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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The first woman to command Canada's military called out a U.S. senator on Saturday for questioning the role of women in combat. Gen. Jennie Carignan responded to comments made by Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch , the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who was asked on Friday whether President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , should retract comments that he believes men and women should not serve together in combat units . “I think it’s delusional for anybody to not agree that women in combat creates certain unique situations that have to be dealt with. I think the jury’s still out on how to do that," Risch said during a panel session at the Halifax International Security Forum on Friday. Carignan, Canada's chief of defense staff and the first woman to command the armed forces of any Group of 20 or Group of Seven country, took issue with those remarks during a panel session on Saturday. "If you’ll allow me, I would first like maybe to respond to Senator Risch’s statement yesterday about women in combat because I wouldn’t want anyone to leave this forum with this idea that women are a distraction to defense and national security," Carignan said. “After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country. I wouldn’t want anyone to leave this forum with this idea that this is that it is some kind of social experiment.” Carignan said women have participating in combat for hundreds of years but have never been recognized for fighting for their country. She noted the women military personnel in the room. “All the women sitting here in uniform, stepping in, and deciding to get into harm’s way and fight for their country, need to be recognized for doing so," she said. “So again, this is the distraction, not the women themselves." Carignan received a standing ovation at the forum, which attracts defense and security officials from Western democracies. Hegseth has reignited a debate that many thought had been long settled: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines? The former Fox News commentator made it clear, in his own book and in interviews, that he believes men and women should not serve together in combat units . If Hegseth is confirmed by the Senate, he could try to end the Pentagon’s nearly decade-old practice of making all combat jobs open to women. Hegseth’s remarks have generated a barrage of praise and condemnation. Carignan was promoted to the rank of general during the change-of-command ceremony this past summer, after being chosen by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to become Canada’s first female defense chief. Carignan is no stranger to firsts. She was also the first woman to command a combat unit in the Canadian military, and her career has included deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and Syria. For the last three years, she has been the chief of professional conduct and culture, a job created as a result of the sexual misconduct scandal in 2021. Her appointment this year comes as Canada continues to face criticism from NATO allies for not spending 2% of its gross domestic product on defense. The Canadian government recently said that it would reach its NATO commitment by 2032. Risch said Friday Trump would laugh at Canada’s current military spending plans and said the country must do more.Urban Armor Gear (UAG) Unveils Black Friday Deals
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Natixis Advisors LLC Cuts Stake in United Therapeutics Co. (NASDAQ:UTHR)By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT-MOBITEL), as the National Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Solutions Provider has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment through its initiatives. In this interview, SLT Chief Executive Officer Janaka Abeysinghe sheds light on the visionary strategies behind the company’s impactful projects, such as the annual calendar program. These calendars not only highlight the nation’s rich cultural and natural heritage but also actively contribute to community upliftment and environmental conservation. Q: How does SLT-MOBITEL’s annual calendar initiative promote Sri Lanka’s heritage and culture? A: As the National ICT Solutions Provider, SLT-MOBITEL recognizes the responsibility to create meaningful initiatives that benefit society and the environment. The annual calendar serves as a distinctive platform to showcase Sri Lanka’s rich natural and cultural heritage through carefully curated themes. The initiative was inspired by the country’s abundant environmental, cultural, and artistic treasures, as well as the desire to establish a unique corporate identity by celebrating the county’s national heritage. Q: How does Sri Lanka Telecom ensure authentic representation of cultural elements in the annual calendar while maintaining contemporary relevance? A: Cultural heritage is a source of national pride, valued and celebrated even in today’s modern context. Globally, we have seen that these efforts are highly appreciated. Locally, they serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating our cultural identity. SLT-MOBITEL ensures authenticity in the calendar through thorough research, collaboration with subject-matter experts, and customer feedback, guided by the theme ‘Preserving Heritage for Tomorrow.’ This approach has been extremely successful for our calendars. Q: How does SLT-MOBITEL annually select specific calendar themes related to heritage, culture, and nature? What is the process or collaboration involved? Themes are decided internally by the Marketing group based on the prevailing environmental, social, and economic climate. Over the past 19 years, after finalizing a theme, SLT-MOBITEL collaborates with resource persons who are experts in the chosen field and artists capable of executing the creative vision. The process also includes academic consultation to ensure the calendars are visually appealing and educationally accurate. Q: How do these calendar initiatives support local communities and preserve cultural heritage? These calendars serve as educational tools and collectors’ pieces while their impact extends far beyond print. Notable examples undertaken by SLT-MOBITEL include, · 2024: ‘Mangrove Ecosystem in Sri Lanka’ – Restored 4.2 hectares of abandoned shrimp farms in Pubudugam and awarded scholarships focused on blue carbon ecosystems. · 2017: ‘Traditional Rice of Sri Lanka’ – Launched a large-scale initiative promoting traditional rice cultivation by empowering farmers with seeds and organic fertilizer. SLT-MOBITEL also published a comprehensive book titled “Ape Uruma Vee Rata Saru Karavee” to explore the nutritional and cultural significance of traditional rice. · 2016: ‘Wild Fruits of Sri Lanka’ – Distributed fruit plants across the island to encourage conservation. · 2013: ‘Rush and Reed Craft of Sri Lanka’ – Empowered rural craftsmen by sourcing corporate gift items from their creations. These initiatives demonstrate SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to actively engaging and uplifting communities, educating the public while nurturing an appreciation for Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural heritage. Q: How does SLT-MOBITEL incorporate eco-friendly practices in the production of these calendars? Are there any efforts to reduce the carbon footprint? SLT-MOBITEL is committed to sustainability and adopts eco-friendly practices in calendar production. Since 2015, all calendars are printed on FSC-certified paper, ensuring responsible sourcing. In addition, annual digital e-calendars complement our print editions, reducing material usage and the carbon footprint. Q: How does the annual calendar highlight nature conservation, and what role SLT-MOBITEL plays in promoting environmental awareness through its publications? SLT-MOBITEL’s annual calendar consistently promotes nature conservation by showcasing Sri Lanka’s biodiversity. The 2025 calendar features ‘Dragonflies of Sri Lanka,’ highlights these ‘Guardians of the Watersheds’ and their role in promoting the ecosystem’s health. Beyond the calendar, we raise environmental awareness through our monthly in-house journal ‘Amathuma,’ along with various corporate communications, all aimed at educating stakeholders about conservation and sustainability. Q: How does SLT-MOBITEL collaborate with governmental or non-governmental organizations dedicated to preserving heritage or promoting cultural initiatives in Sri Lanka? SLT-MOBITEL’s calendars consistently feature themes that highlight the importance of environmental conservation. We have ensured scientific accuracy and impact through partnerships with key organizations including the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL), the National Museum, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Department of Forest Conservation Q: How has the public responded to these initiatives? Do you receive feedback from individuals or organizations who have benefited or felt inspired by the calendar’s themes? The public’s response to these initiatives has been very positive, especially from schools, universities, and media institutions. Our calendars have become valued educational tools, inspiring both individuals and organizations. It also particular appealing to the younger audiences who value their informative content and as collectibles Q: What role does the calendar play in educating the younger generation about Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural heritage? The calendar serves as a vital educational tool among the younger generation. While it is recognized as a collectible item, it also provides indepth information helping students understand and connect with their heritage through engaging visual and informative content. It also inspires young people to appreciate and protect our cultural and natural treasures. Q: What is SLT-MOBITEL’s role in further enhancing the visibility of Sri Lanka’s heritage and culture? Are there any upcoming projects that you can share? Looking ahead, SLT-MOBITEL remains committed to integrating technology with heritage and environmental conservation. As a responsible corporate citizen, the company, envisions launching more projects that drive awareness and action for cultural and natural preservation. Our upcoming projects will continue to enhance the visibility of Sri Lanka’s heritage and culture while ensuring relevance in the modern world.David Gray is defiant in his stance that Hibernian can turn their fortunes around quickly if they can produce more performances similar to their pulsating 3-3 draw with Aberdeen. Rocky Bushiri scored his first goal for Hibs, earning that the spoils were shared in a thrilling Scottish Premiership match at Easter Road that featured three goals in added time. The hosts commanded a deserved lead at half-time through Joe Newell's deflected effort, but they failed to hold onto it for the fifth time this season. Aberdeen equalised with Jamie McGrath firing beyond Hibs goalkeeper Jordan Smith - who was making his first league appearance for the club - 10 minutes after the restart. And Nicky Devlin appeared to secure victory for the visitors with a well-placed finish following a corner on 76 minutes. However, this exciting, end-to-end encounter wasn't over there. It was just getting started. The chaos intensified as Nicky Cadden scored a stunning free-kick to level the match two minutes into stoppage time. Substitute Ester Sokler then put Aberdeen ahead with an impressive overhead kick, seemingly sealing their win. Yet, just over a minute later, Bushiri pounced on poor Aberdeen defending to net from close range, igniting celebrations from the home faithful and easing pressure on head coach Gray. Gray, evidently delighted with his team's never-say-die attitude, now believes his players have shown that there's something to work from as they look to climb away from the foot of the table. "I think we need to be positive, of course, because of the way that the game finished" he told BBC Sportsound. "We've been on the receiving end of this too many times, so from that point of view, it's certainly something to build from. "We need to be positive because the amount of commitment and effort that everybody is putting into it at the moment. If we can keep delivering performance levels like that, tidy up in areas which we know, I know we can turn this around quickly." Read more: Rodgers issues rallying cry: Celtic must not underestimate Club Brugge Aberdeen title talk 'madness' as captain discusses Celtic dominance Hibs fans voiced their frustration at the club's board amid their poor start to the season by unveiling multiple 'Sack the Board' banners during the match. But it was the Hibees support who left the stadium the happier come full-time, and Gray knows the importance of trying to keep them onside. "I think you seen that right to the very end," he indicated. "I've that numerous times that it's my job to change this. I fully understand the frustrations from the crowd and the noise from the outside, purely because of where we find ourselves. "But the crowd were with us right to the very end and we are going to need them to be there. They were fantastic tonight, staying right to the end and getting us over the line. Every game we've got moving forward when your in the position that we are in, we are all in it together, we've got to stick together and we really need them behind us to make sure that they drive us over the line. "They play such a bit part and you seen that at the end of the game tonight." (Image: SNS Group) Meanwhile, Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin felt his side needed to have better game management to see their way through to victory and admitted that there's still areas they need to improve. "It was a really roller-coaster, emotional game," he said. "There were a lot of chances for both teams. It was not really controlled in some parts but still the positive thing was the team spirit and the players who bring in the qualities on the pitch in the second half. They made a huge impact with an assist and goals, and also how they fight for each other. Read more: Jimmy Thelin: Aberdeen must refocus after first Premiership defeat Hibs fans in ‘sack the board’ protest outside Easter Road "That's the good thing from the game today that we came back from one down in an away game. We struggled in some parts of the game but still find a way to almost succeed to take the three points. "The feeling we had directly after the game when we spoke in the dressing room was we made collective mistakes, we need to be more ready, the game isn't over until it's over, and we had to be much more impact in the last bit. They picked up many second balls when they score their last goal and that's tough learning for everyone. But that's football , we have to learn from that and move on."
The Denver Broncos are riding high at the moment. The defense is one of the best in the AFC, and the offense has had explosive moments in recent weeks to give them a noteworthy edge. They decided to shake up one position offense under Sean Payton on Monday afternoon, though. Broncos waive tight end The Broncos are waiving tight end Greg Dulcich , according to Adam Schefter. Broncos waived tight end Greg Dulcich. The young tight end is expected to get some waiver interest. Denver attempted to trade him before the deadline but didn't find the return value they were looking for at the time. He is a former third-round pick. Since being drafted in 2022, Dulcich started just ten games in Denver. Even then, moving on from a day two pick rather quickly is always a bit surprising for any team. His physical prowess and athleticism excited the Broncos during the pre-draft process, but he just couldn't make enough of a difference on the field. At the tight end position, it's tough to get on the field if you have struggles in-line, and that was often the case for the young TE. Dulcich was benched earlier this season. In 2024, he has totaled just 28 yards on five receptions. At still just 24 years old, he certainly deserves another shot around the league elsewhere. We will see if someone can develop Dulcich into a unique offensive weapon for depth at tight end. As for Denver, they still have Adam Trautman, Lucas Krull, and fullback/tight end Nate Adkins on their active 53-man roster. The prior two are the largest receiving threats at the position for Denver. The Broncos also have tight ends Donald Parham and Thomas Yassmin on their practice squad as of now. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.Big Ten could place four teams in playoff, thanks to IU's rise
The Los Angeles Rams (9-6) host the Arizona Cardinals (7-8) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at SoFi Stadium and will aim to extend a four-game winning streak. What channel is Rams vs. Cardinals on? What time is Rams vs. Cardinals? The Rams and the Cardinals play at 8:10 p.m. ET. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Rams vs. Cardinals betting odds, lines, spread Rams vs. Cardinals recent matchups Rams schedule Cardinals schedule NFL week 17 schedule This content was created for Gannett using technology provided by Data Skrive.Donald Trump weighed in Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barrons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country. "I've always liked the (H1-B) visas, I have always been in favor of the visas, that's why we have them" at Trump-owned facilities, the president-elect told the New York Post in his first public comments on the matter since it flared up this week. An angry back-and-forth, largely between Silicon Valley's Musk and traditional anti-immigration Trump backers, has erupted in fiery fashion, with Musk even vowing to "go to war" over the issue. Trump's insistent calls for sharp curbs on immigration were central to his election victory in November over President Joe Biden. He has vowed to deport all undocumented immigrants and limit legal immigration. But tech entrepreneurs like Tesla's Musk -- as well as Vivek Ramaswamy, who with Musk is to co-chair a government cost-cutting panel under Trump -- say the United States produces too few highly skilled graduates, and they fervently champion the H1-B program. Musk, who himself migrated from South Africa on an H1-B, posted Thursday on his X platform that luring elite engineering talent from abroad was "essential for America to keep winning." Adding acrimony to the debate was a post from Ramaswamy, the son of immigrants from India, who deplored an "American culture" that he said venerates mediocrity, adding that the United States risks having "our asses handed to us by China." That angered several prominent conservatives who were backing Trump long before Musk noisily joined their cause this year, going on to pump more than $250 million into the Republican's campaign. "Looking forward to the inevitable divorce between President Trump and Big Tech," said Laura Loomer, a far-right MAGA figure known for her conspiracy theories, who often flew with Trump on his campaign plane. "We have to protect President Trump from the technocrats." She and others said Trump should be promoting American workers and further limiting immigration. Musk, who had already infuriated some Republicans after leading an online campaign that helped tank a bipartisan budget deal last week, fired back at his critics. Posting on X, the social media site he owns, he warned of a "MAGA civil war." Musk bluntly swore at one critic, adding that "I will go to war on this issue." That, in turn, drew a volley from Trump strategist Steve Bannon, who wrote on the Gettr platform that the H1-B program brings in migrants who are essentially "indentured servants" working for less than American citizens would. In a striking jab at Trump's close friend Musk, Bannon called the Tesla CEO a "toddler." Some of Trump's original backers say they fear he is falling under the sway of big donors from the tech world like Musk and drifting away from his campaign promises. It was not immediately clear whether Trump's remarks might soothe the intraparty strife, which has exposed just how contentious changing the immigration system might be once he takes office in January. bbk/nro
Undefeated Oregon and No. 23 Texas A&M will collide Tuesday afternoon in Las Vegas in the second game of the new Players Era Festival. Both teams are in the "Power" group of the eight-team event. All eight teams are receiving $1 million for their name, image and likeness (NIL) collectives, but placing fourth or higher in the tourney in order will net them anywhere from $1.1 million to $1.5 million. The Aggies (4-1) opened the season with a three-point loss at UCF, but since then have won four straight, all in convincing fashion. Texas A&M upset then-No. 21 Ohio State 78-64 on Nov. 15 at home in College Station, Texas. Then the Aggies crushed Southern 71-54 last Wednesday, when Wade Taylor IV led the way with 17 points and six assists. All of Texas A&M's wins have been by double digits. The Aggies and Ducks (5-0) have split the two previous meetings against each other. Until March 2022 in an NIT second-round game, they had not met since the 1970-71 season. Texas A&M tied the overall series with a 75-60 win at home in 2022. The only player on the Ducks' current roster who played in that game was 7-foot senior Nate Bittle, who has been one of Oregon's best players so far this season. Bittle's 16.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game lead the Ducks so far this season, and the big man also averages two blocked shots per game. Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps, a transfer from SMU, leads the Aggies in scoring at 16 points per game. Taylor adds 14 points per game. The Aggies could be the best defensive team the Ducks will have seen this season. A&M is allowing teams to shoot only 36.6 percent in games. Head coach Buzz Williams and his staff are hoping the team gets better at taking charges on defense, as the Aggies have just one so far this season. "I guess the thing that you work on most is verticality around the rim," Texas A&M assistant coach Steve Roccaforte told KBTX television. "‘Hey, once you get there, if you try and take a charge, it's going to be a block. Just jump as high as you can, stay vertical, try to go chest-to-chest. Make it a hard shot.'" Oregon is coming off a 78-75 win at Oregon State, the Ducks' first road game of the season. The Ducks trailed by 10 points at halftime but, as they have in several games this season, they found a rhythm on offense in the second half and came up with a comeback win. Bittle's 23 points and 14 rebounds led the way. Jackson Shelstad had 15 points and Jadrian Tracey and Keeshawn Barthelemy both added 10. "We started rebounding the ball a little better. Nate really got it going inside and our guys got him the ball," Oregon head coach Dana Altman told the school's athletics website. "He had a heck of a game." --Field Level MediaStock market today: Dow leaps 400 points to fresh high, Russell 2000 notches first record since 2021
Percentages: FG .457, FT .774. 3-Point Goals: 6-16, .375 (McKenzie 3-4, Taylor 1-1, Teal 1-2, Dubinsky 1-6, Johnson 0-1, Croskey 0-2). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: 3. Blocked Shots: 4 (McCarty 2, Everett, Jones). Turnovers: 10 (Teal 3, Jones 2, Morrow 2, Taylor 2, Croskey). Steals: 8 (Teal 2, Dubinsky, Everett, McCarty, McKenzie, Taylor, Tenebay). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .375, FT .789. 3-Point Goals: 5-28, .179 (Millender 3-9, Walker 1-5, Zilinskas 1-6, Goode 0-1, Craig 0-2, Dudukovich 0-2, Brown 0-3). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: None. Turnovers: 13 (Dudukovich 3, Walker 3, Millender 2, Zilinskas 2, Brown, Craig, Goode). Steals: 5 (Millender 2, Walker 2, Zilinskas). Technical Fouls: None. A_169 (6,000).The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services shut down access to the Affordable Care Act marketplace to two health insurance agencies. Here's a look at what's happened.Trailblazing Canadian model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Wade Taylor IV scored 15 points and dished out 10 assists and C.J. Wilcher added 14 points as No. 13 Texas A&M throttled Abilene Christian 92-54 on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas. The Aggies (11-2) were in charge from the jump, forging a 19-point lead at halftime and never looking back. Texas A&M scored the first points of the second half, was up by 28 with 13:23 to play and cruised to the finish line while winning its seventh straight game. Taylor's output moved him into second place in the Aggies all-time scoring list. His 1,779 points are now behind only Bernard King, who had 1,990 from 1999-2003. Andersson Garcia and Zhuric Phelps added 12 points each for Texas A&M, which appears to be hitting on all cylinders heading into its Southeastern Conference opener at home against rival Texas on Jan. 4. Phelps added 10 rebounds for the Aggies. Quion Williams led the Wildcats (8-6) with 14 points. Abilene Christian missed its final six shots and went the last 5:24 of the game without a point. The Aggies made a statement in the early going by scoring the game's first nine points over the initial 3 1/2 minutes, with seven of those coming from Coleman. Abilene Christian fought back to within 16-12 after Dontrez Williams' layup with 12:12 left in the half. But A&M swung back, producing a 14-0 run capped by Garcia's layup with 8:51 to play in the half to pull away to a 30-12 advantage. The Wildcats again cut into their deficit, pulling to 30-19 when Cade Hornecker hit a layup with 6:26 to play until halftime. A&M boosted the lead back to 17 points after a pair of free throws by Taylor and got two more from the charity stripe to take a 48-29 edge to the break. Wilcher led all scorers in the half with 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc while Garcia hit for 10 points for A&M while making all four of his shots from the floor. The Aggies outshot Abilene Christian 61.5 percent to 40.7 percent before halftime. Quion Williams and Leonardo Bettiol paced the Wildcats with seven points each in the first half. --Field Level MediaFeds suspend ACA marketplace access to companies accused of falsely promising ‘cash cards’
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Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has criticized his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, for a nationwide power blackout on Sunday that left hospitals and other critical institutions without electricity. The power outage, which struck shortly after 8 PM, also affected neighboring Zimbabwe, as both countries continue to grapple with energy shortages caused by low water levels at Lake Kariba, a key source of hydroelectric power. Zambia's power utility, ZESCO Limited, confirmed the blackout was caused by a system disturbance, but Lungu attributed the crisis to what he called the government's "mismanagement" of the energy sector. "A Once Vibrant Utility in Ruins" In a strongly worded statement, Lungu accused Hichilema's administration of dismantling ZESCO through political interference and the removal of skilled personnel after the 2021 elections. "The national power blackout we experienced last night is an ultimate manifestation and clear confirmation of how ZESCO, our national utility company, has been driven into complete ruins by the New Doom government," Lungu said. He claimed that professional and experienced staff had been purged for political reasons, leaving ZESCO poorly equipped to manage the country's power needs. Impact on Lives and Businesses Lungu suggested the blackout may have led to loss of life in hospitals reliant on electricity for critical medical equipment. "At what cost in terms of lost lives and businesses will this government take such matters seriously and act to ensure that the lives and businesses are protected?" Comparing the current crisis to his time in office, Lungu said the Patriotic Front (PF) government never allowed load-shedding to exceed 17 hours. Under Hichilema, he claimed, outages now stretch beyond 48 hours in some cases, severely affecting households and businesses. Political Blame Game Lungu's comments reflect the growing tension between Zambia's ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) and the opposition PF, as the country faces mounting challenges in its energy sector. President Hichilema has not yet responded to Lungu's remarks, but his government has previously blamed the ongoing energy crisis on years of underinvestment and natural factors such as drought. As the blackout's effects continue to ripple across Zambia and Zimbabwe, the debate over accountability and solutions for the region's power woes intensifies.
ANDERSON – Tate Ivanyo and Rob Davidson each posted a double-double Saturday, and the Anderson University men’s basketball team surged past Carthage 88-74 at O.C. Lewis Gynmasium. “I’m definitely proud of the guys on this one,” Ravens coach Carter Collins said “Carthage is a very talented team, ad they got us at their place last year.” Ivanyo finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds for his eighth career double-double. He added four assists, and three steals. Davidson tallied 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double while shooting 5-of-7 from the floor and procuring three steals. Brice Williams put Anderson in front by double figures for the first time at 24-13 with a layup at the 10:39 mark in the first half. The lead peaked at 21 points on a pair of free throws by Ivanyo with 54 seconds to play before intermission, and the Ravens (4-1) led 53-35 at halftime. “I thought we played really well during the first half and hit basically everything that we outlined we wanted to do,” Collins said. Ivanyo’s jumper with 19:07 remaining gave Anderson its biggest lead at 57-35 before Cathage (2-2) began chipping away. Ashe Oglesby’s layup with 12:57 to play pulled the Firebirds within single digits at 62-53, but the visitors got no closer. “The second half was more up and down,” Collins said, “but I was proud of the guys overcoming an uncharacteristic 0-for-13 3-point shooting half to play Carthage close to even and pull out the victory.” Anderson finished just 7-for-28 beyond the arc but shot 46.4% (32-of-69) overall. Carthage was at 41% (25-of-61) from the floor and was 9-of-29 from 3-point range. The Ravens shot 17-for-23 at the free-throw line, while the Firebirds were 15-of-23. Anderson won the battle of the boards 46-37 and scored 28 points off 19 Carthage turnovers. Williams finished with 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Ravens. Kenny Troutman tallied 11 points and two steals, and Nolan Swan added 10 points and three rebounds. Griffin Daun and Riley Brooks led Carthage with 17 points each. A.J. Williams was the only other Firebird in double figures with 10 points. Ryan Johnson pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds. The Ravens travel to Chicago on Tuesday to face North Park (1-3) at 8 p.m. HOLLAND, Mich. – Brynn Beard’s 3-pointer didn’t fall at the buzzer, and Olivet held off a furious second-half charge to outlast the Ravens 79-77 on Saturday. Bella Larrison’s layup with 50 seconds left pulled Anderson (2-4) within two points, and the Comets (2-2) missed a pair of free throws to extend the lead with 16 seconds to play. Lapel’s Makynlee Taylor rebounded the second miss to set up Beard’s attempted game winner. Larrison led the Ravens with 20 points, six rebounds, five steals and two assists. Sarah Sewak added 18 points and four rebounds, and Izzy Davis tallied 14 points, seven boards and five assists for Anderson. The Ravens trailed 45-29 at halftime but cut the deficit to 64-57 entering the fourth quarter. Olivet shot 41.8% (28-of-67) overall and was 7-of-21 from 3-point range and 16-of-24 at the free-throw line. Anderson shot 34.6% (28-of-81) from the floor, 7-of-34 beyond the arc and 14-of-19 at the charity stripe. The Ravens travel to South Bend on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. meeting against St. Mary’s (3-3).