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Robert Morris secures 66-56 victory against Point Park

 

Nov 9, 2023 9:58 PM – 135 words

By The Associated Press

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Markeese Hastings scored 20 points as Robert Morris beat Point Park 66-56 on Thursday night.

Hastings added 14 rebounds and three blocks for the Colonials (1-1). TJ Wainwright was 7 of 17 shooting, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 17 points. Stephaun Walker shot 5 of 11 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points.

Jamisen Smith finished with 19 points and three steals for the Pioneers. Nate Van added 14 points for Point Park. In addition, Nazareth Fisher had nine points and 10 rebounds.

Bryan Rust makes sure his second OT goal counts as Penguins defeat Kings 4-3

(Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson, second from right, celebrates an overtime goal by right wing Bryan Rust as Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley, left, and center Phillip Danault stand in goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Los Angeles.0 (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

 

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After having a goal waved off in overtime, Bryan Rust quickly made sure it didn’t happen twice. His wraparound goal with 1:15 remaining on the clock in overtime gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, giving them a sweep of their California road trip for the first time since 1996-97. Rust appeared to put in his own rebound 19 seconds earlier, but the goal was waved off when he was ruled offside. Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist as he became the 11th player in NHL history with 450 career multi-point games. He also extended his point streak to seven games.

Miguel Andujar Claimed by Athletics off Waivers From Pirates

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Miguel Andujar was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics on Monday from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The 28-year-old outfielder and infielder hit .250 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 90 plate appearances in his second season with the Pirates, who claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees in September 2022. Andujar batted .338 with 16 homers and 86 RBIs in 103 games this year with Triple-A Indianapolis.

Andujar batted .297 with 27 homers and 92 RBIs for the Yankees in 2018 but his production has dropped considerably. He has a .270 average with 39 homers and 149 RBIs in parts of seven big league seasons.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett says he’s playing ‘for sure’ against Titans despite rib injury

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles on a run against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett expects to play when the Steelers host the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night. Pickett sat out the second half of a loss to Jacksonville with a rib injury. Pickett says he “for sure” plans to face the Titans. The biggest issue for Pickett will be pain management when his body makes a twisting motion while throwing. Pickett said the best remedy for the injury is rest but that isn’t an option with the team playing on a short week. The Steelers are 4-3 as November begins. The Titans are 3-4.

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi apologizes to players after comment following loss to Notre Dame goes viral

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi runs on to the field before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi has apologized to his players after questioning their talent following a blowout loss to Notre Dame. Narduzzi said in the immediate aftermath of a 58-7 defeat that the Panthers lost a lot of good players from their 2022 team and the coaching staff didn’t do a good enough job replacing them. Narduzzi said later that his comments didn’t come out the way he intended but added that he and the players are on solid terms ahead of a visit from No. 4 Florida State.

Steelers’ Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: ‘They should get fined’

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) gets past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams (31) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers wide reciever Diontae Johnson called for the referees to be fined following Pittsburgh’s 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a defeat in which quarterback Kenny Pickett left with a rib injury following a big hit. Johnson said officials were “calling some stupid stuff” and complained there was no roughing the passer call when Pickett was drilled by defensive end Adam Gotsis. Johnson added the refs “must’ve got paid good today or something” and said they wanted the Jaguars to win.

Steelers veteran DT Cam Heyward returns to practice after groin surgery, return to play uncertain

FILE – Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is introduced before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Heyward returned to practice on Thursday, Oct. 26, for the first time since tearing a groin muscle in the season opener against San Francisco.(AP Photo/Matt Freed, File)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward has returned to practice for the first time since injuring his groin in the season opener. Heyward hasn’t played since tearing an adductor muscle in his groin during a 30-7 loss to San Francisco on Sept. 10. Heyward says he still has a few more boxes to check before he will be cleared to play. The Steelers have held their own without the six-time Pro Bowler. Pittsburgh is 4-2 heading into a visit by AFC South-leading Jacksonville.

In a transfer-happy era, the surest way to the ACC title game is to stick with homegrown QBs

FILE – Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wofford in Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Jurkovec, a transfer from Boston College who was benched earlier this month, is the latest in a series of swing and misses by the Panthers while looking for a quarterback in the transfer portal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ACC offers a bit of a throwback in the middle of the transfer-portal era. Since the league adopted a championship game in 2005, no school starting a transfer quarterback has won an ACC title. Coaches across the ACC say their preference is to develop quarterbacks they recruit but add that have to keep their options open. Pitt and North Carolina State dipped into the portal to add veteran quarterbacks only to have the moves backfire. North Carolina and Duke, however, are in the mix for a spot in the championship game behind quarterbacks Drake Maye and Riley Leonard.

Thomas Harley and Wyatt Johnston’s 3rd-Period Goals help Stars defeat Penguins 4-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason Robertson’s hard work in the crease gave the star forward his first goal of the season. His diving effort on a loose puck in the offensive zone helped put the game away.

Robertson set up Thomas Harley’s third-period goal and Wyatt Johnston scored later in the period to help the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Tuesday night.

“He was excellent tonight,” Stars coach Peter DeBoer said. “He’s a game-breaking guy. When he’s feeling it like he was, you can tell that he was in one of those zones where he was going to be a difference-maker.”

Bryan Rust scored the first goal for Pittsburgh, but Dallas had the next four. The Stars haven’t lost in regulation yet this season.

Robertson, who scored 46 goals last season, scored his first on Tuesday, as did Evgenii Dadonov before third-period goals from Harley and Johnston.

“I haven’t gotten many scoring chances lately, so hopefully I can keep that confidence going and get rolling and start to feel it,” Robertson said.

Jake Oettinger stopped 38 shots for the Stars, who won their third straight. Dallas has won four of its first five games this season.

“Once (Robertson) scored, I think everybody kind of took a breath and we just played our game,” DeBoer said.

Penguins defenseman John Ludvig, making his NHL debut, left with an injury at 10:41 of the second period. He was briefly knocked unconscious following a collision at center ice with Stars forward Radek Faksa. Ludvig, who was claimed off waivers from Florida before the season started, lay face down, motionless on the ice for several minutes while trainers and medical staff from both teams attended to him. He was eventually helped to his feet and skated from the ice with assistance from teammates Marcus Pettersson and Noel Acciari.

Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said that Ludvig was being evaluated.

“It’s a scary moment when you see a player like that,” Sullivan said. “Those are scary to watch. We’re hopeful he’s going to be OK.”

Rust scored his fifth goal in six games for the Penguins, who lost their third straight. Pittsburgh has lost four of its first six games this season. The Penguins’ power play, which is 2-for-16 this season, went 0-for-3 on Tuesday and hasn’t scored in four games.

Alex Nedeljkovic made 30 saves.

“Guys are frustrated because they want to get results,” Sullivan said. “These guys are competitive guys and they care an awful lot. When it doesn’t go the right way, of course frustration sets in.”

Harley put Dallas in front 3-1 at 5:22 of the third period. Nedeljkovic strayed from his crease to poke a loose puck away, but a diving Robertson got to it first and the puck eventually reached Harley, who put it into a partially open net. Johnston capped the scoring at 13:51 following a net-mouth scramble.

CROSBY CHASES HISTORY

Sidney Crosby, who assisted on Rust’s first goal of the game, is now one assist from entering into the top 15 in NHL history in career assists.

Crosby leads all active players with 955 career assists. With one more assist, Crosby will tie former Penguin Mark Recchi. Crosby is 45 assists from becoming the 14th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career assists.

UP NEXT:

Stars: Host Toronto on Thursday.

Penguins: Continue a four-game homestand on Thursday against Colorado.

New Brighton/Western Beaver Game For Friday Night Moved To Beaver High School

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The Week 7 game for Friday night between Western Beaver and New Brighton will be moved to Pat Tarquinio Field on the campus of Beaver High School.

The game was originally set to be played under portable lights at Rich Niedbala Field in Industry, but Western Beaver Athletic Director John Rosa told Beaver County Radio that the game had to be moved due to “unforeseen circumstances”.

Traditionally, the home games at Western Beaver are played during the daytime, often on Saturday afternoons. A recent petition has begun to install lights for the field for night games.

Heading into the game, Western Beaver has an overall record of 4-3, with a 3-1 record in Midwestern Athletic Conference (2A) play. New Brighton is 0-7, with a record of 0-4 in the MAC.

The time of the game will be at 7:00 PM.