Saddleback Church appealing its ouster from the Southern Baptists on issue of women pastors
May 16, 2023 GMTSaddleback Church, the Southern California megachurch founded by best-selling author Rick Warren, is appealing its ouster from the Southern Baptist Convention for having women pastors on staff, according to the denomination.
Southern Baptist leader selection process fails amid dispute
May 2, 2023 GMTA powerful Southern Baptist committee was looking to appoint a new leader Monday who could navigate controversies over its handling of sexual-abuse reforms and the ousting of churches with women serving as pastors.
Louisiana knocks off Georgia Southern in Sun Belt Tournament
March 5, 2023 GMTPENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Brown had 16 points and 13 rebounds in Louisiana's 67-49 victory against Georgia Southern on Saturday night in a Sun Belt Conference Tournament quarterfinal.
Terence Lewis II scored 12 points and added 10 rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (23-7, 1-0 Sun Belt Conference).
Saddleback Church doubles down on support for female pastors
March 1, 2023 GMTThe woman pastor at the center of the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to oust Saddleback Church — the California megachurch founded by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren — says she will continue to serve as a ministry leader despite her longstanding ties to the nation's largest Protestant denomination.
Texas State defeats Georgia State 81-76 in Sun Belt tourney
March 1, 2023 GMTPENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Drue Drinnon had 16 points in Texas State's 81-76 win over Georgia State on Tuesday night in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
Southern Baptists oust Saddleback Church over woman pastor
February 22, 2023 GMTThe Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday ousted its second-largest congregation — Saddleback Church, the renowned California megachurch founded by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren — for having a woman pastor.
Morse’s 24 lead James Madison past Louisiana 74-68
February 19, 2023 GMTHARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Vado Morse's 24 points helped James Madison defeat Louisiana 74-68 on Saturday night.
Morse shot 8 for 15 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw line for the Dukes (20-9, 11-5 Sun Belt Conference).
Ford, Fields power Arkansas State over Georgia State 75-70
February 18, 2023 GMTJONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Terrance Ford Jr. scored 22 points and Caleb Fields added 21 to propel Arkansas State to a 75-70 victory over Georgia State on Saturday.
Ford was 7-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the foul line for the Red Wolves (11-18, 3-13 Sun Belt Conference).
Fulks propels Louisiana to 84-67 victory over UL Monroe
February 17, 2023 GMTLAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Themus Fulks had 17 points and Louisiana rolled to an 84-67 victory over UL Monroe on Thursday night.
Fulks added three steals for the Ragin' Cajuns (21-6, 11-4 Sun Belt Conference).
Gregory leads Appalachian State over Texas State 82-75
February 17, 2023 GMTBOONE, N.C. (AP) — Donovan Gregory scored 21 points to guide Appalachian State to an 82-75 victory over Texas State on Thursday night.
Gregory shot 8 of 14 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line for the Mountaineers (15-13, 8-7 Sun Belt Conference).
Southern Miss tops Louisiana 82-71 with win streaks on line
February 10, 2023 GMTHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — DeAndre Pinckney scored 22 points and Southern Mississippi beat Louisiana 82-71 for its eighth straight victory on Thursday night.
Pinckney added six rebounds for the Golden Eagles (22-4, 11-2 Sun Belt Conference), who snapped Louisiana's 10-game win streak.
Brown scores 26 to lead Louisiana over Marshall 77-67
February 5, 2023 GMTLAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Jordan Brown had 26 points and Louisiana picked up its 10th straight win with a 77-67 victory over Marshall on Saturday night.
Brown added 20 rebounds for the Ragin' Cajuns (20-4, 10-2 Sun Belt Conference).
Jenkins, Long lead Old Dominion over Georgia Southern 64-58
February 5, 2023 GMTNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Chaunce Jenkins scored 16 points, Mekhi Long had a double-double and Old Dominion beat Georgia Southern 64-58 on Saturday.
Jenkins shot 5 for 14 from the floor and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Monarchs (14-10, 6-6 Sun Belt Conference).
Moore’s 31 lead South Alabama over UL Monroe 72-64
February 4, 2023 GMTMONROE, La. (AP) — Isaiah Moore's 31 points led South Alabama over UL Monroe 72-64 on Saturday night.
Moore added six rebounds for the Jaguars (11-13, 5-7 Sun Belt Conference). Tyrell Jones scored 13 points and added six rebounds.
Offurum’s 15 lead James Madison past UL Monroe 58-45
January 28, 2023 GMTHARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Mezie Offurum had 15 points in James Madison's 58-45 victory over UL Monroe on Saturday night.
Offurum was 5 of 8 shooting, including 2 for 3 from distance, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Dukes (15-8, 6-4 Sun Belt Conference).
James Madison finding success in transition to Sun Belt
January 23, 2023 GMTJames Madison’s winter teams have picked up where the fall programs left off in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference — by winning.
Women's basketball (17-3, 7-1), picked to finish sixth in the preseason by league coaches, has won 14 of its last 15 and has already won three more games than last season, their last in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Morse leads James Madison over Georgia Southern 83-71
January 15, 2023 GMTHARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Vado Morse had 25 points in James Madison's 83-71 win against Georgia Southern on Saturday night.
Morse was 7-of-13 shooting, including 4 for 8 from distance, for the Dukes (12-7, 3-3 Sun Belt Conference).
Brown scores 23 as Louisiana slips past South Alabama 79-76
January 14, 2023 GMTMOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Brown scored 23 points as Louisiana beat South Alabama 79-76 on Saturday.
Brown added eight rebounds and six assists for the Ragin' Cajuns (14-4, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference).
Louisiana wins 86-73 against UL Monroe
January 13, 2023 GMTMONROE, La. (AP) — Jordan Brown had 21 points to help Louisiana beat UL Monroe 86-73 on Thursday night.
Brown also added seven rebounds and five assists for the Ragin' Cajuns (13-4, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference).
Brown powers Louisiana to 78-70 victory over Georgia State
January 8, 2023 GMTLAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Jordan Brown totaled 16 points and 10 rebounds as Louisiana beat Georgia State 78-70 on Saturday night.
Jalen Dalcourt hit three 3-pointers and scored 11 for the Ragin' Cajuns (11-4, 1-2 Sun Belt Conference).
Phillips scores 17 to help Troy knock off Old Dominion 78-71
January 6, 2023 GMTTROY, Ala. (AP) — Nelson Phillips scored 17 points as Troy beat Old Dominion 78-71 on Thursday night.
Phillips grabbed six rebounds for the Trojans (10-6, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference). Christyon Eugene and Aamer Muhammad added 14 points apiece.
Blackmon propels UL Monroe to 84-72 win over Arkansas State
December 31, 2022 GMTJONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Jamari Blackmon scored 25 points as UL Monroe beat Arkansas State 84-72 on Saturday.
Blackmon shot 9 for 12, including 6 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Warhawks (6-9, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference).
El-Sheikh has 18 as Arkansas State downs Old Dominion 60-57
December 30, 2022 GMTNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Omar El-Sheikh had 18 points in Arkansas State's 60-57 victory over Old Dominion on Thursday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener.
El-Sheikh added 13 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Red Wolves (9-5).