THE INDIANA SRN “SPORTSPAGE” MONDAY OCTOBER 28, 2024

“THE SCOREBOARD”

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SECTIONAL SCHEDULE

CLASS 6A

SECTIONAL 1

PORTAGE AT CROWN POINT

LAKE CENTRAL AT PENN

SECTIONAL 2

FW SNIDER AT ELKHART

FW CARROLL AT FW NORTHROP

SECTIONAL 3

CARMEL AT ZIONSVILLE

HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE) AT WESTFIELD

SECTIONAL 4

FISHERS AT NOBLESVILLE

HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN AT HOMESTEAD

SECTIONAL 5

BROWNSBURG AT AVON

BEN DAVIS AT PIKE

SECTIONAL 6

NORTH CENTRAL VS. CATHEDRAL

LAWRENCE NORTH AT LAWRENCE CENTRAL

SECTIONAL 7

PERRY MERIDIAN AT SOUTHPORT

WARREN CENTRAL AT TECH

SECTIONAL 8

FRANKLIN CENTRAL AT COLUMBUS NORTH

CENTER GROVE AT JEFFERSONVILLE

CLASS 5A

SECTIONAL 9

HAMMOND MORTON AT MUNSTER

HAMMOND CENTRAL AT MERRILLVILLE

SECTIONAL 10

MICHIGAN CITY AT CHESTERTON

LAPORTE AT VALPARAISO

SECTIONAL 11

GOSHEN AT WARSAW

CONCORD AT FW NORTH

SECTIONAL 12

LAFAYETTE JEFF AT SOUTH BEND ADAMS

MCCUTCHEON AT KOKOMO

SECTIONAL 13

WHITELAND AT DECATUR CENTRAL

ANDERSON AT PLAINFIELD

SECTIONAL 14

FRANKLIN AT COLUMBUS EAST

EAST CENTRAL AT SEYMOUR

SECTIONAL 15

BLOOMINGTON SOUTH AT TERRE HAUTE SOUTH

BLOOMINGTON NORTH AT TERRE HAUTE NORTH

SECTIONAL 16

NEW ALBANY AT EVANSVILLE NORTH

CASTLE AT FLOYD CENTRAL

CLASS 4A

SECTIONAL 17

KANKAKEE VALLEY AT HANOVER CENTRAL

NEW PRAIRIE AT HOBART

SECTIONAL 18

PLYMOUTH AT MISHAWAKA

NORTHWOOD AT SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH

SECTIONAL 19

EAST NOBLE AT LEO

FW BISHOP DWENGER AT FW WAYNE

SECTIONAL 20

MARION AT HUNTINGTON NORTH

LOGANSPORT AT LEBANON

SECTIONAL 21

GREENFIELD-CENTRAL AT PENDLETON HEIGHTS

NEW PALESTINE AT YORKTOWN

SECTIONAL 22

MOORESVILLE AT BISHOP CHATARD

RONCALLI AT BREBEUF JESUIT

SECTIONAL 23

MARTINSVILLE AT SILVER CREEK

BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE AT GREENWOOD

SECTIONAL 24

EVANSVILLE BOSSE AT BOONVILLE

EVANSVILLE REITZ AT JASPER

CLASS 3A

SECTIONAL 25

JIMTOWN AT MISHAWAKA MARIAN

GRIFFITH AT KNOX

SECTIONAL 26

GARRETT AT TIPPECANOE VALLEY

FAIRFIELD AT WEST NOBLE

SECTIONAL 27

WEST LAFAYETTE AT NORTHWESTERN

TWIN LAKES AT MACONAQUAH

SECTIONAL 28

FW BISOP LUERS AT JAY COUNTY

DELTA AT MISSISSINEWA

SECTIONAL 29

GUERIN CATHOLIC AT HAMILTON HEIGHTS

CASCADE AT TRI-WEST

SECTIONAL 30

BATESVILLE AT FRANKLIN COUNTY

GREENSBURG AT LAWRENCEBURG

SECTIONAL 31

MADISON AT SCOTTSBURG

INDIAN CREEK AT NORTH HARRISON

SECTIONAL 32

SOUTHRIDGE AT EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL

VINCENNES LINCOLN AT HERITAGE HILLS

CLASS 2A

SECTIONAL 33

RENSSELAER CENTRAL AT BREMEN

ANDREAN AT WHEELER

SECTIONAL 34

WESTERN BOONE AT LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC

LEWIS CASS AT NORTH MONTGOMERY

SECTIONAL 35

CHURUBUSCO AT ADAMS CENTRAL

EASTSIDE AT PRAIRIE HEIGHTS

SECTIONAL 36

TIPTON AT ALEXANDRIA

ROCHESTER AT EASTERN (GREENTOWN)

SECTIONAL 37

COVENANT CHRISTIAN AT MONROVIA

LUTHERAN AT CARDINAL RITTER

SECTIONAL 38

CENTERVILLE AT LAPEL

TRITON CENTRAL AT SHENANDOAH

SECTIONAL 39

BROWN COUNTY AT GREENCASTLE

SOUTH VERMILLION AT LINTON

SECTIONAL 40

PAOLI AT BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL

SALEM AT TELL CITY

CLASS A

SECTIONAL 42

PIONEER AT CARROLL (FLORA)

TRI-COUNTY AT TAYLOR

SECTIONAL 43

SOUTHERN WELLS AT TRITON

NORTH MIAMI AT FREMONT

SECTIONAL 44

SOUTH ADAMS AT TRI

MADISON-GRANT AT HAGERSTOWN

SECTIONAL 45

SOUTH PUTNAM AT COVINGTON

RIVERTON PARKE AT NORTH VERMILLION

SECTIONAL 46

CLOVERDALE AT TINDLEY

SHERIDAN AT CLINTON PRAIRIE

SECTIONAL 47

MILAN AT WEST WASHINGTON

EASTERN GREENE AT NORTH DECATUR

SECTIONAL 48

NORTH DAVIESS AT PERRY CENTRAL

FOREST PARK AT PROVIDENCE

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS/GIRLS SOCCER STATE FINALS

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

6 PM ET | 1A BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP  
GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (14-4-2) VS COVENANT CHRISTIAN (18-1-1)

8:30 PM ET | 1A GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
PROVIDENCE (19-3) VS FAITH CHRISTIAN (16-2-2)

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

11 AM ET | 3A BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
BLOOMINGTON SOUTH (20-1) VS HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE) (18-0-4)

1:30 PM ET | 2A GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
LAWRENCEBURG (20-1) VS MISHAWAKA MARIAN (16-3-2)

4 PM ET | 2A BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL (18-2-1) VS FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN (15-6)

6:30 PM ET | 3A GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
CENTER GROVE (16-4-3) VS NOBLESVILLE (18-0-2)

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SEMI-STATE MATCH-UPS

CLASS 4A

HUNTINGTON NORTH

CROWN POINT VS. FW CARROLL, 10 A.M.

HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN VS. PENN, NOON

CHAMPIONSHIP: 7 P.M.

BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE

FLOYD CENTRAL VS. CENTER GROVE, 11 A.M.

CASTLE VS. YORKTOWN, 1 P.M.

CHAMPIONSHIP: 7 P.M.

CLASS 3A

PLYMOUTH

ANGOLA VS. HAMMOND BISHOP NOLL, 10 A.M.

NEW CASTLE VS. NORTHWOOD, NOON

CHAMPIONSHIP: 7:30 P.M.

COLUMBUS EAST

JENNINGS COUNTY VS. RONCALLI, 10 A.M.

SILVER CREEK VS. TRI-WEST, NOON

CHAMPIONSHIP: 7 P.M.

CLASS 2A

DELTA

WOODLAN VS. JIMTOWN, 10 A.M.

SOUTHWOOD VS. WESTERN BOONE, NOON

CHAMPIONSHIP: 7 P.M.

MARTINSVILLE

WINCHESTER VS. BARR-REEVE, 10 A.M.

SCECINA VS. BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL, NOON

CHAMPIONSHIP: 7 P.M.

CLASS A

FRANKFORT

FAITH CHRISTIAN VS. SETON CATHOLIC, 10 A.M.

SOUTH NEWTON VS. CULVER COMMUNITY, NOON

CHAMPIONSHIP: 7 P.M.

JASPER

SPRINGS VALLEY VS. TRINITY LUTHERAN, 10 A.M.

LUTHERAN VS. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, NOON

CHAMPIONSHIP: 7 P.M.

INDIANA CROSS COUNTRY STATE FINALS

NOVEMBER 2

SITE: LAVERN GIBSON CHAMPIONSHIP CROSS COUNTRY COURSE, WABASH VALLEY SPORTS CENTER, 599 S. TABORTOWN ROAD, TERRE HAUTE, IN  47803. COURSE LAYOUT

TIMES: GIRLS AT 12 PM ET FOLLOWED BY THEIR AWARDS CEREMONY; BOYS AT 2:30 PM ET FOLLOWED BY THEIR AWARDS CEREMONY.

GATES OPEN: 9:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM CT 

STREAMING: BOTH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RACES WILL STREAM EXCLUSIVELY AT IHSAATV.ORG VIA PAY-PER-VIEW FOR $15. 

AP COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

1 OREGON 8-0

2 GEORGIA 6-1

3 PENN STATE 7-0

4 OHIO STATE 6-1

5 MIAMI FL 8-0

6 TEXAS 7-1

7 TENNESSEE 6-1

8 NOTRE DAME 7-1

9 BYU 8-0

10 TEXAS A&M 7-1

11 CLEMSON 6-1

12 IOWA STATE 7-0

13 INDIANA 8-0

14 ALABAMA 6-2

15 BOISE STATE 6-1

16 LSU 6-2

17 KANSAS STATE 7-1

18 PITTSBURGH 7-0

19 OLE MISS 6-2

20 SMU 7-1

21 ARMY 7-0

22 WASHINGTON STATE 7-1

23 COLORADO 6-2

24 ILLINOIS 6-2

25 MISSOURI

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:

VANDERBILT 41, MEMPHIS 34, TULANE 28, NAVY 23, LOUISVILLE 5, ARKANSAS 4, UNLV 4, LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE 3, SOUTH CAROLINA 1.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

WEEK 10

TUESDAY, OCT. 29

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL VS. NEW MEXICO STATE, 7 P.M. | CBSSN

TEXAS STATE VS. LOUISIANA, 7:30 P.M. | ESPN2

SAM HOUSTON VS. LOUISIANA TECH, 8 P.M. | ESPNU

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30

JACKSONVILLE STATE VS. LIBERTY, 7 P.M. | CBSSN

WESTERN KENTUCKY VS. KENNESAW STATE, 7:30 P.M. | ESPN2

THURSDAY, OCT. 31

CHARLOTTE VS. TULANE, 7:30 P.M. | ESPN

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE VS. NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL, 7:30 P.M. | ESPN2

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

UCONN VS. GEORGIA STATE, 7 P.M. | CBSSN

COLUMBIA VS. YALE, 7 P.M. | ESPNU

FLORIDA ATLANTIC VS. SOUTH FLORIDA, 7:30 P.M. | ESPN2

NO. 15 BOISE STATE VS. SAN DIEGO STATE, 8 P.M. | FS1

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

NO. 3 PENN STATE VS. NO. 4 OHIO STATE, 12 P.M. | FOX

NO. 5 MIAMI (FLA.) VS. DUKE, 12 P.M. | ABC/ESPN+

NO. 19 OLE MISS VS. ARKANSAS, 12 P.M. | ESPN

NO. 24 ILLINOIS VS. MINNESOTA, 12 P.M. | FS1

NO. 21 ARMY VS. AIR FORCE, 12 P.M. | CBS/PARAMOUNT+

PURDUE VS. NORTHWESTERN, 12 P.M. | BTN

NC STATE VS. STANFORD, 12 P.M. | ACCN

SYRACUSE VS. VIRGINIA TECH, 12 P.M. | THE CW NETWORK

AKRON VS. BUFFALO, 12 P.M. | CBSSN

EASTERN MICHIGAN VS. TOLEDO, 12 P.M. | ESPN U

MEMPHIS VS. UTSA, 12 P.M. | ESPN2

BROWN VS. PENNSYLVANIA, 12 P.M. | ESPN+

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT VS. WAGNER, 12 P.M. | TBA

DUQUESNE VS. MERCYHURST, 12 P.M. | TBA

ROBERT MORRIS VS. MERRIMACK, 12 P.M. | TBA

GEORGETOWN VS. LEHIGH, 12:30 P.M | ESPN+

VANDERBILT VS. AUBURN, 12:45 P.M. | SEC NETWORK

NORTH CAROLINA A&T VS. WILLIAM & MARY, 1 P.M. | FLOSPORTS

HAMPTON VS. VILLANOVA, 1 P.M. | FLOSPORTS

BRYANT VS. STONY BROOK, 1 P.M. | FLOSPORTS

RHODE ISLAND VS. MONMOUTH, 1 P.M. | TBA

UALBANY VS. NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1 P.M. | FLOSPORTS

INDIANA STATE VS. NORTH DAKOTA, 1 P.M. | ESPN+

PRESBYTERIAN VS. DAYTON, 1 P.M. | ESPN+

BUTLER VS. STETSON, 1 P.M. | FLOSPORTS

MOREHEAD STATE VS. ST. THOMAS-MINNESOTA, 1 P.M. | ESPN+

PRINCETON VS. CORNELL, 1 P.M. | ESPN+

HOWARD VS. DELAWARE STATE, 1 P.M. | ESPN+

MORGAN STATE VS. NORFOLK STATE, 1 P.M. | ESPN+

BUCKNELL VS. LAFAYETTE, 1 P.M. | ESPN+

ST. FRANCIS (PA) VS. STONEHILL, 1 P.M. | TBA

FORDHAM VS. COLGATE, 1 P.M. | ESPN+

VMI VS. FURMAN, 1:30 P.M. | ESPN+

DARTMOUTH VS. HARVARD, 1:30 P.M. | ESPN+

RICHMOND VS. TOWSON, 2 P.M. | FLOSPORTS

ELON VS. CAMPBELL, 2 P.M. | FLOSPORTS

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN VS. GARDNER-WEBB, 2 P.M. | ESPN+

MARIST VS. DRAKE, 2 P.M. | ESPN+

WEST GEORGIA VS. LINCOLN (CA), 2 P.M. | ESPN+

OKLAHOMA VS. MAINE, 2:30 P.M. | ESPN+/SEC NETWORK

APP STATE VS. OLD DOMINION, 2:30 P.M. | ESPN+

UAB VS. TULSA, 2:30 P.M. | ESPN+

WESTERN CAROLINA VS. CHATTANOOGA, 2:30 P.M. | ESPN+

TENNESSEE TECH VS. LINDENWOOD, 2:30 P.M. | ESPN+

EASTERN ILLINOIS VS. WESTERN ILLINOIS, 3 P.M. | ESPN+

INCARNATE WOOD VS. HOUSTON CHRISTIAN, 3 P.M. | ESPN+

MERCER VS. EAST TENNESSEE STATE, 3 P.M. | ESPN+

SAMFORD VS. WOFFORD, 3 P.M. | ESPN+

ILLINOIS STATE VS. YOUNGSTOWN STATE, 3 P.M. | ESPN+

MISSOURI STATE VS. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, 3 P.M. | ESPN+

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE VS. MURRAY STATE, 3 P.M. | ESPN+

ALABAMA A&M VS. SOUTHERN, 3 P.M. | TBA

JACKSON STATE VS. ARKANSAS PINE-BLUFF, 3 P.M. | ESPN+

BETHUNE COOKMAN VS. GRAMBLING, 3 P.M. | TBA

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE VS. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M, 3 P.M. | TBA

NO. 1 OREGON VS. MICHIGAN, 3:30 P.M. | CBS/PARAMOUNT+

NO. 2 GEORGIA VS. FLORIDA, 3:30 P.M. | ABC/ESPN+

NO. 11 IOWA STATE VS. TEXAS TECH, 3:30 P.M. | ESPN

NO. 13 INDIANA VS. MICHIGAN STATE, 3:30 P.M. | PEACOCK

NO. 17 KANSAS STATE VS. HOUSTON, 3:30 P.M. | FOX

NEBRASKA VS. UCLA, 3:30 P.M. | BTN

FLORIDA STATE VS. NORTH CAROLINA, 3:30 P.M. | ACCN

UCF VS. ARIZONA, 3:30 P.M. | FS1

UTEP VS. MIDDLE TENNESSEE, 3:30 P.M | CBSSN

MARSHALL VS. UL MONROE, 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+

NORTH DAKOTA STATE VS. NORTHERN IOWA, 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+

NAVY VS. RICE, 4 P.M. | ESPN2

NEW MEXICO VS. WYOMING, 4 P.M. | TRUTV/MAX

TROY VS. COASTAL CAROLINA, 4 P.M. | ESPN+

UTAH TECH VS. CENTRAL ARKANSAS, 4 P.M | ESPN+

ABILENE CHRISTIAN VS. SOUTHERN UTAH, 4 P.M. | ESPN+

LAMAR VS. SE LOUISIANA, 4 P.M. | ESPN+

EASTERN WASHINGTON VS. MONTANA STATE, 4 P.M. | ESPN+

NORTHERN ARIZONA VS. WEBER STATE, 4 P.M | ESPN+

UC DAVIS VS. NORTHERN COLORADO, 4 P.M. | ESPN+

FLORIDA A&M VS. TEXAS SOUTHERN, 4 P.M. | ESPN+

SAN DIEGO VS. DAVIDSON, 4 P.M. | ESPN+

NICHOLLS VS. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, 4 P.M. | ESPN+

MISSISSIPPI STATE VS. MASSACHUSETTS, 4:15 P.M. | SEC NETWORK

NORTH ALABAMA VS. AUSTIN PEAY, 5 P.M. | ESPN+

CAL POLY VS. MONTANA, 5 P.M. | ESPN+

ALCORN STATE VS. ALABAMA STATE, 5 P.M. | ESPN+

TENNESSEE STATE VS. UT MARTIN, 6 P.M. | ESPN+

OKLAHOMA STATE VS. ARIZONA STATE, 7 P.M. | FS1

FRESNO STATE VS. HAWAI’I, 7 P.M. | TBA

TARLETON STATE VS. EASTERN KENTUCKY, 7 P.M. | ESPN+

NO. 11 CLEMSON VS. LOUISVILLE, 7:30 P.M. | ESPN

NO. 10 TEXAS A&M VS. SOUTH CAROLINA, 7:30 P.M. | ABC/ESPN+

IOWA VS. WISCONSIN, 7:30 P.M. | NBC

WASHINGTON VS. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, 7:30 P.M. | BTN

SOUTH ALABAMA VS. GEORGIA SOUTHERN, 7:30 P.M. | ESPN U

NO. 7 TENNESSEE VS. KENTUCKY, 7:45 P.M. | SEC NETWORK

NO. 18 PITT VS. NO. 20 SMU, 8 P.M. | ACCN

BAYLOR VS. TCU, 8 P.M | ESPN2

NEVADA VS. COLORADO STATE, 8 P.M. | CBSSN

MCNEESE VS. TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE, 8 P.M. | ESPN+

SACRAMENTO STATE VS. PORTLAND STATE, 9 P.M. | ESPN+

INDIANA HOOSIERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

INDIANA 31 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 7

INDIANA 77 WESTERN ILLINOIS 3

INDIANA 42 UCLA 13

INDIANA 52 CHARLOTTE 14

INDIANA 42 MARYLAND 28

INDIANA 41 NORTHWESTERN 24

INDIANA 56 NEBRASKA 7

INDIANA 31 WASHINGTON 17

NOVEMBER 2 AT MICHIGAN STATE TBA

NOVEMBER 9 VS. MICHIGAN TBA

NOVEMBER 23 AT OHIO STATE TBA

NOVEMBER 30 VS. PURDUE TBA

PURDUE BOILERMAKERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

PURDUE 49 INDIANA STATE 0

NOTRE DAME 66 PURDUE 7

OREGON STATE 38 PURDUE 21

NEBRASKA 28 PURDUE 10

WISCONSIN 52 PURDUE 6

ILLINOIS 50 PURDUE 49 OT

OREGON 35 PURDUE 0

NOVEMBER 2 VS. NORTHWESTERN TBA

NOVEMBER 9 AT OHIO STATE TBA

NOVEMBER 16 VS. PENN STATE TBA

NOVEMBER 22 AT MICHIGAN STATE 8:00

NOVEMBER 30 AT INDIANA TBA

NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

NOTRE DAME 23 TEXAS A&M 13

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 16 NOTRE DAME 14

NOTRE DAME 66 PURDUE 7

NOTRE DAME 28 MIAMI OH 3

NOTRE DAME 31 LOUISVILLE 24

NOTRE DAME 49 STANFORD 7

NOTRE DAME 31 GEORGIA TECH 14

NOTRE DAME 51 NAVY 14

NOVEMBER 9 VS. FLORIDA STATE 7:30

NOVEMBER 16 VS. VIRGINIA 3:30

NOVEMBER 23 AT ARMY 7:00 (YANKEE STADIUM)

NOVEMBER 30 AT USC TBA

BUTLER BULLDOGS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

BUTLER 40 UPPER IOWA 7

BUTLER 19 MURRAY STATE 17

BUTLER 53 HANOVER 0

BUTLER 63 VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY-LYNCHBURG 0

BUTLER 40 MOREHEAD STATE 6

DRAKE 27 BUTLER 17

DAYTON 21 BUTLER 14

BUTLER 48 DAVIDSON 38

NOVEMBER 2 VS. STETSON 1:00

NOVEMBER 9 AT VALPO 1:00 CT

NOVEMBER 16 VS. ST. THOMAS 1:00

NOVEMBER 23 AT PRESBYTERIAN 1:00

BALL STATE CARDINALS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

BALL STATE 42 MISSOURI STATE 34

MIAMI FL 62 BALL STATE 0

CENTRAL MICHIGAN 37 BALL STATE 34

JAMES MADISON 63 BALL STATE 7

WESTERN MICHIGAN 45 BALL STATE 42

BALL STATE 37 KENT STATE 35

VANDERBILT 24 BALL STATE 14

BALL STATE 25 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 23

NOVEMBER 5 VS. MIAMI OH TBA

NOVEMBER 12 AT BUFFALO 7:00

NOVEMBER 23 VS. BOWLING GREEN TBA

NOVEMBER 29 AT OHIO TBA

INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

PURDUE 49 INDIANA STATE 0

EASTERN ILLINOIS 27 INDIANA STATE 20

INDIANA STATE 24 DAYTON 13

HOUSTON CHRISTIAN 27 INDIANA STATE 24

YOUNGSTOWN STATE 21 INDIANA STATE 14

INDIANA STATE 31 MURRAY STATE 27

MISSOURI STATE 46 INDIANA STATE 21

INDIANA STATE 20 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 17

NOVEMBER 2 VS. NORTH DAKOTA 1:00

NOVEMBER 9 AT SOUTH DAKOTA 2:00

COLTS SCHEDULE

HOUSTON 29 INDIANAPOLIS 27

GREEN BAY 16 INDIANAPOLIS 10

INDIANAPOLIS 21 CHICAGO 16

INDIANAPOLIS 27 PITTSBURGH 24

JACKSONVILLE 37 INDIANAPOLIS 34

INDIANAPOLIS 20 TENNESSEE 17

INDIANAPOLIS 16 MIAMI 10

HOUSTON 23 INDIANAPOLIS 20

NOV. 3: AT MINNESOTA, 1 P.M., CBS

NOV. 10: VS. BUFFALO, 1 P.M., CBS

NOV. 17: AT N.Y. JETS, 8:20 P.M., NBC PEACOCK

NOV. 24: VS. DETROIT, 1 P.M., FOX

DEC. 1: AT NEW ENGLAND, 1 P.M., CBS

DEC. 15: AT DENVER, 4:25 P.M., CBS

DEC. 22: VS. TENNESSEE, 1 P.M., CBS

DEC. 29: AT N.Y. GIANTS, TBD

JAN. 5: VS. JACKSONVILLE, TBD

WEEK 8 SCHEDULE

SUNDAY SCOREBOARD

HOUSTON 23 INDIANAPOLIS 20

CLEVELAND 29 BALTIMORE 24

GREEN BAY 30 JACKSONVILLE 27

DETROIT 52 TENNESSEE 14

ATLANTA 31 TAMPA BAY 26

NEW ENGLAND 25 NY JETS 22

ARIZONA 28 MIAMI 27

PHILADELPHIA 37 CINCINNATI 17

LA CHARGERS 26 NEW ORLEANS 8

BUFFALO 31 SEATTLE 10

WASHINGTON 18 CHICAGO 15

KANSAS CITY 27 LAS VEGAS 20

DENVER 28 CAROLINA 14

SAN FRANCISCO 30 DALLAS 24

MONDAY, OCT. 28

NEW YORK GIANTS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS (8:15P ESPN/ABC)

WEEK 9 SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, OCT. 31

HOUSTON TEXANS AT NEW YORK JETS (8:15P PRIME VIDEO)

SUNDAY, NOV. 3

DALLAS COWBOYS AT ATLANTA FALCONS (1:00P FOX)

DENVER BRONCOS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS (1:00P CBS)

MIAMI DOLPHINS AT BUFFALO BILLS (1:00P CBS)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS (1:00P CBS)

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AT CINCINNATI BENGALS (1:00P FOX)

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT CLEVELAND BROWNS (1:00P CBS)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1:00P CBS)

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS AT NEW YORK GIANTS (1:00P FOX)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT TENNESSEE TITANS (1:00P FOX)

CHICAGO BEARS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS (4:05P CBS)

DETROIT LIONS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS (4:25P FOX)

LOS ANGELES RAMS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (4:25P FOX)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (8:20P NBC)

MONDAY, NOV. 4

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (8:15P ESPN)

WEEK 10

THURSDAY, NOV. 7

CINCINNATI BENGALS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS (8:15P PRIME VIDEO)

SUNDAY, NOV. 10

NEW YORK GIANTS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS (9:30A NFL NETWORK, MUNICH)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT CHICAGO BEARS (1:00P FOX)

BUFFALO BILLS AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (1:00P CBS)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1:00P FOX)

DENVER BRONCOS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (1:00P CBS)

ATLANTA FALCONS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (1:00P FOX)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (1:00P FOX)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (1:00P CBS)

TENNESSEE TITANS AT LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (4:05P FOX)

NEW YORK JETS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS (4:25P CBS)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT DALLAS COWBOYS (4:25P CBS)

DETROIT LIONS AT HOUSTON TEXANS (8:20P NBC)

MONDAY, NOV. 11

MIAMI DOLPHINS AT LOS ANGELES RAMS (8:15P ESPN)

WEEK 11

THURSDAY, NOV. 14

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (8:15P PRIME VIDEO)

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

GREEN BAY PACKERS AT CHICAGO BEARS (1:00P FOX)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT DETROIT LIONS (1:00P CBS)

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS (1:00P CBS)

LOS ANGELES RAMS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (1:00P FOX)

CLEVELAND BROWNS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (1:00P FOX)

BALTIMORE RAVENS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1:00P CBS)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT TENNESSEE TITANS (1:00P CBS)

ATLANTA FALCONS AT DENVER BRONCOS (4:05P FOX)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (4:05P FOX)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT BUFFALO BILLS (4:25P CBS)

CINCINNATI BENGALS AT LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (4:25P CBS)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT NEW YORK JETS (8:20P NBC)

MONDAY, NOV. 18

HOUSTON TEXANS AT DALLAS COWBOYS (8:15P ESPN)

WEEK 12

THURSDAY, NOV. 21

PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT CLEVELAND BROWNS (8:15P PRIME VIDEO)

SUNDAY, NOV. 24

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS (1:00P CBS)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT CHICAGO BEARS (1:00P FOX)

TENNESSEE TITANS AT HOUSTON TEXANS (1:00P CBS)

DETROIT LIONS AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (1:00P FOX)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS (1:00P CBS)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS AT NEW YORK GIANTS (1:00P CBS)

DALLAS COWBOYS AT WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (1:00P FOX)

DENVER BRONCOS AT LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (4:05P CBS)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS (4:25P FOX)

ARIZONA CARDINALS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (4:25P FOX)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT LOS ANGELES RAMS (8:20P NBC)

MONDAY, NOV. 25

BALTIMORE RAVENS AT LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (8:15P ESPN)

WEEK 13

THURSDAY, NOV. 28 (THANKSGIVING)

CHICAGO BEARS AT DETROIT LIONS (12:30P CBS)

NEW YORK GIANTS AT DALLAS COWBOYS (4:30P FOX)

MIAMI DOLPHINS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS (8:20P NBC)

FRIDAY, NOV. 29

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (3:00P PRIME VIDEO)

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT ATLANTA FALCONS (1:00P CBS)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT CINCINNATI BENGALS (1:00P CBS)

HOUSTON TEXANS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1:00P FOX)

ARIZONA CARDINALS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1:00P FOX)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (1:00P CBS)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT NEW YORK JETS (1:00P FOX)

TENNESSEE TITANS AT WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (1:00P CBS)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS (4:05P FOX)

LOS ANGELES RAMS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (4:05P FOX)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT BALTIMORE RAVENS (4:25P CBS)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT BUFFALO BILLS (8:20P NBC)

MONDAY, DEC. 2

CLEVELAND BROWNS AT DENVER BRONCOS (8:15P ESPN)

WEEK 14

THURSDAY, DEC. 5

GREEN BAY PACKERS AT DETROIT LIONS (8:15P PRIME VIDEO)

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

NEW YORK JETS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS (1:00P CBS)

ATLANTA FALCONS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1:00P FOX)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT NEW YORK GIANTS (1:00P FOX)

CAROLINA PANTHERS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1:00P FOX)

CLEVELAND BROWNS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1:00P CBS)

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (1:00P CBS)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT TENNESSEE TITANS (1:00P CBS)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS (4:05P CBS)

BUFFALO BILLS AT LOS ANGELES RAMS (4:25P FOX)

CHICAGO BEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (4:25P FOX)

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (8:20P NBC)

MONDAY, DEC. 9

CINCINNATI BENGALS AT DALLAS COWBOYS (8:15P ESPN/ABC)

MLB PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

WORLD SERIES

GAME 1: DODGERS 6 YANKEES 3 (10)

SATURDAY, OCT. 26

GAME 2: DODGERS 4 YANKEES 2

MONDAY, OCT. 28

GAME 3: LAD @ NYY (FOX)

TUESDAY, OCT. 29

GAME 4: LAD @ NYY (FOX)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30

GAME 5^: LAD @ NYY (FOX)

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

GAME 6^: NYY @ LAD (FOX)

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

GAME 7^: NYY @ LAD (FOX)

(^IF NECESSARY)

NBA SCORES

PHILADELPHIA 118 INDIANA 114 OT

PORTLAND 125 NEW ORLEANS 103

BROOKLYN 115 MILWAUKEE 102

OKLAHOMA CITY 128 ATLANTA 104

LA CLIPPERS 112 GOLDEN STATE 104

NHL SCORES

EDMONTON 3 DETROIT 2 OT

NEW JERSEY 6 ANAHEIM 2

MONTRÉAL 4 PHILADELPHIA 3

COLORADO 5 OTTAWA 4

MLS PLAYOFFS

ORLANDO CITY 2 CHARLOTTE 0

LOS ANGELES 2 VANCOUVER 1

TOP NATIONAL SPORTS HEADLINES/NEWS RELEASES

NFL SUNDAY

NFL ROUNDUP: COMMANDERS SINK BEARS ON LAST-SECOND HAIL MARY

Jayden Daniels threw a 52-yard Hail Mary pass to Noah Brown on the final play of the game and the Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears 18-15 on Sunday in Landover, Md.

Roschon Johnson had scored on the ground from 1 yard out with 25 seconds left in regulation, and the Bears (4-3) made good on the ensuing two-point conversion to take a 15-12 lead after trailing 12-0 earlier in the contest.

That left just enough time for the Commanders (6-2) to return the kickoff to their own 24 and complete two short passes to set up the game-winning heave, which deflected off a crowd of players and went into Brown’s hands in the end zone as time expired.

The game matched rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams of Chicago, selected first overall out of Southern California in this year’s draft, and Daniels, taken No. 2 out of LSU.

Daniels was 21-of-38 passing for 326 yards and the score. He also ran eight times for 52 yards. Williams completed 10 of 24 passes for 131 yards. D’Andre Swift ran for 129 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries for Chicago.

Lions 52, Titans 14

Kalif Raymond returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown and added a receiving score as Detroit overwhelmed visiting Tennessee.

David Montgomery ran for a touchdown and threw for another in the first half for the Lions (6-1). Jared Goff tossed three scoring passes and Jahmyr Gibbs had a 70-yard scoring run as Detroit surpassed the 50-point mark for the first time since scoring 55 points in 1997. Gibbs finished with 127 rushing yards.

Tennessee’s Mason Rudolph passed for a touchdown and ran for another but was also intercepted twice. Calvin Ridley caught 10 passes for 143 yards for the Titans (1-6).

49ers 30, Cowboys 24

Brock Purdy passed for 260 yards and one touchdown and also rushed for a score as San Francisco beat Dallas in Santa Clara, Calif.

George Kittle had six receptions for 128 yards and one touchdown as the 49ers (4-4) beat the Cowboys for the fourth consecutive time, with two of those wins coming in the playoffs. Kittle also became the fifth player in 49ers history with 500 or more career receptions.

Dak Prescott completed 25 of 38 passes for 243 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Cowboys (3-4). CeeDee Lamb matched his career high of 13 receptions to go with 146 yards and two scores for Dallas, which lost its second straight game.

Patriots 25, Jets 22

Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown with 22 seconds remaining to lift New England over New York in Foxborough, Mass.

Stevenson then hauled in a two-point conversion pass from backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett as the Patriots (2-6) ended a six-game skid. The Jets (2-6) had gone up 22-17 when Braelon Allen ran for a 2-yard score with 2:57 left.

Brissett was under center because rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, sustained a concussion late in the first quarter. Brissett ended up completing 15 of 24 passes for 132 yards. Aaron Rodgers had 233 yards and two TDs on 17-of-28 passing for the Jets.

Browns 29, Ravens 24

Jameis Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds remaining as Cleveland stunned visiting Baltimore.

Winston completed 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards with three touchdowns in his first start since 2022. The 30-year-old stepped in after Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury last Sunday and backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson injured his finger in relief of Watson.

Tillman had seven catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns for the Browns (2-6). His game-winning score came one play after Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton dropped an interception that could have sealed the win for Baltimore (5-3).

Texans 23, Colts 20

C.J. Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown as Houston took a commanding lead in the AFC South with a win over visiting Indianapolis.

One week after finishing with only 86 passing yards in a loss against the Green Bay Packers, Stroud was back in form, completing 25 of 37 passes and directing five scoring drives. The Texans (6-2) took a two-game lead over the second-place Colts (4-4) in the division and also earned a sweep of the season series.

Meanwhile, Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson struggled from the start. He completed only 2 of 15 passes in the first half and finished 10-of-32 passing for 175 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Packers 30, Jaguars 27

Brandon McManus booted a game-winning field goal as time expired for the second straight week and Green Bay survived an injury to quarterback Jordan Love during a victory over host Jacksonville.

McManus’ game-winner came from 24 yards out and lifted Green Bay (6-2) to its fourth consecutive victory. Josh Jacobs ran for 127 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries for the Packers. That performance was crucial after Love was visibly limping throughout the second quarter due to a groin injury.

Trevor Lawrence completed 21 of 32 passes for 308 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for Jacksonville (2-6). He also ran for a touchdown.

Cardinals 28, Dolphins 27

Chad Ryland booted a 34-yard field goal with no time remaining as Arizona clipped Miami in Miami Gardens, Fla.

The game-winning kick was Ryland’s second straight and third of the season. He hit a field goal to beat the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 6 and made good on another to knock off the Los Angeles Chargers last Monday.

Kyler Murray completed 26 of 36 passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals (4-4). Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa returned from a concussion and completed 28 of 38 passes for 234 yards and one touchdown as the Dolphins (2-5) achieved a season-high point total.

Falcons 31, Buccaneers 26

Kirk Cousins completed 23 of 29 passes for 276 yards and four touchdowns, leading visiting Atlanta past Tampa Bay.

Darnell Mooney had five catches for 92 yards and a touchdown while Kyle Pitts hauled in four receptions for 91 yards and two scores as the Falcons (5-3) improved to 4-0 against NFC South opponents.

Baker Mayfield completed 37 of 50 passes for 330 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions as Tampa Bay (4-4) lost its fourth game in six tries. Cade Otton led the Buccaneers with nine receptions for 81 yards and two scores.

Eagles 37, Bengals 17

Jalen Hurts ran for three touchdowns and threw for another as visiting Philadelphia blew by Cincinnati.

Hurts finished 16-of-20 passing for 236 yards for Philadelphia (5-2), which won its third straight. Saquon Barkley eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark for the second straight game and fourth time this season, finishing with 108 yards on 22 carries.

The Bengals (3-5) fell to 0-4 at home this season. Joe Burrow was held to 234 yards on 26-of-37 passing, tossing one touchdown and an interception.

Chargers 26, Saints 8

Justin Herbert threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns as Los Angeles stopped struggling New Orleans in Inglewood, Calif.

Herbert completed 20 of 32 passes, the biggest one a 60-yard scoring strike to rookie receiver Ladd McConkey with 8:48 left in the third quarter. McConkey finished with six catches for 111 yards and two scores, making him the first Charger rookie receiver to get 100 yards and a touchdown in a game since Keenan Allen did so in 2013. J.K. Dobbins added a score for Los Angeles (4-3).

The Saints (2-6) dropped their sixth straight game and again struggled to generate offense with starting quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) sidelined. Rookie Spencer Rattler started and went 12-for-24 passing for 156 yards before being pulled in the third quarter for Jake Haener.

Bills 31, Seahawks 10

James Cook rushed for a season-high 111 yards and two touchdowns as Buffalo defeated host Seattle in a matchup of division leaders.

Josh Allen completed 24 of 34 passes for 283 yards and two scores for the AFC East-leading Bills (6-2), who won their third game in a row. Khalil Shakir grabbed a career-high nine receptions for 107 yards.

The NFC West-leading Seahawks (4-4), who lost for the fourth time in their past five games, managed just 233 yards of total offense without leading receiver DK Metcalf, who suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament last week. Geno Smith completed 21 of 29 passes for 212 yards with an interception.

Broncos 28, Panthers 14

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and Denver kept visiting Carolina’s sluggish offense in check.

Nix completed 28 of 37 throws for 284 yards, with 11 Broncos making at least one reception. Courtland Sutton had eight catches for 100 receiving yards for the Broncos (5-3).

The return of quarterback Bryce Young, the 2023 draft’s first overall pick, to a starting role didn’t provide much of a spark for the Panthers (1-7) even though the team produced the game’s first touchdown.

Chiefs 27, Raiders 20

Patrick Mahomes completed 27 of 38 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and Kansas City held on for a win over host Las Vegas.

Travis Kelce had 10 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown for the Chiefs (7-0), who are the NFL’s last unbeaten team this season. Kareem Hunt added a touchdown on the ground and Xavier Worthy had a TD catch.

Gardner Minshew completed 24 of 30 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns for the Raiders (2-6). Jakobi Meyers and D.J. Turner had one touchdown catch apiece.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

OREGON STILL NO. 1, BUT TOP TEAMS SHUFFLED IN AP TOP 25 POLL

The top four teams in the Associated Press Top 25 held their spots in the latest poll, released Sunday, and were joined by three new teams.

Oregon (8-0) received 61 of the 62 first-place votes to remain at No. 1, followed by Georgia (6-1), which received the other vote. They were followed by Penn State (7-0), Ohio State (6-1) and Miami (8-0), which jumped a spot to round out the top five.

Texas (7-1), which rebuffed a stiff challenge from Vanderbilt on Saturday, dropped a spot to No. 6, with Tennessee (6-1) staying at No. 7.

New to the top 10 this week are Notre Dame (7-1), which jumped four spots to No. 8; BYU (8-0), up from No. 9; and Texas A&M, No. 14 last week and one of four Southeastern Conference programs in the group.

Idle Clemson (6-1) fell out of the top 10 and landed at No. 11, followed by Iowa State (7-0), Indiana (8-0), Alabama (6-2) and Boise State (6-1), up two places to No. 15.

Taking the biggest plunge was LSU (6-2), which fell eight rungs to No. 16 after being trounced by Texas A&M 38-23. Missouri and Illinois, both 6-2, each dropped four places after losses. Illinois is No. 24, one spot ahead of Missouri.

Leaving the poll this week were the two teams at the bottom of the poll last week: No. 24 Navy and No. 25 Vanderbilt. Navy (6-1) was manhandled by Notre Dame, 51-14, while Vanderbilt gave Texas all it could handle as the Commodores lost 27-24.

Entering the Top 25 were No. 22 Washington State (7-1) and No. 23 Colorado (6-2).

The full AP Top 25 poll after Week 9:
1. Oregon
2. Georgia
3. Penn State
4. Ohio State
5. Miami
6. Texas
7. Tennessee
8. Notre Dame
9. BYU
10. Texas A&M
11. Clemson
11. Iowa State
13. Indiana
14. Alabama
15. Boise State
16. LSU
17. Kansas State
18. Pittsburgh
19. Ole Miss
20. SMU
21. Army
22. Washington State
23. Colorado
24. Illinois
25. Missouri

NBA NEWS

NBA ROUNDUP: 76ERS KNOCK OFF PACERS IN OT FOR FIRST WIN OF SEASON

Tyrese Maxey scored 45 points, including 10 in overtime, and the Philadelphia 76ers completed a late rally to score their first win of the season, a 118-114 defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Maxey’s extra-period flourish began with a deep, step-back 3-pointer for the first points of overtime. His attack of the rim with 20.7 seconds remaining resulted in a goaltending violation and extended a one-point Sixers lead to an invaluable three-point cushion.

Maxey was whistled for a foul on Andrew Nembhard’s shot at the rim on the ensuing Indiana possession. But Nembhard made only 1 of 2 free throws, and Philadelphia held on from there. Maxey added four rebounds and four assists in the win.

While Maxey shined in the clutch, getting to overtime was a total team effort for Philadelphia. The Sixers had fallen behind 102-97 with 93 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter after a Nembhard jumper.

Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton buried one of his four made 3-pointers just before the fourth-quarter buzzer to force overtime. Haliburton scored a team-high 22 points but uncharacteristically committed more turnovers (three) than he had assists (two).

Clippers 112, Warriors 104

Ivica Zubac had 23 points, 18 rebounds and six assists and James Harden added 23 points and 11 assists to help Los Angeles beat Golden State in the Warriors’ home opener in San Francisco.

Norman Powell had 20 points and Derrick Jones Jr. chipped in 18 for the Clippers, who saw a 13-point lead in the fourth trimmed to 101-100 on Andrew Wiggins’ 3-pointer with 3:47 remaining.

Warriors star Stephen Curry left the game with 2:43 left in the third quarter after suffering a sprained left ankle. He didn’t leave the bench area and was reinserted into the contest with 8:08 remaining in the fourth and the Warriors down 93-85. But his return lasted just 13 seconds, as he was subbed out for Wiggins, who finished with a game-high 29 points, with 7:55 remaining.

Thunder 128, Hawks 104

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists to help host Oklahoma City beat Atlanta.

Chet Holmgren added 25 points and nine rebounds and Jalen Williams scored 20 points to lift the Thunder to 3-0 for the first time since 2016.

The Hawks led 92-91 with 10:31 left in the fourth quarter, but Oklahoma City then seized control of the game. Alex Caruso’s floater allowed the Thunder to retake the lead and ignited a 13-0 run. Trae Young led Atlanta with 24 points but had 10 turnovers.

Nets 115, Bucks 102

Cam Thomas scored 32 points as Brooklyn led for virtually the entire second half and pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Milwaukee in New York.

Dennis Schroder added 29 points for Brooklyn. The veteran guard made 8 of 15 shots and combined with Thomas to hit 18 of 36 shots and sink seven of the Nets’ 16 threes.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 22 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists but never got a chance to dominate. Damian Lillard added 21 points, reserve Bobby Portis contributed 16 points and former Net Brook Lopez scored 15 as the Bucks missed 23 of 33 3-point tries.

Trail Blazers 125, Pelicans 103

Jerami Grant scored 28 points, Deandre Ayton had a double-double and host Portland routed New Orleans.

Ayton finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds, Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, Toumani Camara had 12 and Deni Avdija added 11 as all five Blazers starters scored in double figures and outscored their Pelicans counterparts 95-69.

Portland led by as many as 24 points to get its first victory of the season. CJ McCollum scored 27 points, Jordan Hawkins scored 17 off the bench and Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson had 14 apiece to lead the Pelicans.

NHL NEWS

NHL ROUNDUP: LEON DRAISAITL PUSHES OILERS PAST WINGS IN OT ON BIRTHDAY

Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime to cap a two-goal, three-point performance on his 29th birthday and give the visiting Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.

Evan Bouchard scored once and added an assist while Mattias Ekholm and Connor McDavid each tallied two helpers for Edmonton. Goaltender Calvin Pickard made 24 saves as the Oilers opened a four-game road trip with a win.

Draisaitl completed an Edmonton comeback when he redirected Ekholm’s pass 18 seconds into overtime for his sixth goal of the season.

Andrew Copp collected one goal and one assist and J.T. Compher added a marker for the Red Wings, who have dropped two straight games. Patrick Kane collected two assists and goalie Cam Talbot stopped 31 shots.

Devils 6, Ducks 2

Stefan Noesen scored consecutive goals in the second period for New Jersey, which rode a five-goal flurry to beat Anaheim in Newark, N.J.

Jack Hughes scored early in the second, Paul Cotter scored later in the period and Nico Hischier and Erik Haula added insurance goals in the third for the Devils, who snapped a four-game losing streak (0-2-2). Goalie Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves.

Brock McGinn gave Anaheim the lead in the first and Ryan Strome scored in the third for the Ducks, who have lost the first two games (0-2-0) of a four-game Metropolitan Division road trip. Goalie James Reimer recorded 28 saves.

Canadiens 4, Flyers 3

Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each notched a goal and an assist to help visiting Montreal defeat Philadelphia.

Jake Evans and Cole Caufield also scored and Cayden Primeau made 23 saves for the Canadiens, who have won consecutive games for the first time this season. They also earned their first road victory in three tries.

Travis Sanheim scored twice and Travis Konecny also had a goal for the Flyers, who have won just twice in their first nine games. Aleksei Kolosov made his NHL debut in net and finished with 20 saves.

Avalanche 5, Senators 4

Logan O’Connor and Ross Colton scored 1:32 apart in the third period and surging Colorado beat Ottawa in Denver.

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, Nikolai Kovalenko scored his first NHL goal and Josh Manson also scored in the win. Justus Annunen turned away 26 shots for Colorado, which has won five straight after losing its first four in regulation.

Claude Giroux had two goals, Brady Tkachuk and Nick Cousins also scored and Anton Forsberg made 25 saves for Ottawa.

GOLF NEWS

PADRAIG HARRINGTON WINS INAUGURAL SIMMONS BANK CHAMPIONSHIP

Padraig Harrington made four birdies on the front nine and held on to capture the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship on Sunday in Little Rock, Ark.

The Irishman won his third PGA Tour Champions event of the season and leapt seven spots to No. 4 in the playoff standings entering next week’s season finale at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

Harrington co-led the tournament entering Sunday with Steven Alker of New Zealand, then posted a 5-under-par 67 to finish at 17-under 199. He prevailed by two strokes over South Korea’s Y.E. Yang (final-round 65).

Harrington, 53, birdied Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 8 at Pleasant Valley Country Club to begin to pull away while Alker struggled to a 1-over-par front nine. After a birdie at the par-5 10th and a bogey at the par-4 14th, Harrington reached the green in two shots at the par-5 18th and came inches away from holing a long eagle putt, settling for his sixth and final birdie.

“The one thing I didn’t want was having a long second shot in here, or even a wedge (for his third shot) and having to make par, because you can spin it off into the water, you could have that 30-, 40-footer,” Harrington told the Golf Channel broadcast. “So I knew if I got a good tee shot away, it was my tournament, so that was it.”

The three-time major champion may have felt a rare case of nerves down the stretch.

“I felt I got quick through that middle part of the second nine,” Harrington said. “It was probably the first time in my golfing career that I had to keep telling myself to slow my practice swings down.”

Harrington now will be in the mix next week at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix. Ernie Els of South Africa, Alker and Stephen Ames of Canada held on to the top three places, respectively.

“I look forward to Phoenix, but good things have got to happen,” Harrington said. “… To win a tournament, it’s not as simple as, ‘I like the golf course, it should be good for me.’ You gotta play well, you’ve got to hole the putts.”

Yang will enter next week in fifth place after a busy final round in Little Rock. A double bogey at No. 16 interrupted a torrid stretch of golf, as he made six of his 10 birdies on the day on the back nine.

Hiroyuki Fujita of Japan and Jason Caron tied for third at 14 under after each shot a 68. By finishing their stellar weeks, both players leapt from the 50s in the Schwab Cup standings to Nos. 32 and 34, respectively, qualifying for the season finale. They also secured their tour membership for 2025.

“I’m playing as a senior and now I have a couple chances to play and getting used to it,” Fujita said. “I’m just happy to play in the U.S. and to get this opportunity.”

Australia’s Cameron Percy grabbed the 36th and final berth into the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in dramatic fashion. He made a run at the lead by going 7 under par through his first 14 holes, with an eagle and five birdies. But he proceeded to bogey Nos. 15-17 and had to settle for a 68.

But by tying for fifth at 13 under with Stewart Cink (68), Percy moved up four spots to No. 36 in the points race.

Alker, meanwhile, slipped back to 11 under and tied for 12th despite opening the tournament with a 10-under 62.

NICO ECHAVARRIA SETS COURSE RECORD, HOLDS OFF PAIR TO WIN AT ZOZO

Nico Echavarria birdied two of his final three holes on Sunday to record a one-stroke victory at the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan.

Echavarria, a 30-year-old Colombian who played at the University of Arkansas, finished 3-under-par-67 on Sunday and set a tournament-record 20-under 260 at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. He bested Tiger Woods’ total of 261 set in 2019.

“It’s incredible to win a tournament that Tiger’s won,” Echavarria said. “This is my second victory, so I just need 80 more victories to catch him. I’m on my way, though.”

Echavarria, who also won the 2023 Puerto Rico Open, edged Max Greyserman (65 on Sunday) and Justin Thomas (66) by one stroke. Echavarria pocketed $1.53 million for winning the 78-player, no-cut tournament and is projected to move to No. 65 in the FedExCup standings after beginning the week at No. 113.

“It’s surreal,” he said. “It’s been a good year for me, I just haven’t had that top result. I’ve been very consistent, I’ve learned a lot this year. To finish the year this way is, it’s incredible, especially doing it here in Japan in such an amazing country.”

Echavarria collected five birdies against two bogeys during his final round. He reached the par-5 18th in two strokes, pulled within 3 feet on his next putt before winning the tournament on his final stroke.

Thomas, who joined Greyserman in pocketing $748,000 for his T2 finish, recorded his fourth birdie of the day on the 18th hole to cap his bogey-free round. He fell just short of recording his 16th career title on the PGA Tour and the first one since winning the 2022 PGA Championship.

“Obviously bummed and disappointed, but I played so well,” Thomas said. “I played plenty well enough to win the tournament. Hit so many good putts today that just didn’t go in, that’s the difference.”

Greyserman, who was seeking his first PGA Tour title, carded four of his five birdies on the front nine. Despite strong putting, he finished as a runner-up for the third time in his past five events.

“You know, I didn’t quite execute down the stretch when I needed to,” Greyserman said. “I mean, Nico stepped up there and he hit a great second shot (on 18). He earned it.”

Rickie Fowler shot a bogey-free 64 to finish in fourth place at 17-under, while Kurt Kitayama (65) ended up in fifth at 15-under. Their finishes put four Americans in the top five.

RUONING YIN EARNS SLIM VICTORY IN KUALA LUMPUR

Ruoning Yin birdied the 18th hole to post a final-round 65 and take a one-stroke victory at the Maybank Championship on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Her 23-under 265 after four rounds broke the tournament scoring record and gave Yin her third victory of 2024 and second in the three starts. She also won the Buick LPGA Shanghai in her native China two weeks ago.

Yin entered the day tied at 16-under with Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand and Haeran Ryu of South Korea, and all three kept the pressure on immediately with birdies on the first hole. By the time the trio made the turn, Yin was up by one stroke at 20-under, with Ryu at 19-under and Thitikul another stroke back.

The no-bogey round continued for Yin, who birdied holes 10 and 12 to move to 22 under, but Thitikul and Ryu tried to keep pace at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.

A bogey at 17 left Ryu two strokes behind Yin at 20-under as the trio moved to the 18th hole. Thitikul birdied the par-5 hole to go to 22-under, putting the pressure on Yin to sink her putt to win and avoid a playoff.

NASCAR NEWS

TYLER REDDICK’S PASS FOR WIN SUNDAY WAS MOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE MADE OF

Tyler Reddick charged past leader Ryan Blaney in the final turn during a seven-lap shootout to grab a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race in two weeks, winning Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

Following Kyle Larson’s spin four laps after leader Reddick pitted, the final restart featured Reddick, on two-lap older tires, and Blaney on the front row.

Restarting on the point, Reddick fell back but blew by Denny Hamlin and beat Blaney on the 1.5-mile speedway to win for the third time this season by 0.241 seconds. The Toyota driver led 97 laps.

“We were backed into a corner and had no other choice,” said Reddick, who stayed out on older tires and caught a fortunate caution with 12 laps to go. “I knew we were on a tire deficit, and at Homestead that’s a death sentence. But I don’t care.

“We did what it took to win this race and are fighting for a championship. … I knew I had to get on his right-side door, and he raced me clean.”

While the No. 45 23XI racer advances to the Championship 4 weekend, only one of the other top-five finishers — Blaney, Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott — can advance next week at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

The reigning series champion, Blaney said he had a bad final circuit around the South Florida track.

“I had a great shot to win it and didn’t have a very good last lap,” the No. 12 Ford racer said. “Man, I thought I got into (Turn) 3 hard, and the 45 … it just stuck for him. … That last lap just didn’t play out for us.”

Last in points at 53 points below the cut line, Elliott took advantage of a strong pit stop near the halfway point of 80-lap Stage 1 and put his No. 9 Chevrolet out front after service had cycled around.

Fellow Hendrick Motorsports driver Larson suffered a flat tire on Lap 47 and brushed the Turn 2 wall with his No. 5 Chevrolet for the second yellow session.

With 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace three seconds behind, polesitter Reddick cruised to another stage win while third-place Elliot and fourth-place Blaney benefited from bonus points, too.

At the 100-lap mark, Elliott, Blaney and Hamlin — three drivers in the bottom four of the Round of 8 — showed the way, while fourth-place Reddick reported issues with his No. 45 Toyota.

In the closing 10 laps of Stage 2, Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota ran down Elliott’s Camaro, and with a faster car, he eventually cleared the Hendrick driver to snatch away the 10 bonus points for his first segment win in 12 races. Elliott, Bell, Reddick and Blaney filled the next four point-getters.

At the mark with just 100 laps left, the remaining seven drivers in the Round of 8 — who had not advanced like Joey Logano — all ran inside the top nine spots, creating a constant shuffle in the points standings. Logano, who won a week earlier at Las Vegas, finished 28th on Sunday.

The top group pitted with just under 50 laps remaining. Blaney briefly lost the lead to Elliott after coming in a lap later, but the No. 12 Team Penske Ford racer regained the point.

Meanwhile, Reddick stayed out on older tires, hoping for a caution, but had to pit with 16 laps left while leading.

However, Larson went three-wide and spun after contact with 12 laps to go for the sixth caution period.

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

JONATHAN TAYLOR, DEFOREST BUCKNER MAKE ‘HUGE’ IMPACT IN RETURN DESPITE COLTS’ LOSS TO TEXANS

Two banners hang on either side of the large glass window on the south side of Lucas Oil Stadium. On the left side is Jonathan Taylor, and on the right is DeForest Buckner.

The banners, just like the players that are on them, are hard to miss. And in that same vein, it’s easy to tell when Taylor and Buckner are in their rightful places on the football field – the Colts seem to operate more smoothly and more confidently with the two veterans out there.

Such was the case on Sunday; despite the Colts’ 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, there was no denying the importance of having Taylor and Buckner back on the field.

“It’s huge to get a guy like that back,” head coach Shane Steichen said of Buckner. “He’s one of the best players in the league. Obviously, he’s a dominant threat for our defensive line. I thought he did a hell of a job there.”

Buckner, a three-time Pro-Bowler, was playing in his first game since Week 2 – the defensive tackle was just activated from injured reserve on Saturday after he sustained an ankle injury in Week 2 and missed five straight games. Prior to this season, Buckner had only missed two games in eight years in the NFL.

Buckner was a leader on the sidelines for the five weeks he was out, putting as much of himself into the game as he could, but there were some things that just weren’t the same without the veteran on the field.

“Having Buck back is like having an extra coach on the field,” defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo said. “He’s seeing things, he’s getting things correct and he’s a problem solver.”

Against the Texans on Sunday, Buckner recorded three tackles, one tackle for a loss, two quarterback hits and one sack, living up to the “game-wrecker” title bestowed upon him earlier in the week by linebacker Zaire Franklin.

“Besides the result of the game, obviously, it was great to be back out there with my boys,” Buckner said. “It was fun getting back into the mix of things, and obviously the sack was a great gift for my first game back.”

Taylor echoed Buckner’s sentiments postgame, as the running back was back on the field for the first time since he sustained an ankle injury in Week 4.

“It was nice,” Taylor said. “Not only in the end zone, but just being out there with the guys.”

While he only recorded 36 yards on eight carries, as well as a 12-yard reception, through the first two quarters of Sunday’s game – the Colts only had possession of the ball for nine minutes and 14 seconds in the first half – Taylor doubled down in the second half. He went on to total 105 rushing yards on 20 carries and score his fifth touchdown of the season.

“It feels good seeing JT out there because as you can see, he gets the ball in his hands and he makes it work,” Richardson said. “He makes the plays.”

The patience that Taylor is consistently praised for was on display against the Texans, as Taylor was able to read Houston’s defense and take the right routes to gain any yardage he could. Sunday marked Taylor’s third game of the season with 100-plus rushing yards, and the 19th of his career.

“It’s huge,” Steichen said. “Anytime you get a superstar player like that back, it’s going to help your offense get some big runs in the game.”

Taylor’s touchdown – a one-yard punch-in in the fourth quarter – seemed like it could be just the spark that the Colts needed, cutting into the Texans’ lead to make it a one-score game at 23-20.

But in the final eight-and-a-half minutes of the game, the Colts weren’t able to put any more points on the board, and Sunday became a bittersweet day for Taylor and Buckner.

“It was really nice, putting the results aside,” Taylor said. “But, adding the results back in, it sucks. You want your first game back to be a win.”

INDIANA PACERS

GAME REWIND: PACERS 114, 76ERS 118

The Indiana Pacers, seeking to avenge a 25-point loss in New York on Friday, fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in their home opener on Sunday, 118-114.

“We’re working through things,” coach Rick Carlisle said pregame. “We want to play faster. We want to play it with more aggression, more speed, urgency.”

The Pacers opened the contest by meeting all of Carlisle’s requests. The first five brought a level of energy to the floor reminiscent of last season’s deep playoff run as they ran an active offense and dug their heels in on defense.

Indiana led for six of the opening quarter’s 12 minutes, but trailed by five at its conclusion despite a T.J. McConnell shot that beat the first quarter buzzer.

The Pacers led the 76ers by six at the halftime break, and carried that momentum into the latter half of the game.

Haliburton opened the second half scoring with a comfortable 3-pointer after sending his defender stumbling off the court. Turner volleyball spiked a Tyrese Maxey layup attempt, and Aaron Nesmith jumped a passing lane for a steal in the same defensive possession.

After those initial minutes, the third frame was plagued by stagnancy for the Pacers – Indiana’s offense had just 10 points in the quarter with little more than five minutes to play. McConnell revived the third with a sequence that brought Indiana back to level ground after trailing by as many as six points after entering the quarter ahead by nine.

After McConnell drew an offensive foul on Maxey, Bennedict Mathurin weaved throughout the defense to drop in a smooth layup on the other end. McConnell got back to work on defense as he drew another offensive foul, this time on the rookie Jared McCain. McConnell took it to the rim this time as he dropped in a bucket to bring Indiana within one point of the lead heading into the fourth, 79-78.

Maxey’s rhythm hit a fever pitch for the 76ers in the fourth as he inundated the Pacers with 14 points on his way to a 45-point outing.  

Nesmith responded with a dunk, detonating over Kelly Oubre Jr. as he stuffed the ball through contact at the rim to tie the game at 97. The free throw put Indiana up one, but the Pacers would lead by as many as five points in the final two minutes.

After a series of miscues, the Blue and Gold found themselves down three points with 11 seconds remaining in the game.

Haliburton danced behind the 3-point line, faked a shot to launch Oubre skyward, and leaned into the contact as he sent Indiana’s final hope at a victory towards the rim. The shot found the back of the net, sending the game into overtime.

The Pacers struggled in overtime, sinking just two of their six field goal attempts. The Sixers would outscore them 13-9 in the period, earning the victory, 118-114.

Indiana had an opportunity to tie the game with five seconds remaining, but Haliburton, a career 86-percent free throw shooter, left his first free throw just short.

“It doesn’t feel good,” Haliburton said. “…We have another game tomorrow. 79 more…To act like I’m not going to replay it for the rest of the evening is probably not true, but like I said, we’ve got 79 more.”

Haliburton led the Pacers in scoring with his 22 points on 44 percent shooting. Maxey’s 45-point eruption led Philadelphia.

Indiana will look ahead to Orlando on Monday as they prepare for the first back to back of the season.

Inside the Numbers

The Indiana bench remains strong as it scored 41 total points against Philadelphia. The Sixers bench scored 27 points.

Both teams tallied 20 turnovers, but the Pacers scored 19 points off of those and the Sixers scored 31.

Indiana had seven players score in double figures.

28 of Indiana’s 39 field goals were assisted.

You Can Quote Me on That

“We’ve just got to pursue the ball better. It’s got to become more of a priority…Rebounding hasn’t been a strength of ours, so it’s got to be a five-man responsibility…We’ve got to find a way.” — Rick Carlisle on how Indiana can limit second chance points

“We’ve got to work on a lot of things, but the main two things are rebounding and turnovers. We know that. We’re very gifted offensively. It’s going to get fixed.” — Obi Toppin on the Pacers biggest issues through the first three games

“Just playing with more energy. I fell like our pace today was better than it was game one and two. It will take some time, but we’ll get there.” — Tyrese Haliburton on the pace of offense

“It’s a brand new year. We’ve got to focus on this year, not last year. We’re going to play our game. We’re going to get there.” — Aaron Nesmith on comparing Indiana’s offense this year to last year

Stat of the Night

Pascal Siakam had 17 points, five rebounds, and six assists against his former head coach, Nick Nurse. Siakam shot 63.6 percent from the field.

Noteworthy

Pascal Siakam won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and guard Kyle Lowry were both part of that championship team.

Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon was honored with a banner in the rafters of Gainbridge Fieldhouse before today’s contest after being enshrined the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame earlier this month.

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull attended the Pacers’ home opener today.

Up Next

The Pacers head to Orlando to take on Paolo Banchero and the Magic on the second night of a back-to-back on Monday, Oct. 28 at 7:00 PM ET.

Tickets

The Pacers will welcome Jayson Tatum and the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 PM ET.

GAME PREVIEW: PACERS AT MAGIC

After dropping their home opener to Philadelphia in overtime on Sunday afternoon, the Pacers (1-2) will try to bounce back quickly on Monday night in Orlando as they take on the Magic (2-1) to complete their first back-to-back set of the season.

The Pacers had several chances to pull out a win against the Sixers, but came up a couple plays short. The difference ultimately came down to two key areas: turnovers and rebounding. Indiana and Philadelphia both had 20 turnovers, but the Sixers took better advantage, outscoring the Blue & Gold 31-19 in points off turnovers. The Sixers also dominated the offensive glass, pulling down 20 offensive rebounds to Indiana’s seven and outscoring the Pacers 25-11 in second-chance points.

“In all three games, rebounding has reared its ugly head and turnovers have been an issue,” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after Sunday’s loss. “That’s possession of the ball. It’s certainly a situation that we can play better in and we’re going to need to.”

The Magic are off to a 2-1 start to the season, opening the year with wins at Miami and at home against Brooklyn before suffering their first loss in Memphis on Saturday.

Fourth-year forward Franz Wagner has scored 23 or more points in all three games so far this season, including a 29-point outing in the win over the Nets.

All-Star forward Paolo Banchero had a monster opener with 33 points and 11 rebounds against the Heat, but has struggled from the field the last two games, going 8-for-25. He remains a factor even if his shot is not falling with his ability to get to the free throw line, as Banchero has already shot 30 free throws this season.

Monday’s game will be an interesting matchup of contrasting styles. The Pacers had a historically great offense last season, leading the league in scoring and assists. The Magic, meanwhile, boasted one of the NBA’s best defenses, ranking third in the league in defensive rating (allowing just 110.8 points per 100 possessions).

Projected Starters

Pacers: G – Tyrese Haliburton, G – Andrew Nembhard, F – Aaron Nesmith, F – Pascal Siakam, C – Myles Turner

Magic: G – Jalen Suggs, G – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, F – Franz Wagner, F – Paolo Banchero, C – Wendell Carter Jr.

Injury Report

Pacers: James Wiseman – out (left Achilles tendon tear)

Magic: Tristan da Silva – questionable (illness), Jonathan Isaac – questionable (left hip contusion)

Last Meeting

March 10, 2024: The Pacers closed out the season series with the Magic with a 111-97 victory in Orlando. Indiana trailed by 15 in the second quarter but outscored the hosts 39-21 in the third quarter to seize control of the contest.

Tyrese Haliburton tallied 20 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in the victory. Pascal Siakam also scored 20 points in the win, while T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin chipped in 17 points apiece off the bench.

Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 19 points. Cole Anthony scored 16 off the bench, while Wendell Carter Jr. recorded a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds.

Noteworthy

The Pacers have won their last two games in Orlando and six of their last eight road contests with the Magic.

The Pacers and Magic will meet four times in the regular season, including three games in the first month of the season. The Magic visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Nov. 6 before the Blue & Gold return to Orlando on Nov. 13. The teams will meet once more in Indiana on April 11.

Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard and Magic guard Jalen Suggs were teammates on the 2020-21 Gonzaga team that reached the national championship game.

Magic center Goga Bitadze was drafted by the Pacers with the 18th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and played for Indiana from 2019-23.

This is Indiana’s first back-to-back of the season. The Pacers were 3-10 last season when playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

Broadcast Information (TV and Radio Listings >>)

FanDuel Sports Network – Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporter/host)

Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan – Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analyst), Pat Boylan (sideline reporter/host)

Tickets

The Pacers will welcome Jayson Tatum and the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 PM ET.

INDIANA FEVER

FEVER FIRE COACH CHRISTIE SIDES AFTER TWO SEASONS

The Indiana Fever fired head coach Christie Sides on Sunday after a 20-20 season that ended in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

“We are incredibly thankful to Coach Sides for embracing the challenge of leading us through an integral transition period over the last two seasons, while also positioning us well for future growth,” said Kelly Krauskopf, the team’s president of basketball operations, in a statement.

“While decisions like these are never easy, it is also imperative that we remain bold and assertive in the pursuit of our goals, which includes maximizing our talent and bringing another WNBA championship back to Indiana. Coach Sides was an incredible representative of the Fever and our community, and we wish her nothing but success in the future.”

Sides’ Fever career ends with a 33-47 record in the regular season. Indiana lost in the playoffs in what was the team’s first postseason appearance — and first season at .500 — since 2016.

Sides, 47, had the responsibility of guiding the development of Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark, back-to-back WNBA Rookies of the Year.

Sides is the sixth WNBA coach to be fired since the end of the regular season. The Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics also are looking for new head coaches.

The Fever could be looking to turn back the clock to 2016.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that the Fever were one of three teams Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White could lead in 2025. While she is under contract through the 2025 season, per the report, the Sun could choose to make her available to other teams.

The Sun, Fever and Sky are rumored as teams she could coach next season.

White was the head coach of the Fever in 2015 and ’16, with the first team losing to the Minnesota Lynx in five games in the WNBA finals. She owns a 92-56 career record in the regular season and 13-13 mark in the playoffs over four seasons with the Fever and Sun.

White, 47, previously spent four seasons as an assistant coach and five as a player with the Fever. She starred in college at Purdue.

INDIANA HOOSIERS VOLLEYBALL

HAWORTH, TATUM RETURN IN SWEEP OF NORTHWESTERN

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana Volleyball team (10-10, 3-7 B1G) got two of its biggest offensive weapons back from injury on Sunday (Oct. 27) evening. Senior setter Camryn Haworth and junior opposite hitter Avry Tatum were back in the lineup for the Hoosiers in an efficient sweep (25-22, 25-21, 25-20) of visiting Northwestern.

The win over the Wildcats snapped a five-match losing streak on the season and gave IU its 10th win of the campaign. The Hoosiers are 8-2 at home this year. Overall, IU takes a 40-39 advantage in the all-time series and picks up its second win in three tries since 2022.

Haworth provided outstanding distribution for her offense with four of her five primary attackers recording at least five kills. She was able to work Tatum back into the fold on the right side with the junior providing 14 kills on 22 swings with just two errors (.545). Junior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles had 15 kills and hit .323.

IU’s block came alive in the final two games. It had just one block through the first set but finished the match with nine total team blocks including six in the final game alone. Sophomore middle blocker Ava Vickers finished with five kills (no errors) and five blocks (two solo). Alonso-Corcelles and junior middle blocker Madi Sell each had three blocks.

Sophomore libero Ramsey Gary continued her strong run of form. She added 13 digs in just three games but also had three assists and one ace. She read the game at a high level and picked up a number of tips and hard crosscourt shots. The Pendleton, Ind. native ends the weekend with the Big Ten lead in digs per set (4.35).

On the evening, IU hit .358 (47-13-95) as a team. It was the highest collective hitting percentage by the program in a conference match since hitting .359 against Rutgers in 2019 (Nov. 9). The 47 kills were the most in a three-set Big Ten match for the Hoosiers since Nov. 24, 2019 in a sweep of Michigan State (49).

IU begins the 10-game November slate on Friday night (Nov. 1) in Piscataway against Rutgers. It finishes the road swing at Maryland on Saturday (Nov. 2). The Hoosiers return home on Friday, Nov. 8 for a rematch with in-state rival and No. 10 Purdue.

Set Breakdown

Set 1: Indiana 25, Northwestern 22

IU broke a run of nine-straight set losses with an outstanding offensive game to open affairs against Northwestern. The Hoosiers hit .333 (15-6-27) on 13 assists from senior setter Camryn Haworth. The Wildcats had 11 kills but hit just .185 (six errors). The two teams combined for just 14 digs as defense was a struggle early on. Six different Hoosiers had kills. Haworth and senior outside hitter Kenzie Daffinee each had an ace.

• After exchanging points early on, IU broke away with a 6-2 run to force Northwestern into a timeout. IU took a 13-9 lead on the backs of kills from middle blocker Madi Sell and outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles. Daffinee aced the Wildcats as the lead grew to four points.

• Northwestern battled back to bring the score level late in the set. Outside hitter Mady Saris was blocked and then committed an attacking error to make it 19-all out of an IU timeout. The score was tied as late as 22-all but IU scored the final three points of the set. Sophomore middle blocker Ava Vickers snuck a ball through the defense to score on the first set point.

Set 2: Indiana 25, Northwestern 21

The rallies grew in size between the two sides during the second set, highlighted by a minute long exchange of swings early in the game. IU got 19 kills on 15 assists from Haworth. Alonso-Corcelles and opposite hitter Avry Tatum each had six kills. Libero Ramsey Gary had eight digs in the set. Northwestern racked up four blocks and got eight kills from outside hitter Buse Hazan but allowed too much IU offense in game two.

• IU took a 5-2 lead early on with a variety of offensive options getting involved. Northwestern responded with an 8-4 run to take the lead after Sell was called for a net violation on a swing from Hazan. It was the last lead the Wildcats would hold in game two.

• The Hoosiers got the block going in set two. Vickers and Alonso-Corcelles combined on the double block to deny Northwestern opposite Kathryn Randorf. The lead went back to four points at 20-16 with Alonso-Corcelles ripping a ball out of the back row to terminate a long rally.

• Tatum, Alonso-Corcelles and Vickers scored the final three points of the set to take the advantage in the match. Northwestern had two late blocks from Randorf and middle blocker Sophia Summers but IU’s offense became too much down the stretch.

Set 3: Indiana 25, Northwestern 20

IU blew game three open early and cruised to a comfortable set victory. The Hoosiers hit .478 (13-2-23) and compiled six team blocks. If not for five service errors, and three Northwestern aces, IU’s offense would’ve ended the match earlier. Alonso-Corcelles terminated on all five of her attempts. Tatum’s only attacking error of the set came on match point. Vickers had four blocks, two solo, in game three alone.

• Alonso-Corcelles served IU out to an early lead. Vickers denied Summers on a solo block and then teamed up with Haworth to deny outside hitter Rylen Reid on back-to-back blocks. Haworth and Sell stuffed Hazan to force a Northwestern timeout. Gary came out of the break with a service ace to open a 9-4 lead.

• IU’s got to six at 16-10 and 18-12. The latter saw Haworth put down an overpass on a tough serve from Alonso-Corcelles. Tatum had a pair of big kills down the stretch before Alonso-Corcelles brought up the opening set point.

• The Hoosiers looked for Tatum out of a timeout at 24-19 but she was denied on a Northwestern block to force a fourth match point. Hazan finally ended her run of serve, and the match, on a service error. IU won the match and trailed just twice in the entire set.

Top Hoosier Performers

#10 Haworth, Camryn

39 assists, 7 digs, 2 blocks, 2 kills, 1 ace

#13 Tatum, Avry

14 kills, .545 hitting percentage

#3 Alonso-Corcelles, Candela

15 kills, .323 hitting percentage, 5 digs, 3 blocks

Notes to Know

• IU snapped a five-game losing streak and picked up its 10th win of the season. The Hoosiers also take the all-time lead in the series against Northwestern at 40-39. It’s one of the four Big Ten opponents (Iowa, Michigan, Northwestern and Rutgers) that IU holds a lead in the all-time series against. This was IU’s fifth sweep in league play over the past two years.

• Senior setter Camryn Haworth recorded 39 assists in just three sets (13.00 per set) in the win over Northwestern. It’s the second match this year (Kennesaw State) she’s hit that mark. During her career, her 39 assists are the most she’s had in a three-set Big Ten match. For an IU setter, it was the most assists in a three-set conference match since Whitney Granado had 41 in a win over Iowa (Nov. 10, 2012).

• The Hoosiers hit .358 collectively (47-13-95) in the win over Northwestern. It’s the highest attacking clip for an IU team in conference play since 2019 when it hit .359 in victory over Rutgers (Nov. 9). Outside of matches against Rutgers, it’s the most efficient IU has been in Big Ten play since 2010 (Oct. 22 vs. Michigan, .383).

• Junior opposite hitter Avry Tatum hit at a .545 clip with 14 kills on 22 swings in the win. She is the first person since Haworth in 2023 at Illinois (13-1-22) to hit at least .545 on at least 20 attempts. It’s the eighth time this season she’s hit above .350 with more than 10 attempts in the match.

• Junior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles hit .323 (15-5-31) in an efficient offensive evening. It was the third time this season she hit at least .300 on more than 30 attacks. The last time she reached that mark in conference play was in a win over Michigan on Oct. 14, 2023 (.390, 18-2-41).

• Sophomore middle blocker Ava Vickers had another balanced performance in the middle. She had five kills and five blocks in the win over Northwestern. On the season, she’s had three such occasions with those numbers. Two of those matches (vs. Penn State) have come during league play.

INDIANA MEN’S BASKETBALL

RICE, RENEAU POWER INDIANA OVER TENNESSEE IN CHARITY EXHIBITION

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Basketball as art it was not, especially early, but that was never the point. Competing, passion, and preparation for the upcoming season were when Indiana and Tennessee met Sunday in a charity exhibition.

The result — a 66-62 comeback IU victory, valuable evaluation, and important insight in what’s needed moving forward.

“That team forces you to play an ugly game based on their defense, but we responded,” coach Mike Woodson told Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer during the post-game radio show. “Sometimes, you have to win an ugly game.”

Junior forward Malik Reneau was a catalyst with 10 straight late-game points. He finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

Guard Myles Rice, a highly touted transfer guard from Washington State, had 20 points. Arizona transfer center Oumar Ballo had six points and 11 rebounds. Sophomore swingman Mackenzie Mgbako had 12 points, all in the second half.

“Ballo and Malik are going to be the keys for us inside,” Woodson told Fischer. “Malik had a big second-half 3-pointer. When he can make threes, when the rest of these guys start making them, we should be in great shape.

“Mackenzie missed some open shots early, ones he normally makes. He’s capable of making shots. He played 30 minutes, and we needed all 30.”

Rice displayed exceptional quickness and competitiveness in his Hoosier debut. He consistently blew past Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler, considered one of the nation’s best defensive guards.

Veteran guard Trey Galloway, still recovering from off-season knee surgery, didn’t play. Neither did highly touted freshman guard Bryson Tucker.

“We’re a little banged up,” Woodson told Fischer. “This was a physical game. It was like a regular-season game. Neither team wanted to bend.”

Both teams were ranked in preseason polls — Tennessee at No. 12, IU at No. 17 by AP, No. 18 by the coaches.

The Hoosiers pressured the Tennessee backcourt and swarmed the rim from the start. The result — the Volunteers opened 3-for-22 from the field and finished the first half 8-for-33. IU was 0-for-11 on 3-pointers in the first half, 11-for-33 overall.

Both teams improved their shooting and execution improved in the second half. The Hoosiers finished shooting 41.9% overall and were 4-for-19 on 3-pointers. Tennessee shot 30.5% overall and made 8-of-35 3-pointers.

IU had 10 first-half turnovers and finished with 13. Tennessee had nine first-half turnovers and finished with 15. The Hoosiers scored 41 second-half points after getting just 25 in the first half.

“In the second half, we took care of the ball,” Woodson told Fischer. “That’s why our offensive production was up.

“We didn’t shoot well, but our defense hung in there. Offensively, I have to help us get better.”

Passion flared early on in a physical, defensive battle. IU got two first-half technical fouls. Tennessee one.

Full-throttle basketball produced sloppy offense, turnovers, and poor shooting for both teams early on. IU pushed ahead 8-2 and then 14-9 after eight minutes behind six points from Rice, and four each from Reneau and Ballo.

Tennessee found its shooting range with an 8-0 run for a 19-16 lead with six minutes left in the first half. A Kanaan Carlyle basket pulled the Hoosiers within 21-20.

Rice scored IU’s final four points of the first half, which ended with a 26-25 Volunteers lead.

Rice led the Hoosiers with 10 points. Ballo had six points and eight rebounds. Reneau had seven points and six rebounds. Eight Hoosiers played in the first 30 minutes.

Carlyle hit IU’s first 3-pointer for a 28-28 tie early in the second half. The Volunteers found their 3-point shooting form to push ahead 41-37. They built a 52-46 lead before the Hoosiers ratcheted up their defense and offense. Reneau’s 10 straight points boosted IU to a 60-54 lead. Two Rice free throws enabled the Hoosiers to close it out.

“It was a tough, competitive game,” Woodson told Fischer. “I’m glad our guys came to compete. We can learn a lot from this game. We have to get back to work.”

INDIANA WOMEN’S SOCCER

INDIANA DROPS REGULAR SEASON FINALE AT NEBRASKA

LINCOLN, Neb. – Indiana women’s soccer (6-9-2, 1-9-1 B1G) dropped their final match of the regular season, 3-1, to Nebraska (6-10-1, 3-7-1) on Sunday afternoon at Hibner Stadium.

KEY MOMENTS

• The Cornhuskers fired off a pair of early shots on frame, but senior goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg came up with two clutch saves to keep it nil nil.

• Indiana saw two chances from sophomore defender Piper Coffield and junior forward Marisa Grzesiak. Coffield and Grzesiak were able to connect with the ball and put one on frame, but the Huskers keeper stepped in for the save.

• Nebraska took a 1-0 lead heading into the locker room in the 39th minute after the Huskers’ Sarah Weber launched a rocket to the top right of the net outside the goalie box. 

• Both teams came out aggressive, but the Huskers were able to strike first in the second have to extend their lead 2-0 in the 64th minute.

• Grzesiak cut the deficit to one a minute later after a breakaway down the middle. Freshman forward Layla Sirdah brought the ball up the middle before dishing it to Grzesiak who found an angle on the right side of the net before firing it to the bottom left for the goal.

• Weber added another goal for Nebraska in the 75th minute. Senior forward Ava Akeel and midfielder Sydney Masur had back-to-back chances on frame in the 86th minute, but both shots were scooped up by the keeper.

NOTABLES

• Grzesiak recorded her second goal on the season and the third of her career.

• Sirdah tallied her seventh assist on the year. She totaled 21 points in her freshman campaign.

• Gerstenberg made three saves in the match bringing her career total to 185. She ranks seventh on the all-time career saves list.

• Indiana led 13-12 in shots and 7-6 in shots on goal.

INDIANA FIELD HOCKEY

INDIANA DEFEATS NO. 7 MICHIGAN ON THE ROAD

ANN ARBOR, Mich. ––– It was a momentous Sunday for the Hoosiers as they defeated No. 7 Michigan, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon at Phyllis Ocker Field.

With the win, Indiana’s season record now stands at 8-8 with a 3-4 mark in conference play.

It was the program’s first win over a top ten team since defeating No. 6 Northwestern, 2-1 in 2016. It was also the first win over Michigan since 2016.

KEY MOMENTS

• Indiana opened the scoring when senior Yip van Wonderen found the back of the cage in the 22nd minute and gave the Hoosiers the 1-0 lead.

• Michigan tied the game at 1-1 when Kate McLaughlin scored after the break, getting a goal in the 31st minute.

• Sophomore Inés Garcia Prado put Indiana back in front to lead 2-1 with her 42nd minute goal.

• Freshman goalkeeper Sadie Canelli and the Indiana defense protected the lead in the fourth quarter, preventing any of Michigan’s four shots from scoring.

NOTABLES

• Garcia Prado reached eight goals on the season with her score today.

• Yip van Wonderen’s goal was her sixth of the season.

• Canelli’s season save count is up to 53.

• The Indiana program has logged eight-plus wins in three of the last four seasons.

UP NEXT

• IU travels back home to close the regular season against Michigan State on Friday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. at Deborah Tobias Field.

PURDUE WOMEN’S SOCCER

BOILERMAKERS CONCLUDE RESURGENT SEASON WITH SETBACK AT MICHIGAN STATE

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Head coach Richard Moodie has his Purdue Soccer squad’s trajectory on the rise heading into the offseason, with a 3-1 setback at No. 18 Michigan State on Sunday doing little to tarnish what was an otherwise auspicious opening campaign for the first-year leader of the program. The Boilermakers (7-9-2, 3-7-1 Big Ten) were helped along at DeMartin Soccer Stadium by a second-half goal from outgoing senior Gracie Dunaway.

Dunaway’s goal, her fourth of the season and 18th for her career, tied the match at 1-1 in the 63rd minute. The Spartans responded with goals in the 82nd and 84th minutes to keep the Boilermakers at bay. Michigan State improved to 12-1-5 (7-1-3 Big Ten) with the win. The scoring effort from Dunaway climbed her career accumulation to 10th all-time in the program’s record book.

Purdue’s seven victories in 2024 are more than the program had in its last two campaigns combined (six). The four-win improvement vs. 2023 is the program’s best under normal circumstances (excluding 2021) since the Boilermakers enjoyed a six-win improvement from the 2016 season to the 2017 season.

Sunday was the final game as Boilermakers for 10 seniors. Sydney Boudreau, Dunaway, Megan Hutchinson and Abigail Roy finished their careers as four-year letterwinners who were with the program since the fall of 2021. Zoie Allen joined the program as a transfer in 2022 to be a three-year letterwinner at Purdue. Lexi Fraley, Mackenzie Jones, Lauren Meeks, Cloey Uddenberg and Claire Wyville all transferred in this year for their final collegiate seasons.

INDIANA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

PURDUE PRIMED FOR EXHIBITION VS. INDIANA TECH

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue women’s basketball team is set for its lone tune up ahead of the 2024-25 season with an exhibition clash against Indiana Tech of the NAIA. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. on B1G+.

Tim Newton and Jane Schott will be on the call for the Purdue Global Radio Network on 95.3 BOB FM

GAME INFORMATION 

Purdue vs. Indiana Tech

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Time: 7 PM

TV/Stream: B1G+

Radio: 95.3 BOB FM

Live Stats: Purduestats.com

NOTES

• Purdue has won its last 44 exhibition games, including a 3-0 mark under head coach Katie Gearlds.

• Leroy Keyes Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame member head coach Katie Gearlds returns for her fourth campaign leading her alma mater. The Boilermakers reached the postseason in each of her first three seasons.

• Gearlds’ first fully recruited class enters their second year on campus. Last year, Rashunda Jones, Sophie Swanson and McKenna Layden contributed to the highest scoring freshman class in the Big Ten last season and third highest in Purdue history.

• Redshirt freshman Amiyah Reynolds is set to play for the first time in her collegiate career and end a layoff of more than 600 days after an ankle injury her senior year of high school kept her out all of last season.

• Sophie Swanson was one of the top freshmen shooters in the nation last season, finishing fourth among Big Ten rookies with 1.5 3-pointers per game and leading the league in usage rate at 29.4%.

• While the Boilermakers bring back just under 30% of their scoring from last year and no starters, Gearlds and staff are went out and brought in an experienced quartet of transfers in two-time NAIA National Player of the Year Ella Collier, WAC Defensive Player of the Year Destini Lombard and three-time All-MAC selection Reagan Bass.

• Rashunda Jones earned a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman team last year, finishing fourth among league rookies with 7.8 points per game and second in usage rate at 27.3%.

• Purdue went on a 10-day European Tour in August, spending time in Spain and Portugal. The Boilermakers won all three games played during the overseas trip and averaged 90 points per game.

• The Boilermakers’ post presence received an overhaul during the offseason with the addition of bruising freshmen Kendall Puryear and Lana McCarthy, as well as three-time All-MAC selection Reagan Bass. The trio helped Purdue post a +76 margin on the glass with 19.3 second chance points per game and outscored opponents 144-60 in the paint during the trip to Europe.

• Gearlds was inducted into the Leroy Keyes Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame in October, becoming the 13th member of the women’s basketball team to be enshrined in West Lafayette after one of the best playing careers by a Boilermaker.

• The Boilermakers are eying another trip back to the postseason after reaching the NCAA Tournament and WNIT under Gearlds. Every Purdue senior class has played in the postseason once in their careers dating back to 1988.

• Purdue will play nine games scheduled against teams in the preseason AP Top-25 rankings, plus three more receiving votes. The Boilermakers are the only team that will face four teams in the top six of the preseason Top-25.

The 2024-25 Purdue women’s basketball season is presented by Purdue Global, Purdue University’s online educational solution for working adults.

NOTRE DAME MEN’S SOCCER

IRISH SHUTOUT CAL IN ACC ROAD WIN, 2-0

BERKELEY, Calif. — The Notre Dame men’s soccer team picked up three points on the road with a 2-0 win over Cal at Edwards Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The victory moves Notre Dame’s record to 7-3-5 on the season and 3-2-2 in ACC play.

Matthew Roou continued his impressive form, scoring his ACC-best 13th goal of the season and added an assist. Nolan Spicer also found the back of the net, scoring his third goal of the 2024 campaign.

The Irish defense appears to be finding its form, recording its second straight clean sheet. Goalkeeper Collin Travasos improves to 3-0-0 on the year, with this one extra meaningful coming against the team he spent his undergrad years playing for.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Irish and Bears exchanged half chances in the opening stages of play before Notre Dame found the breakthrough in the 32nd minute.

Bryce Boneau broke the Cal line with a ball down the right flank to KK Baffour, who won a duel and then slid a pass back to Roou, who buried his finish inside the far post to put the Irish up 1-0.

The Irish got into another dangerous position in the 43rd minute that ended with a shot from Boneau getting blocked, which was the last decent chance of the half as Notre Dame took the 1-0 lead into the break.

After getting stuck in on defense for the first 30 minutes of the second half the Irish doubled their lead in the 78th minute.

Roou collected a loose ball in the box and played a perfect pass between two Cal defenders to Spicer, who tapped into an open net for his third goal of the season to put the Irish on top 2-0.

The Irish defense locked down Cal for the remaining 12 minutes of play, not allowing the hosts to generate any real goal scoring threats en route to the 2-0 victory.

McFARLAND FAMILY MEN’S HEAD SOCCER COACH CHAD RILEY’S TAKE

On the match…

“Really proud of the team today. We talked about determination and they showed it. Cal is an excellent team that is very difficult to play against. They make you defend all game with their direct play and the guys were excellent in dealing with it. We put together some excellent attacks and it is nice to get the win and a shutout.”

UP NEXT

Notre Dame will close out the regular season on the road with a matchup against No. 10 Duke at Koskinen Stadium in Durham at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 11. The match will air on ACCNX.

NOTRE DAME WOMEN’S SOCCER

#7 IRISH FALL TO #19 HOKIES, 2-0

DURHAM, N.C. – A lot was at stake today for ACC positioning between No. 7 Notre Dame women’s soccer and No. 19 Virginia Tech. The Fighting Irish (10-2-4, 4-1-4) were looking to build upon their NCAA resume while clinching a spot in the ACC Tourney. Unfortunately, the Hokies (11-3-3, 6-1-2) played spoiler, downing the Irish 2-0 to hand Notre Dame its second loss of the season. The Irish were riding a 14-game unbeaten streak heading into today.

One more regular season game remains, and there will be a top-25-ranked ACC team that doesn’t make the conference tournament, which only admits six. The Irish will host Pitt on Thursday, Oct. 31, in a pivotal match to ensure a spot in the league tourney. That match will kick off at 7 p.m. ET inside Alumni Stadium on ACCNX.

Since Notre Dame defeated Stanford earlier in the season, they control their own destiny—win and get in. Stanford hosts Cal in its regular-season finale on Thursday.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Notre Dame outshot Virginia Tech 10-6 in the first half, but shots on goal were tied at 2-2. Thus it was very much a feeling-out period for both with a slight advantage to the home team with the Irish owning 59 percent of the possession.

Annabelle Chukwu, Charlie Codd and Morgan Roy each had two shots in the half, but the best chance came from Izzy Engle in the 18th minute. Roy passed a dangerous ball from the right side on the ground that found its way to the top of the six-yard box. Engle slid for the shot but it was deflected enough to go just wide right.

Then just like that, the Irish found themselves in a 0-1 hole after the Hokies scored in the first nine seconds of the second half. Virginia Tech hit a deep ball into ND’s defensive third right off the kick. Then Sarah Rosenbaum collected it a few yards outside the box and let it rip to the upper-right corner.

Virginia Tech’s second goal came in the 77th minute after the Hokies were awarded a free kick on Notre Dame’s half of the field. The ball was played just inside ND’s box as a Hokie redirected it with her head into the six-yard box area. From there, VT picked up the scraps and tucked it away for the 2-0 lead.

Virginia Tech packed it in from there, which meant Notre Dame held the ball in their half of the field for the majority of the second half. The Irish recorded a couple of close calls, nearly connecting on a couple of dangerous crosses deep inside the box.

Notre Dame finished with 19 shots compared to Virginia Tech’s 10. Shots-on-goal finished at 6-5 in ND’s favor. The Hokies committed 16 fouls compared to Notre Dame’s seven.

UP NEXT

Pitt on Halloween night will mark the program’s Senior Night, in which they will honor its two seniors and three graduate students before the game.

NOTRE DAME VOLLEYBALL

IRISH TAKE #1 PITT PANTHERS INTO FOUR SETS

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-10, 2-8) battled the top team in the country on Sunday, Oct. 27, falling in four sets (14-25, 20-25, 25-22, 19-25) to No. 1 Pitt (19-1, 9-1). This is the first regular season set loss that the Panthers have suffered at Fitzgerald Field House since Oct. 6, 2023 against No. 11 Georgia Tech.

Morgan Gaerte led the Irish with 12 kills, followed by Lucy Trump and Phyona Schrader with 11 kills a piece. Trump finished the day hitting at a clip of .409.

Anna Bjork finished with six kills and recorded an impressive eight blocks for the Irish.

It was a close one to start the match, as the Irish were back-and-forth with Pitt. A Lucy Trump kill gave Notre Dame the 11-10 lead, but the Panthers offense was sparked as they were able to pull away to take set one 25-14.

While Pitt led 9-2 to start the second, the Irish worked to chip away through set two. Notre Dame closed the gap to four at 21-17 before bringing it within three at 23-20, but the Panthers took the 2-0 advantage as they won the second set 25-20.

The Irish had their strongest offensive set in set three, recording 18 kills and a hitting percentage of .278, while holding Pitt to a clip of .186 and 16 kills in the third. The Irish led 9-6 until a 5-0 Panther run put them in front 11-9. Tied at 12-all, the Irish went on an 8-2 to take the lead 20-14. The Panthers worked to close the gap but kills from Gaerte, Trump, and Schrader secured the set three win for the Irish at 25-22.

Notre Dame led early in the fourth until it was a tied set at 13-all. The Pitt offense started to pick up as they took the lead 19-14. The Irish bridged the gap to three at 19-16, but the Panthers would go on to take the final set 25-19.

The Irish will head to Louisville on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to face the No. 4 Louisville Cardinals.

BUTLER WOMEN’S SOCCER

DAWGS AND BLUEJAYS BATTLE TO DRAW IN OMAHA

OMAHA, Neb. – The Butler women’s soccer team fell behind, then took the lead, then settled for a 2-2 draw with Creighton on Sunday afternoon. The Bluejays (8-5-2, 5-3-1 BIG EAST) scored first, just seconds before the halftime break. The Bulldogs (9-4-4, 4-2-3 BIG EAST) responded with two second-half goals, within an eight-minute span, but Creighton put one in just minutes before full time to level the score.

Key Moments

10′ | Lucia Englund carries forward on the left side. She beats her defender and sends a square ball across the top of the box. Talia Sommer collects the ball, spins, and fires on goal. The Creighton keeper makes the save.

45′ | A long service from midfield reaches Creighton’s Mallory Connealy, who is sprinting with two Butler defenders. As she approaches the goal, Anna Pierce comes off her line to challenge, but Cannealy’s shot goes over her and just under the crossbar. The Bluejays take a 1-0 lead into the locker room.

HALFTIME

51′ | Creighton earns three successive corner kicks but all are dealt with by the Butler defense.

56′ | Sommer sends the ball from the left side to Sara Trandji in the middle. Trandji plays forward to Leila Lister, who is on a horizontal run. Lister touches once and then uses her left foot to send the ball just inside the far post. The score is level, 1-1.

64′ | Emily O’Malley finds Lucia Englund out on the left side. Englund sprints toward the end line, past a couple of defenders, and sends a cross toward the goal. Creighton’s keeper leaps and gets her fingertips on the ball, but it continues toward the far post. Abigail Isger is anticipating and heads the ball in, giving the Dawgs a 2-1 lead.

86′ | Arianna Jalics carries forward up the middle and finds Sommer on the right side of the area. Sommer sends the ball back to Jalics, and her shot forces a diving save by the Creighton keeper.

86′ | Creighton sends a ball from the right side into the area. A Butler defender heads the ball down, but a Bluejay attacker is there and fires it directly into the goal. The score is again level, at 2-2.

Butler Points Summary

GOALS: Leila Lister, Abigail Isger

ASSISTS: Talia Sommer, Sara Trandji, Emily O’Malley, Lucia Englund

Bulldog Bits

Leila Lister’s goal was her fifth this season and the sixth of her career.

Abigail Isger’s goal was her fifth of the season and the 26th of her career.

Lister and Isger have each scored a goal in each of the most recent two matches.

Talia Sommer’s assist was her seventh this season and the 17th of her career. Today’s assist gives her four in the most recent two matches.

Sara Trandji’s assist her second this season and the third of her career.

Emily O’Malley’s assist was her third of the season and the fifth of her career.

Lucia Englund’s assist was her third the season and the third of her career.

Up Next

Butler returns to Indianapolis to host Villanova for its final regular-season match on Thursday, October 31.

IU INDY WOMEN’S SOCCER

RANSOM PROPELS WOMEN’S SOCCER TO 3-0 SENIOR DAY VICTORY

INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indianapolis women’s soccer team earned a key home victory as the Jaguars rolled past Oakland in Horizon League play on Saturday (Oct. 26), 3-0. Graduate transfer Maia Ransom tallied her first two goals of the season in the opening 11 minutes and sophomore Lindsey Castillo added first half insurance in the win. Ashton Kudlo and Emily Keck combined on a clean sheet, making three saves apiece.

Ransom turned the game in the opening seconds, intercepting a pass inside midfield and unloading a long distance shot that eluded Oakland (3-13-2, 2-7 HL) goalkeeper Lauren Perry for the game’s first goal.

“Honestly, that first goal, I kind of like blacked out,” Ransom said. “Honestly, it was so exhilarating and it’s just nice to score on our field and just start the game off with a strong energy. Obviously, with the 3-0 win, it helps us get into the (Horizon League) tournament and it was just something we really needed today.”

Castillo just missed making it 2-0 in the sixth minute when she angled a shot from the right side just wide of target. However, Ransom did double up the lead with her second score of the year in the 11th minute, matching her earlier effort. Similar to her earlier score, Ransom corralled a loose ball just inside midfield and rifled a shot on target, past Perry for a brace.

Castillo tacked on her first score of the season in the 17th minute, this time putting a shot just inside the post off a nice lead pass from Emma Frey. With a quick three-goal advantage, the outcome never felt threatened as the Jaguars went deep into their bench and offered extended minutes to reserves.

Ransom, hunting an elusive hat trick, finished with a game-high seven shot attempts as the Jaguars closed with a 20-16 shot advantage. Frey finished with four shot attempts and Castillo had three from the midfield.

Kudlo made three uneventful saves in the opening 45 minutes and Keck followed with a clean 45 minutes off the bench. The victory over Oakland was a rarity for the Jaguars as IU Indy improved to just 5-20-1 all-time against the Golden Grizzlies.

The Jaguars will close out the regular season on Wednesday (Oct. 30) when they trek to Fort Wayne to face Purdue Fort Wayne at 2:00 p.m. on ESPN+.

BALL STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER

FENCHEL TIES PROGRAM CAREER GOALS RECORD IN HIGH-SCORING MATCH AT WMU

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Graduate forward Avery Fenchel scored her 30th career goal to tie the program record in the 72nd minute of Ball State’s match at Western Michigan to knot the score at 4-4, but the Broncos pulled ahead to win 5-4 on Sunday afternoon at the WMU Soccer Complex.

The Cardinals (7-8-2, 2-6-2 Mid-American Conference) faced deficits and came back to tie the score on two separate occasions on the day against the host Broncos (10-1-6, 7-0-3 MAC), who clinched the MAC regular season title with the win.

Junior midfielder Addie Chester scored Ball State’s first three goals Sunday for her initial collegiate hat trick and the Cardinals’ first three-goal performance of the year. The Muncie native’s first score knotted the tally at 1-1 in the 14th minute. Chester scored in the 52nd minute and again in the 66th minute to spearhead Ball State’s best offensive performance of the conference season.

Fenchel put a shot in the back of the net to tie the score for the first time in the second period at 4-4, but Western’s Abby Wertham’s eighth goal of the year in the 85th minute gave the Broncos the late decision. Fenchel upped her career goals to 30, which puts her in a tie with Dee Nocero (2001-04) for the most in Ball State program history.

Chester increased her season goals tally to 10 with the hat trick, while Delaney Caldwell had three assists and Aleyna Quinn two assists to set up the scoring. Audrey Goodyear and Maya Millis were also credited with an assist each.

Western Michigan’s Jen Blitchok also scored a hat trick, extending her MAC-leading total to 15 goals.

The hosts had more shots (22-12) and shots on goal (15-7) for the afternoon. Western also fouled more (16-13) and had more corner kicks (6-2). Ball State’s duo of Grace Konopatzki and Abby Jenkins combined for 10 saves to outpace the Broncos’ three.

The Cardinals play at 3 p.m. on Thursday at Toledo for the season finale.

BALL STATE MEN’S GOLF

CARDINALS FLY TO RECORD SCORECARD AT WHITE SANDS BAHAMAS INVITATIONAL

NASSAU, Bahamas – On a fast track at The Ocean Club Golf Course, Ball State completed its 54-hole tournament at the White Sands Bahamas Invitational on Sunday, finishing in third place behind Charleston and Houston. Junior Carter Smith led the Cardinals and finished sixth overall. Combined, relative to par, the Cardinals’ -26 scorecard established a new program record by beating 22-under par showings at Butler in 2023 and Dorado Beach in 2021.

In three straight rounds of the White Sands Bahamas Invitational, Ball State golfers traversed the par-72, 6,943-yard track with at least three counting scores of par or lower including Smith, Gavin Hare and Braxton Kuntz on Sunday. All three were par or better in all three rounds.

Smith jumped from 11th place after Friday’s opening round and spent much of Saturday in third position before settling in fourth, after firing a personal-best at 8-under par. He stayed among the leaders on Sunday but a bogey on his final hole, the 18th, cost him a top-four finish. Dating to October 1 at the Badger Invitational in Wisconsin, Smith has produced scores of par or better in seven straight rounds. His -11 White Sands finish matched his -11 career low at Butler in 2023.

Perhaps the best example of Ball State’s depth this weekend was Hare’s 2-under 70 on Sunday despite a double-bogey on the par-5 sixth hole. The freshman, playing in the Cardinals’ No. 4 position, shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday and finished -6 for the tournament with a 13th-place finish, the best of his young career. Kuntz also overcame a double-bogey on Sunday, on the par-3 eighth hole, but four birdies and a -4 showing on the back nine helped him to a team-best 3-under 69. He birdied his final hole on #1 to finish tied with Hare and help the Cardinals post three golfers in the top 13 places.

“We had a great week in the Bahamas,” said 27th year head coach Mike Fleck who has seen his club set program records relative to par in four consecutive seasons. “This was an awesome way to end the fall season and to put the stamp of ‘program record’ on the performance is a satisfying way to move into the off season. We have a lot to improve upon, and we will go to work for sure, but to finish ahead of several power four programs and be the best of the four MAC teams competing, shows what are capable of as we continue to move forward.”

Saving their best golf for theiir final tournament of the fall schedule, the Cardinals were 8-under on Friday and their 14-under score Saturday was the lowest of the 12-team field. Ball State’s -22 scorecard through 36 holes was the second-best in program history, and staying at -22 would tie the Cardinals’ all-time record over 54 holes. Ball State needed to finish under par for a third straight day to establish its new record. Ball State (280-274-284–838) beat fourth-place Maryland (842) by four strokes and host West Virginia (847) in fifth. Tournament champion Charleston (814) and second-place Houston (824), both ranked among the nation’s top 50 teams according to recent NCAA Scoreboard rankings, ran away from the field.

Kash Bellar finished +2 on Sunday for the Cardinals, Ali Khan was +4 and individual Happy Gilmore closed his final round at +7. The Cardinals are idle until hosting the MAC/A-10 Challenge in South Florida in February.

Ball State Individual Results, 54 holes (Final)

No. 1 Carter Smith (205): 33-36—69 | 31-33–64 | 36-36–72 (-11, 6th)

No. 2 Braxton Kuntz (210): 34-36—70 | 36-35–71 | 37-32–69 (-6, 13th)

No. 4 Gavin Hare (210): 36-36—72 | 35-33–68 | 36-34–70 (-6, 13th)

No. 5 Kash Bellar (215): 36-35—71 | 35-36–71 | 39-34–73 (-1, 30th)

No. 3 Ali Khan (219): 33-37—70 | 36-38–74 | 37-38–75 (+3, 43rd)

Individual Happy Gilmore (223): 34-37—71 | 39-34–73 | 40-39–79 (+7, 52nd)

INDIANA WOMEN’S SOCCER

HELLING, ROBERTS SCORE TO SECURE VICTORY OVER BELMONT IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.-  Maddie Helling and Audrey Roberts both scored as Indiana State (9-5-5, 4-3-3) defeated visiting Belmont (8-9-2, 5-4-1) on Sunday afternoon for its last regular season matchup of the 2024 season.

How it happened:

Indiana State wrapped up the regular season on Sunday afternoon, maintaining their unbeaten streak at Memorial Stadium with a home record of 5-0-4.

The Sycamores outshot the Bruins 15-10 as Belmont held the 6-4 edge on corner kicks throughout the matchup.

Belmont opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Ava Labocki received a pass from Carly Ross and shot to the top left corner of the goal, beating Alexander to give Belmont an early 1-0 lead over Indiana State.

The Sycamores had chances to equalize, with Audrey Stephens taking ISU’s first shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the Bruins managed a team save. Maddie Helling picked up the ball just outside the box off the rebound, but her shot missed wide left.

In the first half, Brooklyn Woods and Alex Lehnet also recorded attempts on goal, but both were saved by Jones.

Indiana State equalized at 1-1 in the 29th minute when Maddie Helling scored her first goal of the 2024 season. Helling headed in a corner kick taken by Woods, sending the ball into the back of the net.

In the first half, Indiana State outshot Belmont 9-7, with Maddie Alexander making three saves for the Sycamores between the pipes.

Senior Alexa Seiler stepped in as keeper for the Sycamores in the second half, making one crucial save to deny the Bruins a chance to equalize.

Emma Famulak delivered the first shot on target in the 61st minute, but Jones responded with her third save of the match.

The Sycamores maintained their offensive pressure in the second half, with Helling and Lehnert each adding another shot on goal for ISU. They each finished the game with four shots apiece, two of which were on target.

The Sycamores gained a 2-1 lead late in the match on Sunday afternoon when Audrey Roberts scored in the 82nd minute.

This marked Roberts’ second career goal, which came from a collected ball off a corner kick taken by Woods. In a scramble for possession in the box by both teams, Roberts managed to push the ball past Jones, giving Indiana State the lead.

Up Next:

The Sycamores begin their postseason campaign on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 6:30 p.m. ET in Nashville, Tennessee, against Southern Illinois.

PURDUE FT. WAYNE VOLLEYBALL

MASTODON WVB MOVES TO 8-0 AT HOME WITH WIN OVER NKU

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne women’s volleyball team has still not lost at home this season. The Mastodons moved to 8-0 on the Arnie Ball Court in 2024 after a 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-22, 16-25, 15-12) victory over Northern Kentucky on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 26).

Purdue Fort Wayne (14-10, 7-4 Horizon League) overcame Northern Kentucky’s 16 blocks in the first four sets and did not hit into a block once in the fifth set. NKU (9-13, 5-6 Horizon) led 8-6 before the Mastodons rattled off a 9-1 run that set up match point at 14-9. The Norse held off three of the Mastodons’ attempts, but Panna Ratkai got the match-winning kill to fall. It was her 22nd of the contest, a match-high.

Earlier in the day, the two squads were tied up at 20 through the first 40 points of set one. NKU had a service error that began a 5-0 spurt to give the Mastodons the first set. Ratkai got the set-winning kill after Abby Stratford had two in a row.

Similarly in the second, NKU had a 5-1 push late to take set two 25-20. The third set looked very different as the ‘Dons built up a 16-8 lead. The Norse clawed all the way back to tie it at 18 before the ‘Dons had a 6-0 run to set up a set point. The visitors held off four of the Mastodons’ chances, but Stratford finally converted to give the ‘Dons a 2-1 lead.

NKU led wire-to-wire in the fourth set to extend the match before the Mastodons took the fifth.

Ratkai finished with 22 kills and 17 digs and Taya Haffner had 28 assists and 14 digs for a pair of double-doubles. Mya Plemons went 6-1-7 and had four blocks. LonDynn Betts had 26 digs to lead the Mastodon defense.

Purdue Fort Wayne will take its 14-10, 7-4 record to IU Indianapolis next week (Tuesday, Oct. 29) for a midweek Horizon League contest.

EVANSVILLE WOMEN’S SOCCER

ACES WOMEN’S SOCCER ENDS 2024 WITH A WIN OVER SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team ended their 2024 season with a 2-0 win over the Southern Illinois Salukis.

The Purple Aces ended their season on a high note with their highest margin of victory on Sunday afternoon. Freshman defender Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) scored her third goal and first game-winner of the year in the 40th minute. While senior forward Ryleigh Anslinger (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) had her first point of the year in her final match with UE on junior forward Chrysta Vasquez’s (Las Vegas / Coronado HS) goal in the 60th minute.

“This match was good for a lot of different reasons,” said Head Coach Chris Pfau following the victory. “We talk a lot about changing the program and the culture of the team. This is a game we could have gotten blown out; we didn’t have to show up. Last Sunday giving up a goal really late to knock us out of the playoffs really deflated us. It’s been a tough week both on the field and off.

“I said we have to show up because we owe the seniors and the players that came back for a fifth year. And that’s what they did. That’s the character and the culture of this team now. They care about each other; they’re playing for each other. And I thought the result was good. We started scoring at the end of the season. But that’s good because we’re starting to find what we needed and the pieces for the future.”

It was a slow start to the final match of the season for both teams as neither found the offensive end of the pitch until the 37th minute. Evansville picked up a yellow card through the early defensive battle but also had two corner kicks to Southern Illinois one. The Aces broke the nil-nil draw on their first shot of the match on the set piece as Brenner headed the ball from the six into the middle of the net. Sophomore midfielder Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth HS) was credited with the assist on the goal from taking the corner for UE.

The Salukis tried to respond in the final five minutes of the first half with four straight shots. But all four of the attempts didn’t find their way to the net. The second half got off to a quick start as SIU registered a shot in the 48th minute while Evansville made two trips into the offensive zone.

The Aces doubled their lead early in the half as 15 minutes in Anslinger connected with Vasquez from just inside the penalty area to the top corner of the goal box. Vasquez then easily used her right foot to put the ball to the right of the Salukis goalkeeper for her only goal of the season. UE’s defense locked in for the final 30 minutes of the match as fifth-year goalkeeper Myia Danek (Laingsburg, Mich. / Laingsburg HS) recorded a save and fended off a shot wide in the final minute.

Brenner was the only Evansville player with multiple shots on Sunday afternoon as both of her attempts went on target. All four of the Aces defenders played for a full 90 minutes as fifth-year player Rachel Rosborough (Mt. Brydges, Ontario) ended her career as UE’s all-time minutes played leader at 6,506 minutes. Danek also made her way into the record book for Evansville on Sunday with 36 matches played at ninth all-time, 157 saves for eighth in program history, and sixth in shutouts with nine through three seasons.

The Aces end the 2024 season with a 2-7-7 record. Senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS) and Brenner ended the year tied for UE’s offensive lead with nine points each. With three goals, Brenner and sophomore forward Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) led Evansville in scoring while Autenrieb led the team in assists with three. The Aces say goodbye to five players with the end of the 2024 season in Danek, Autenrieb, midfielder Reese Simmons (Las Vegas / Shadow Ridge HS), Anslinger, and Rosborough.

VALPO WOMEN’S SOCCER

BEACONS’ SEASON COMES TO END SUNDAY AT MISSOURI STATE

The Valpo soccer team brought the 2024 campaign to a close Sunday afternoon in Springfield, Mo., as MVC regular season champion Missouri State earned a 3-0 win.

How It Happened

Missouri State took the lead 19 minutes in, as Lillie Rasmussen knocked in a ball which came back off the crossbar.

Carly Raunig added to the Bears’ advantage in the 28th minute with a header off a corner kick.

Julia Kristensen capped the scoring with a finish from in close in the 50th minute.

Inside the Careers

Sunday’s match was the final donning the Brown and Gold for a group of nine Beacons.

The eight four-year seniors in that group were part of an MVC regular season runner-up side as freshmen, an MVC regular season title-winning team as sophomores and an MVC tournament winning squad as juniors, advancing to the NCAA Tournament in the latter season.

Ella Schad (Prairie du Sac, Wis./Sauk Prairie [Coastal Carolina]) appeared in all 18 matches in her lone season with the Beacons this year, starting on eight occasions.

Lauren Cook (Littleton, Colo./D’Evelyn) made 30 appearances in her career, tallying an assist as a junior.

Cara Crompton (Centerville, Ohio/Centerville) made 15 career appearances.

Peyton Evans (Parker, Colo./Legend) recorded a goal and two assists over 53 appearances, four of which were starts.

Dana Fish (Sheboygan, Wis./Sheboygan North) was named to the MVC All-Freshman Team and earned Freshman of the Week honors as a rookie. Fish saw action in 50 matches, including 11 starts, and tallied four goals and three assists.

Sam Gountounas (Tinley Park, Ill./Andrew) appeared 59 times for Valpo, starting 33 times. She finished her career with six goals and two assists.

Addy Joiner (Chesterton, Ind./Chesterton) was a First Team All-MVC choice in 2022 and a Third Team All-MVC selection in 2023. A four-time MVC Player of the Week, Joiner closes her time in the Brown and Gold ranked fourth in program history with 24 goals, four with 54 points and fifth with eight match-winning goals. She made 78 career appearances for Valpo, tied for sixth in program history.

Emma Morrison (Canton, Mich./Plymouth-Canton) saw action in 26 matches, making nine starts.

Abby White (Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central) was an MVC All-Freshman Team selection in 2021, a Third Team All-MVC honoree in 2022 and a member of the MVC All-Tournament Team in 2023. White appeared 71 times for Valpo, starting 66 times and tallying four goals and two assists.

Thoughts From Coach Marovich

“Today is a tough day because we say goodbye to our senior class. What is important to recognize are their careers and the tremendous success they have injected into our program and Valparaiso University. This group won an MVC regular season championship, an MVC tournament championship and played in the NCAA Tournament. This season didn’t go in that same direction, but their commitment to growing this program moving forward was incredible. They’ll be missed.”

UINDY MEN’S SOCCER

GREYHOUNDS CONCEDE LATE GOAL IN 1-1 DRAW

INDIANAPOLIS – The UIndy men’s soccer team drew 1-1 in heartbreaking fashion after a late equalizer from No. 7 ranked McKendree.

This is the third consecutive 1-1 draw between these two GLVC foes, the last non-draw result occurred in 2021 when the Greyhounds won 5-2.

This game was full of offense, a total of 41 shots were had between both teams, 26 from McKendree and 15 from UIndy. This is the most combined shots in a game for UIndy since there were 41 total combined shots vs. Missouri S&T in 2012.

HOW IT HAPPENED

McKendree started this game on the front foot, creating eight chances in the first 30 minutes of the match compared to UIndy’s one shot from Alvaro Sanchez.

Of those eight chances, Ionas Giovanidis came up with two big saves in the 26th and 30th minutes of the game to keep the game tied 0-0.

The Hounds first chance on goal came in the 35th minute when his half-volley from outside the 18-yard box forced an important save from McKendree’s Christian Herluf.

Mikobi’s effort created an offensive spark for the Hounds the rest of the first half, which eventually led to a low driven left footed shot from Sanchez found the back of the net to give UIndy the 1-0 lead headed to the half.

The second half was much of the same, lots of chances on goal from both teams.

UIndy took advantage of the early second half chances with a shot on goal from Lucas Bedleg in the 60th minute which forced a save, and also a header from Bobby Turner which hit the crossbar just three minutes later.

The remaining minutes of the half were big chance after big chance for both teams, but the real drama came in the final minute of the match when UIndy’s Turner received his second yellow card of the match after a challenge just outside the box that gave the Bearcats a free kick.

That free kick created a chance from McKendree’s Phillip Schmidt that was deflected, hit the crossbar and went out of bounds for a corner kick.

The Bearcats had two corner kicks in the final 30 seconds of the game, and on the second corner McKendree’s Phillip Muehlhans got on the end of Paul Norberg’s cross to beat a host of UIndy defenders and tie the game at one with just 12 seconds left.

That goal proved to be the last kick of the match, and ended a thrilling offensive outing between both teams with a 1-1 draw.

INSIDE THE BOX

– Giovanidis notched a season high seven saves today vs. McKendree.

– Bedleg recorded a team high four shots on goal in today’s game.

– Gafar picked up his third assist on the season with the assist on Sanchez’s goal.

– Sanchez scored his fourth goal of the season for the Hounds.

UP NEXT

UIndy will wrap up their regular season on Friday Nov. 1 at home, when the Hounds take on Lewis in a rematch of last year’s GLVC tournament semifinal.

UINDY WOMEN’S SOCCER

GREYHOUNDS FALL SHORT ON SENIOR DAY

INDIANAPOLIS –  In a celebration of the team’s eight seniors, the University of Indianapolis women’s soccer team fell to McKendree 2-0 on Sunday, Oct 27. The Greyhounds move to 7-8-1 and 6-6-1 in GLVC play, while the Bearcats improve to 12-3-1 and 8-3-1 in the conference.

HOW IT HAPPENED

McKendree had a handful of chances early in the match, knocking on the door with a pair of shots within the first 10 minutes of the match. Jenna Taghikhani answered the call on both shots, saving both chances. Anna Stiffler found a breakthrough for the Bearcats, beating Taghikhani at the 11:05 mark on a nice setup from Katie Spotanski and Ella Rogan.

Stiffler continued to leave her footprint on the match just 10 minutes later, as she dished a pass to Maddie Mauch that found the back of the net to cushion the McKendree lead to 2-0 early in the first half.

In the second half, the Hounds’ offense found some more traction, outshooting the Bearcats six to four. At the 68:55 mark, Sarah Wegener tested Maicy Mueller with a threatening shot, but the McKendree goalkeeper slid into position to keep a clean sheet.

INSIDE THE BOX

 – Stephanie Brady, Sarah Wegener, Zy’Aire Parker, and Clare Simmonds each registered 90 minutes.

 – Seniors Ella DeSmet, Genevieve Crocker, and Emma Lopp all made appearances in the match.

 – McKendree’s Anna Stiffler totaled three points on the day to stay atop the GLVC leader board in goals and total points.

UP NEXT

The Greyhounds return to Key Stadium this Friday, Nov 1, for a match against Lewis at 5 PM.

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NUMBERS IN SPORTS

14- 11 – 18 – 23 – 4 – 7 – 28 – 10 – 34 – 47 – 25

October 28, 1962 – New York Giants legendary Quarterback, Y A  Tittle, Number 14 passed for 7 touchdowns vs Wash Redskins (49-34)

October 28, 1974 – 1st time 2 New York Islanders hat trick in same game Billy MacMillian, Number 11 & captain Ed Westfall, Number 18

October 28, 1975 – Guard Calvin Murphy, Number 23 of the the Houston Rockets began an NBA free throw streak of 58 games

October 28, 1978 – Chicago Black Hawks defenseman ,Bobby Orr, Number 4 scored his last career NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings

October 28, 1981 – World Series: LA Dodgers beat NY Yankees, 9-2 at Yankee Stadium to clinch series, 4 games to 2; first co-MVP’s: LA’s Ron Cey (Number 10) , Pedro Guerrero (Number 28), and Steve Yeager (Number 7)

October 28, 1989 – At the World Series known as the “Bay Bridge Series,” the Oakland A’s defeated the San Francisco Giants, 9-6 at Candlestick Park to sweep Giants in the earthquake affected series. MVP: A’s pitcher Number 34, Dave Stewart

October 28, 1995 – World Series: Atlanta Braves beat Cleveland Indians, 1-0 in Game 6 at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium to win their 3rd title; MVP: Braves starter Number 47, Tom Glavine

October 28, 2007 – World Series: Boston Red Sox beat Colorado, 4-3 in Game 4 at Coors Field, Denver to sweep the Rockies and win their 2nd title in 4 years; MVP: Boston 3rd baseman Mike Lowell, Number 25

October 28, 2011 – World Series: St. Louis beats Texas Rangers, 6-2 in Game 7 at Busch Stadium to win Cardinals’ 11th title; MVP: Cardinals 3rd baseman David Freese, Number 23

October 28, 2012 – World Series: San Francisco beats Detroit, 4-3 in 10 innings in Game 4 at Comerica Park; sweep Tigers, 4-0 for Giants’ 2nd title in 3 years; MVP: SF 3rd baseman Number 48, Pablo Sandoval

October 28, 2018 – World Series: Boston Red Sox beats LA Dodgers, 5-1 in Game 5 at Dodger Stadium to win 9th title in franchise history; MVP: Boston utility Number 25, Steve Pearce

FOOTBALL HISTORY

1st National Radio Broadcast of Gridiron Play

October 28, 1922 – Stagg Field, Chicago, Illinois – Princeton and Chicago played the first game to be nationally broadcast on radio. In 1922, coach Amos Alonzo Stagg’s Chicago Maroons were a Big Ten powerhouse, and Princeton was one of the top-ranked teams in the east. This extremely rare east-west showdown provided a perfect opportunity to expand radio broadcasting. According to an article found on Princeton.edu, Princeton went up early, but John Thomas, the Maroons’ bruising runner, wore down the Tiger defense, scoring three touchdowns to build an 18–7 Chicago lead. The Tigers’ luck turned early in the fourth quarter when Howdy Gray ’23 returned a fumble 42 yards to the end zone. Minutes later, Harry Crum ’24 completed a Princeton drive with his second touchdown of the day, putting the Tigers ahead 21–18. Then it all came down to the Tiger defense. Making use of its passing attack, Stagg’s team reached the Princeton 7-yard line. Three strong runs put the ball within a foot of the goal, setting up a legendary fourth-and-goal situation. It would end up being three undersized defenders from Princeton who made a play that would define one of the Tigers’ most storied football teams, dubbed the “Team of Destiny” when Charlie Caldwell, Harland “Pink” Baker, and Oliver Alford stopped the University of Chicago fullback John Thomas at the goal line on fourth down, preserving an improbable 21–18 Princeton win. And it was all caught on the radio, and the love of fans listening to a football broadcast began. Princeton would live up to that Team of Destiny moniker as they later defeated both rivals Yale and Harvard to finish the season 8-0 and share what was believed at the time to have reached the National Championship status alongside an undefeated University of California team, amongst others. (https://paw.princeton.edu/article/destinys-first-stand)

Penalty Free!

Oct. 28, 1934 – Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York – One of 4 games with no penalty in NFL history. Brooklyn Dodgers 21, Pittsburgh Pirates 3. Perhaps the wintry-like conditions played a role in why referee Tom Thorp never dropped a flag. Is how the story goes on the Pro Football Hall of Fame website account of the story. The Dodgers cruised through the afternoon and snapped a three-game losing streak thanks in part to Jack Grossman’s 75-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter.

99 Yard Kick!

October 28, 1950 – Nevada University’s Mackay Stadium – In a story from the ncaa.com website, Loyola had scored two early touchdowns against the winless University of Nevada team. Things evidently did not get much better for the Wolf Pack as their next offensive possession found them with a 4th -and long from their own one yard-line. That is when the team’s bright spot stepped onto the field, punter Pat Brady. Being careful to keep his feet inside the end line Brady took the long snap from center and then the southpaw booted a beauty! His punt sailed through the thin Nevada air, over the head of the surprised Loyola return man, past mid -field until it struck the turf near the Loyola 25 yard line then kept bouncing and rolling until it stopped about two feet from the goal line! The 4000 fans in attendance had just witnessed Nevada punter Pat Brady kicking an unbelievable NCAA record 99-yard punt! Unfortunately the poor field position did not stop the Loyola offense as they scored a few plays later for their 3rd touch down in the first quarter and subsequently the Wolf Pack lost to the Lions 34-7.

NFF Banquet

October 28, 1958 – The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame hosts its first annual awards banquet at what is now known as the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the first recipient of the coveted Gold Medal, the highest individual award bestowed by the NFF, which recognizes an outstanding American who has contributed significantly to the sport of college football and our country. Subsequently, seven U.S. Presidents and many other outstanding Americans, including John Wayne, Norman Schwarzkopf and Gen. Tommy R. Franks, have also been honored with the prestigious award.

Headline Quick Hitters

October 28, 1959 – American Football League awards Buffalo Bills franchise to Ralph C Wilson

October 28, 1961 – Ground broken for Municipal (Shea) Stadium for NY Mets

October 28, 1962 – New York Giants Quarterback Y. A. Tittle passes for 7 touchdowns againt the Washinton Redskins in a 49-34 final score. Joe Walton hauled in 3 of the TD passes from the 36 year old QB while Joe Morrison claimed two scoring catches each himself and Del Shofner and Frank Gifford each grabbed one to round our the Giants big passing day of touchdowns. DOn’t let the final score fool you as it was a good ball game until midway through the third stanza when ole Y.A. started having the hot hand. The Washington team has 5 touchdowns themselves in this shootout.

October 28, 1967 – Per the footballfoundation.org website UTEP back-up QB Brooks Dawson fills in for starter Billy Stevens. His first six completions go for touchdowns in a 75-12 victory over New Mexico.

October 28, 1995 – 7th College Football Holy War: Notre Dame beats Boston College 20-10 in South Bend

Hall of Fame Birthday for October 28

S – Steve Atwater

October 28. 1966 – Chicago, Illinois – Steve Atwater was a former safety from the University of Arkansas. Atwater was a first round pick, the 20th overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s website bio says he had an instant impact on the Broncos defense in 1989 as they allowed the fewest points in the League that season. Atwater was a First-Team All-Pro in both 1990 & 1991. Steve played in the NFL for 11 seasons and made it into 8 Pro Bowl games. During his career he recorded 24 interceptions. Steve Atwater  had the honor of being voted onto the All-Decade team of the 1990’s. The Pro Football Hall of Fame chose Steve Atwater to be included in 2020’s selection class

RB – Terrell Davis

October 28, 1972 – San Diego, California – Terrell Davis was a running back out of Long Beach State & Georgia. Per his Wikipedia bio, at Long Beach State, Davis joined the football team that was coached by former Washington Redskins coach George Allen. He redshirted his freshman year in order to give him an extra year of eligibility. Davis never played an official game for coach Allen, because Allen died after the end of the 1990 season. Davis played the following season and rushed for 262 yards on 55 carries. Long Beach State eliminated its football program due to budget concerns at the end of the 1991 season. Davis transferred to the University of Georgia. During his first season with the Georgia Bulldogs, Davis backed up future NFL starting running back Garrison Hearst. After Hearst graduated, Davis became the top running back during the 1993 season

TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY

1948    On Lou Boudreau Day, held in his honor by the citizens of his hometown, Harvey (IL), the Indians’ skipper tells an audience his Indians were lucky to win the recent World Series. The Cleveland player-manager cites his infielders driving in more than 400 runs and the lack of injuries to key players as reasons why his “third-place” club excelled this season.

1951    The Red Sox trade catcher Les Moss and flychaser Tom Wright to the Browns for backstop Gus Niarhos and outfielder Ken Wood. The deal will have little impact in Boston (6th place) and St. Louis (7th place) when both teams finish in the second division.

1953    Red Barber resigns as a Brooklyn Dodger broadcaster and will take the ‘catbird’ seat with the rival New York Yankees. The ‘Old Redhead’ reportedly left the team because he was upset with Brooklyn owner Walter O’Malley’s refusal to support him when he failed to get a higher fee from Gillette, the sponsor of the 1953 World Series on television.

1954    Major league owners vote down the sale of the Philadelphia A’s to a hometown syndicate. A week later, the Mack family sells controlling interest to Arnold Johnson, who will move the team to Kansas City.

1958    On Candlestick Point, an area where the rocks resembled candlesticks, construction begins on the Giants’ new ballpark in San Francisco. The transplanted team will play games at Seals Stadium until a new ballpark on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay is ready.

1961    Three thousand spectators witnessed the ground-breaking ceremony for the $18,000,000 Municipal Stadium in the Queen’s Flushing Meadow Park. The future home of the Mets and the NFL’s Titans, expected to be ready for Opening Day in 1963, will be known as Shea Stadium in honor of Bill Shea, the lawyer who helped bring back the National League to the Big Apple.

1980    The one-time Florida State baseball head coach Dick Howser replaces Billy Martin as the Yankee manager. After spending ten years as the team’s third-base coach, the new skipper compiles a 103-59 record, leading the team to an AL East championship, but hands-on owner George Steinbrenner fires the independent-minded skipper after being swept by Kansas City in the playoffs.

1981    After dropping the first two games of the Fall Classic, the Dodgers defeat the Yankees, 9-2, capturing the World Championship in six games. The victory at the Bronx ballpark marks the third time this postseason that Los Angeles will come from behind to win a series, having been down 0-2 against the Astros in the five-game strike-necessitated NLDS and 1-2 behind the Expos in the NLCS five-game series.

1981    Entering Game 6 of the World Series in the fifth inning, Yankee right-hander George Frazier, relieving starter Tommy John, gives up three go-ahead runs in the team’s 9-2 elimination loss to the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. The 27-year-old reliever becomes the first pitcher to lose three games in a best-of-seven World Series and the second to drop that many decisions in any Fall Classic, joining White Sox Lefty Williams, the loser of a trio of games in the best-of-nine series played in 1919.

1988    The Padres deal Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell, who will be traded, with a player named later [Freddie Toliver] to the Yankees in July. The midseason swap will bring Don Schulze and Mike Pagliarulo to San Diego.

1989    The A’s sweep the Giants in the earthquake-delayed Fall Classic with a 9-6 victory at Candlestick Park. Right-hander Dave Stewart, named the World Series MVP, becomes the first hurler to win two games in the LCS and the World Series.

1992    The first-ever Branch Rickey Award recipient is Blue Jay outfielder/DH Dave Winfield, selected from 28 nominees, one player from each major league club. The honor, bestowed by media and Rotary Club representatives, will be given annually to the major leaguer who makes significant contributions to the community, exemplifying the service club’s motto, “Service Above Self.”

1995    In Game 6, Tom Glavine and Mark Wohlers combine on a one-hitter to defeat the Indians, 1-0, giving the Braves their third World Championship, the first since moving to Atlanta. David Justice’s leadoff homer in the sixth inning off Jim Poole proves to be the difference.

2001    With a son named Gehrig, Curt Schilling receives the 2001 Roberto Clemente Award for his contributions to numerous charities, including ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The Diamondback right-hander, who won the World Series opener yesterday, was selected due to his outstanding baseball skills and devoted work within the community.

2001    With his seventh-inning three-run shot off New York’s Andy Pettitte, Matt Williams becomes the first player in World Series history to hit home runs with three different teams. The Diamondback third baseman homered in the Fall Classic for the Indians in 1997 and with the Giants in 1989.

2002    After being unable to get permission to talk to Lou Piniella from Seattle and deciding not to wait ten days after the World Series for the availability of Giant skipper Dusty Baker, the Mets give Art Howe a four-year, $9.4 million deal to manage the team. New York’s new skipper led the A’s to a pair of AL West championships (2000, 2002), with his teams winning 383 games during the last four seasons, matching Joe Torre’s Yankee total.

2002    The Marlins do not renew the contract of John Routh, the 43-year-old man who has been Billy the Marlin since Florida’s first game in 1993. Although ‘Billy’ will return next season, the Fish hires a new person to wear the 35-pound costume as the team seeks to increase the mascot’s visibility by changing the character’s overall role.

2002    Signing the veteran manager to a four-year contract, the Devil Rays name Lou Piniella as their team’s new skipper. As compensation to sign ‘Sweet Lou’ away from Seattle, Tampa Bay sends their All-Star outfielder Randy Winn (.298, 14, 75) to Seattle for minor leaguer Antonio Perez.

2007    With a 4-3 win over the Rockies at Coors Field, The Red Sox, for the second time in four years, complete a four-game sweep to win the World Series. Terry Francona becomes the first manager to win his first eight games in the Fall Classic.

2007    During the middle of Game 4 of the World Series between the Red Sox and the Rockies, si.com reports Alex Rodriguez has decided to opt out of his Yankee contract. The timing of the announcement and being a no-show at the game to receive the Hank Aaron Award, which honors the most outstanding offensive performer in each league, are severely criticized by fans and the media.

2009    In Game 1, Chase Utley, en route to a record-tying five World Series homers, becomes the first left-handed batter in 81 years to hit two round-trippers off a southpaw in a Fall Classic game. After setting a record by reaching base in 26 straight postseason games with his first-inning walk, he goes deep twice off southpaw CC Sabathia in the Phillies’ 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium, matching Babe Ruth’s performance in the fourth and final game of the 1928 series.

(Ed. Note: Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson established the mark when he hit five home runs against the Dodgers in the 1977 Fall Classic, including going deep three times in Game 6.- LP)

2010    Before Game 2 of the World Series at AT&T Park, Tim Wakefield receives the Roberto Clemente Award for his excellence as a ballplayer and commitment to the community. The 44-year-old Red Sox starter is actively involved with “Pitching in for Kids,” a nonprofit that provides grants to improve the lives of children across New England.

2011    After being down by 10½ games on August 25 for the NL Central Division lead, the Cardinals beat the Rangers at Busch Stadium, 6-2, in Game 7 of the Fall Classic to win their eleventh world championship in franchise history. In Game 6, the Redbirds had been down to their last strike in the ninth and the tenth innings but rallied to tie the score and eventually win the game on David Freese’s leadoff, walk-off home run in the 11th.

2012    At a press conference held before Game 4 at Detroit’s Comerica Park, Clayton Kershaw is named the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award recipient, an honor given to a major leaguer who demonstrates the value of helping others by his action off the field. The Dodger southpaw and his wife, Ellen, founded the Kershaw Challenge, which includes its cornerstone charity, “Arise Africa,” that helps the couple to build and sustain an orphanage known as “Hope’s Home” in Lusaka, Zambia.

2013    In the fifth game of the World Series, Red Sox’s first baseman David Ortiz ties Billy Hatcher’s 1990 World Series record, reaching base in his ninth consecutive plate appearance. ‘Big Papi,’ the Fall Classic MVP, extends the streak that began in Game 3 with a fourth-inning single in the team’s 3-1 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

2021    In a tweet, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals suggests that baseball replace bullpen with arm barn, arguing that the term refers to where bulls go before slaughter. PETA believes the change would be “a home run for baseball fans, players, and animals.”

TV SPORTS MONDAY

NFL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
NY Giants at Pittsburgh	8:15pm	ABC ESPN
MLB PLAYOFFS	TIME ET	TV
World Series Game 3: LA Dodgers at NY Yankees	–	FOX
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Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic	7:00pm	Bally Sports Florida Bally Sports Indiana
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Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors	7:30pm	ALT TSN
Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat	7:30pm	Bally Sports Detroit Bally Sports Sun
Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics	7:30pm	NBATV Bally Sports Wisconsin NBCS-BOS
Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks	7:30pm	Bally Sports South MNMT
Chicago Bulls at Memphis Grizzlies	8:00pm	CHSN Bally Sports Southeast
Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs	8:00pm	SCHN Bally Sports Southwest
Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks	8:30pm	KJZZ KMPX
Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns	10:00pm	NBATV Spectrum AFSN
Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings	10:00pm	KPTV NBCS-CA
NHL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Florida at Buffalo	7:00pm	MSG-BUF Scripps
Edmonton at Columbus	7:00pm	Sportsnet Bally Sports Ohio
Nashville at Tampa Bay	7:30pm	ESPN+br>Hulu
Toronto at Winnipeg	7:30pm	Sportsnet
Chicago at Colorado	9:00pm	NBC Sports Chicago ALT
San Jose at Utah	9:00pm	NBC Sports California Utah 16
Carolina at Vancouver	10:00pm	Sportsnet Bally Sports South
Calgary at Vegas	10:00pm	Sportsnet Scripps
SOCCER	TIME ET	TV
La Liga: Mallorca vs Athletic Club	3:00pm	ESPN+
MLS: Cincinnati vs New York City	5:45pm	MLS Season Pass
MLS: Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo	9:00pm	MLS Season Pass