Vanderbilt drops Texas A&M 63-56

February 16, 2013 |

Nashville,TN -� Texas A&M was not thinking Vanderbilt’s Dai-Jon Parker was going to be much of a perimeter threat, but he’s been putting in a little extra practice and it showed tonight with five three pointers for the Dores and a career high 17 points to lift Vanderbilt to a 63-56 victory

.”It probably wasn’t on their scouting report,” Parker said with a wide grin. “I had to pull it out of my bag of tricks tonight.� I had to come through for my team.” «Read the rest of this article»

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Nashville Predators suffer 3-2 shoot-out loss to Anaheim Ducks

February 16, 2013 |

Nashville, TN -� The Nashville Predators lost in a shoot-out to the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in front of another sell-out crowd at Bridgestone Arena.� Nick Bonino and Corey Perry scored to lift the Ducks past Nashville for the victory.

This was Anaheim’s fourth straight victory and eighth win in it’s last nine games, and puts an end to Nashville’s three game winning streak. «Read the rest of this article»

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Austin Peay Lady Govs Basketball gets road win over SIU Edwardsville Cougars 67-53

February 16, 2013 |

APSU Sports: Austin Peay Women’s Basketball

Austin Peay State University Lady Govs Edwardsville, IL – Behind a season-best 26-point night from senior Meghan Bussabarger, Austin Peay State University women’s basketball team rolled to a 67-53 victory against Ohio Valley Conference foe SIU Edwardsville, Saturday, at the Vadalabene Center.

APSU Lady Govs’ Meghan Bussabarger gets season high 26 points Saturday night. Austin Peay Women’s Basketball. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)

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APSU Governors unable to fly with Iowa Hawkeyes in 13-1 loss

February 16, 2013 |

APSU Sports: Austin Peay Men’s Baseball

Austin Peay State University Governors Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s baseball team could not create enough opportunities while an aggressive Iowa side converted on several opportunities to hand the Govs a 13-1 loss, Saturday, at Raymond C. Hand Park.

Senior left fielder Cody Hudson had three hits, including a double, in Austin Peay’s 13-1 loss to Iowa, Saturday. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)

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Tennessee Vols Dominate the No. 25 Kentucky Wildcats, 88-58

February 16, 2013 |

Knoxville, TN – Tennessee posted its largest win ever against Kentucky with a 88-58 dismantling of the defending national champions before a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday.

Tennessee (14-10 overall) won its third game in a row and evened its record in the SEC at 6-6. Kentucky, playing without freshman standout Nerlens Noel, fell to 17-8 overall and 8-4 in the league.

Junior guard Trae Golden poured in SEC career-high with 24 and handed out eight assists without a turnover. Golden was 11-of-12 from the foul line. Junior Jordan McRae scored 15 and Kenny Hall, who sat out last game, returned with 12 points.

Tennessee Vols guard Jordan McRae #52 during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats. (Photo by Wade Rackley – Tennessee Athletics)

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Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament tickets on sale Monday

February 16, 2013 |

Birmingham, Ala.-A limited number of tickets for Session One of the Southeastern Conference Men�s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., will go on sale Monday, February 18th, at 10 a.m. CT.

Session One will take place Wednesday, March 13th, and feature Seed #12 vs. Seed #13 at 6:30 p.m. CT and Seed #11 vs. Seed #14 at 9 p.m. CT. One ticket is valid for both games of the session. «Read the rest of this article»

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Kentucky women’s signees selected to McDonald’s All-American Game

February 16, 2013 |

Lexington, KY – Kentucky women�s basketball signees Makayla Epps (Lebanon, Ky./Marion County HS) and Linnae Harper (Chicago/Whitney Young HS) have been selected to play in the prestigious 2013 McDonald�s All-American High School Basketball Game on Wednesday, April 3 in the United Center in Chicago.� The game will feature the top 24 high school players around the country representing teams from the East and West and will be aired on ESPNU at 7:00pm EST.� The two UK signees will be going head-to-head as Epps will suit up for the East squad and Harper will play for the West.

This marks the fourth straight year Kentucky will have a signee play in the McDonald�s All-American game, but the first time in school history the Cats have had two signees receive the honor. «Read the rest of this article»

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Austin Peay Lady Govs Track and Field makes great strides at Buckeye Tune-Up

February 16, 2013 |

APSU Sports: Austin Peay Women’s Track and Field

Austin Peay State University Lady Govs Columbus, OH – Austin Peay State University women’s track and field team saw several athletes move up on the conference best lists at Friday’s Buckeye Tune-Up at French Field House.