Coastal Carolina and Saint Louis to cap a four-game, season-op

WASHINGTON -- Whether discussing where Bryce Harper or Trea Turner might play next season, whether assessing the Washington Nationals performance or his priorities for the offseason, general manager Mike Rizzo avoiding saying much Thursday.Rizzo broke little new ground during a 15-minute conference call with reporters, his first comments since Washingtons season ended with an NL Division Series loss for the third time in five years.I definitely view it as a successful season that ended poorly for us, Rizzo said, adding: But again, we didnt get to our ultimate success, which is winning the World Series.He declined to say what the Nationals main needs are, noting, We have a very versatile roster.A big part of that is Turner, who had a breakout rookie season, including 13 homers and 33 steals, while transitioning to center field from the middle infield. Rizzo would not commit to a position for Turner -- or even to keeping at Turner at one position -- in 2017, saying can excel in center field at shortstop and at second base.Asked whether Turner could take over at second, with Daniel Murphy shifting to first base to replace Ryan Zimmerman there, Rizzo replied that Zimmerman would be the first baseman going into this offseason and spring training.If Turner were to move to the infield, could Harper move to center?Again, Rizzo was noncommittal.I like Harper in right. I think thats his natural position. Hes really improved in right field, but hes a terrific center fielder also, the GM said.Rizzo said that right-hander Stephen Strasburg, who didnt pitch after the first week of September because of a right elbow problem, is expected to be full-go this offseason and for spring training. 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The return match will take place next Wednesday. Udinese leads Fiorentina 2-1 in the other semifinal. Napoli staged a second-half comeback from two goals down after Gervinhos opener and a stunning strike from Kevin Strootman.PROVO, Utah -- Nick Emery scored 22 points, Eric Mika had 17 and TJ Haws added 16 as Brigham Young defeated Colorado 79-71 on Saturday night.Colorado (7-3) missed 11 of its final 12 shot attempts of the game. The Buffaloes led 62-61 with 7:50 left, but BYU (7-3) seized control with a 12-1 run and held on for its second win in as many games.I really felt like tonight was one of the best all-around performances of this group, Cougars coach Dave Rose said. Every guy didnt have a great game as far as numbers were concerned, but every guy that played gave supreme effort.The Buffs trailed for most of the game, but led 58-55 after a jumper from Wesley Gordon with 9:43 left in the game. But BYU freshman Steven Beo, making just his seventh career appearance, drained a 3-pointer from the right corner on the Cougars next possession to tie the game. After Thomas Akyazili hit a 3-pointer for Colorado, the Buffs didnt hit another shot for more than eight minutes as BYU pulled away.The Buffaloes went 9 for 29 from the field in the second half, including 3 for 13 from 3-point range.We turned the ball over and we didnt get good movement -- we were standing around a lot, said Colorados Derrick White, who led the Buffaloes with 21 points.The Cougars outrebounded the Buffaloes 46-31, including a 14-7 advantage on the offensive glass.Weve all just got to rebound collectively, said Colorado junior George King, who had 14 points and a team-high 12 rebounds. What do we say at Colorado? Defend and rebound. We didnt do a good job defending in the second half and we got beat on the boards.BYU was 9 for 19 from 3-point range, including a 4-for-5 efffort by Haws.dddddddddddd.Yoeli Childs had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Cougars. Xavier Johnson had 17 points for the Buffaloes.BIG PICTUREColorado: The Buffs lost a true road game for the first time this season, thanks in large part to a stretch of more than eight minutes late in the second half during which Colorado failed to hit a field goal.BYU: The Cougars won back-to-back games for the first time since Nov. 19-21, when BYU defeated Coastal Carolina and Saint Louis to cap a four-game, season-opening winning streak.UNDER THE WEATHERMika went just 3 for 11 from the field, but was 11 for 13 from the foul line, snagged seven rebounds, dished out six assists and blocked three shots despite battling through an illness. The performance came on the heels of a 26-point outing Wednesday against Weber State. Erics had a tough week, Rose said. He played Wednesday night and then he played again (Saturday). The days in between ... hes had a tough week.A LONG TIME COMINGThe Cougars win was their first over Colorado since Dec. 17, 1955, and just their seventh in 24 meetings with the Buffaloes. However, Saturdays game was just the second meeting between the schools since 1955, with the Buffaloes winning 92-83 last season in Boulder.UP NEXTColorado plays host to Division II Fort Hays State in exhibition play Saturday in Boulder, Colorado, before traveling to Air Force for a nonconference matchup on Dec. 19.BYU meets Illinois on Saturday in the State Farm Chicago Legends at the United Center in Chicago. ' ' '