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Butler Bulldogs and the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls meet

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

Florida Atlantic Owls (2-1) vs. Butler Bulldogs (3-1)Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Butler Bulldogs square off against the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls in Orlando, Florida.Butler finished 14-18 overall with an 8-3 record in non-conference play during the 2022-23 season. The Bulldogs averaged 12.6 assists per game on 24.1 made field goals last season.Florida Atlantic went 35-4 overall with a 24-3 record against non-conference opponents in the 2022-23 season. The Owls allowed opponents to score 65.3 points per game and shot 40.3% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Old Dominion hosts Princeton following Jenkins’ 21-point game

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

Princeton Tigers (4-0) at Old Dominion Monarchs (1-2)Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -3.5; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: Old Dominion faces the Princeton Tigers after Chaunce Jenkins scored 21 points in Old Dominion’s 86-77 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks.Old Dominion went 12-4 at home a season ago while going 19-12 overall. The Monarchs averaged 6.4 steals, 3.8 blocks and 10.9 turnovers per game last season.Princeton went 7-4 on the road and 23-9 overall a season ago. The Tigers averaged 75.5 points per game last season, 34.9 in the paint, 11.3 off of turnovers and 7.6 on fast breaks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Maine visits South Florida after Placer’s 21-point game

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

Maine Black Bears (3-3) at South Florida Bulls (2-1)Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -8.5; over/under is 136BOTTOM LINE: South Florida faces the Maine Black Bears after Jose Placer scored 21 points in South Florida’s 74-65 win against the Northern Iowa Panthers.South Florida went 9-9 at home last season while going 14-18 overall. The Bulls averaged 13.1 points off of turnovers, 12.6 second-chance points and 19.6 bench points last season.The Black Bears are 0-2 on the road. Maine averages 74.0 points while outscoring opponents by 7.8 points per game.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

UCLA Bruins face the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-1) vs. UCLA Bruins (4-1)Honolulu; Thursday, 12 a.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The UCLA Bruins will face the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.The Bruins have a 4-1 record in non-conference play. UCLA is 0-1 in games decided by less than 4 points.Gonzaga went 31-6 overall with a 17-4 record in non-conference games during the 2022-23 season. The Bulldogs averaged 16.2 assists per game on 32.1 made field goals last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Tarleton State Texans and the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners meet in San Juan Capistrano, California

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (3-2) vs. Tarleton State Texans (3-2)San Juan Capistrano, California; Wednesday, 5 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texans -4; over/under is 136.5BOTTOM LINE: The Tarleton State Texans square off against the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners in San Juan Capistrano, California.The Texans are 3-2 in non-conference play. Tarleton State is fourth in the WAC at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 68.4 points while holding opponents to 45.1% shooting.The Roadrunners are 3-2 in non-conference play. CSU Bakersfield has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.Tarleton State makes 44.9% of its shots from the field this season, which is 5.5 percentage points higher than CSU Bakersfield has allowed to its opponents (39.4%). CSU Bakersfield averages 4.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.6 fewer made shots on average than the 8.8 per game Tarleton State allows.TOP PERFORMERS: Jakorie Smith is shooting 46.8% and averaging 16.2 points for the Texans. Devon B...

Hofstra Pride and the High Point Panthers play in Estero, Florida

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

High Point Panthers (3-2) vs. Hofstra Pride (3-2)Estero, Florida; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The High Point Panthers and the Hofstra Pride square off at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida.The Pride are 3-2 in non-conference play. Hofstra is fifth in the CAA in team defense, allowing 67.4 points while holding opponents to 39.9% shooting.The Panthers have a 3-2 record in non-conference games. High Point scores 86.2 points while outscoring opponents by 13.4 points per game.Hofstra makes 49.4% of its shots from the field this season, which is 10.3 percentage points higher than High Point has allowed to its opponents (39.1%). High Point averages 18.8 more points per game (86.2) than Hofstra allows to opponents (67.4).TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Thomas is shooting 45.3% and averaging 22.0 points for the Pride. Darlinstone Dubar is averaging 19.6 points for Hofstra.Abdoulaye averages 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Panthers, scoring 16.2 points while shooting 52.0% from beyond the arc...

Southern Miss hosts Mayo and South Dakota State

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

South Dakota State Jackrabbits (1-4) at Southern Miss Golden Eagles (2-3)Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Wednesday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jackrabbits -1.5; over/under is 144.5BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State visits the Southern Miss Golden Eagles after Zeke Mayo scored 22 points in South Dakota State’s 73-71 loss to the George Mason Patriots.The Golden Eagles have gone 2-0 at home. Southern Miss scores 65.2 points while outscoring opponents by 5.2 points per game.The Jackrabbits are 0-1 on the road. South Dakota State ranks seventh in the Summit League with 11.4 assists per game led by Mayo averaging 3.6.Southern Miss averages 65.2 points per game, 11.4 fewer points than the 76.6 South Dakota State gives up. South Dakota State averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 more made shots on average than the 6.2 per game Southern Miss gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Austin Crowley is shooting 34.8% and averaging 15.0 points for the Golden Eagles. Donovan Ivory is avera...

Carjacking in Doral sparks police chase, ends in arrest in Medley

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

A carjacking incident in Doral sparked a police pursuit, ending near the intersection of the Turnpike and Okeechobee Road in Medley.Once that chase ended, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.Authorities were able to quickly apprehend the suspect after the foot chase.The victim, whose car was taken during the incident at a local gas station, was not hurt.

American Airlines reviewing viral video showing wheelchair crashing onto MIA tarmac

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

American Airlines said it is reviewing a video posted on TikTok that shows a baggage handler releasing a passenger’s wheelchair to slide down a jet bridge chute, where it crashed into a metal barrier, flipped over and tumbled onto an airport tarmac.The post, which has millions of views, has brought renewed attention to the traveling plight of millions of disabled Americans. According to the Paralyzed Veterans of America nonprofit, more than 31 wheelchairs were damaged, delayed or lost each day by airline workers between 2019 and 2022.The user who posted the TikTok video, Haeley Dyrdahl, said she recorded the incident Sunday at Miami International Airport “after I saw them do this and laugh with the first two wheelchairs.” She told CNN she also saw a suitcase get the same treatment.In the video, as the first man lets the wheelchair go, a second baggage handler, who is on the ground at the other end of the chute and wearing an American Airlines vest, steps back. Th...

Court sides with New Hampshire school districts in latest education funding case

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:46:48 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire should be spending at least 80% more per pupil on public schools, a judge said Monday in one of two rulings that could force significant changes to education funding.Lawmakers have been grappling with the issue for decades after the state Supreme Court ruled in the 1990s that the state is required to provide and pay for an adequate education. In response, the Legislature began sending each school district a set amount of aid per pupil — currently $4,100. Actual costs are much higher, however, and local property taxpayers make up the difference, with wide disparities due to differences in property wealth between communities.Conval Regional School District and 17 others challenged the base amount in court in 2019, and after a trial in April, Rockingham County Judge David Ruoff agreed with them Monday that the current allocation is unconstitutional. While the plaintiffs argued aid must be increased to at least $9,900 per pupil, Ruoff decline...