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Buckeyes beat rival Michigan 68-57 on the road as EJ Liddell leads second half surge (Feb. 12, 2022)
The 16th ranked Buckeyes took down Michigan 68-57 on Saturday night in Ann Arbor (0:04), rebounding from a troubling loss at Rutgers earlier in the week. Ohio State has struggled on the road all season (0:13), going just 4-5 compared to a perfect 10-0 at home. EJ Liddell led the way against Michigan, scoring a game-high 28 points and five rebounds as the Buckeyes improved to 15-6. Eli Brooks had 17 points in the loss (0:17) as the Wolverines dropped to 13-10. Liddell started a bit slow but once he got going, the junior forward was able to get whatever shot he wanted (0:22). The Big Ten Player of the Year candidate continuously found the middle of the lane for a fall away jumper (0:37) or bullied his way into the lane to finish at the rim. He racked up an impressive 28 points, despite struggling from 3-point range, to go with three blocks (0:25) in 36 minutes. He also knocked down a clutch triple (0:51) to extend Ohio State's lead late in the second half. Malaki Branham (0:29) has become the Buckeyes second most important player but seemed timid at times at Michigan. After scoring 19 points including four 3-pointers in the loss at Rutgers, Branham had just six points, three rebounds and one assist on Saturday. He didn’t play poorly but the expectations are a bit higher. The same can be said for Michigan freshman forward Caleb Houstan (0:32), who totaled only five points and two rebounds in 34 minutes. FULL COVERAGE: Player Grades: https://scarletandgame.com/2022/02/13/ohio-state-basketball-player-grades-buckeyes-beat-rival-michigan-on-road/ Story: https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cbb-buckeyes-beat-rival-michigan-68-57-on-road Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7vsuiJG7ts Postgame Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJOm7miaqv4 Box Score: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401364435 Big Ten Rankings: https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cbb-2022-big-ten-power-rankings-2-0 Tournament Watch: https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cbb-tournament-watch-3-0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23/status/1492947311739162624?s=21 LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/charlespost Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23 Dunking With Wolves: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/cpost/ Sports Posts: https://www.sportsposts.net/ Scarlet & Game: https://scarletandgame.com/author/cpost/ The Eastern Echo: http://www.easternecho.com/staff/charles-post We Love Ann Arbor: https://www.weloveannarbor.com/author/post-chasgmail-com/
Patrick Beverley’s clutch step back 3-pointer seals Timberwolves victory over Pistons (Feb. 3, 2022)
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their 3-game win streak as Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 25 points in a 128-117 win over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. The sophomore guard struggled against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday with a season-low five points but rebounded in Detroit highlighted by a 12-point first quarter and three straight buckets in the third quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns (0:08) put up 21 points and 14 rebounds in the win, eclipsing the 20-point mark in 11 of last 13 outings. Minnesota moved into 7th place in the Western Conference with a 27-25 record as seven players scored in double figures. Patrick Beverley (0:10) totaled 11 points, seven assists and six rebounds including a step back triple to seal the win (0:30). Taurean Prince (0:21) and Malik Beasley combined for 41 points on 9/11 shooting from 3-point range. Jaden McDaniels (0:04), who will participate alongside Edwards in the Rising Stars Challenge later this month, scored 10 points and two boards. Jarred Vanderbilt added 13 points and six rebounds in the win. The Pistons were without rookie Cade Cunningham after the guard left in the loss versus the New Orleans Pelicans with a right hip pointer and is day to day. Jerami Grant and Saddiq Bey (0:15) took over the majority of the offensive load, combining for 37 shots. Bey had 21 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, while Grant finished with 20 points and two blocks. Frank Jackson led the Pistons with 25 points off the bench. Isaiah Stewart scored 10 points and 13 rebounds. Bey, Cunningham and Stewart will also compete in the Rising Stars Challenge. The Timberwolves wait for a Saturday night rematch with the Pistons, while Detroit hosts the Boston Celtics on Friday. FULL COVERAGE: Story: https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/nba-anthony-edwards-paces-timberwolves-past-pistons Highlights: https://youtu.be/lIBq8YivQrY Postgame Interview: https://youtu.be/FSAv4GhImqI Box Score: https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401360601 Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23/status/1489379755011026955?s=21 LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/charlespost Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23 Dunking With Wolves: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/cpost/ Sports Posts: https://www.sportsposts.net/ Scarlet & Game: https://scarletandgame.com/author/cpost/ The Eastern Echo: http://www.easternecho.com/staff/charles-post We Love Ann Arbor: https://www.weloveannarbor.com/author/post-chasgmail-com/
Brandon Ingram nets game-high 26 points in return as Pelicans pummel Pistons 111-101 (Feb. 1, 2022)
Brandon Ingram (0:08) returned after a 5-game absence due to an ankle injury on Tuesday night as the New Orleans Pelicans took down the Detroit Pistons 111-101 at Little Caesars Arena. Ingram scored a game-high 26 points (0:14), four assists and three rebounds on 44% shooting from the field. New Orleans trailed 76-61 with 7:38 left in the third quarter before outscoring Detroit by 25 points the rest of the way. Cade Cunningham (0:18) left midway through the quarter with a right hip pointer and did not return. Jonas Valanciunas (0:23) had 13 points and 13 rebounds the Pelicans snapped a 4-game losing streak. Jerami Grant (sprained right thumb) scored 17 points on 3/6 shooting from 3-point range in his first game since early December. Cunningham finished with six points (0:26) and five rebounds in 21 minutes, while Corey Joseph had a team-high 18 points in the loss. Trey Murphy added 12 points and five rebounds off the Pelicans bench. Ingram was ejected late in the fourth quarter after blocking Frank Jackson’s shot (0:44) and jokingly screaming in his face. Both went to Duke and played together in New Orleans. Ingram picked up his second technical (after getting one in the first half for arguing a foul) and was subsequently tossed. Jackson had 14 points off the Pistons bench. The Pelicans, who travel to play the Denver Nuggets on Friday, finished with more offensive rebounds (16-6) and points off turnovers (16-12) in the win. Detroit will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. FULL COVERAGE: STORY: https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/nba-pelicans-pummel-pistons-as-brandon-ingram-returns HIGHLIGHTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTlTFLlYnfQ POSTGAME INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKzjFKvFk20 BOX SCORE: https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401360585 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sprtsposts LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/charlespost Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23 Dunking With Wolves: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/cpost/ Sports Posts: https://www.sportsposts.net/ Scarlet & Game: https://scarletandgame.com/author/cpost/ The Eastern Echo: http://www.easternecho.com/staff/charles-post We Love Ann Arbor: https://www.weloveannarbor.com/author/post-chasgmail-com/
Wolverines survive scare at home from Northwestern 72-70, extend 3-game win streak (Jan. 26, 2022)
Michigan slipped past Northwestern 72-70 after blowing a double digit lead in the second half on Wednesday night at the Crisler Center. The Wolverines are now on 3-game winning streak since losing back to back Big Ten matchups. Caleb Houstan scored a game-high 18 points on 71.4% shooting from the field in the recent home win. Northwestern trailed 48-37 early in the second half before going on a 14-3 run to tie the game. DeVante' Jones (0:05) knocked down four free throws in the final minute to give Michigan the lead and Julian Roper's game-winning attempt fell short at the buzzer. Jones finished with 15 points (0:18) and six assists, while Hunter Dickinson had nine points and five rebounds before fouling out with just over two minutes remaining. The game completely slowed down midway through the second half with 26 fouls called following halftime and 46 fouls throughout. Three players fouled out including Moussa Diabate, who had eight points (0:31) and seven rebounds in limited playing time. Pete Nance led the Wildcats with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists. Boo Buie (0:09) and Ryan Young also had 13 points in the loss. Eli Brooks (0:15) added 12 points after a slow start in the first half. Houstan was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after making eight 3-pointers in wins over Maryland and Indiana last week. He continued to look more comfortable, connecting on 3/5 attempts from beyond the arc including a 3-pointer to give the Wolverines a 68-65 lead with 1:38 left. Terrance Williams also knocked down a big 3-pointer (0:37), his only bucket of the game, to help Michigan hold off Northwestern. Juwan Howard's team improved to 10-7 and will travel to face rival Michigan State on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats host first place Illinois next, who are fresh off a 56-55 win over the Spartans. FULL COVERAGE: Story: https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cbb-wolverines-win-third-straight-survive-scare-from-northwestern Highlights: https://youtu.be/8Tw7WGP16ic Postgame Interview: https://youtu.be/rSiG7X4tmTM Box Score: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401364403 Big Ten Rankings: https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cbb-2022-big-ten-power-rankings-2-0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sprtsposts LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/charlespost Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23 Dunking With Wolves: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/cpost/ Sports Posts: https://www.sportsposts.net/ Scarlet & Game: https://scarletandgame.com/author/cpost/ The Eastern Echo: http://www.easternecho.com/staff/charles-post We Love Ann Arbor: https://www.weloveannarbor.com/author/post-chasgmail-com/
Michigan bounces back from month-long losing streak with 83-64 win over Maryland (January 18, 2022)
Michigan snapped a 3-game losing streak with an 83-64 win over unranked Maryland at the Crisler Center on Tuesday night. The Wolverines recently endured a month-long skid including losses to UCF, Rutgers and Illinois, in addition to two other games against Michigan State and Purdue postponed due to COVID-19. Juwan Howard's team was winless since blowing past Southern Utah 87-50 on December 18. Howard tied his former head coach Steve Fisher as the fastest coach in school history to reach the 50-win mark after going 50-24 in just under three years at his alma mater. Hunter Dickinson returned to the lineup (0:12) after missing the loss at Illinois and finished with a team-high 21 points, six assists and six rebounds against Maryland. Moussa Diabate (0:17), Caleb Houstan and Devante Jones (0:21) combined to score 42 points. Freshman guard Frankie Collins added six points and three assists off the bench, including an alley-oop from Eli Brooks (0:38) to give Michigan a 59-44 lead. Eric Ayala scored a game-high 22 points (0:34) in the loss. The Wolverines, who shot an impressive 58.3% from the field, will face Indiana and Northwestern next. Maryland hosts first place Illinois on Friday. FULL COVERAGE: STORY: https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cbb-michigan-bounces-back-from-month-long-losing-streak HIGHLIGHTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8jZmY_oriM&list=WL&index=5 POSTGAME INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0bZsHblfJc BOX SCORE: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401364388 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sprtsposts LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/charlespost Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23 Dunking With Wolves: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/cpost/ Sports Posts: https://www.sportsposts.net/ Scarlet & Game: https://scarletandgame.com/author/cpost/ The Eastern Echo: http://www.easternecho.com/staff/charles-post We Love Ann Arbor: https://www.weloveannarbor.com/author/post-chasgmail-com/
Quick Lane Bowl Postgame: Tim Lester, Broncos players discuss win over Wolf Pack (December 28, 2021)
Western Michigan (8-5) rolled over Nevada (8-5) in the 2021 Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday afternoon to finish the season on a high note. The Broncos jumped out to a 14-3 lead and never looked back, securing a 52-24 win, as Jaxson Kinclaire added 105 yards and two touchdowns on the ground against his former team. Postgame press conference includes Western Michigan's Tim Lester (0:21), Jaxson Kinclaire (3:47), Ralph Holley (4:24), Ali Fayad (4:52), and MVP Sean Tyler (5:32), in addition to Nevada's Vai Taua (5:58), Toa Taua (7:04) and Sam Hammond (7:40). “Doing it in Detroit was really special to have so many fans and alumni here. There were tons of people from Kalamazoo that made the trip. To play the way we did in front of them, with their support, it all came together," Lester said in the postgame press conference (0:44) following the bowl victory. "The future is now and this bowl game matters. Last time we were able to finish a season like this was in 2015. We’re going to continue to work because we have a long way to go but I hope that our guys have a lot of confidence and hunger going into the offseason." Kincaide talked about facing his former program in the final game of his career (3:47) in the postgame press conference: “It felt surreal. We went to a museum on Thursday and seeing them all for the first time, my heart was racing. I was nervous and ready to play then. Today I calmed down and it was a great feeling to leave with some of the guys that I came in with in 2016. There were a lot of familiar faces. It was great to go out this way. (4:15) We had a chip on our shoulder this game because we had a guy go down. La'Darius Jefferson was out with COVID and we just made sure that there was no fall off." "Just humble, hardworking, and a great student and great representative of our program. Transfer players don't always become leaders in your program. Some do and he's one. Comes in, shows up and works hard every day. I'm hoping he becomes a coach. I'm trying to talk him into it. I will hire him," Lester later said about Kincaide's impact since transferring to Western Michigan. "It was a big game for him and to watch him go over 100 yards and protect the ball and see the vision. I was proud of him and he got in the end zone a couple times. What a great day for him." FULL COVERAGE: PREVIEW: (https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cfb-2021-quick-lane-bowl-preview) RECAP: (https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cfb-western-michigan-whacks-nevada-52-24-in-quick-lane-bowl) BOWL PICKS: (https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cfb-2021-bowl-games-preview-predictions) LIVE THREAD: (https://twitter.com/chas_post23/status/1475488888718245893?s=20) LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/charlespost Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23 Dunking With Wolves: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/cpost/ Sports Posts: https://www.sportsposts.net/ Scarlet & Game: https://scarletandgame.com/author/cpost/ The Eastern Echo: http://www.easternecho.com/staff/charles-post We Love Ann Arbor: https://www.weloveannarbor.com/author/post-chasgmail-com/
Quick Lane Bowl Highlights: Western Michigan whacks Nevada 52-24 at Ford Field (December 27, 2021)
Western Michigan (8-5) rolled over Nevada (8-5) in the 2021 Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday afternoon to finish the season on a high note. The Broncos jumped out to a 14-3 lead and never looked back, securing a 52-24 win, behind a stellar performance from MVP Sean Tyler. The sophomore running back racked up a game-high 281 total yards (0:50), including a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown early in the first quarter. Jaxson Kinclaire also added 105 yards and two touchdowns on the ground against his former team as the Broncos took home the second bowl win in school history. Nevada took an early lead thanks to Devonte Lee’s 34-yard sprint (0:08) on the opening series but had to settle for a field goal attempt after Marshawn Kneeland sacked Nate Cox on the ensuing third down. Brandon Talton's kick was good from 32 yards out but WMU responded immediately as Tyler housed a 100-yard kickoff to put his team up 7-3. A few minutes later, Kaleb Eleby added to the lead with a 74-yard TD pass to Corey Crooms (0:20). Nevada tried to keep up the pace as Lee pushed himself into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown (1:04) but the Broncos quickly answered on the other end. Eleby hit a wide open Brett Broske over the middle for a 20-yard touchdown (1:21) as the Broncos offense continued to move the ball at will in the second quarter. Kincaide then scored the first of two touchdowns against his former school, helping Western Michigan to a 31-10 lead at halftime. He spent four seasons with the Wolf Pack before transferring to Western Michigan in 2020. Lester’s team kept their foot on the gas as Kincaide found the end zone again (1:41) in the fourth quarter. The Broncos proved to be the much more aggressive and physical team on both sides of the ball in the 28-point win. “Doing it in Detroit was really special to have so many fans and alumni here. There were tons of people from Kalamazoo that made the trip. To play the way we did in front of them, with their support, it all came together," Lester said in the postgame press conference (2:12) following the bowl victory. "The future is now and this bowl game matters. Last time we were able to finish a season like this was in 2015. We’re going to continue to work because we have a long way to go but I hope that our guys have a lot of confidence and hunger going into the offseason." Kincaide talked about facing his former program in the final game of his career (3:10) in the postgame press conference: “It felt surreal. We went to a museum on Thursday and seeing them all for the first time, my heart was racing. I was nervous and ready to play then. Today I calmed down and it was a great feeling to leave with some of the guys that I came in with in 2016. There were a lot of familiar faces. It was great to go out this way. We had a chip on our shoulder this game because we had a guy go down. La'Darius Jefferson was out with COVID and we just made sure that there was no fall off." FULL COVERAGE: PREVIEW: (https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cfb-2021-quick-lane-bowl-preview) RECAP: (https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cfb-western-michigan-whacks-nevada-52-24-in-quick-lane-bowl) BOWL PICKS: (https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cfb-2021-bowl-games-preview-predictions) LIVE THREAD: (https://twitter.com/chas_post23/status/1475488888718245893?s=20) LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/charlespost Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23 Dunking With Wolves: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/cpost/ Sports Posts: https://www.sportsposts.net/ Scarlet & Game: https://scarletandgame.com/author/cpost/ The Eastern Echo: http://www.easternecho.com/staff/charles-post We Love Ann Arbor: https://www.weloveannarbor.com/author/post-chasgmail-com/
Ohio State shocks #1 Duke with late 12-0 run, EJ Liddell drills clutch jumper (November 30, 2021)
Ohio State came back from a 15-point deficit to defeat previously undefeated #1 Duke at the Schottenstein Center on Tuesday, November 30 in Columbus. The Buckeyes trailed 66-59 with just over four minutes left before ending the game on an improbable 12-0 run to secure the upset. EJ Liddell knocked down a step-back jumper (1:05) with 15.4 second remaining to extend Ohio State's lead to three points. Paolo Banchero attempted a game-tying 3-pointer (1:14) on the other end for the Blue Devils but came up empty. Zed Key was phenomenal down the stretch (0:35) as he scored a game-high 20 points and three rebounds. Liddell also recorded a double-double with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists in the victory. Duke's defensive pressure (0:11) allowed them to create some distance and take a 43-30 lead into the break. Banchero and veteran wing Wendell Moore combined for 20 points halftime as the Blue Devils shot 60% from the field in the first half. The Buckeyes refused to go away (0:56) as they slowly crept back into the game. Duke couldn't create quality shots as they failed to score in the last 4+ minutes. Chris Holtmann's team improved to 5-2 with the 71-66 upset, while the Blue Devils will fall from the #1 spot after suffering their first blemish. Banchero had 14 points and five rebounds in the loss. Video also includes quotes from Chris Holtmann (1:54) and Mike Krzyzewski (2:33) postgame press conference. FULL COVERAGE: STORY: (https://www.sportsposts.net/single-post/cbb-ohio-state-shocks-top-ranked-duke-with-12-0-run-to-end-game) PREVIEW: (https://scarletandgame.com/2021/11/30/ohio-state-basketball-buckeyes-look-to-upset-top-ranked-duke/) LIVE THREAD: (https://twitter.com/chas_post23/status/1465854562749886467?s=21) HIGHLIGHTS: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNYypeEWh5Q) POSTGAME INTERVIEW: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1Sty54er-g&t=70s) LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/charlespost Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_post23 Dunking With Wolves: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/cpost/ Sports Posts: https://www.sportsposts.net/ Scarlet & Game: https://scarletandgame.com/author/cpost/ The Eastern Echo: http://www.easternecho.com/staff/charles-post We Love Ann Arbor: https://www.weloveannarbor.com/author/post-chasgmail-com/