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Good morning.
The Vanderbilt women’s basketball team cruised to a surprisingly easy 77-55 win over Auburn on Thursday night in the SEC opener for both teams. The Commodores improved their overall record to 11-3 with the win; Mariella Fasoula led Vanderbilt with 21 points and 19 rebounds.
Seven Vanderbilt bowlers are competing in the United States Amateur Championship, which opens today in Las Vegas.
Swimming is competing in the Quad Meet in Gainesville, Florida, on Friday, along with Florida, North Florida, and Liberty.
Off the West End
This might be one of the stupidest things I have ever seen.
A statement that was shared on Dylan Moses’ Instagram page from his father, who is a lawyer, regarding Dylan’s decision to return to Alabama.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 2, 2020
Will now announce a final decision Jan. 20. pic.twitter.com/33aFCIXkAn
That’s right, the man just referred to his son as “his majesty” and himself as “Trust Protector of the Royal Crown.”
And meanwhile, Mississippi State is about to make the sort of irrational move that I expect from the state of Mississippi.
Sources: Mississippi State is exploring firing coach Joe Moorhead. No formal decision has been made. School officials have been discussing Moorhead's future since a spate of off-field issues, including the fight that led to QB Garrett Schraeder missing the Music City Bowl.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 3, 2020
But, uh, this is interesting:
Bob Shoop follows me on Twitter, and then Joe Moorhead may be out at Mississippi State.
— Adam Sparks (@AdamSparks) January 3, 2020
What's going on here?
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Scoreboard
SEC Football: Tennessee 23, Indiana 22.
SEC Women’s Basketball: Tennessee 77, Missouri 66 ... South Carolina 99, Kentucky 72 ... Georgia 58, Ole Miss 51 ... Mississippi State 93, Florida 47 ... LSU 71, Alabama 60 ... Texas A&M 84, Arkansas 77.
NBA: Hornets 109, Cavaliers 106 ... Nuggets 124, Pacers 116 ... Heat 84, Raptors 76 ... Timberwolves 99, Warriors 84 ... Jazz 102, Bulls 98 ... Thunder 109, Spurs 103 ... Mavericks 123, Nets 111 ... Kings 128, Grizzlies 123 ... Clippers 126, Pistons 112.
NHL: Blue Jackets 2, Bruins 1 ... Sabres 3, Oilers 2 ... Lightning 2, Canadiens 1 ... Devils 2, Islanders 1 ... Sharks 3, Penguins 2 ... Panthers 6, Senators 3 ... Maple Leafs 6, Jets 3 ... Flames 4, Rangers 3 ... Coyotes 4, Ducks 2 ... Avalanche 7, Blues 3 ... Canucks 7, Blackhawks 5 ... Golden Knights 5, Flyers 4.
PGA Tour: Joaquin Niemann shot a 7-under par 66 to take the first-round lead at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui.