Rangers, Knicks lead New York teams in Saturday wins
New York's Rangers and Knicks won Saturday, while several ranked college football teams and other major teams posted victories.
By Avery Lyons, ClickNNY Sports Desk
The New York Rangers held off the Seattle Kraken 4-3 Saturday for their third straight victory. The New York Knicks also topped the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97, led by 31 points from Jalen Brunson and 29 from Karl-Anthony Towns.
Overtime provided two of the night's notable finishes. Jack Hughes scored in the extra period as the New Jersey Devils edged the New York Islanders 5-4, while the Golden State Warriors outlasted the Orlando Magic 126-119 after Stephen Curry's 41-point performance.
In college football, Clemson held off Syracuse 18-13, Notre Dame topped Miami 31-24 and Georgia rolled past Ole Miss 42-7. Utah outlasted BYU 28-20, and Alabama pulled away from LSU 31-13.
Elsewhere, Tampa Bay rallied past Minnesota 4-3 in overtime, Washington edged Florida 4-3, Dallas topped San Jose 4-3, Atlanta held off Brooklyn 124-121 and Phoenix edged Houston 102-99. Louisville routed Morehead State 107-57, while Gonzaga rolled past New Mexico State 109-68.
Compiled by the ClickNNY Sports Desk from final scores and game reports.
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