Rivers Defends Trash Talk Ahead of Chargers Game
Phillip Rivers says his outspoken style is playful backyard banter and not trash talk. He notes he will keep playing as long as it remains fun, while teammates Merriman and Turner defend the Chargers’ energy and deny a trash-talking reputation amid fans and opponents.
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Knight Tech routs No. 10 Aggies in rough shooting night
Texas Tech overwhelmed Texas A&M 67-? as the Aggies hit 18 of 53 from the field and committed a season-high 20 turnovers. Martin Zeno scored 19 and Trevor Cook 14 for Tech while Knight praised his squad's effort.
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Shockers Lose to Illinois State by 72 to 51
Osiris Eldridge scored 21 points to lift Illinois State to a 72-51 win over Wichita State. The Redbirds, 14-3 overall and 6-0 in the MVC, led 34-18 at halftime and extended the margin to 25 in the second half. Anthony Slack and Brandon Brandon added 13 points apiece, while Ramon Clemente led the Shockers with 12 and Gal Mekel added 11.
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Tar Heels edge Georgia Tech in ACC road thriller
North Carolina escapes Georgia Tech 83-82 on a late free throw by Danny Green after Tyler Hansbrough denied Elvis Peacock on a potential upset. Hansbrough scored 27 with 13 free throws as UNC improves to 18-0, 3-0 ACC, while Tech drops to 7-9, 0-3.
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