Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2

February 23, 2020

Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres jumped on the Pittsburgh Penguins early in a 5-2 victory. Eichel, Zemgus Girgensons and Sam Reinhart all beat Tristan Jarry during an early three-goal outburst. Connor Hutton turned away 41 shots as the Sabres earned just their second regulation victory in their last 20 meetings with Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin scored twice for the Penguins. But Pittsburgh has now dropped two straight since moving into first place in the Metropolitan Division earlier in the week.

Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56

February 23, 2020

Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56
By ALAN SAUNDERS Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kihei Clark scored 17 points as Virginia held off a late charge to top Pittsburgh, 59-56. Trailing by 14 in the second half, Pitt used a 7-0 run to close to with in two points in the final two minutes. But Pitt guard Trey McGowens’ 3-point attempt with under 10 seconds to play went off the rim and Ryan Murphy’s last-dash heave didn’t get off before the buzzer.

Fury beats Wilder to reclaim heavyweight title

February 23, 2020

The Latest: Fury beats Wilder to reclaim heavyweight title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyson Fury is a heavyweight champion once again, dominating Deontay Wilder in their title rematch before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel in the seventh round. Fury turned puncher as he dropped Wilder in the third and fifth rounds and was landing at will to the champion’s head. It was the first loss ever for Wilder in 44 fights. It was the 11th defense of the title he won in 2015.

Carlynton 4th Quarter rally stuns Freedom

February 22, 2020

It was a good one to start the day off, as Carlynton defeats Freedom 42-37. The game was close one, at the half the game was tied at 25 and it was anybodies game. But, despite that Freedom jumped to 8 point lead at the end of the third. But, it was not enough to keep Carlynton down as they outscored Freedom 15-2 in the fourth quarter to win the game. Freedom did not score a field goal in the fourth quarter and only made two foul shots. Despite the lost Freedom still has a chance to make the state playoffs. If Carlynton beats the winner out of Mohawk and East Allegheny, then Freedom can make state playoffs.

Scoring Update!!! Blackhawk vs. Uniontown Boys’ 4A Quarterfinals

February 22, 2020

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Bob Barrickman Talks 2020 WPIAL Basketball Playoffs On Sports Slam

February 22, 2020

So far, so good for Beaver County teams as things head into the latter stages of the quarterfinals in the WPIAL boys’ and girls’ basketball playoffs.

Beaver County Radio’s Hall of Fame sports director Bob Barrickman joined Matt Drzik and Greg Benedetti to talk about the opening games of the playoffs, the surprises and disappointments, and what teams and players to watch out for as we’re a week away from the WPIAL finals at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh.

To listen to the full interview, click on the player below!