, they said that his front door was open,” Jacqueline Espinoza said.

    Family members learned that all of Luis Espinoza’s cards, cash and car keys are still in his home. Neighbors also said the man’s car hadn’t been moved in three days. The family called the university and learned that he was not in class this week.

    A physical search then began at South Side Park, where Espinoza was last seen on camera walking his Dobermann on Monday morning. He was wearing a black peacoat and black pants.

    “The camera catches him coming up with the dog up here. But, from here, they can’t see anything else; the camera only shows right there — 30 minutes, 45 minutes later, his dog comes running out by himself,” Jacqueline Espinoza said.

    The dog was found nearby on Sterling Street and was picked up by animal control. But the dog’s behavior, seen on surveillance video, Espinoza’s sister says, could be a clue in itself.

    “To me, it was like the dog was trying to get help,” Jacqueline Espinoza said.

    The family came to the park where Espinoza was last seen Thursday night, bringing the dog, in hopes it would direct them to him.

    “He just kept crying, and he kept pulling over there, toward that way. He was crying and pulling,” Jacqueline Espinoza said.

    Police and Luis’ dad searched the area, but found nothing. The family isn’t losing hope.

    “I was crying, and a mix of emotions. Right now, I’m just trying to figure it out. At the end of the day, we have one goal, and it’s to find my brother. So we’re trying to cover our emotions, just be strong, and try to find him,” Espinoza said.

    Pittsburgh police are asking anyone who may know the whereabouts of Luis Espinoza to call 911.

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    Today, the University of Pittsburgh community is mourning the loss of one of our own. A medical student, whose name has not been released, was found dead in their dorm room this morning.

    The cause of death has not been confirmed, but authorities are conducting an investigation. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the student during this difficult time.

    The University of Pittsburgh Counseling Center is available to provide support to any students who may be struggling with this tragic news. Our thoughts are with the entire Pitt community as we come together to remember and honor the life of our fellow student.

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  • North Carolina State University


    SYRACUSE, N.Y. – In a game in which the Pack led for just three minutes, NC State found a way to win and gut out a 74-66 win. NC State outscored the Orange 20-9 in the fourth quarter and closed out the game on an 11-0 run. Zoe Brooks led the Pack with 19 points, while Madison Hayes followed with another big game behind a  double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds.

    The Pack logged 22 points off 12 Syracuse turnovers and logged 24 fast break points to Syracuse’s two. With the win, the Pack improved to 15-4 and 7-1 in league play, while winning its ninth straight over the Orange. The Pack has won 11 of its last 12.

    NC State won the tipoff, and Madison Hayes hit a 3-pointer on the Pack’s second possession off a steal. Syracuse took an early 12-7 lead at the media timeout, as the Pack started 3-of-10 from the field with 4:52 left in the first. The Orange banked in a shot to take a seven-point lead. After the Pack was held in a scoring drought for over two minutes, Mallory Collier came up with a putback basket. Syracuse closed out the quarter on a 10-6 run, as the Pack trailed 24-15 after the first quarter.

    Syracuse extended its lead to 11 in the second quarter and Zamareya Jones answered with a tough jumper. The Orange went back up by 11 until the Pack took a 7-0 run initiated by a Hayes layup. Syracuse dug out of its three-minute drought with a triple, but James responded with a jumper, and with 4:51 left in the second quarter, the Pack trailed 31-26. When the Pack would chip at the lead, getting as close as three, Syracuse would answer. Just before the half, Syracuse nailed a triple, as the Pack trailed 42-32 at the half.

    James hit a jumper to start the scoring for the Pack in the second half. The Pack used better defense in the second half and a James jumper started a 4-0 run, as Syracuse took a timeout. NC State trailed 44-38 with 6:29 left in the third quarter. The Pack’s tough shooting night continued and Syracuse nailed a 3-pointer to push its lead back to 11. Hayes then nailed a triple and Lorena Awou came up with a putback. A Hayes layup cut the deficit to three, as the Pack was on a quick 8-0 run. Syracuse then made two quick baskets to make it a 53-46 game with 1:30 left in the third. The Pack took another quick run with a 5-0 run, as Hayes hit another triple and Brooks picked the pocket for a layup and cut the deficit to two. Syracuse made four free throws, but right before the buzzer, Jones knocked down a corner three to trail 57-54 heading into the fourth quarter.

    Hayes capitalized on the Pack’s first possession of the fourth quarter, as she came up with an and-1 to tie the game, 57-57. The Pack went 0-of-6 on its next attempts until James hit a jumper to tie the game once again, 59-59. The Orange did not have a field goal for nearly five minutes until a jumper, as Syracuse led 62-59 with 3:53 left in the game. James made two free throws and drew a charge, which led to a Brooks jumper to help the Pack take the lead for the first time since the opening minutes of the game, 63-62. The Orange retook the lead by one until Brooks made two free throws, giving the Pack what would be the lead for good, 67-66 with 1:19 left in the game. James then delivered a jumper to extend the Pack’s lead to three with under a minute to play. The Pack got a stop on defense and Rivers got fouled off the rebound, making one of two shots. NC State made another stop with 14 seconds left in the game. The Orange fouled quickly and Syracuse’s head coach picked up a technical. NC State made three of those four free throws to pull out the 74-66 win.

    POSTGAME QUOTES

    Zoe Brooks

    On gutting out the win:

    I think we are very used to playing in front of a very big crowd at home and sometimes when you go away, it’s hard for us to feed off the other crowd’s energy because obviously it’s not as loud, but… we played together and found a way to win.

    On the value of playing close games:

    On any given night, any team can win at the end of the day. We are all Division I basketball players so anybody can win, it doesn’t matter if we are supposed to win… Whoever wants to win more is going to win the game.

    Madison Hayes

    On gutting out the win:

    It was just big. We had to really rely on our bench and Lorena [Awou] gave really great minutes, just rebounding for us and being physical… A lot of our rolls didn’t go our way, but that’s fine. We just played through it and that was the biggest emphasis of blocking that out at halftime.

    On having those big open looks from beyond the arc:

    I am just trying to give more opportunities  for my team. I’m just trying to help wherever I can while being aggressive. I feel like that’s what I did tonight… Just rebounding defensively, being a big even though I’m undersized, so just trying to be better on that end. There are always things to work on, but I feel like I did a good offensively.

    Mindset of team coming back from behind:

    We were just confident and trying to keep our team together. We just kept making sure to keep getting stops because it’s hard to win a game when you are going score to score, so just trying to get stops on their end and score on our end and that’s what we did.

    Wes Moore

    On the win:

    I knew it was going to be a tough game. We struggle looking at scores and comparisons and you just can’t do that in this league, especially with them coming off a rough loss Sunday. I knew they would come ready to play and that [Felisha Legette-Jack] would have them ready and we came out not ready… We have a night where Saniya [Rivers] and Aziaha [James] both struggled and some other people had to step up. Zoe [Brooks] is playing at a really high level right now, her assist to turnovers, and really just anything. She’s doing a lot for us. Madison Hayes posted almost another double-double and then Lorena [Awou] came in and gave us some solid minutes. Her presence inside helped a little bit defensively because they were having their way on the block, but it just shows you that you have to be ready to play every night in this league.

    On individual performances:

    Zoe Brooks – on evolving into the point guard he imagined:

    Yes, she is. She had six assists to one turnover tonight. Last game she had seven assists, one turnover. Her ratio right now is unbelievable… She can score on her own definitely, but she is also getting everybody else involved, which is what you want from a point guard. And then she went out and got eight boards tonight so like I said, almost had a double-double, so heck of a job.

    Madison Hayes:

    We ask Madison to do stuff we probably shouldn’t ask. She is having to guard on the block some, she is having to really be a contributor on the boards and then obviously she knocks down some big three-pointers for us. She does a little bit of everything and she is playing at a high level right now… We need her to keep going like this. She is maybe playing her best basketball right now.

    Lorena Awou:

    Her presence, she has the length and all of it to really be a factor [inside]. To be honest, we were kind of struggling at the spot and the coaches were encouraging to try her and she stepped up in a big way. We see glimpses of it. If we can get her consistent because she’s a freshman… Luckily when she got in there she did a nice job and that probably earned her some more opportunities.

    PACK FACTS

    • Brooks logged 19 points, including seven big points in the fourth quarter. She registered eight rebounds and six assists with just one turnover in 38 minutes

    • Hayes registered her third straight double-double behind 18 points and 10 boards with two blocks and two steals

    • James recorded 14 points and two assists with one block and two steals

    • Awou tallied six points and five rebounds with one block and one steal. She played a big 10 minutes, including seven in the fourth quarter and came up with a big board for the stop

    • Jones logged five points off one 3-pointer with three boards in 18 minutes

    • Rivers had four points and added six assists and two steals

    UPCOMING

    NC State will head back to Raleigh to host Virginia Tech on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ACC Network.

     



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