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LSU head coach Kim Mulkey, right, talks with guard Hailey Van Lith (11) during a break in the second period against Texas Southern during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. (Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP)

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ACC-SEC Challenge and Jimmy V Classic headline busy week for Top 25 teams
By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer
Mon,11/27/23-11:26PM , 112 Reads
With Thanksgiving tournaments in the rearview mirror, many Top 25 teams will turn their attentions this week to inter-conference challenges and the annual Jimmy V Classic.
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Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George reacts after the team's victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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Rookie George scores season-high 19, Jazz edge Pelicans 114-112 to sweep two-game set
By JOHN COON - Associated Press
Mon,11/27/23-10:44PM , 85 Reads
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rookie Keyonte George scored a season-high 19 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night and a sweep of their two-game series.
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Julien, Fulks lead Louisiana over NAIA's Loyola New Orleans 78-54
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Mon,11/27/23-10:30PM , 73 Reads
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Kobe Julien had 19 points, Themus Fulks scored 18 and Louisiana rolled to a 78-54 victory over NAIA member Loyola New Orleans on Monday night.
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Monday's Scores
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Mon,11/27/23-8:42PM , 56 Reads
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=

Amite 63, Southern Lab 55

Avoyelles Charter 43, Ville Platte 29

Bastrop 50, Woodlawn (SH) 26

Berwick 34, Gueydan 24

Chapelle 43, Academy of Our Lady 7

Converse 43, St. Mary's 36

East Ascension 54, Livonia 17

East St. John 55, West Jefferson 10
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