Hall scores 25, Ivy-Curry 22 and Johnson 21; UCF beats Florida Atlantic 100-94
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Hall scores 25, Ivy-Curry 22 and Johnson 21; UCF beats Florida Atlantic 100-94

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! ORLANDO, Fla. — Keyshawn Hall scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half, Jordan Ivy-Curry finished with 22 points and Darius Johnson added 21 Tuesday night to help UCF beat Florida Atlantic 100-94. Baba Miller made back-to-back baskets to give FAU its first lead of the second half at 68-67 with 9:42 to play but Hall hit a 3-pointer 17 seconds later to spark an 11-1 run and the Knights led the rest of the way. Vokietaitis threw down two dunks in the opening two minutes and Florida Atlantic hit four 3-pointers to take a 19-8 lead with 13:17 left in the first half. Ivy-Curry, a graduate transfer who averaged 17.1 points last season at UTSA, scored 15 points in the final nine minutes to help UCF take a 46-36 lead into halftime.

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Tennessee, nation’s lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25
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Tennessee, nation’s lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday following a pair of lopsided wins, including one over SEC rival Arkansas, that left the Volunteers as the only undefeated team in men’s Division I college basketball. That’s kind of childish behavior, but you can’t be satisfied,” …

Williams scores 18, Texas A&M chases down No. 25 Mississippi women in 60-58 come-from-behind win
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Williams scores 18, Texas A&M chases down No. 25 Mississippi women in 60-58 come-from-behind win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Sole Williams scored 18 points, including four key points late in the fourth quarter, and Texas A&M rallied to defeat No. Otherwise, Mississippi led all the way until Texas A&M’s 12-0 run in the fourth quarter tied it at 52 with …

No. 11 UConn erases a 14-point deficit to top Providence 87-84 and stay unbeaten in the Big East
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No. 11 UConn erases a 14-point deficit to top Providence 87-84 and stay unbeaten in the Big East

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 11 UConn overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Providence 87-84 on Sunday and extend its home winning streak to 28 games. McNeeley suffered a high ankle sprain in Wednesday’s win at DePaul and UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley told reporters on Saturday that the …

Bethune-Cookman visits Florida A&M after Gueye’s 22-point showing
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Bethune-Cookman visits Florida A&M after Gueye’s 22-point showing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Florida A&M Rattlers Tallahassee, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida A&M hosts Bethune-Cookman after Sabou Gueye scored 22 points in Florida A&M’s 111-45 win against the Thomas Night Hawk. Florida A&M’s average of 3.7 made 3-pointers per game is 3.0 …

Backcourt comes up big as No. 6 Florida beats Stetson 85-45 to remain undefeated before SEC play
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Backcourt comes up big as No. 6 Florida beats Stetson 85-45 to remain undefeated before SEC play

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Fellow guard Walter Clayton Jr. chipped in 12 points and seven assists as the Gators extended their home winning streak to 15 and ended nonconference play without a blemish. Key moment Martin and Richard combined to score 17 consecutive points for Florida late in the …

Sammie Puisis scores 23 points, Mputu adds 17 to help South Florida top No. 9 Duke women 65-56
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Sammie Puisis scores 23 points, Mputu adds 17 to help South Florida top No. 9 Duke women 65-56

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TAMPA, Fla. — Sammie Puisis scored nine of her 23 points in the final seven minutes to help South Florida hold off ninth-ranked Duke for a 65-56 victory on Saturday. Toby Fournier led Duke with 11 points and eight rebounds, but the cold-shooting Blue Devils …

Richard scores a career-high 26 and helps No. 7 Florida beat UNF 99-45 to reach 12-0
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Richard scores a career-high 26 and helps No. 7 Florida beat UNF 99-45 to reach 12-0

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Takeaways North Florida: After stunning South Carolina and Georgia Tech in the first week of the season, the Ospreys have taken a huge step back. Florida: Coming off an adversity-filled victory over North Carolina and with the holidays looming, the Gators avoided a letdown and …

Jeremiah Fears’ 4-point play with 11.5 seconds left helps No. 14 Oklahoma edge No. 24 Michigan 87-86
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Jeremiah Fears’ 4-point play with 11.5 seconds left helps No. 14 Oklahoma edge No. 24 Michigan 87-86

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremiah Fears buried a 3-pointer with 11.5 seconds left and drew a foul, then calmly sank the ensuing free throw for a four-point play as No. The Wolverines were in control most of the game and had a three-point lead and the …

AP men’s player of the week: Johni Broome’s big game earns him 2nd award of season
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AP men’s player of the week: Johni Broome’s big game earns him 2nd award of season

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 6 of the season: Johni Broome, Auburn The 6-foot-10 senior from Plant City, Florida, is the first two-time winner of the AP men’s college basketball player of the week award this …

Josh Uduje, Robert Vaihola lead San Jose State past Lincoln University (CA) 117-80
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Josh Uduje, Robert Vaihola lead San Jose State past Lincoln University (CA) 117-80

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN JOSE, Calif. — Josh Uduje scored 21 and Robert Vaihola posted a double-double to help San Jose State beat Lincoln University 117-80 on Monday night. Lincoln closed within six early in the second half before San Jose State used a 17-0 run to pull …

Strong, Fudd lead No. 2 UConn to 85-52 rout of No. 22 Louisville in Women’s Champions Classic
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Strong, Fudd lead No. 2 UConn to 85-52 rout of No. 22 Louisville in Women’s Champions Classic

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Louisville 85-52 on Saturday night as part of the Women’s Champions Classic. Louisville trailed by 18 after one and got within 12 early in the second quarter before Strong, the latest Huskies freshman star, got UConn back on track. Louisville: The Cardinals four losses …

Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals
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Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BERKELEY, Calif. — Jaylen Blakes and Maxime Raynaud scored 20 points apiece and Stanford beat California 89-81 on Saturday in the first Atlantic Coast Conference opener for the former Pac-12 rivals. Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 14 and Mady Sissoko added 11 points and eight rebounds. …

Johnson’s 17, Muniz’s game-winner lead FGCU past Florida Atlantic, 80-78
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Johnson’s 17, Muniz’s game-winner lead FGCU past Florida Atlantic, 80-78

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BOCA RATON, Fla. — Dallion Johnson led FGCU with 17 points and Jevin Muniz hit the game-winning jump shot as time expired as the Eagles beat Florida Atlantic 80-78 on Saturday night. Muniz scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 4 for 6 …

Rice builds up big lead early, hangs on to beat USF 35-28
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Rice builds up big lead early, hangs on to beat USF 35-28

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Warner threw three touchdown passes and Rice survived a late rally by South Florida to take a 35-28 victory on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Rice recovered an onside kick and got the clock down to 27 seconds on six straight Christian Francisco runs before turning …

FGCU plays Florida Atlantic, looks to break road losing streak
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FGCU plays Florida Atlantic, looks to break road losing streak

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at Florida Atlantic Owls Boca Raton, Florida; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: FGCU travels to Florida Atlantic looking to end its three-game road skid. Florida Atlantic averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game, 3.7 more made shots than the 6.4 per …

Telfort scores 23 to help Butler beat Northwestern 71-69 at Arizona Tip-Off
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Telfort scores 23 to help Butler beat Northwestern 71-69 at Arizona Tip-Off

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TEMPE, Ariz. — Jahmyl Telfort scored 23 points, Andre Screen added 15 points, nine rebounds and three blocks Thursday night as Butler blew a 15-point lead before the Bulldogs beat Northwestern 71-69 at the Arizona Tip-Off. Telfort put the Bulldogs back in front when he …

SMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60
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SMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Boopie Miller scored 16 points, Samet Yigitoglu added 12 points and 11 rebounds and SMU pulled away late to beat Washington State 77-60 Wednesday night in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational title game. Edwards 13 points and Kario Oquendo 11 for the …

Daquan Davis scores 16 of his 19 in the second half and Florida State cruises past Western Carolina
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Daquan Davis scores 16 of his 19 in the second half and Florida State cruises past Western Carolina

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Daquan Davis scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half, Jamir Watkins added 14 points and Florida State cruised past Western Carolina 91-57 on Tuesday. Florida State opened the game on a 16-2 run after Western Carolina made just one …

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

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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 …

AP Top 25: Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1
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AP Top 25: Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 poll Sunday and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC and across college football in general. The Buckeyes would play Oregon in the Big Ten championship …

The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
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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 …

Blackwell, Tonje lead No. 19 Wisconsin over UCF 86-70 in Greenbrier Tip-Off
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Blackwell, Tonje lead No. 19 Wisconsin over UCF 86-70 in Greenbrier Tip-Off

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19 Wisconsin rode a hot start to an 86-70 victory over UCF in the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Friday night. Takeaways Wisconsin: Despite being outscored 26-12 from the free-throw line, the Badgers looked dominant from the start four days after a shaky 87-84 comeback win over …

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 16 Buffs double win total and look for more -- lots more, Sanders says
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AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 16 Buffs double win total and look for more -- lots more, Sanders says

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We dropped a couple that we’re not proud of, but that’s in the past.” The Buffs have won four straight heading into their game Saturday against surging Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium The four-win Jayhawks, coming off a 17-13 victory at BYU, have beaten Top 25 opponents …

The AP Top 25
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The AP Top 25

Associated Press  

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 16, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Ohio St. 9-1 1485 2 3. Penn St. 9-1 1319 4 5. Washington St. 8-2 61 …

Utes sink 14 more 3-pointers, beat Queens University 96-65
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Utes sink 14 more 3-pointers, beat Queens University 96-65

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SALT LAKE CITY — Gabe Madsen scored 24 points, Mike Sharavjamts added 19 and Utah pulled away in the second half to beat Queens University 96-65 on Tuesday night. Chris Ashby scored 14 points, Bryce Cash 11 and Asjon Anderson and Jaxon Pollard 10 each …

Josh Dix scores 23 to lead 5 Iowa players in double figures, Hawkeyes beats South Dakota
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Josh Dix scores 23 to lead 5 Iowa players in double figures, Hawkeyes beats South Dakota

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! IOWA CITY, Iowa — Josh Dix made 5 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting to lead five Iowa players scoring in double figures Tuesday night and helped the Hawkeyes beat South Dakota 96-77. Kaleb Stewart led South Dakota …

Josh Hubbard scores 23 points, Mississippi State beats SE Louisiana 80-59
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Josh Hubbard scores 23 points, Mississippi State beats SE Louisiana 80-59

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Josh Hubbard hit four 3-pointers and scored 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting Tuesday night to help Mississippi State beat Southeastern Louisiana 80-59. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. ___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball ___ …

Hunter, Lakhin, score 19 apiece and Clemson tops EKU 75-62 in first-ever meeting
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Hunter, Lakhin, score 19 apiece and Clemson tops EKU 75-62 in first-ever meeting

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CLEMSON, S.C. — Chase Hunter and Viktor Lakhin each scored 19 points with Lakhin grabbing 12 rebounds and Clemson beat Eastern Kentucky 75-62 on Tuesday night. Jaeden Zackery’s layup with 8:20 left put Clemson ahead 66-56 and it led by double digits the rest of …

St. John’s, Pitino begin life as a ranked team as part of the week’s AP Top 25 national schedule
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

St. John’s, Pitino begin life as a ranked team as part of the week’s AP Top 25 national schedule

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s been even longer for Hall of Famer Rick Pitino to coach a team highlighted in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. Alabama, led by preseason AP All-American Mark Sears, enters the week ranked third in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency while Purdue is ninth. …

McKenzie, Cook score 20 apiece to help Illinois defeat No. 19 Florida State women 83-74
2 months ago

McKenzie, Cook score 20 apiece to help Illinois defeat No. 19 Florida State women 83-74

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Adalia McKenzie and Makira Cook each scored 20 points and Kendall Bostic scored 14 of her 18 points in the first half Thursday night to help Illinois beat No. Makayla Timpson made a jumper that cut Florida State’s deficit to five points …

State Dominates N. Kentucky, Clinches Season Opener Win
2 months ago

State Dominates N. Kentucky, Clinches Season Opener Win

Associated Press  

Florida State dominated Northern Kentucky in their season opener, scoring 74 points and holding on for a 62-74 victory. Jamir Watkins and Taylor Bol Bowen led the Seminoles with 17 points each, with Watkins shooting 8 of 17 from the field and grabbing four rebounds. The Seminoles dominated the first half, building a 43-31 lead and holding on for the …

Knights Secure Thrilling 64-61 Victory Over Aggies
2 months ago

Knights Secure Thrilling 64-61 Victory Over Aggies

Associated Press  

UCF secures a thrilling 64-61 victory over Texas A&M, showcasing their defensive prowess and timely shooting. Darius Johnson shines with 24 points and 5 assists, while Jordan Ivy-Curry adds 16 points. The Knights' strong defense, led by Keyshawn Hall's 10 points and seven rebounds, proves to be a significant factor in the win.

Florida A&M Soars Past Texas Southern, Remains in SWAC Chase
2 months, 1 week ago

Florida A&M Soars Past Texas Southern, Remains in SWAC Chase

Associated Press  

Florida A&M secured a 52-28 victory over Texas Southern, solidifying their position in the Southwestern Athletic Conference race. Daniel Richardson shone with three touchdown passes in the first half, setting the tone for the Rattlers' offensive dominance. The team dominated the ground game, racking up 236 yards on 36 carries and scoring 28 points in the process. While Texas Southern …

Utah Tech Triumphs Over Central Arkansas in Season Opener
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Utah Tech Triumphs Over Central Arkansas in Season Opener

Associated Press  

Utah Tech secured their first win of the season with a 34-21 victory against Central Arkansas. Reggie Graff threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, leading the Trailblazers to a 10-0 lead in the second quarter. The Bears' offense struggled against Central Arkansas's defense, with Will McElvain completing 26 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, …

Arizona's Losing Streak Contributes to Battle with UCF
2 months, 1 week ago

Arizona's Losing Streak Contributes to Battle with UCF

Associated Press  

Arizona and UCF battle it out in a crucial game for both teams' bowl aspirations. Both teams have struggled to win since their opening games, with Arizona on a four-game losing streak and UCF on a five-game losing streak. The Wildcats' offense has been struggling to find its footing, while the Knights' defense has shown flashes of brilliance but has …

Miami vs. Duke: Two Cuban-American Coaches Battle for Unblemished Start
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Miami vs. Duke: Two Cuban-American Coaches Battle for Unblemished Start

Associated Press  

Duke and Miami clash in a pivotal ACC game, with both teams looking to maintain their unbeaten starts. Miami seeks to continue its impressive unbeaten streak, while Duke aims to avoid falling below the .500 mark in ACC play. The game holds significant historical meaning for both teams, as it will be the first time the two teams meet since …

No. 8 LSU vs. No. 14 Texas A&M: Battle for First Place in the SEC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 8 LSU vs. No. 14 Texas A&M: Battle for First Place in the SEC

Associated Press  

No. 8 LSU and No. 14 Texas A&M clash in a late-season battle for first place in the SEC. Both teams are undefeated in conference play and have won six straight games each. The matchup could have major playoff implications, especially with LSU's ascent and A&M's 12th Man fan base looking to make a return to the four-team playoff. The …

Drake Extends Bulldogs' Winning Streak to 15 Games with Block and Touchdown
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Drake Extends Bulldogs' Winning Streak to 15 Games with Block and Touchdown

Associated Press  

Drake rallies to defeat Presbyterian 19-16, extending their conference winning streak to 15 games. Tyler Radocha blocks a potential winning field goal in the fourth quarter, while Davion Cherwin scores on an 11-yard run in overtime. Presbyterian had the first possession in overtime but struggled to score, ultimately settling for a 16-13 victory.

Kentucky's Revenge Game Against Florida: A Battle for the SEC Championship
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kentucky's Revenge Game Against Florida: A Battle for the SEC Championship

Associated Press  

Kentucky looks to extend their winning streak against Florida in the SEC series. The Wildcats have dominated both lines of scrimmage in the last two meetings, including a 33-17 beatdown last year in Lexington. Kentucky's defense has been stifling Florida's offense, allowing just 89 yards rushing per game and 3.06 yards per carry. The Wildcats will look to continue their …

UNLV Makes Historic Return to AP Top 25 Poll, Earns Ranking in First Week of Season
3 months, 1 week ago

UNLV Makes Historic Return to AP Top 25 Poll, Earns Ranking in First Week of Season

Associated Press  

UNLV's football program had a week to remember, starting with quarterback Matthew Sluka's decision to sit out the rest of the season. Despite the setback, the Rebels made their first-ever appearance in the AP Top 25, tied with Texas A&M at No. 25. The team's performance was praised by coach Barry Odom, who attributed their success to the team's maturity …

AP Player of the week: James Madison’s Alonza Barnett III accounts for 7 TDs in win over Tar Heels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Player of the week: James Madison’s Alonza Barnett III accounts for 7 TDs in win over Tar Heels

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 4 of the season: Alonza Barnett III, James Madison The Dukes’ quarterback had a hand in a program-record seven touchdowns and amassed 487 yards of total offense in his team’s 70-50 win over …

Texas A&M and Florida look to get above .500 with Emmitt Smith on hand at the Swamp
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Texas A&M and Florida look to get above .500 with Emmitt Smith on hand at the Swamp

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Johnson has 177 yards rushing and three touchdowns in two games and could find space against the Aggies, who rank 15th in the SEC against the run. PLAYERS TO WATCH Texas A&M: Junior Le’Veon Moss leads the Aggies with 154 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including …

CFP Bracket Watch: Georgia, Ohio State, Utah and Miami are top seeds using AP Top 25 after Week 1
4 months, 1 week ago

CFP Bracket Watch: Georgia, Ohio State, Utah and Miami are top seeds using AP Top 25 after Week 1

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The college football season opened with plenty of excitement, but few surprises as AP Top 25 teams mostly plowed through overmatched opponents — Florida State being the main exception. The CFP selection committee doesn’t start ranking teams until November but if the AP Top 25 was …

Spencer scores 25 points, Newton has a triple-double and top-ranked UConn beats Villanova 78-54
10 months, 2 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 …

Men’s college basketball rankings: UConn towers above the field
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Men’s college basketball rankings: UConn towers above the field

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest men’s college basketball Top 25 rankings. In this week’s Top 25: UConn’s two styles; put some respect on Houston point guard Jamal Shead’s name; Iowa State’s offense is trending up; Alabama is scoring at a historic rate; and teams led by former San Francisco coaches Kyle Smith and Todd Golden make their rankings debut. But here …

Miguel scores 25 as USF beats No. 24 FAU 90-86 after nearly blowing 25-point lead
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Miguel scores 25 as USF beats No. 24 FAU 90-86 after nearly blowing 25-point lead

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Selton Miguel scored a career-high 25 points, Chris Youngblood added 23 and American Athletic Conference-leading South Florida won its 11th straight game after nearly blowing a 25-point lead, beating No. “This is just a heck of a college basketball game,” Florida Atlantic coach Dusty May said. Wish we could have came out on the other side of …

UCF hosts Missi and No. 18 Baylor
11 months, 1 week ago

UCF hosts Missi and No. 18 Baylor

Associated Press  

Baylor Bears at UCF Knights Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -2.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. UCF’s average of 6.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.6 more made shots on average than the 6.3 per game Baylor allows. Baylor averages 20.6 more points per game than UCF gives up to opponents. …

Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing
11 months, 1 week ago

Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing

Associated Press  

Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats Lexington, Kentucky; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida faces the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Micah Handlogten scored 23 points in Florida’s 102-98 overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Kentucky is second in the SEC with 26.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Tre Mitchell averaging 5.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 8-2, averaging 86.7 …

Some of college basketball’s great regular-season games have shaped the AP Top 25
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Some of college basketball’s great regular-season games have shaped the AP Top 25

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The two college basketball titans went back and forth until Hayes made two late free throws to help the Cougars end the Bruins’ 47-game winning streak. Rather, here are some of the great games played during the regular season that AP voters would have had …

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