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Every Black Friday, there’s a number of viral products that everyone has on their Christmas wish list, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. However, not all of these popular items are going to stay in stock, and we have some insight on the ones that won’t. Black Friday is big business, and last year shoppers spent $222.1 billion during the entire holiday shopping season, according to Queue-it. Sales on Black Friday reached $16.4 billion (online and in stores), and this was a 9% increase from the year before. While it comes as no surprise that electronics are the most sought-after products of the holiday season, Queue-it said this accounts for the majority of holiday sales, jumping to $50.8 billion in 2023. Apparel, furniture, groceries and toys are the other hot sellers of Black Friday. Together, these five categories accounted for 65% of sales during the holidays last year and is only expected to grow in 2024. While many items that sell out over Black Friday are driven by a good deal, we also know that a hot product is just that — a gift that most people want to open on Christmas Day. So, here are our picks for the top 10 hot-ticket items that could sell out over Black Friday. The holidays are ripe for TV deals, and we expect shoppers to buy a ton of them in 2024, especially at Walmart. Consumers are trending toward bigger TVs and the super low-price deals over Black Friday force many models to sell out. This is especially true of popular models from Samsung, Hisense, LG and more favorites. Apple's smartwatches are a top pick among Apple fans. We’ve seen prices on the Apple Watch continue to trend downward, which was only spurred by the release of the new Apple Watch 10 in September. This pushed down prices on earlier models, with the best deals coming on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 9. For Black Friday, we think the prices will drop even lower and sell out due to high demand. Wireless headphones are one of the most popular products of 2024, and Beats are one of the top brands. We’re already seeing big markdowns on Beats Wireless Headphones, and we expect these price drops to continue into Black Friday. The Beats Solo3 is likely to be on sale for even cheaper than we’ve already seen, and we think they will sell out for Black Friday, with the possibility of other popular Beats headphones joining them. If you haven’t picked up a pair of Apple AirPods yet, this could be your year to do it. With Apple launching a fourth generation of AirPods earlier this year, the price on prevvious models are creeping lower. We think over Black Friday they’ll be at their cheapest price ever, with the AirPods (3rd Gen) likely to sell out. Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for many this year, and with the big sound that comes from JBL’s speakers, it’s easy to see why they might sell out for Black Friday. These popular speakers come in a variety of portable sizes and waterproof designs. We expect big deals on JBL’s top-rated Clip 5 and Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker models. One of Apple’s most sought-after products of the year was the iPad, and we saw the 9th Gen and 10th Gen models drop to their lowest prices ever. We think this year will bring some iPad bliss with even better discounts, but these deals will disappear just as fast as they arrive. We think that mega discounts on the iPad (9th Gen) and iPad (10th Gen) could cause sell outs, especially on Amazon. The Dyson Airwrap just might be the top product of Black Friday, as this is one of the rare times there’s a discount on the beloved hair styling tool. At $600, the Airwrap carries a hefty price tag, so any discount presented is a welcome surprise. But as we’ve seen in the past, any Black Friday deal on the Dyson Airwrap causes a crush of interest that’s followed by a sell out. If you’ve tried to scoop up the UGG Tasman Slippers in previous years, you already know they never stay in stock for long. As the “it” slipper of the holiday season, UGG’s Tasman sells out multiple times over the holidays, even without a discount offered. We think that this year will be similar, with popular sizes and colors of the Tasman Slipper snatched up fast over Black Friday. The Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner is a popular home product that just can’t seem to stay in stock. With prices falling under $90, this mighty machine can be a blessing for pet owners and parents, as its compact size makes it easy to store and use when needed. We’ve seen the Little Green Machine sell out before, and we’d be surprised if it didn’t do it again over Black Friday. We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a top toy that we think will be hard to find and gift this year. Our pick is the Furby Galaxy Edition. 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Electric vehicles have many obvious benefits, chief of which is the reduced reliance on fossil fuels. But that’s not the only thing EVs are good for. EVs are essentially giant batteries on wheels, which makes them perfect for powering devices, appliances, and even your home. That’s something that many EV owners discovered over the course of one of the worst hurricane seasons on record. To be clear, if you’re facing a hurricane, it’s vital to follow evacuation orders and make other preparations. But even those who don’t need to evacuate might still find themselves without power for a matter of days following a major storm — and it’s becoming increasingly clear that owning an EV can be very helpful for those people. We spoke to a few EV owners who found themselves in this exact situation — and who were able to reduce the effects of power outages post-hurricane. The right tech It’s important to note that not all electric vehicles can be used to power a home. In order to make use of this kind of technology, you’ll need an electric vehicle that supports bidirectional charging . From there, with the right adapters, you’ll be able to plug certain appliances around your electric vehicle straight into the car to keep them powered. In a best-case scenario, however, you might go a step further. That’s with an EV charger that supports Vehicle to Load, or V2L, charging. These chargers can accept power from your car and use it to deliver electricity to your home. It’s worth double-checking with the manufacturer of your car and charger to make sure they support this kind of tech. For now, vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6, and Ford F-150 Lightning can supply power for use in your home. Those are the kinds of vehicles that the EV owners we spoke to have. “I have a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL RWD and I’ve had it for about three months,” said Rob Barnett, a Savannah, Georgia, resident, in an interview with Digital Trends. “I actually got it less than a week before Helene hit.” Immediate aftermath Assuming you have the right technology, how you make use of it in the aftermath of a disaster matters — especially if you’re unsure how long you might be without power. If you’re concerned that the power could be out for more than a few days, you’ll likely want to be conservative with how you use energy to help ensure that you can use your EV to power appliances for as long as possible. That’s on top of the fact that your EV can’t necessarily output unlimited power at once, so there’s a limit to how many things you can actually plug into your car. You may need to be selective with the kinds of appliances you power — and prioritize those that keep your food safe and your home a livable temperature. “I used the V2L to power the fridge, lights, fans, and the TV. It was very easy to use, I just plugged the V2L adapter into the charging port and ran a 12-gauge extension cord into the house through a window. I then ran more extension cords off of that to different rooms,” said Barnett. “I didn’t have any way to measure the amperage draw aside from the car, so I had to run outside from time to time to check it. I had to unplug the fridge to use the microwave or the electric kettle for hot water, which wasn’t that big of a deal.” Barnett estimates that he and his wife were able to keep around $400 worth of groceries from spoiling by using his EV to power a fridge,. This simultaneously allowed them to retain a sense of normalcy in a stressful time by still enjoying a hot coffee in the morning. “I work in news, so it was a busy, stressful few days for me and having some of the comforts of home was fantastic,” Barnett said. Tim Ro is a resident of Houston. He’s another Ioniq 5 owner who also happened to get set up with his vehicle and charger mere days before a hurricane hit — this time Hurricane Beryl, which hit Houston on July 8. Ro found the entire process of powering appliances using his car to be straightforward. “I am by no means competent with electricity, but I did a quick bit of research before the storm about what kind of load I could put on the car. I was able to effectively run all necessary items in my home no-stop for a projected five or six days,” said Ro in an interview with Digital Trends. “If needed, I could have likely gone longer by powering less items that are more essential.” More helpful than gas generators Of course, being able to power appliances in the event of an outage after a major disaster isn’t necessarily a completely new concept. Traditionally, however, it’s done through gas generators, which serve that purpose in the aftermath of an event like a hurricane. While gas generators may not have the same limitations around limited power that EVs have, they do have other issues. Notably, in order to really use them more than you could an EV, you’ll have to seriously stockpile on gas, as gas pumps at a gas station still require power to operate. Typically, gas generators can run for between 10 and 20 hours on a tank of gasoline, which is a far cry from the multiple days that you could get out of an EV battery. “We don’t have a generator and we honestly weren’t prepared for the damage we sustained. We were without power for four days and we were lucky,” said Barnett. “My wife and I are from Colorado and we moved to Savannah about four years ago, so we didn’t have any experience with this kind of storm.” There are other issues too, though. After natural disasters, it can be difficult to find gas if you don’t already have it. Even if a pump is properly working, you’ll likely have to contend with everyone else who wants to get gas for their own generator. “I have been considering a gasoline generator for years; many problems I had with them is the overall maintenance, constant fueling during use, and scarcity of gasoline during natural disasters,” said Ro. “Also noise and carbon monoxide are something I am really glad I don’t have to contend with.” Again, gas generators have their place in post-disaster recovery, but using an electric vehicle could prove to be a much better option. EV batteries will last longer than even a few tanks of gas on a generator, while being quieter and requiring less maintenance. That’s on top of the fact that a gas generator really only serves one purpose, while you may already have an EV, or plan on buying one, for reasons completely unrelated to dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster. Preparation is key If you don’t already have an EV, but plan on buying one, and like the idea of being able to use its battery in the event of an outage, there are some things to keep in mind. For example, Barnett says he was a little limited by the fact that the Ioniq 5 was only able to output power at 120 volts, so it couldn’t supply power to 240-volt appliances like a washer, dryer, and hot water heater. While you might assume that you’re good to go if you have the right electric vehicle and a charger that supports V2L, it’s still important to be prepared. As mentioned, you’ll likely want to be at least somewhat selective with how you use power in your home after a natural disaster, so that you can maximize how long your EV’s battery lasts. “Preparedness needs vary widely depending on individual circumstances, preferences, and needs, so we encourage everyone to assess how they can best meet their needs before, during and after disasters. FEMA recommends families and individuals to prepare according to their transportation needs, [and] it’s important to do so ahead of an emergency and disasters,” said FEMA spokesperson Jayce Genco. “EV owners should also aim to maintain their battery between 50% and 80% capacity to account for potential power outages or extended travel needs.” Of course, in addition to making sure that your car is charged up before a disaster hits (assuming you know it will hit beforehand), there are other things that you can do to prepare. It’s a good idea to make a tiered list of the appliances and accessories that are most important to you. A common example of a tier 1 appliance would be the fridge, as it will help maintain the safety of any food that you might need over the days following a disaster. Appliances further down the list might include things that aren’t necessarily crucial, but could still help you maintain your sanity, like a coffee machine — which obviously won’t need to be powered all the time, so is unlikely to put a major dent in how much power you have. “Always test your plan, making sure things work the way they should before a natural disaster hits and overall have a plan ahead of time,” said Ro. “Having an EV or not, having a plan in place is always best. I had family members laugh at me when I purchased my EV because they know we get storms and lose power often, but after the power went out and gas stations couldn’t pump gas (because the power was still out), they came to me to store their food in my fridge and freezer and stay cool by my fan, all powered by our EV. So, depending on the infrastructure around you, an EV could be more practical than an ICE vehicle during a natural disaster.”The University System of Georgia (USG), which governs 26 public colleges and universities as well as the public library system, has adopted several changes to combat Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology and to include U.S. founding documents in the curriculum. USG, which oversees institutions such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Kennesaw State University, passed the proposals including “Equal Opportunity in Admissions” this week: “Ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements,” will be banned from admissions and employment processes for both students and faculty, USG’s Board of Regents said in their agenda , published November 12. Instead of being diverse or sharing the mainstream political views, “the basis and determining factor” for employment will be “that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered.” “No applicant for admission shall be asked to or required to affirmatively ascribe to or opine about political beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles, as a condition for admission,” the new policies state. The board’s revisions also state that USG institutions will “remain neutral on social and political issues unless such an issue is directly related to the institution’s core mission.” WATCH — JD Vance: Radical Orgs are “Poisoning the Minds of Our Kids” in Schools: As USG also governs the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS), the board’s decisions will also impact the 61 public library systems that operate 385 branches across the state. In addition to the anti-DEI policies, USG’s board will also require students enrolled in public colleges and universities to study important American documents like the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address and Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King’s letter from Birmingham Jail will also be included in the curriculum in the 2025-2026 school year: In a statement shared with Campus Reform, the Board of Regents said that “these proposed updates strengthen USG’s academic communities.” “They allow institutions to foster a campus environment where people have the freedom to share their thoughts and learn from one another through objective scholarship and inquiry. They reflect an unyielding obligation to protect freedom, provide quality higher education and promote student success,” the statement added. “Colleges and universities not only equip students for the jobs of tomorrow, they also must prepare them to be contributing members of society and to understand the ideals of freedom and democracy that make America so exceptional,” the board said. “The proposed revisions among other things would make clear that student admissions and employee hiring should be based on a person’s qualifications, not his or her beliefs.” In October, the USG board also urged the NCAA to ban biological males and those who have “undergone masculinizing hormone therapy” from competing in female athletic competitions.
Eddie Hearn: Kids are on streets with machetes – don’t expect me to stayA Huntington family is helping their son and others with social interaction skills through animals. Michelle Compton and her son Liam own M&L Farm — short for Mommy & Liam's Farm — which is a mobile petting zoo based in Huntington. Liam’s father, William, is also involved in the family business. “We started our farm in 2020 when the pandemic happened,” Michelle said. “We started it for our son. He spent those three years at home due to his medical (issues). The animals helped with his social interaction.” Liam is autistic and is immune compromised. He requires oxygen 24/7, Michelle said. She said since he is a big animal lover, the petting zoo made sense. The Comptons have almost 50 animals, but they usually take two pigs (an adult and a baby), two goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens and ducks to set up the petting zoo. “Liam is one of the sweetest and most caring boys you could ever meet. He loves being out in the community and sharing his animals. I'm so proud of him,” Michelle said. She said Liam is homeschooled, so he gets excited going places. They have taken him to the local expo center “to watch kids rope and stuff like that, and he loves watching it.” If someone requests the petting zoo at their location, the cost is $200 for the first two hours and $50 for each additional hour, Michelle said. “We also do a separate gas fee, but that depends on distance, she said. "We can do birthdays, churches and any and all social events." M&L Farm also sets up at the Angelina County Farmers Market regularly for free. Donations are accepted. “We did it that way, so that every kid had the ability to go to a petting zoo. Our thing is we include everyone and nobody is left out. Our saying is ‘Let us bring the fun to you,’” Michelle said. Michelle and William are Huntington natives and have been married for 15 years. Liam is 10, and she said they are proud to be from Huntington. She said Liam is also well known in the town, with folks knowing his name at local businesses like the pharmacy or doctor’s office. “It really is the best little town," Michelle said. "The community has been so welcoming of our petting zoo and our family. So, we would love to say thank you to everyone in Huntington and the whole community, because without you all we couldn't do this. We love y’all!" Michelle said since the community has been “so welcoming of us,” they would like to give back this holiday season. For Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Comptons are planning to provide turkeys, stuffing, canned goods and other items to those in need. The deadline to contact them for donations will be a few days prior to the holiday, Nov. 24 and Dec. 21. “We wanted to do something to give back this holiday season. We understand times are hard, so we would like to help others that may need it,” she said. For more on M&L Farm or about holiday donations, visit them on Facebook or call (936) 707-4358.
Montello Elementary School second grade teacher Erica Gundersen talks Wednesday night about the dangers and obstacles she and fellow staff at the Lewiston school are facing in classrooms. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal LEWISTON — Montello Elementary is struggling with academics and discipline as frustrated teachers seek a way out. Many say they fear for their safety at work as growing class sizes, fewer teachers and inadequate administrative support all worsen the long-standing issues. Major school zoning changes in 2009 meant that students who lived in downtown Lewiston could only attend Montello Elementary. In the 15 years since the changes were put in place, an influx of high-needs students from the area has isolated Montello Elementary. Some teachers describe the existing situation as “segregation,” as more and more such students are directed to Montello each year. Sun Journal reached out to the school’s teachers and administrators following Monday’s school committee meeting , where several teachers came forward to voice concerns about rampant chaos in the classrooms and asked for help. “I have 22 students in a room made for 16. If four to six of my students are out during a day, I can teach,” Janna Zimmermann, a fourth grade teacher at Montello, said. “But otherwise, I manage behaviors morning through afternoon, every day.” “These behaviors are grounded in trauma. The traumas of poverty, migration, war, torn families, domestic violence, the opioid epidemic, homelessness. My students come to school with this as their context, and I’m expected to teach them fractions and how to be a good reader,” Zimmermann added. While several past and present teachers and staff members shared their experiences of working at Montello Elementary, members of the school’s administration had not responded to Sun Journal by Friday afternoon. Jamie Wrobel, formerly a sixth grade teacher at Montello Elementary, left last year after 11 years at the school. At some point, teaching sixth graders got scary for Wrobel. Students were pushing the limits of what they could get away with. “You would leave for a meeting and hope it was quick because you knew you were coming back to a mess and even second graders knew, ‘I can get away with things for the next 40 minutes.’ It was very unsafe,” Wrobel said. Even if teachers called for help, the response took a long time or did not come at all. “There were so many times that we would say, ‘I had this unsafe thing happening and I called the front office, no one came,'” Wrobel recalled. “No one came for a long time or no one came at all. The kids knew that. And that’s where teaching sixth grade started getting scary because the kids knew they were going to have a good amount of time before someone came. It was scary that the kids were figuring that out,” she said. Wrobel was hired with 14 others in 2011, one school year after the 2009 zoning changes, “during this big influx of staff,” Wrobel said. At the time, many experienced teachers had either transferred or left the district altogether, fearing what was to come. Montello Elementary School second grade teacher Erica Gundersen talks Wednesday night about the dangers and obstacles she and fellow staff at the Lewiston school are facing in classrooms. She said she has had students ask to leave with her because they felt unsafe and scared. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal “I really grew to love Lewiston but it was just too much, too much stress,” Wrobel said. “The secondary trauma piece of working with kids who came from difficult circumstances. I was finally like, ‘I can’t make that much of a difference here and I know that this (work environment) is not healthy,'” Wrobel explained. Teachers are not the only ones who suffer under these conditions. Multilingual second grade teacher Erica Gundersen has had students ask to leave with her because they felt unsafe and scared staying in a particular classroom. “They’ll say ‘take me with you.’ Another will say, ‘me too.’ It tears your skin off when you leave them there. They’re my children. I had them last year. I’ve got 20 years of children. Those are my kids,” Gundersen said. “I have sent emails about particular kids and conflicts and it was not ever responded to,” Stephanie Poulin, the school’s social worker said. “We tell admin, we ask admin, we go to admin and we are told, ‘I don’t have time,’ or we don’t get responses,” Gundersen added. Montello Elementary School social worker Stephanie Poulin reacts Wednesday night while talking about the conditions she and fellow staff at the Lewiston school are facing. “There’s no instruction and there is no learning going on,” Poulin said. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal “What about the student who has just shown up to learn and all this chaos is happening around them?” Poulin asked. “I’ve seen it multiple times. A kiddo is sitting there thinking, ‘my teacher can’t control the room, it’s not safe, it’s not safe. An admin comes in, they do know better, it’s not safe, it’s not safe.’ We are now creating trauma and anxiety,” Poulin said. “I have stepped into rooms where this is, in fact, happening and I’m pulling (aside) the kid that is in the corner, silently crying. Nobody else is noticing that kid because there’s too many crazy things going on. There’s a bit of peers fighting. The language towards adults. They know that their teacher has no authority. They see their teacher’s outnumbered. What else can they do?” Poulin said. “There’s no instruction and there is no learning going on,” Poulin said. “I’m in those rooms all the time and (the students) are on their computers, they’re running around, they’re leaving the building.” In the absence of qualified teachers, literacy coaches do the lesson plans. “They are being told to make it as simplistic as possible,” Poulin said. “You have children that are getting no education, but are being traumatized every day, and that is disgusting.” “What’s happened over the years is we become more and more trauma impacted with less and less resources, bigger class sizes. They’re putting all these Band-Aids, just throwing on Band-Aids,” Poulin said. “We’re at the point where we’re hemorrhaging.” “The class size was around 18. Now I’m hearing it’s 22 to 25,” Wrobel said. “Even though I left only one school year ago, it seems like things got worse in just one year. We have this district that prides themselves on their diversity, but we have segregation happening right in our district.” Montello Elementary School social worker Stephanie Poulin talks Wednesday night about the dangers and obstacles she and fellow staff at the Lewiston school are facing. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal FEAR OF RETALIATION Many teachers and staff at the school feel discouraged from speaking up. “Because people who speak up or have things to say tend to then get targeted. All of a sudden you’re getting called into the office, ‘I have concerns about this meeting or that or what you said,'” Poulin said. “We already know what that means. That’s a potential write-off. It’s happened to multiple people.” The school administration, including the principal and assistant principal, did not respond to Sun Journal by Friday afternoon. According to Gundersen, some school committee members started paying attention only recently, with members Janet Beaudoin and Meghan Hird making an unannounced visit. Gundersen recalled seeing Superintendent Jake Langlais only once at the school. “The (school committee) must be getting information from the superintendent, who’s getting information from the admin. They’re saying we’re getting a funneled, watered-down version,” Gundersen said. Superintendent Langlais did respond with an email. “We have received concerns from some staff as of late. We are working to address concerns on a few different fronts,” he wrote. “We continue to seek educators for open positions. Progress has been made but we have more work to do to support the Montello School Community,” Langlais wrote. “In addition to our efforts, we are asking all parents for their help. Self-awareness, self-control, and social awareness are areas of struggle for some students.” “When we think about frontline staff, we’re forgetting about our maintenance people, our staff in the kitchen. We’ve had an insanely high turnover because it’s just too overwhelming for all aspects,” Poulin said. “If you’re not going to fix it, why are we paid the same as other teachers that only have maybe three English-language learners in their class?” Wrobel asked. In 2021, an attempt to reform the school district’s zoning was voted down. “With the rising of (problematic) behaviors and poverty, I get it, you’re living over by McMahon or Geiger or in the other areas, and you don’t want your school now to be flooded,” Wrobel said. “That one attempt got voted down, and it’s just continued to get worse and worse.” The front of Montello Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal We invite you to add your comments. 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Kylian Mbappé scored and Real Madrid moved within four points of Spanish league leader Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Leganes on Sunday ahead of its eagerly awaited Champions League match against Liverpool. Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham also scored to close the gap on Barcelona, which conceded two late goals in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday. Madrid has played one game less than Barcelona after its match at Valencia was postponed because of the deadly floods in October. Madrid will make the trip to England to face Premier League leader Liverpool on Wednesday in the Champions League, and is hoping to recover from a demoralizing 3-1 home loss against AC Milan in the previous round of matches. Madrid's attack worked well against Leganes with Vinícius Júnior playing inside and Mbappé more on the flank. The France striker scored after going four straight games without finding the net for the Spanish powerhouse. “We switched their positions and the team was able to stay in control during the whole match,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. Mbappé said he is fine playing wherever Ancelotti puts him. “I've said it on the first day that I can play in several different positions,” Mbappé said. “All I want is to keep playing well and scoring goals.” Oihan Sancet scored a 26th-minute winner as Athletic Bilbao defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 in the Basque Country derby. Story continues below video It was Athletic's fourth straight home win against Sociedad in the derby. The victory moved Athletic to fifth place and left Sociedad in 10th position. Fourth-place Villarreal scored an equalizer in stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw at sixth-place Osasuna. Ante Budimir scored twice in the first 20 minutes for Osasuna. Villarreal, which was coming off three straight victories in all competitions, scored through Álex Baena in the 67th and a penalty kick converted by Gerard Moreno three minutes into injury time. Osasuna, sitting three points behind Villarreal, was coming off a 4-0 loss at Madrid. Also Sunday, Sevilla ended a two-game losing streak in the league with a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano, which played the entire second half with 10 men after Unai López was sent off for a hard foul. Djibril Sow scored Sevilla's goal in the 27th. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
Hunter Sallis poured in 31 points and Wake Forest needed most of those in a 67-57 home victory against Detroit Mercy on Saturday at Winston-Salem, N.C. Davin Cosby had 11 points as the Demon Deacons (6-1) won their second straight since their only loss, which came a week earlier at Xavier. But it wasn't easy as the visiting Titans (3-3) were persistent as they trimmed a 19-point deficit to nine points with plenty of time remaining (5:54). Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans with 15 points and TJ Nadeau had 13 points and nine rebounds off the Detroit Mercy bench despite shooting 1-for-8 on 3-pointers. Jared Lary added 10 points. Wake Forest doubled up the Titans in 3-point production by making 10 compared to Detroit Mercy's five. But the Demon Deacons took more than half of their attempts (61) from beyond the 3-point arc (35). As a result, they were just 9-for-13 on free throws. The Titans also held a 48-31 advantage in rebounding. Some of that might have been attributed to the absence of Wake Forest center Efton Reid III, who has been dealing with migraines. Detroit Mercy trailed 36-23 at halftime, but Wake Forest couldn't put the Titans away. Sallis shot 12-for-18 from the field and made five 3-point shots. He ended up two points shy of his career-high mark. Sallis came through with clutch shots, including a 3-pointer to go up by 12 with 4:59 left. Cosby had three 3-pointers before hitting his lone 2-point basket with 3:33 left to push the lead back to 14. The Titans shot only 5-for-19 on 3-pointers and they checked in at 33.3 percent overall from the field. Detroit Mercy was charged with 14 turnovers compared to only five for Wake Forest. Detroit Mercy was coming off Wednesday night's victory at Ball State. That outcome marked the team's first true road triumph since February 2023, but the Titans couldn't duplicate it. --Field Level MediaLadki Bahin Yojana: ‘These’ Beneficiary Women To Receive INR 9,000 in December Installment, Check Details
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