Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point game
11 months ago

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point game

Associated Press  

Creighton Bluejays at UConn Huskies Storrs, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -6; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: No. Creighton ranks eighth in the Big East scoring 32.1 points per game in the paint led by Ryan Kalkbrenner averaging 11.8. Baylor Scheierman averages 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bluejays, scoring 18.0 points while shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 8-2, averaging 79.1 points, 34.4 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 5.7 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. Bluejays: 7-3, averaging 77.6 points, 39.1 rebounds, 16.5 assists, 3.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field.

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Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State
5 days, 21 hours ago

Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 UConn to a 101-68 victory over Iowa State on Tuesday night in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Key moment Shade scored UConn’s first 14 points as the Huskies raced out to a 14-6 lead in the first 4:30 of the game. Up …

Citron leads No. 8 Notre Dame against No. 2 UConn after 25-point game
1 week, 4 days ago

Citron leads No. 8 Notre Dame against No. 2 UConn after 25-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UConn Huskies at Notre Dame Fighting Irish South Bend, Indiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -2.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Notre Dame scores 85.8 points, 36.3 more per game than the 49.5 UConn gives up. UConn averages 8.5 made 3-pointers …

UCSB visits UCSD following Borter’s 22-point game
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UCSB visits UCSD following Borter’s 22-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UCSB Gauchos at UCSD Tritons San Diego; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCSB faces UCSD after Zoe Borter scored 22 points in UCSB’s 72-62 victory against the Seattle U Redhawks. UCSB is seventh in the Big West with 30.5 rebounds per game led by …

Creighton defeats No. 1 Kansas in huge night of upsets in college basketball
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Creighton defeats No. 1 Kansas in huge night of upsets in college basketball

CNN  

1 Kansas was upset 76-63 by unranked Creighton on Wednesday night, the Bluejays’ second win over top-ranked opposition in less than a year. 1 teams go to die, evidently.” Creighton never trailed during the game, surging into the lead in the first half before a 9-0 run by Kansas to start the second half cut the Bluejays’ lead to 41-40 …

McNeely and Stewart help No. 2 UConn snap 3-game losing streak with 99-45 win
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

McNeely and Stewart help No. 2 UConn snap 3-game losing streak with 99-45 win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — Liam McNeeley and Jaylin Stewart each scored 16 points as the second-ranked UConn men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday night. Things got heated early in the second half when Stewart …

UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban to miss Saturday’s game against Maryland Eastern Shore
3 weeks, 2 days ago

UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban to miss Saturday’s game against Maryland Eastern Shore

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Hartford, Conn. — UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban will not play in the second-ranked Huskies’ game against visiting Maryland Eastern Shore, the university announced about 30 minutes before the start of Saturday’s game. He is the top scorer for the Huskies with an average of …

UCSB Gauchos square off against the Seattle U Redhawks
3 weeks, 2 days ago

UCSB Gauchos square off against the Seattle U Redhawks

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Seattle U Redhawks vs. UCSB Gauchos Phoenix; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCSB faces Seattle U at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. UCSB averages 70.1 points and has outscored opponents by 8.2 points per game. Seattle U averages 64.8 points per game, …

No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days

CNN  

2 UConn suffered a second defeat against an unranked opponent in as many days at the Maui Invitational as Colorado prevailed 73-72 against the back-to-back NCAA defending champion. Colorado’s Andrej Jakimovski scored a layup with eight seconds remaining in Tuesday’s game to complete an impressive comeback with the Buffaloes having trailed 40-32 at the half. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Julian Hammond …

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski’s off-balance layup
3 weeks, 6 days ago

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski’s off-balance layup

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national champion 73-72 on Tuesday. A day after a 99-97 overtime loss to Memphis that left Huskies coach Dan Hurley livid about the officiating, UConn couldn’t shake the unranked …

Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational
4 weeks ago

Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LAHAINA, Hawaii — Tyrese Hunter scored 17 of his 26 points after halftime to lead Memphis to a 99-97 overtime win against two-time defending national champion and second-ranked UConn on Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational. Memphis led by as many as …

The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
1 month ago

The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings

LA Times  

The father-son duo of Gilbert Arenas and Alijah Arenas. Chatsworth moves into The Times’ top 25 rankings. A look at The Times’ top 25 boys basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 1. ; School ; Comment; last week 1.; ST. JOHN BOSCO ; 14 points and 16 rebounds in debut for Christian Collins; 1 2.; HARVARD-WESTLAKE ; Big men …

AP men’s player of the week: Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner couldn’t miss in 2 opening-week games
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1 month, 1 week ago

AP men’s player of the week: Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner couldn’t miss in 2 opening-week games

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 1 of the season: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton The 7-foot-1, 270-pound fifth-year senior put up incredible numbers in the 14th-ranked Bluejays’ first two games, starting with a career-high 49 points on 20-for-22 …

Freshmen El Alfy, Strong score 17 points each as No. 2 UConn routs BU 86-32
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freshmen El Alfy, Strong score 17 points each as No. 2 UConn routs BU 86-32

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — Jana El Alfy had 17 points and 11 rebounds and fellow freshman Sarah Strong had 17 points and six steals as No. Takeaways Boston University: Sophomore guard Sisi Bentley, playing in her hometown of Hartford, scored the Terriers’ first four points. Key …

UConn's Depth and Potential with a Deep Roster
1 month, 4 weeks ago

UConn's Depth and Potential with a Deep Roster

Associated Press  

UConn is looking to make a big push for a third consecutive national title this season, despite losing three starters to the NBA. The Huskies have a deep and experienced roster with several players who can fill the scoring void left by the departed starters. Alex Karaban is the only returning starter, but coach Dan Hurley thinks this might be …

UConn's Championship Quest: Can They Repeat Their Three-Straight Title?
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

UConn's Championship Quest: Can They Repeat Their Three-Straight Title?

Associated Press  

UConn coach Danny Hurley expresses concerns about the notion that winning three consecutive national championships puts more pressure on the third-ranked Huskies. Despite the team's impressive track record, Hurley believes that other teams should have more pressure due to their higher competition level.

UConn Dominates Preseason Poll, Clinches Big East Title
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2 months ago

UConn Dominates Preseason Poll, Clinches Big East Title

Associated Press  

UConn is the preseason favorite to win the Big East Conference. The Huskies received all 10 first-place votes from the league's head coaches, who were unable to vote for their own teams. The team returns only one starter from last season's squad, Alex Karaban, who averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds. The Huskies also welcome back Hassan Diarra, the conference's …

UConn vs. Purdue final score: How the Huskies repeated championships and became college basketball’s greatest team.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn vs. Purdue final score: How the Huskies repeated championships and became college basketball’s greatest team.

Slate  

The UConn Huskies are dynastic through whatever lens you prefer. Last year’s team was nearly as dominant, cruising past every team it faced in March Madness and beating an overmatched Cinderella, San Diego State, by 17 in the title game. But any power-conference team can get good enough to make a Final Four run sometime, and it’s never been more …

UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue’s perimeter shooters to get decisive victory
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue’s perimeter shooters to get decisive victory

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — UConn left Donovan Clingan on the loneliest island, stuck deep in the paint to wrestle massive Purdue center Zach Edey. Chasing the Boilermakers off the arc all night, UConn held one of the nation’s best 3-point shooting teams to one made 3 and became the first team since 2007 to repeat as national champions with a 75-60 …

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A basketball beatdown. Coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies delivered the latest of their suffocating hoops performances Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships. “I just think it’s the best two-year run in a very, very long time, just because of everything we lost from last …

UConn and Purdue meet in the National Championship.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn and Purdue meet in the National Championship.

Associated Press  

Purdue Boilermakers vs. UConn Huskies Glendale, Arizona; Monday, 9:20 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -7; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Tristen Newton is scoring 14.9 points per game with 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists for the Huskies. Lance Jones is shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Boilermakers, while …

Purdue’s Zach Edey and UConn’s Donovan Clingan anchoring the middle in national title game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Purdue’s Zach Edey and UConn’s Donovan Clingan anchoring the middle in national title game

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The national championship game will be a beefy one. Where Edey fits at the next level is a question mark heading into his final college game, against UConn in Monday’s national championship game. Edey has been even better in Purdue’s run to its first Final Four since 1980, becoming the first player in NCAA Tournament history with …

The keys for Monday night’s national title game between UConn and Purdue
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The keys for Monday night’s national title game between UConn and Purdue

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A March Madness comparatively bereft of drama has come down to UConn and Purdue. The Boilermakers are in the Final Four for the first time since 1980 and are vying to erase last year’s first round exit as a No. A few keys for Monday night’s title game: DEFENDING THE PAINT Purdue big man Zach Edey has …

UConn takes on Purdue in the National Championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn takes on Purdue in the National Championship

Associated Press  

Purdue Boilermakers vs. UConn Huskies Glendale, Arizona; Monday, 9:20 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -6.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. UConn averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game, 1.4 more made shots than the 7.2 per game Purdue gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 10-0, averaging 81.4 points, 40.4 rebounds, 21.0 assists, 5.8 steals and 5.6 blocks per game …

Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The final result showed UConn winning its 11th straight NCAA Tournament game by at least 13 points. “We might not break you for 18 minutes, 25 minutes, but at some point if what we’re doing at both ends and on the backboard is at a high level, it just becomes hard for the other team to sustain …

UConn defeats Alabama in Final Four, will play Purdue for NCAA men’s title
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn defeats Alabama in Final Four, will play Purdue for NCAA men’s title

LA Times  

UConn guard Stephon Castle dunks over Alabama forward Grant Nelson during the second half of the Huskies’ 86-72 win in the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Saturday. Connecticut kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA tournament, getting 21 points from freshman Stephon Castle while clamping down …

Tall Final Four task: Beating reigning champion UConn will not be an easy task in the desert
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tall Final Four task: Beating reigning champion UConn will not be an easy task in the desert

Associated Press  

The 2024 version of March Madness has apexed with a trio of streak busters in the desert. N.C. State is in the Final Four for the first time since Jim Valvano ran around trying to find someone to hug after the 1983 national championship. Purdue and big man Zach Edey will make their first Final Four appearance since Joe Barry …

UConn proud of Big East’s basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sports
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn proud of Big East’s basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sports

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Alabama and the rest of the football fans in the Southeastern Conference are about to find out what Big East basketball is all about. The Huskies have a chance to win back-to-back NCAA titles — which would make it six in 13 years for the Big East, the league that takes pride in its basketball pedigree even as …

Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — UConn is testing how much depth is needed to make a run in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Bueckers scored 24 points to lead third-seeded UConn and its injury-depleted roster back to the Elite Eight with a 53-45 victory over No. “Everybody’s got aches and boo-boos during this time, and it’s just about who powers through it better, …

Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Thirty points in a row — that’s quite a run. The defending national champions scored 30 straight points to power their way back to the Final Four on Saturday night, steamrolling Illinois 77-52 — a March Madness record 10th straight double-digit victory for the top-seeded Huskies. Donovan Clingan had 22 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots, and …

UConn powers past Illinois to advance to second consecutive Final Four
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn powers past Illinois to advance to second consecutive Final Four

New York Times  

Follow live coverage as UConn, Purdue play for the national championship today BOSTON — Dan Hurley sauntered across midcourt with 3:33 to play, a final timeout amid another March dismantling providing him a moment to take in the scene. And for the second consecutive year, they did it in dominant fashion, pummeling third-seeded Illinois 77-52 in the Elite Eight on …

Top-seeded UConn blows through another opponent, beating San Diego State 82-52 to reach Elite Eight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded UConn blows through another opponent, beating San Diego State 82-52 to reach Elite Eight

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The rematch turned into another UConn mismatch. Stephon Castle had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the defending NCAA champions, and the top-seeded Huskies advanced to the Elite Eight with another double-digit victory, beating San Diego State 82-52 on Thursday night in a rematch of last year’s title game. “Obviously, we’re very comfortable in tournament play.” Jaedon LeDee …

UConn, San Diego State set for title game rematch in Sweet 16; Iowa State, Illinois target Elite 8
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn, San Diego State set for title game rematch in Sweet 16; Iowa State, Illinois target Elite 8

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Connecticut coach Dan Hurley won’t shy away from the notion that his team has consistently been the best in college basketball this season. “We’re not going to be able to trade that in for anything tomorrow night versus the team we faced last year in the finals,” Hurley said Wednesday as his team prepares for its East Regional …

Bueckers scored 32 and No. 3 seed UConn holds off No. 6 seed Syracuse 72-64.
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Bueckers scored 32 and No. 3 seed UConn holds off No. 6 seed Syracuse 72-64.

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says his team will go as far in the NCAA Tournament as Paige Bueckers will take them. “But it’s like when they happen and how they impact the game that’s so remarkable.” Aaliyah Edwards finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds and freshman KK Arnold had 10 points including a key 3-pointer late …

UConn vs. Northwestern expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament second-round game
9 months ago

UConn vs. Northwestern expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament second-round game

New York Times  

Big wins are expected for defending champion UConn in early NCAA Tournament rounds. 8 seed Florida Atlantic, while slowing down 7-foot-1 Vladislav Goldin, it’s clear Northwestern isn’t intimidated playing elite big men. Senior point guard Boo Buie is Northwestern’s all-time leading scorer and runs an efficient offense that rates seventh in the nation in both offensive turnover percentage and 3-point …

No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Stetson had UConn’s full attention. Donovan Clingan scored 19 points and Cam Spencer had 15 as top-seeded UConn began defense of its national championship by cruising past 16th-seeded Stetson 91-52 Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. They never had a chance against UConn, which scored the first eight points and went on to its …

No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011
9 months, 1 week ago

No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — UConn coach Dan Hurley climbed the ladder with “New York, New York” playing in Madison Square Garden — or as he calls it, “Storrs South.” The New Jersey native clipped the last piece of net off the rim, let out a “Wooooo!” as he whirled it over his head and then tapped the Big East sign on …

NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Can UConn emerge and repeat as champions?
9 months, 1 week ago

NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Can UConn emerge and repeat as champions?

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of South Carolina, NC State and Iowa, UConn in women’s Final Four today The East Region of the Men’s Tournament can best be described as quirky — it features overall No. —Jeff Goodman Team in 16 words: Bruce Pearl’s teams defend, play hard and if they make enough shots from deep, are dangerous. Record: 27-7 Coach: Bruce …

Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John’s 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011
9 months, 1 week ago

Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John’s 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For the first time since Kemba Walker took UConn on that “Kardiac” ride, the Huskies are back in the Big East championship game. It’s the 11th appearance in the Big East Tournament final for the Huskies and first since Walker carried them to their thrilling 2011 title with five wins in five days. Playing in the Big …

UConn’s Tristen Newton, Cam Spencer and Dan Hurley sweep AP’s top individual awards in Big East
9 months, 1 week ago

UConn’s Tristen Newton, Cam Spencer and Dan Hurley sweep AP’s top individual awards in Big East

Associated Press  

Tristen Newton, Cam Spencer and Dan Hurley gave Connecticut a sweep of The Associated Press’ top men’s basketball honors in the Big East. Marquette’s Tyler Kolek and Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner are repeat selections to the AP All-Big East first team. Kalkbrenner’s 2.97 blocks per game rank second nationally, and Big East coaches named him defensive player of the year for …

UConn wins its 22nd Big East Tournament championship. Texas, Iowa State will play for Big 12 title
9 months, 1 week ago

UConn wins its 22nd Big East Tournament championship. Texas, Iowa State will play for Big 12 title

Associated Press  

UNCASVILE, Conn. — Paige Bueckers scored 27 points and had five blocks to help No. — Madison Booker scored 17 points, Shay Holle hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with just over a minute to go, and Texas beat Kansas State to set up a Big 12 Tournament title game rematch against Iowa State. 14 GONZAGA 72, PACIFIC 61 LAS VEGAS — …

Bueckers helps No. 10 UConn win Big East Tournament crown with 78-42 win over Georgetown
9 months, 1 week ago

Bueckers helps No. 10 UConn win Big East Tournament crown with 78-42 win over Georgetown

Associated Press  

UNCASVILE, Conn. — A year after missing out because of an injury, Paige Bueckers returned to make sure the UConn Huskies ended another Big East Tournament with a trophy in their hands and confetti raining down on their heads. 10 Huskies beat Georgetown 78-42 on Monday night to win their 22nd Big East Tournament title. UConn, which has been in …

Georgetown upsets No. 21 Creighton 55-46 and will face No. 9 UConn for the Big East title
9 months, 1 week ago

Georgetown upsets No. 21 Creighton 55-46 and will face No. 9 UConn for the Big East title

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Kelsey Ransom scored 14 points to lead sixth-seeded Georgetown to a 55-46 upset of No. 21 Creighton in the Big East Tournament semifinals Sunday on what would have been coach Tasha Butts’ 42nd birthday. Alex Cowan added 12 points for the Hoyas, who have won six games in a row to earn the program’s first trip to …

Bueckers scores 27 points and short-handed UConn beats Marquette 58-29 in the Big East semifinals
9 months, 1 week ago

Bueckers scores 27 points and short-handed UConn beats Marquette 58-29 in the Big East semifinals

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Injury-decimated UConn needed Paige Bueckers even more than usual on Sunday. She’s different.” Liza Karlen had 12 points and nine rebounds to lead Marquette, which made just 12 baskets on 54 shots and scored its last points with 4:49 left in the third quarter. UConn extended that in the third period and Bueckers’ long 3-pointer as the …

No. 9 UConn overcomes injury to Edwards, beats Providence 86-53 to advance in Big East Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 UConn overcomes injury to Edwards, beats Providence 86-53 to advance in Big East Tournament

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — No. Paige Bueckers scored 29 points and top-seeded Connecticut beat ninth-seeded Providence 86-53 in the Big East quarterfinals despite losing star center Aaliyah Edwards while up by just six points in the second half. Freshman KK Arnold added 17 points and the Huskies, who went undefeated in the Big East during the regular season, advanced to a …

Men’s college basketball rankings: UConn the team to beat, no matter the number
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Men’s college basketball rankings: UConn the team to beat, no matter the number

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest men’s college basketball Top 25 rankings. Shead’s initial try missed, but this time he got the game-winner off in time: Tennessee Tennessee is up to 18th in offense at KenPom and has the third-best defense in college basketball. And if you take out the seven games when he was dealing with his ankle and slumping, he’s …

No. 3 UConn routs Seton Hall 91-61 to earn first outright Big East regular-season title in 25 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 3 UConn routs Seton Hall 91-61 to earn first outright Big East regular-season title in 25 years

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — No. Donovan Clingan scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead a balanced attack and Connecticut clinched its first outright Big East championship in 25 years Sunday with a 91-61 rout of Seton Hall. Dre Davis had 20 points and Kadary Richmond scored 15 to lead Seton Hall, which remains in fourth place in the …

No. 12 Creighton plays No. 5 Marquette after Kalkbrenner’s 23-point outing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 12 Creighton plays No. 5 Marquette after Kalkbrenner’s 23-point outing

Associated Press  

Marquette Golden Eagles at Creighton Bluejays Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -4.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Creighton ranks third in college basketball with 28.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Baylor Scheierman averaging 7.8. Kam Jones is scoring 15.9 points per game with 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Golden Eagles. LAST …

Alexander leads No. 12 Creighton against Seton Hall
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexander leads No. 12 Creighton against Seton Hall

Associated Press  

Seton Hall Pirates at Creighton Bluejays Omaha, Nebraska; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -8.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Seton Hall ranks second in the Big East with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Jaden Bediako averaging 3.9. Creighton averages 10.5 made 3-pointers per game, 2.2 more made shots than the 8.3 per game Seton …

St. John’s hosts No. 15 Creighton after Ashworth’s 20-point outing
9 months, 4 weeks ago

St. John’s hosts No. 15 Creighton after Ashworth’s 20-point outing

Associated Press  

Creighton Bluejays at St. John’s Red Storm New York; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -2.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. St. John’s is the Big East leader with 39.3 rebounds per game led by Joel Soriano averaging 9.4. Creighton averages 10.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.9 more made shots on average than the 6.8 …

Spencer scores 25 points, Newton has a triple-double and top-ranked UConn beats Villanova 78-54
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Spencer scores 25 points, Newton has a triple-double and top-ranked UConn beats Villanova 78-54

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Dan Hurley believes he has the best backcourt in the Big East and was confident his guards would not let the Huskies lose two games in a row. Cam Spencer tied his season high with 25 points, Tristen Newton recorded his fourth career triple-double and top-ranked Connecticut bounced back from its first defeat since December …

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