UNITED STATES – VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers continued their strong start to the NBA season and won their fourth straight, this time over Buddy Hield and the Chicago Bulls.
Edgecombe scored 21 points to help his team defeat the Chicago Bulls 126-107.
He shot 9-12 from the field, including two three-pointers, while adding five assists and three rebounds in the win.
Hield finished with 6 points and three assists.
Philadelphia improved to 7-1, while Chicago falls to 1-6 with five consecutive losses.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday (November 4th), with the 76ers visiting Detroit, and the Bulls taking on the New York Knicks.
McPhee-Mccuin’s Defense Sets the Tone in Season Opener
Head Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her No. 19/No. 23 Ole Miss team opened its basketball season with an 80-38 win over Alcorn State Monday at the SJB Pavilion.
They got off to a slow start, holding just a 10-6 lead after the first quarter, but the offense found its rhythm in the second, outscoring Alcorn 26-13 to take a 36-19 lead into halftime.
Ole Miss continued to pull away after the break, outscoring the Lady Braves 44-19 in the second half.
The defensive performance was particularly impressive.
Ole Miss forced 26 turnovers, recorded 14 steals and nine blocks, while also controlling the boards 48-28.
It was a strong opening performance for McPhee-McCuin, who is now in her ninth season at Ole Miss.
Ole Miss will look to make it two straight when they host North Alabama on Thursday (November 5), at the SJB Pavilion.
Qualification Campaign Faces Visa Challenges
The Bahamas’ FIBA World Cup qualification campaign is facing a significant logistical and financial challenge, with visa requirements creating another hurdle as the national team prepares to travel to Argentina.
The Bahamas is scheduled to face Argentina on Thursday (November 26) at Espacio Dam in Zárate, with tipoff set for 9:40 P.M. local time.
With players based in different parts of the world, securing the required travel documents has become a complicated process.
Traditional Argentine visas cost approximately $200 and require applicants to submit their passports to an Argentine embassy, which is not always accessible to the players.
An online alternative is available to eligible Bahamians who hold U.S. visas, but that process comes with a reported $600 processing fee per applicant.
The Bahamas Basketball Federation says it has spent more than $15,000 on visas over its last two trips to Argentina – an expense that was not included in its budget.
The Federation also points to the contrast in travel requirements, with Argentine passport holders able to enter The Bahamas visa-free.
After the Argentina game, The Bahamas is scheduled to face Panama on November 29 at Arena Roberto Durán in Panama City.
Originally published by 10th Year Seniors on Our News. View original story.
