Adams' Buzzer-Beater Delivers 56-55 Win at NC State
In a game that changed leads five times in the final minute, South Carolina's Demetress Adams struck the final blow at the buzzer to give the Gamecocks (8-5) a 56-55 win over NC State Sunday afternoon at Reynolds Coliseum. The teams were tied at the half, and the Wolfpack (8-7) overcame a double-digit South Carolina lead midway through the second half to set up late-game heroics for both teams. For the second-straight game the Gamecocks' three seniors led the offense, including C.J. Pace who recorded her first career double-double and delivered the pin-point pass that helped Adams to the winning bucket.

Cinco de Starters-o: Louisville Cardinals
Though cheap, I’d like to direct you here for any pregame chatter, as that post still ranks—to me, at least—as one of the finest pieces of blog-writing that you will find anywhere. Though it was written a year and a half ago, and it’s message remains perfectly intact today: “…Too busy playing soccer or Doom [...]

Three-Point Shootout History
The NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest may not have the glamor of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, but it's more skillful to shoot and hit a three-pointer opposed to dunking the ball up close. Check out the past winners of the NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest to claim the title of best long-range bomber for that respective year.

Crocs feast on battling Blaze
TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles import Corey Williams drained 25 points to guide his side to their 12th win of the season against Gold Coast Blaze on Sunday.

Crocs feast on battling Blaze
TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles import Corey Williams drained 25 points to guide his side to their 12th win of the season against Gold Coast Blaze on Sunday.

Panthers in the Paint Kids Club Clinic Set for Jan. 17
The women's basketball Panthers in the Paint Kids Club will hold its mini clinic on Sat., Jan. 17 from 10:30 a.m. until noon in the West Gym. The clinic will be followed by a pizza party until 1 p.m., and Kids Club members can get in free to the women's basketball game against Bradley at 3:05 p.m. in the McLeod Center.

UIU's Upset Bid Falls Shy Against #19 Northern State
The Upper Iowa men's basketball team played host to the #19 Wolves of Northern State. The two teams played a physical battle throughout their forty minutes of action. Northern State opened the game with very aggressive defense which led to a 29-11 lead with 6:40 to play in the half. Upper Iowa found their stride over the remainder of the half as they outscored the Wolves 13-5. The Peacocks headed to the locker room trailing 34-24. In the half, UIU grabbed an 18-11 advantage on the boards, but 13 turnovers slowed the UIU attack.The Peacocks continued to outplay the Wolves as the second half began. The men in blue outscored the #19 team in the country 27-17 over the first thirteen minutes. A.J. Adkins hit a game-tying three, 51-51, with just over seven minutes to play.

Evans Wills Green Bay Past UIC, 66-61
Senior Terry Evans (St. Louis, Mo.) had a career-high 28 points and added eight rebounds to push the Green Bay Phoenix (10-4, 3-0 Horizon League) past the UIC Flames (8-4, 1-1) Saturday night at the UIC Pavilion. It was the third straight road win for the Phoenix, which had not accomplished that feat since February 2007.

Peacocks Second Half Rally Comes Up Short
The Peacock women's basketball team ran into trouble during the first half of Saturday evening's game. Upper Iowa hosted the Wolves of Northern State University. NSU dominated the first half on both ends of the court. The Wolves shot 48% in the opening twenty minutes and held the Peacocks to 16%. Upper Iowa trailed 37-13 heading into the locker room. NSU outscored UIU 20-0 in the paint and 10-2 off turnovers. Krista Rabenberg gave the Peacock shooters fits as she registered 6 blocked shots.UIU showed a lot of fight in the opening minutes of the second half cutting the lead to sixteen, 47-31, with thirteen minutes to play. A Melissa Fitz three-pointer prompted a Northern State timeout as the Peacocks cut the deficit to thirteen, 47-34. Northern State seemed to make the most of their timeout as they went on an 11-5 run to lead 58-39. After a UIU timeout, Britney Iredale hit a trifecta to break up the run.

UCF-Sam Houston State Postgame Notes
UCF improved to 7-0 in Orlando this season, topping Sam Houston State, 86-70, Saturday. The Knights will conclude the non-conference portion of their schedule Tuesday versus visiting Holy Cross.