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Sports betting grows on campuses with few restrictions
By ROSS O'KEEFE / SHIRLEY POVICH CENTER FOR SPORTS JOURNALISM AND THE HOWARD CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM - Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism
Mon,02/27/23-2:53PM , 88 Reads
College students are in the highest risk group for problem gambling, yet universities have been slow to create policies, educational programs or restrictions on sports betting, according to a survey by The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland.
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Mississippi State pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje (50) delivers left-handed against Louisiana-Monroe during an NCAA college baseball game, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Cijntje struck out seven of the 15 batters he faced in four innings against Louisiana-Monroe. His fastball was clocked at 97 mph right-handed and 92 mph left-handed. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

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College Baseball Notebook: MSU pitcher brings heat both ways
By ERIC OLSON - AP Sports Writer
Mon,02/27/23-1:55PM , 366 Reads
Jurrangelo Cijntje is one of the most fascinating novelties in college baseball so far this season.

The Mississippi State freshman is a rare ambidextrous pitcher, the most notable since Pat Venditte appeared in 61 major league games from 2015-20.
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LSU guard Alexis Morris (45) shoots against Mississippi State forward Jessika Carter (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Reese ties LSU double-double mark, No. 5 Tigers top MSU
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,02/26/23-7:18PM , 183 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Alexis Morris was unfazed — if not motivated — by seeing her more than half-court basket disallowed as the third quarter expired.
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Porter's triple-double leads Wichita State past Tulane 83-76
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sun,02/26/23-4:54PM , 375 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Craig Porter Jr. had a triple-double, Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 28 points, and Wichita State defeated Tulane 83-76 on Sunday.

Porter had 15 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals. He joined Fred Van Vleet as the only Wichita State players with a triple-double in the past 50 years.
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