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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Gold Rush beat Tigers to end 2-game losing streak
The Gold Rush (14-11, 5-4) snapped a two-game losing streak. The Tigers (8-12, 3-6), have lost 5-of-6.
Ed Carter scored 18 points, Jeff Dixon 14, Galen Smith12, William Loyd 11 and Rayshawn Mart 10 for XULA. Dennis Miles scored 26 points and Arcuas McGhee 12 for Edward Waters, and both grabbed nine rebounds.
Carter, in his highest scoring game since Nov. 10, was 6-of-9 from the floor, 3-of-5 on 3-pointers and 3-of-3 from the line in 29 minutes. Dixon also was 6-of-9 from the floor and committed no turnovers in 27 1/2 minutes.
Smith grabbed seven rebounds and had three assists. Loyd had four assists to lead the Rush and tie his season high. He grabbed six rebounds and produced a game-high three steals. Mart had five rebounds, three assists, a block and two steals.
Smith's 3-pointer in the sixth minute made it 6-4 and put XULA ahead to stay. The Gold Rush led 30-23 at halftime, and the final margin was the game's largest.
XULA committed six turnovers, its fewest in a game since producing the same number in a 69-60 GCAC victory at Mobile on Feb. 21, 2009.
XULA will play host to Talladega in a GCAC game at 7:30 p.m. next Monday in the Convocation Center.
BOX SCORE
Ed Cassiere, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
Department of Athletics & Recreation
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
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Gold Nuggets shine in GCAC victory at Edward Waters
The Gold Nuggets (18-6, 8-1) remained a half-game behind GCAC leader Talladega and won for the fifth time in six conference road games. A year ago XULA was 1-5 on the road in the GCAC.
Hill made 11-of-22 field goals in her fifth 20-point performance of the season and the third in her last five games. Wells made 7-of-7 free throws and scored in double figures for the second consecutive game.
No one else scored more than five points for XULA. Mikayla Bates grabbed eight rebounds, and Kyla Duncan blocked two shots.
La'Quanza Glover had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Lady Tigers (13-10, 4-5). Jermisha Collins scored 12 points, and Mia Leite had 10.
Edward Waters scored the first six points, then XULA scored the next 12 and didn't relinquish the lead. A 27-8 second quarter gave the Gold Nuggets a 39-18 halftime advantage.
"We played great defense and shared the basketball," XULA coach Bo Browder said of the second quarter.
XULA outshot Edward Waters 41.4 to 35.1 percent from the floor.
XULA will play NAIA No. 13 Talladega at 5:30 p.m. next Monday at XULA's Convocation Center. Talladega defeated the Gold Nuggets 73-63 Saturday.
BOX SCORE
Ed Cassiere, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
Department of Athletics & Recreation
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
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UT Rio Grande Valley Wins Back-to-Back WAC Games With Win Over Chicago State
That's back-to-back wins in WAC play. We are starting to roll. #WePlayForYou #WAChoops https://t.co/UV3gqzK9IR— UTRGV Women's Hoops (@UTRGVWOMENHOOPS) February 5, 2019
We’re going to have to stop calling these “away games” and start calling them Homecomings 🤗 Thank you to all our fans for coming out! #WeBelieVe #GoUTRGV pic.twitter.com/RdfIRbq9pd— UTRGV Women's Hoops (@UTRGVWOMENHOOPS) February 5, 2019
JSU Roars Past UAPB, 65-52 (Video Highlights)
The @GoJSUTigers men's and women's teams swept Arkansas-Pine Bluff tonight. Both are also on three-game win streaks. Highlights are in the link below.https://t.co/duOVGh7S35— TJ Werre (@TJ_WJTV) February 5, 2019
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 5, 2019
ICYMI | Here are some snaps of tonight’s win! 💪@GoJSU_MBB #TheeILove #BleedTheeBlue #AggressiveUnit pic.twitter.com/J6TGhVVHTH— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 5, 2019
Men’s basketball postgame press conference https://t.co/DBFYeFSnAr— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 5, 2019
JSU Lady Tigers Crush UAPB for 3rd Win in a Row
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 5, 2019
A few looks from tonight’s game. Good win Lady Tigers! @GoJSU_WBB #TheeILove #BleedTheBlue pic.twitter.com/Z3OWYMHuHz— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 5, 2019
Lady Lions Struggle Offensively In Loss Against Jackson St. https://t.co/JrllmbKfKp— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
Jackson State Women's Basketball Press Conference vs UAPB https://t.co/tKXUV2CZ6V via @YouTube— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 5, 2019
Alabama State Tennis swept by West Alabama at home
Alabama State Athletics - @BamaStateTennis swept by West Alabama at home https://t.co/ms3kiWSIIt
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
Second-half surge leads Tigers past Alabama A&M 84-74
Second-half surge leads Tigers past Alabama A&M 84-74 https://t.co/7WR9rZM8ZI— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) February 5, 2019
Alabama A&M Athletics - Texas Southern rallies past men's basketball https://t.co/E4PTUIFvUk— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
More Fourth-quarter comeback lifts Lady Tigers past Alabama A&M
Fourth-quarter comeback lifts Lady Tigers past Alabama A&M https://t.co/mmLoAvghvt— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) February 5, 2019
Alabama A&M Athletics - Texas Southern uses second-half run to top women's basketball https://t.co/XQf3UkpM0w— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
Panthers Overcome Hornets in Late Run
Panthers Overcome Hornets in Late Run https://t.co/FjhkjxhafK— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) February 5, 2019
Alabama State Athletics - @BamaStateMBB comes up short at Prairie View A&M https://t.co/iXCLQLw8Jk— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
Ford Leads Women's Basketball To Win Over Alabama State
Ford Leads Women's Basketball To Win Over Alabama State https://t.co/GEbtqbJEP3— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) February 5, 2019
Alabama State suffers loss at Prairie View A&M #myasu #StateofMind— Alabama State WBB (@BamaStateWBB) February 5, 2019
📖: https://t.co/3y9W4G08mK pic.twitter.com/edUhrcLEUj
Mpoyo posts double-double in GSU victory
Mpoyo posts double-double in GSU victory https://t.co/BMZEGtwYlB— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) February 5, 2019
MVSU Athletics - MVSU Suffers Road Loss to Grambling State https://t.co/HVKB3tmjqf— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
Third Quarter Rally Leads MVSU to Victory over Grambling State, 54-52
Third Quarter Rally Leads @ValleyStateWBB to Victory over Grambling State, 54-52 https://t.co/t2v8bRDEz6— MVSU Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) February 5, 2019
Lady Tigers suffer set back to Devilettes https://t.co/h2E3kylEE8— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) February 5, 2019
N.C. Central Eagles Silenced by Florida A&M
Eagles Silenced by Florida A&M https://t.co/7C7PaWRjVf
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
NCCU Eagles Sizzle in the Second Half to Defeat FAMU
Eagles Sizzle in the Second Half to Defeat FAMU https://t.co/D34d7qICm2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
N.C. A&T Aggies Dominate Defending Regular-Season Co-Champs
It's all good with @LadyAggieBall @NCATAGGIES #eightandoh #1stplacehttps://t.co/xWCasYblFh pic.twitter.com/00UnPyVgiQ— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 5, 2019
NCAT 72 BCU 48. On to Norfolk State Saturday...https://t.co/AxEvVsjze3— 🏀BCU WBB (@BCUWBB) February 5, 2019
Strong 2nd Half Pushes BCU Hoops Past N.C. A&T 69-53
Recap it from @daytonadan https://t.co/N32muTAThu
— 🏀BCU MBB (@BCUhoops) February 5, 2019
Hawks take it to Tigers, win sixth in a row
Hawks take it to Tigers, win sixth in a row https://t.co/lF2JMpkz9k— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
SSU Women's Basketball Falls to UMES https://t.co/amETXZ2f8a— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
S.C. State Bulldogs Suffer Yet Another Setback On The Road To Hornet
South Carolina State University Athletics - Bulldogs Suffer Yet Another Setback On The Road To Hornet https://t.co/GXpAp6ynIx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
Lady Bulldogs Rebound With 63-60 MEAC Road Victory
South Carolina State University Athletics - Lady Bulldogs Rebound With 63-60 MEAC Road Victory https://t.co/2m7WkIGS3W
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 5, 2019
#17 Morehouse Ends Road Swing With Win At Fort Valley State, 63-50
#17 Morehouse Ends Road Swing With Win At Fort Valley State, 63-50 https://t.co/K8UYXziyKa— Morehouse Athletics (@MaroonTigers) February 5, 2019
No. 17 Morehouse continues its dominance over Fort Valley State University to earn win #17 on the season.— Morehouse Basketball (@MorehouseMBB) February 5, 2019
Visit https://t.co/kekym6dvUL for game details. #OurHOUSE🙆🏾♂️ | 🎨: Kevin D. Chapman, Jr. ‘06 pic.twitter.com/9YuTRKczf7
No. 17 Morehouse Holds off FVSU Second-Half Upset Bid https://t.co/RCGkG6En18— FORT VALLEY STATE (@FVSU) February 5, 2019
New Year, New Outcome for Kentucky State Thorobreds
New Year, New Outcome for @KYSUMBB #BredToWin #KSUForward #MakeItYours https://t.co/i95D5eaO5M
— KSU Thorobreds (@KYSUAthletics) February 5, 2019
'Breds overcome slow start to post win
'Breds overcome slow start to post win #BredToWin #KSUForward #MakeItYours https://t.co/SDn99CgTu2
— KSU Thorobreds (@KYSUAthletics) February 5, 2019
Second Half Run Sends Golden Rams Past CAU
SECOND HALF RUN SENDS GOLDEN RAMS PAST CAU https://t.co/Devj0B8Gkm— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) February 5, 2019
Albany State Smothers Clark Atlanta
ASU SMOTHERS CLARK ATLANTA https://t.co/yfSHGt4cEb— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) February 5, 2019
Morton's hot shooting not enough to get past LeMoyne Owen
Morton's hot shooting not enough to get past LeMoyne Owen https://t.co/wA88Bs5iCh
— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) February 5, 2019