Photo by Dave Winder, MSU Athletics
MSU BURNS BRESCIA BEHIND FIVE DOUBLE-DIGIT SCORERS
DJ Burns scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Murray State put five players in double figures in a 95-41 rout of Brescia in men’s exhibition action last night at the CFSB Center. KJ Williams scored 16 points in only 13 minutes, Tevin Brown added 13, and Nick McMullen scored 10 as the Racers coasted after building a 49-20 halftime lead. The Racers held the Bearcats to 26% shooting from the field while forcing 25 turnovers and dominating the glass 57-22. MSU shot 55% from the field, but only 63% at the charity stripe. The Racers were without projected starter Carter Collins who was nursing a sore ankle, and Elijah Farr who is emerging from concussion protocol. Murray State opens the season a week from tonight when they host Cumberland.
TURLEY AND MCKAY POST DOUBLE-DOUBLES IN RACER WOMEN’S WIN
Murray State had six double-figure scorers, including two with double-doubles in route to a 92-65 rout of Trevecca Nazarene in women’s exhibition basketball last night at the CFSB Center. Lex Mayes led the Racers with 16 points, Claira McGowan scored 15, with Hannah Mckay and Katelyn Young each adding 14 points. Alexis Burpo scored 10 points, and Macy Turley added 11 points and 12 assists, joining McKay who also had a double double with a team high 11 rebounds. The Racers shot 57% from the field, 50% behind the arc, and 75% at the line, while commanding the boards 42-29. The Racers open the season next Tuesday morning at 11 against Asbury.
MORANT SHINES IN WIN OVER DENVER
The Grizzlies took down one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. Ja Morant scored 26 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds in the Grizzlies’ 106-97 win over the Denver Nuggets in Memphis. Tyus Jones scored 17 points off the bench and Xavier Tillman finished with 12. Memphis hosts Denver again tomorrow night.
TITANS ADD PETERSON; HENRY COULD BE OUT FOR THE YEAR
There’s a new running back on the Tennessee Titans roster. The signing of veteran Adrian Peterson was confirmed yesterday. The former Vikings star was signed after Derrick Henry suffered a foot injury in Tennessee’s win over the Colts on Sunday. Henry is expected to have surgery today and it’s not yet known when he’ll return to the field. ESPN reports that the Titans are concerned he has a fracture that could end his season.
CARDINALS LOSE CLARK
One of Louisville’s best defenders is out for the year. Cardinals cornerback Kei’Trel Clark tore his ACL in Louisville’s loss to NC State and is done for the season. Clark finished the year with three interceptions and nine passes defensed.
PREDS AT CALGARY TONIGHT
The Predators are heading across the border. Nashville plays the Flames tonight in Calgary. The Preds are 4-and-4 after beating the New York Islanders in a shootout on Saturday.
NATIONAL SPORTS BRIEFS
The Chiefs are celebrating a 20-17 victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football in Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes threw for 275 yards, one touchdown, and an interception in the win for KC. The Chiefs are back to .500 at 4-and-4. Daniel Jones threw a pair of touchdowns and a pick in the loss for the Giants. New York is now 2-and-6 on the year.
The Braves will try to close out the World Series in Game Six tonight in Houston. Max Fried will take the mound for Atlanta, which is chasing its first title since 1995. Luis Garcia will get the ball for the Astros. Houston forced a Game Six after winning 9-5 on the road in Game Five.
Von Miller is being traded. ESPN reports the Denver Broncos are sending their star player to the Los Angeles Rams. The Broncos will get a second and third round pick in next year’s draft. They’ll also be on the hook for almost all of Miller’s salary. The outside linebacker has spent his entire career with Denver after playing college football at Texas A&M.
Adam Fox is agreeing to a seven-year extension to remain a New York Ranger. The reigning Norris Trophy winner signed a deal through the 2029 season at around nine-and-a-half-million-dollars to stay in New York. The official terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team. The 23-year-old is set to become the highest paid defenseman in NHL history after leaving his rookie contract.
The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team will be without one of their top players to begin the 2021-22 men’s basketball season. The NCAA suspended center Kofi Cockburn [[ CO-burn ]] for the first three games of the season for selling apparel and memorabilia. Cockburn sold the items in June, less than a month before name, image, and likeness legislation was enacted in Illinois on July 1st.
MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD
NFL
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Kansas City Chiefs 20, New York Giants 17
MLB Playoffs
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No Game Scheduled
NBA
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Cleveland Cavaliers 113, Charlotte Hornets 110
Indiana Pacers 131, San Antonio Spurs 118
Philadelphia 76ers 113, Portland Trail Blazers 103
Atlanta Hawks 118, Washington Wizards 111
Chicago Bulls 128, Boston Celtics 114
Toronto Raptors 113, New York Knicks 104
Memphis Grizzlies 106, Denver Nuggets 97
Orlando Magic 115, Minnesota Timberwolves 97
Los Angeles Clippers 99, Oklahoma City Thunder 94
NHL
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Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Washington Capitals 2
Chicago Blackhawks 5, Ottawa Senators 1
Edmonton Oilers 5, Seattle Kraken 2
TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE (All times are Eastern)
MLB Playoffs
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8:09 p.m. – Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros
(Braves lead best-of-seven World Series, 3-2)
NBA
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7:00 p.m. – Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons
7:30 p.m. – Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks
9:00 p.m. – Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz
10:00 p.m. – New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns
10:30 p.m. – Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers
NHL
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7:00 p.m. – Vegas Golden Knights at Toronto Maple Leafs
7:00 p.m. – Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens
7:00 p.m. – Arizona Coyotes at Philadelphia Flyers
8:00 p.m. – Ottawa Senators at Minnesota Wild
8:00 p.m. – Dallas Stars at Winnipeg Jets
9:00 p.m. – Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames
10:00 p.m. – New York Rangers at Vancouver Canucks
10:00 p.m. – New Jersey Devils at Anaheim Ducks
10:30 p.m. – Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks
