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HOUSTON (AP) — Ja’Vier Francis scored a career-high 23 points and had 13 rebounds as No. 3 Houston routed McNeese State 83-44 on Wednesday night.

(AP) — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars face Zach Wilson and the New York Jets in Week 16 for the second straight season.

(AP) — A major winter storm projected to affect much of the eastern United States this week prompted the NHL on Wednesday to postpone the Buffalo Sabres’ home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning two days before it was scheduled to be played.

(AP) — The early signing period for college football opened Wednesday and in many ways it looked the same as usual.

Nevada wins 78-66 against Norfolk State

LACASSINE — The Lacassine Lady Cardinals made it four out of their last five Monday night when they blasted the Pickering Lady Red Devils by a final of 60-27 at Juneau Gymnasium. The win moved the Lady Cards out to 16-7 on the season, and they are currently sitting inside the top 16 in the Division IV non-select power ratings. Lacassine placed three starters in double figures in the win, with Sydnie Cooley leading the way with 16 points. The Lady Cards were back in action Tuesday night when they welcomed the Eunice Lady Bobcats into Juneau Gymnasium. Lacassine will also entertain Rosepine on Thursday in a nondistrict clash. The Lady Cards shot out of the gates and claimed a 17-3 lead after the first period of play here Monday night. Hannah Fontenot led the Lady Cards by pouring in 10 points in the opening frame, including a pair of long 3-point bombs. Addison Hollier popped in six tallies, while Halli Davis hit one from the free throw line.