Battle scores 23 second-half points for Ohio State in 90-78 win over Iowa in Big Ten Tournament
Jamison Battle scored all 23 of his points in the second half and Ohio State never trailed in beating Iowa 90-78 in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
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Senators 3, CBJ 2 (SO)
Claude Giroux scored in regulation and the shootout, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Blue Jackets.
OSU opens vs. Iowa at Big Ten tourney
Ohio State takes its four-game season-ending winning streak into the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament Thursday.
Michigan woos Buckeye running backs coach and run-game coordinator Tony Alford away from OSU
Michigan hired running backs coach and run-game coordinator Tony Alford away from rival Ohio State on Wednesday.
Cavs 116, Pelicans 95
Donovan Mitchell scored 14 points in his return from a seven-game absence and the Cavaliers combined for 20 3-pointers in a 116-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Canadiens 3, CBJ 0
Cayden Primeau made 41 saves for his second career shutout as the Montreal Canadiens blanked the Blue Jackets 3-0.
Crew advances to Concacaf Cup quarterfinals
The Crew will face the Tigres in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup after playing to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the round of 16 against Houston Dynamo FC at Lower.com Field Tuesday night.
Suns 117, Cavs 111
Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Devin Booker had 27 in his return from a right ankle sprain, rallying the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 win over the injury-depleted Cavaliers.
MBK: Buckeyes beat Rutgers in regular-season finale
Roddy Gayle Jr. scored 14 points and Ohio State never trailed in a 73-51 romp over Rutgers to close out the Big Ten Conference regular season.
Nets 120, Cavs 101
Cam Thomas scored 29 points in 31 minutes, Mikal Bridges had 25 points and the Brooklyn Nets pulled away to beat the injury-riddled Cavaliers 120-101 on Sunday night.