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New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) as he throws in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Falcons QB Ridder gives himself a poor grade on NFL debut
By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press
Sun,12/18/22-6:37PM , 494 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder graded his performance as if he were still in college.

Fitting, perhaps, after his lack of professional experience showed in his NFL debut.
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Walker scores 25, UAB runs by Southern 92-66
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sun,12/18/22-6:30PM , 101 Reads
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Walker had 25 points in UAB's 92-66 win against Southern on Sunday night.

Walker also had six assists for the Blazers (9-2). Ledarrius Brewer scored 12 points and added six rebounds. Javian Davis finished with 10 points.
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Haase scores 19 as Southern Miss turns back McNeese 86-67
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Sun,12/18/22-5:07PM , 162 Reads
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Felipe Haase's 19 points helped Southern Mississippi defeat McNeese 86-67 on Sunday.

Haase made 4 of 8 from 3-point range for the Golden Eagles (11-1), who have won three straight. DeAndre Pinckney scored 18 points with nine rebounds. Mo Arnold scored 14.
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Williams hits milestone, No. 24 Oklahoma women top Southern
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Sun,12/18/22-4:48PM , 211 Reads
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Madi Williams scored 14 points to go over 2,000 points for her career, Ana Llanusa also scored 14 points and No. 24 Oklahoma defeated Southern 76-50 on Sunday.
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