QC college women basketball Lindenwood-Belleville 70, St. Ambrose 78: L-B's Taylor James hit a 3-pointer with 28 seconds left, and St. Ambrose missed a shot in the waning seconds to decide thenonconference battle and hand the Queen Bees their first loss of the season in their fourth game.
Freshman Devan Griffin had an impressive outing. The freshman from Geneseowas 9-of-11 from the field for 21 points and hauled down 12 rebounds. SeniorSam Saladino hit for 15 points and also grabbed 12 rebounds.
SAU's largest lead was three at the 5:51 mark of the second half, while L-B led byeight in the first half of the game that was tied nine times.
QC college men's basketball Lincoln 92, Black Hawk 63: It was a tough road trip for the Braves as theydropped to 1-2. Not only did BHC play without three starters because of injuries,but also had to wait through a delay when officials failed to show up, according toBHC coach Darren Bizarri.
"Then we came out asleep,'' said Bizarri, whowatched his club play well in stretches before throwing away chances with somesloppy play.
Greg Kent led BHC with 12 points and Josh Russell and Jordan Schaller eachadded 11.
The Braves played without Jared Kuban (sprained MCL) and Deqwon Horn andAustin Long, both out with sprained ankles.
Prep girls' basketball ROWVA Cranberry Classic: Bridget Anderson scored eight of her 12 points in the third quarter, as Mercer County broke open a tight tournament game with Abingdon, 47-30. Kristin Heath scored a game-high 18 points. Michaela Baker added a game-best 11 assists for the Golden Eagles (1-2).
Today is Tuesday, June 18, the 169th day of 2013. There are 196 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: Fanatics have grown wonderfully civil since the president snubbedthem by revoking Burnside's infamous attack upon the freedom of the press. 1888 -- 125 years ago: The Interstate baseball league has collapsed, leaving Davenport'sleading team without a league connection. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Passengers were stunned yesterday when lightning struck a LongView street car at 9th Ave. and 25th St. 1938 -- 75 years ago: X-ray examinations today traced the trouble with Dizzy Dean's$250,000 pitching arm to a pulled muscle back of his right shoulder blade. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Radio station WQAD in Moline is being considered by the NationalCivil Defense Office for selection as a "secured communication center" Mrs. Gault,executive deputy director of the Moline Civil Defense unit reported today. 1988 -- 25 years ago: "Marketplace 29 A.D." an unusual vacation Bible school programthat will allow children to live three days as people did during the Bible Times June 21-23. The three day program, is a joint project of Aldersgate and Bethel-Wesley UnitedMethodist churches.