Category: Sports

Sharks hand Penguins 6th straight loss, 5-0

Sharks hand Penguins 6th straight loss, 5-0
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Evander Kane had a goal and an assist, Martin Jones made 30 saves in his 24th career shutout and the San Jose Sharks sent the Pittsburgh Penguins to their first six-game losing streak in eight years with a 5-0 victory. Logan Couture, Joe Thornton, Timo Meier and Joel Kellman also scored to give the Sharks back-to-back wins following a five-game losing streak. The Penguins have been outscored 24-8 during their first six-game skid since the 2011-12 season when Sidney Crosby was sidelined by an injury.

Clock Strikes Midnight On Geneva’s PAC Tournament Run

Despite underdog momentum being on their side, the magic dust finally ran out as the #5 Geneva College Golden Tornadoes fell to #1 Grove City at the Wolverines’ home court in the PAC Championship.

The Golden Tornadoes never led during this match, coming as close as 3 points before defense lapses and trouble in the paint gave Grove City the power to capture the title, as well as an automatic berth in the NCAA DIII tournament. Geneva falls to 14-14 overall with the loss.

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N.C. State defeats Pitt 77-73 behind Hellems’ surge

N.C. State defeats Pitt 77-73 behind Hellems’ surge
By KEN TYSIAC Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Reserve forward Jericole Hellems scored 16 points and sparked a second-half comeback to give N.C. State’s NCAA Tournament hopes a boost in a 77-73 win over Pittsburgh. With N.C. State trailing 58-51, Hellems scored nine points in three minutes, including a 3-pointer from the baseline with 6:53 remaining that gave the Wolfpack its first lead of the game. Pitt briefly regained the lead with two Eric Hamilton free throws, but the Wolfpack scored the next eight points to grab a seven-point lead and held on to win.

Robert Morris earns No. 1 seed, Braxton makes NEC history

Robert Morris earns No. 1 seed, Braxton makes NEC history
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Josh Williams scored 23 points, making four 3-pointers and Robert Morris defeated Saint Francis (Pa.) 78-68 in a regular-season finale to clinch the No. 1 seed into the upcoming Northeast Conference tournament. Saint Francis, which had won its previous eight games and was contending with Robert Morris for the NEC title, will be No. 2 seed to the tournament. Keith Braxton scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Red Flash and made history as the first Northeast Conference player to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

3A WPIAL Girls’ Championship: Mohawk 44, Beaver 26

The rubber match between the two Section 1 foes in 3A was decided by the largest margin. Unfortunately, it was the Beaver Lady Bobcats that fell this time as Mohawk won their first ever ladies’ basketball championship by a score of 44-26 in the 3A WPIAL Girls’ Championship at the Petersen Events Center.

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Tom Hays has the scoring recap for beavercountyradio.com:

Romo remains with CBS after agreeing to long-term contract

Romo remains with CBS after agreeing to long-term contract
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
Tony Romo will remain with CBS as its top NFL analyst after agreeing to a record extension. CBS Sports spokeswoman Jen Sabatelle said that the network and Romo have agreed to a long-term contract. The New York Post reported that Romo’s new deal is worth $17 million a year. CBS’ deal with the NFL expires after the 2022 season, but Romo’s contract goes beyond that. CBS is expected to retain their rights when the next round of negotiations start, which could happen this year once a new collective bargaining agreement with players is finalized. Romo joined CBS in 2017 after retiring.

Gibson makes 28 saves as Anaheim defeats Pittsburgh 3-2

Gibson makes 28 saves as Anaheim defeats Pittsburgh 3-2
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Gibson made 28 saves, Brendan Guhle scored the winning goal in the second period and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2. Danton Heinen and Ryan Getzlaf also scored for the Ducks, who have won two straight for the first time in over three weeks. Anaheim was missing its top three defensemen. Jason Zucker scored both of Pittsburgh’s goals. The left wing has 19 goals, with five coming in nine games with Pittsburgh since he was acquired from Minnesota. The Penguins have five straight regulation losses for the first time since the 2011-12 season.