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New Mexico beats Grambling St. 96-50
Written by Associated Press
Friday, 21 November 2008 06:04
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Daniel Faris scored 18 points, leading five teammates who scored in double figures, as New Mexico took control early to beat Grambling State 96-50 on Thursday night.
HOUSTON (AP) — Greg Dillon threw for a touchdown and ran for one, and Grambling State scored three defensive touchdowns Thursday night in a 33-7 victory over Texas Southern (4-7).
LSU defeats Alcorn St., 77-45, on Day 1 of Invitational
Written by LSU Athletics
Friday, 21 November 2008 05:37
BATON ROUGE -- The LSU Tigers got out to a quick start, showing more an improved effort from game one to game two, and easily defeated Alcorn State, 77-45, in the Tigers opening game of the LSU Invitational.
The two-weekend five-team, four-game round robin tournament opened with Centenary rallying to defeat Troy, 81-77. Troy (0-3) and Alcorn State (0-3) meet in the 1:30 p.m. opener on Friday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, while Centenary (1-2) will face Northwestern State (1-1) in the 4 p.m. second game. LSU (2-0) will play Northwestern State on Sunday at 2 p.m. to close out the first weekend of the event.
My 3-year-old son Jacob loves Nick Jr. and watches “The Wonder Pets” just about every day. In the show, three animals – Linny the guinea pig, Tuck the turtle and Ming-Ming the duckling – leave their home in a schoolhouse to save other animals who are in trouble.
LSU picked up their 21st pledge for 2009 when Ehret LB Lamin Barrow committed, but there are two more potential Tigers who are on the verge of making their intentions final. Both are expected to make their announcement on January 4th at the Under Armour All American game.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Adnan Hodzic and Michael Lusk combined for 31 points and a strong second half on both ends of the floor lifted Lipscomb to a 70-58 non-conference victory over Southeastern Louisiana Thursday night at Allen Arena.
ULM Men’s Basketball drops 82-63 decision to McNeese State
Written by Andrew Hofmeister (ULM Ath.)
Friday, 21 November 2008 05:22
MONROE, La. – McNeese State used a hot shooting night and controlled the glass to defeat the ULM men’s basketball team in a Thursday-night tilt, 82-63, at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
BATON ROUGE -- The LSU Tigers got out to a quick start, showing more an improved effort from game one to game two, and easily defeated Alcorn State, 77-45, in the Tigers opening game of the LSU Invitational.