Free State Firebirds Fall Short in Tournament Thriller
Free State led most of the game but Shawnee Mission West rallied to seize a 32-31 advantage late. Firebirds sophomore Sarai Preston fueled early momentum with a step-through layup, while Addie Fulscher and Chloe Clossen hit key three pointers. Kate Van Deventer led SMW with 17 points and Free State faces a seventh-place game tomorrow after a final-minute miss by Clossen.
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Dowdell eyes John Wood two year path to Division I
The Free State guard Dowdell plans to play two seasons at John Wood under coach Jonny Dahl to develop skills and attract DI attention. He credits Blazers assistant Austin Banks with NBA off-season training and aims to lead the Firebirds as a strong, immediate impact player this season. Dowdell praised coach Dahl and emphasized pace, playmaking, and shooting as a fit for his style. He notes John Wood and Free State both value leadership as he balances college prospects and a senior season.
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McCullar returns to action for Knicks affiliate after knee issue
Knicks two way forward McCullar, sidelined by a knee problem since June, played 16 minutes at the Osceola Magic affiliate, scoring 10 points with an assist and a steal as Westchester fell 119 101 at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee Florida. Westchester stands 10 6 ahead of a next game versus the Cleveland Charge.
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Baylor Bears Face Jayhawks In Midseason Big 12 Tilt
Kansas coach Bill Self notes Baylor's seven man rotation due to injuries to guards Roach and Love as the Bears rely on transfer Norchad Omier and freshmen Edgecombe Wright and Ojianwuna. KU aims to exploit rebounding gaps and adapt to Baylor’s switch-heavy defense in a pivotal Big 12 showdown at Foster Pavilion.
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