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Pierce scores 18 as Presbyterian knocks off Truett McConnell 91-64

CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Jonah Pierce scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Presbyterian in a 91-64 victory over Truett McConnell on Sunday. The win improved the Blue Hose’s record to 7-8.

Triston Wilson also contributed 18 points, shooting 6-for-12 from the field, including 1-for-4 from three-point range, and was perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all five attempts. Wilson additionally dished out six assists.

Carl Parrish added 16 points for Presbyterian, going 5-for-11 from the floor, with an impressive 4-for-7 performance from beyond the arc.

For the Bears, Shawn Walker led the team with 17 points and eight rebounds. Jadon Yeh also made an impact, scoring 12 points and providing four assists.

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Banks has 26, UMass defeats Le Moyne 94-80

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Marcus Banks scored 26 points to lead UMass to a 94-80 victory over Le Moyne on Thursday.

Banks shot 9 of 17 from the field, including 5 for 10 from three-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the free-throw line to help the Minutemen improve to 2-1. K’Jei Parker contributed 19 points, shooting an efficient 6 for 7 from the field, including a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, and was flawless from the free-throw line, hitting all 4 attempts. Parker also dished out five assists.

Leonardo Bettiol added 17 points for UMass, making 7 of 11 shots and 3 of 6 free throws.

For Le Moyne (1-3), Jakai Sanders finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Trent Mosquera contributed 15 points, six rebounds, and three steals, while Deng Garang tallied 14 points, four assists, and six steals.

UMass took control of the game with 7:08 remaining in the first half and never relinquished the lead. Banks paced his team with 16 first-half points to help put UMass up 48-38 at the break. In the second half, the Minutemen extended their advantage to 60-38, fueled by a 12-0 scoring run. Parker led the team in the second half, scoring 16 points.

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Jones scores 29 as Saint Joseph’s (PA) downs Drexel 76-65

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Deuce Jones led Saint Joseph’s (PA) to a 76-65 victory over Drexel on Saturday, scoring 29 points off the bench. Jones was highly efficient, shooting 7 for 11 from the field, including a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, and converting 12 of 13 free throws to help the Hawks improve to 2-0.

Dasear Haskins contributed 15 points and six rebounds, while Anthony Finkley added 13 points, shooting 3 for 11 overall and 2 for 6 from three-point range, along with 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.

For Drexel (1-1), Villiam Garcia Adsten led the team with a double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Josh Reed also scored 12 points, and Shane Blakeney contributed 10 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.

Jones scored 11 points in the first half as Saint Joseph’s trailed 37-34 at halftime. However, his 18-point performance in the second half propelled the Hawks to overcome the deficit and secure an 11-point victory.

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Heat host Hornets Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

Charlotte Hornets (3-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (4-3, 9th in the Eastern Conference)
Location: Miami
Time: Friday, 8 p.m. EST

Bottom Line:
The Miami Heat will host the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. Last season, Miami finished with an overall record of 37-45 and went 24-28 in Eastern Conference play. The Heat shot 46.5% from the field and 36.7% from three-point range last season.

On the other hand, the Charlotte Hornets struggled last season, finishing 19-63 overall and 1-15 within the Southeast Division during the 2024-25 season. Defensively, the Hornets allowed 114.2 points per game and committed an average of 18.7 fouls per game last season.

These two teams will meet for the second time this season. In their first encounter on October 28, the Heat defeated the Hornets 144-117.

Injuries:
Heat: Tyler Herro is out with an ankle injury.
Hornets: Grant Williams is day to day with an ACL issue; LaMelo Ball is day to day with an ankle injury; Brandon Miller is out due to a shoulder injury; Josh Green is day to day with a shoulder injury.

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