Mevius’ historic night lifts Saints
Elisa Mevius recorded the first triple-double in program history to lead Siena to a 77-40 thrashing of Rider on Thursday at Alumni Gynmasium in Lawrenceville, N.J.
Mevius finished with 16 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists while Ahniysha Jackson added 18 points. Mevius is the first player in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a triple-double
this season.
The Saints (17-11, 14-6 MAAC) concluded the regular season and enter the MAAC Tournament riding a fourgame winning streak.
Siena has locked up a first-round bye and the third seed in the MAAC Tournament and will play at 1 p.m. on Thursday in Atlantic City, N.J., versus an opponent to be determined.
Lowry up by one shot at Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. — Shane Lowry made three birdie putts from outside 20 feet, chipped in for eagle and avoided most of the trouble for a 6-under 66, giving him a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill on Thursday.
Minjee Lee leads LPGA in China
SANYA, China — Minjee Lee shot a 7-under 65 for a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Blue Bay LPGA on China's southern island of Hainan on Thursday.
Highsmith, Piercy share PR lead
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Rookie Joe Highsmith shot a bogey-free, 7under 65 on Thursday to share the early first-round lead with veteran Scott Piercy at the weather-delayed Puerto Rico Open.
Davidse, Cantero shoot 64s
EDENVALE, South Africa — South African Keenan Davidse and Spaniard Ivan Cantero shot 8-under 64s to take the first-round lead at the Jonsson Workwear Open in South Africa on Thursday.
Naeher’s heroics lift U.S.
SAN DIEGO — Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made three saves and converted a penalty herself in a shootout after a rain-soaked 2-2 draw with Canada on Wednesday night, earning the United States a spot in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup final. The United States advanced 3-1 on penalties and will play Brazil in the title game on Sunday evening. Brazil defeated Mexico 3-0 in the earlier semifinal match.
QB Trubisky signs with Bills
ORCHARD PARK — Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is returning to Buffalo to reprise his role as Josh Allen’s backup after signing a two-year contract with the Bills on Thursday.
Broncos releasing S Simmons
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Justin Simmons became one of the top free agents on the market Thursday when the Denver Broncos released their star safety in a cost-cutting move.
Nets’ Simmons out for season
NEW YORK — Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-star's season has ended early because of back problems.
Louisville tops Boston College
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Nyla Harris had 14 points and nine rebounds, Olivia Cochran made key steals down the stretch and No. 24 Louisville beat Boston College 58-55 on Thursday.
No. 13 Oregon State gets OT win
LAS VEGAS — Raegan Beers had 27 points and 13 rebounds and No. 13 Oregon State beat No. 18 Colorado 85-79 in double overtime in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Conference Tournament.
Venus loses at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open.